Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Hey friends, let's tackle a build with my favorite material--plywood! You guys know I love a good plywood project, even better when the entire build can be made with a single sheet!
Grab the printable building plans here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/shelves-and-storage/products/modern-bookshelf-building-plans
Check out more information and helpful tips on on this project here: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-modern-plywood-bookshelf
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Please note...If you'd like to claim these shelves won't hold books, please see this post before commenting: youtube.com/channel/UCu75kgyGR3SqYfFTu4F0XLg/community?lb=Ugkxr-xr9Dkd33LDCMMac1gZJri07ZicMbvV
Helpful resources for this project:
How to choose the right plywood for your project: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-choose-plywood-for-furniture-and-cabinets
Understanding lumber sizing for beginners: woodshopdiaries.com/lumber-sizing
How to cut plywood sheets: woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw
How to apply edge banding: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
Tools & Materials:
*affiliate links below
Tools:
Circular Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Kreg Rip Cut: amzn.to/3Y38tDQ
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/32eoPBY
Materials:
(1) 4×8 sheet ¾″ plywood (maple used here): homedepot.sjv.io/EazMWQ
1 ¼″ pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3FKfikk
1 ¼″ wood screws
Iron on edge banding (optional): amzn.to/3nx64RT
Wood Glue: amzn.to/3D4VlG5
Pocket Hole Plugs (optional): amzn.to/3JNe9NF
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:13 Cutting down the plywood
03:06 Applying edge banding
03:56 Assembling main bookshelf body
04:37 Adding the back panel
05:23 Installing the shelves
07:09 Filling pocket holes and finishing
07:56 Modern Bookshelf FINAL REVEAL
Hey friends, let's tackle a build with my favorite material--plywood! You guys know I love a good plywood project, even better when the entire build can be made with a single sheet!
Grab the printable building plans here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/shelves-and-storage/products/modern-bookshelf-building-plans
Check out more information and helpful tips on on this project here: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-modern-plywood-bookshelf
Follow Woodshop Diaries On:
Website: woodshopdiaries.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@woodshopdiaries?
Facebook: facebook.com/woodshopdiaries
Instagram: instagram.com/woodshopdiaries
Pinterest: pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
SHOP NEW WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE:
woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com
Please note...If you'd like to claim these shelves won't hold books, please see this post before commenting: youtube.com/channel/UCu75kgyGR3SqYfFTu4F0XLg/community?lb=Ugkxr-xr9Dkd33LDCMMac1gZJri07ZicMbvV
Helpful resources for this project:
How to choose the right plywood for your project: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-choose-plywood-for-furniture-and-cabinets
Understanding lumber sizing for beginners: woodshopdiaries.com/lumber-sizing
How to cut plywood sheets: woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw
How to apply edge banding: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
Tools & Materials:
*affiliate links below
Tools:
Circular Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Kreg Rip Cut: amzn.to/3Y38tDQ
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/32eoPBY
Materials:
(1) 4×8 sheet ¾″ plywood (maple used here): homedepot.sjv.io/EazMWQ
1 ¼″ pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3FKfikk
1 ¼″ wood screws
Iron on edge banding (optional): amzn.to/3nx64RT
Wood Glue: amzn.to/3D4VlG5
Pocket Hole Plugs (optional): amzn.to/3JNe9NF
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:13 Cutting down the plywood
03:06 Applying edge banding
03:56 Assembling main bookshelf body
04:37 Adding the back panel
05:23 Installing the shelves
07:09 Filling pocket holes and finishing
07:56 Modern Bookshelf FINAL REVEAL
