This built-from-scratch book bin makes reading easier for your kids.
Learn how to make your own book storage with a pretty wallpapered interior.
Organize a playroom, reading corner, or children’s bedroom with this straightforward solution for storing books.
A table saw works best, ensuring square pieces of uniform width and length.
You’ll need:
Use extra care when using portable tools to ensure precise cuts.
It also sands easily and takes paint well.
But you could, instead, use pine for lighter-weight assembly.
Stand the front, back, ends, and dividers on top of the base in their final positions.
Drive the screws through the front and back and into the ends and dividers.
Do not attach the bottom board.
Be careful not to overdrive the screws; doing so could make MDF bulge.
Attach Base
Remove the clamps.
Flip the assembly over and position the bottom.
Screw on the bottom.
Fill the Holes and Paint
Fill the screw holes with wood putty.
Let them dry, thensand any rough surfacesand sharp edges.
Wipe away sawdust with a tack cloth.
Apply two coats paint to the bin and legs, then let dry completely.
ensure you purchase enough to cover all inside surfaces.
Thread a leg into each mounting plate.
