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Project Plan
Kreg Jig
Inspired by Jeff Devlin
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Materials
SHOPPING LIST
SHOPPING LIST
Quantity Description
Description
2 sheets
4' x 8' - 3⁄4" Hardwood Plywood*
SML-C125 11⁄4", #7 Coarse, Pocket-Hole Screws
3 each
1 x 2 - 6'-long Pine
1
Bottle of Wood Glue
2 each
1 x 2 - 4'-long Pine
2
Sheets 120-Grit Sandpaper
1 each
1 x 4 - 4'-long Pine
Paint or Stain of preference
1 each
1 x 8 - 4'-long Pine
1 each
5 1/4" - 6' tall Base Molding
1 each
6' Bed Molding
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PARTS TO CUT
Part
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
Quantity
Qty. Description
2
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
Length
Width
Thickness
60"
341⁄2"
60"
33" *
33" *
33" *
36"
60"
131⁄2"
39"
11 1⁄4"
101⁄2"
11⁄2"
11⁄2"
23⁄4"
71⁄4"
12"
341⁄2"
11⁄2"
11⁄2"
⁄4"
3
⁄4"
3
⁄4"
3
⁄4"
3
⁄4"
3
⁄4"
3
⁄4"
3
⁄4"
3
⁄4"
3
⁄4"
Sides
Shelves
Face Frame Stiles
Face Frame Rails
Top Rail
Bottom Rail
Top
Back Panel
Edgeband (Top Sides)
Edgeband (Top Front)
*Note: Birch Plywood as used in the Jeff Devlin Video
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*Note: We recommend cutting these pieces 1/16" longer to allow for flush trimming
during assembly
Cutting Diagram
B
B
B
D
C
J
I
A
B
C
C
F
F
F
E
A
B
E
D
B
A
H
G
D
G
G
G
A
B
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How to Build it!
STEP-BY-STEP
GETTING STARTED
1. The first thing to do is cut the pieces for the
bookshelf as shown in the Cutting Diagram.
Take extra care to ensure that you are
cutting to the accurate lengths and making
square cuts.
In this project all PocketHoles will be drilled using
the 3/4" settings and
11⁄4"-long Coarse Thread
Pocket-Hole Screws will
be used.
1/2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
1-3/8
1-1/2
KREG JIG® SETTING
Pocket-Holes on the top and bottom of
the Sides to attach the Face-Frame
Note: Keep the holes at least 2 1/2" from the top. The
Top Rail will hide them when assembled
BUILDING THE BOX
B
3/4"
spacing
allows for
the back
B
Pocket-Holes on the top and bottom of
the Sides to attach the Face-Frame
Note: Keep the holes below the bottom shelf so they will
be hidden once assembled
3. Assemble the top shelf to the
sides (Parts 'A') as shown at your
desired positions. The Kreg Right
Angle Clamp is very helpful in this
appication.
B
A
Attach Shelves flush with front of the Side
B
2. You’ll start by drilling PocketHoles in the shelves (Parts ‘B’) and
Sides (Parts 'A') using the Kreg Jig
settings as shown above. Place 3
Pocket-Holes on the ends and 5
along the side of the shelves and
place two at the top and bottom of
each Side piece. These holes will
be used to attach the Shelves to the
sides and the face-frame.
A
Use 11⁄4"-long Pocket-Hole Screws
with Coarse Threads
To get some help making face frames,
view the SkillBuilder™ section of our
media center on "Kreg Joinery™ for 90
Degree Panel Joints"
View from back side
BUILDING THE BOX
4. Now you’ll attach the shelves at your desired
locations. Assemble all shelves with the pocketholes placed towards the bottom as shown.
5. With all of the shelves securely joined to the
sides, you can now drill all of the Pocket-Holes into
the back (Part 'H') as shown to the right. Spacing
isn't critical.
6. With that done, you now join the back into the
shelving and sides assembly. With the bookcase
laying face down, place the back into the assembly
and drive screws.
Use 11⁄4"-long Pocket-Hole Screws with Coarse Threads
H
Bookshelf
Project Plan
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LAYOUT THE FACE-FRAME
7. Using the box assembly, mark your layout for the
face-frame (Parts C,D,E,F) . Mark the face-frame
rails (Parts 'D') 1/8" above the shelves to create a
slight lip on the shelf.
D
C
C
8. Once you have your face-frame assembly
marked, you can drill Pocket-Holes in your Rails,
including the Top and Bottom Rails (Parts 'D,E,F')
9. With the Pocket-Holes drilled you can assemble
your face-frame as shown to the left. Clamping
your pieces ensures best success for flush joints.
Use the shelf locations to mark the placement of all of
your Rails including the Top Rail and Bottom Rail.
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Then, use the Multi-Mark to transfer the markings to
your second rail.
C
D
D
Use 1 ⁄ "-long Pocket-Hole Screws with Coarse Threads
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To get some help making face frames,
view the SkillBuilder™ section of our
media center on "Kreg Joinery™ for
Frames, Facings or Panels"
F
Adding THE FACE-FRAME
10. Now, you can join the face-frame to the box
assembly using the Pocket-Holes you drilled into the
front of the shelves.
Use 11⁄4"-long Pocket-Hole Screws with Coarse Threads
If you cut your rails proud of 33", flush trim them now
I
J
MAKING THE TOP
10. Drill your Pocket-Holes in the Top (Part 'G')
as shown to the right.Spacing is not critical.
G
I
11. Now, you can join the edgebanding for the top (Parts 'I', 'J')
To get some help making face frames, view the SkillBuilder™ section
of our media center on "Kreg Joinery™ for Edgejoining"
12. Next, attach the top to the bookcase assembly with a nail gun or
Kreg Screws.
FINISHING UP
10. With the assembly finished you can add the bed molding and the base
molding to your bookcase.
To get some help making face frames, view the SkillBuilder™ section
of our media center on "Crown Molding Installation"
11. Finally, you can stain or paint your bookcase as you desire.
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