How to Build a Media Rack / Bookcase

Hello and I will go over how to build a Bookcase or media rack. I did most of this in a day.

So here are a few tools and materials that you will need.

Wood
Wood screws

Power Drill
Tape measure
Pencil
Drill bits
Ruler

So this is the fun part. Power tools and tape measurements.

Make a cut list of what you need as you need 2 sides pieces, a top piece, and 4 shelves. Measure twice and cut once and remeasure after your cuts.

More fun to be had with tools. Power Drill and drill bits. A fun way to spend the day.

When I assembled the shelf I made sure to take a small bit and drill a pilot hole followed by a larger bit for the head of the screw to go. Try not to go too deep here as it makes more work when it comes time to fill the holes.

I then repeated the process for each shelf and checked to make sure I had everything straight. Or straight enough as a few shelf were not a straight as I would have liked.

So now the part that I usually go over board on. Sanding.

I sand first with a 100 or 150 grit paper. You can do this by hand or cheat. I cheated and used an electric sander as it was quicker and did a better job than I could have done.

I do this before I fill any holes as you would be surprised what you find needs some putty after you sand. So I sand and then on to the next step.

Place holder as this is an ongoing project and I haven't made it that far yet.