How Do You Build A Bookshelf Out Of Cinder Blocks And Boards?
Building a simple and easy bookshelf is an efficient way to organize your library, if you are in a temporary location, such as a dorm or apartment, or if you move often. It can also be used for places like garages or basements where fine furniture is not as much of a concern. The following is an effective way to get those stacks of books off of your floor. Mark the exact center of your 8 foot long board and carefully cut with the handsaw. If you happen to have a piece of wood lying around that doesn’t exactly match the above noted directions then this too will work, so long as the wood is sturdy and wide enough to hold up the books you own. Sand any corners or rough edges of the wood with a small square of sandpaper. It doesn’t have to be perfect, but try to smooth out any dangerously sharp pieces. Take two of your cinder blocks and place vertically against the wall you wish to construct the bookshelf. The space in between them should measure about 29 inches. Face the cinder blocks so
