Simple wood bookends full#

So I scoured Etsy and came up with some fantastic options for super sturdy, guaranteed-to-function-properly, heavyweight bookends that are up for the cookbook challenge.

Simple wood bookends full#

Finding bookends that are sturdy enough to hold up a shelf full of thick, heavy cookbooks is not a search I undertake lightly. I have an…extensive…cookbook collection, so I know how hard it can be to find bookends that are both beautiful and functional when it comes to cookbooks. Bookends are no joke, and cookbook bookends are an especially serious business. I recently moved, and while organizing books on my new shelves, I had several upsetting cascades when the bookends I was using weren't quite up to the job. Be sure to find me on Instagram and Pinterest to see whats been going on and for more fun projects.There's nothing worse than a bookend that doesn't actually hold up your books. Here are some more pics of the finished bookends. I told you this was going to be a super easy project! I hope you have loads of fun and plenty of enjoyment building and using your DIY wood bookends. Now, these beauties are ready to be used holding up your books. Once the paint is dry and you have even coverage, seal the bookends with a clear wood sealer and let dry according to the product you are using. It was not that fun loads of fun painting in the snow. While working on this project, the weather decided to deliver some snow. You could also choose to stain your project with your favorite stain. My DIY wood bookends are going to be white. It’s finishing time! Spray paint with whatever color you are choosing. Here is what they will look like assembled and unfinished. Place the bracket in the center of the 1×6 boards and nail them in from the back. Now its time to attach the shelf brackets to the body of the bookends. Now assemble the two pieces together for both bookends with the pocket hole screws. I must have been measuring for another cut. I chose to use scrap wood for this project, so the lines on the wood do not mean anything. The pictures show where the pocket holes need to be placed. Once you have the pieces cut, its time to drill the pocket holes.

Cut Boards for DIY Wood Bookends – The Crafted Maker I am using 1X6 pine boards for my DIY wood bookends.

The first thing you will need to do is measure and cut your wood pieces. Nails for nailer (I used a nailer hooked up to my air compressor) Let’s get to building! SuppliesĢ Wood Shelf Brackets (mine were 7 in.x 7 1/2 in.)ġX6 Board (for this I used a total of 30.5 in.) If you do not have scrap wood, the project can be completed with a 4 ft. They have a great use in the home and are very cute at the same time. Imagine that, me shopping the clearance section! I have been looking for a reason to use them for a while now, so I decided to make some DIY wood bookends. About a year ago I purchased a set of wood shelf brackets on clearance at Lowe’s. Happy Wednesday everybody! Today I am going to share with you a very easy project.