EASY DIY Modern Bookshelf | Made from 1 Sheet of Plywood

[@BrendaPhilyaw]

I really enjoyed watching your video!!!!!! I am a 74 year old Nana and have always wanted to work with wood. I have done very little with a table saw. My husband helped me cut a few pieces for crafting a few years ago. He passed away years ago and half ago and I want to make me a book shelf for my bedroom. While watching you I think I could surely do this. You are fantastic and the shelves are gorgeous!! Thanks so much for sharing. I’m subscribing to your channel because if I learned this much in such a short time I’m excited to see what more you do. Thanks Nana Brenda

[@lovejones7545]

No haters over here Shara, your style is your style. Keep rocking with the pocket holes💯 I'm really digging this book shelf! The clear sealer was a good way to go, very cool.

[@diyhuntress]

Plywood building queeennn. 👸

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I dunno about QUEEN, but you know I love my PureBond plywood 😉🤣

[@daltonwilliams6606]

I just did this build as my first wood working project that was meant to be seen! I have a background in construction and can frame a wall or build a deck but man did I underestimate this job! Respect to you and all other woodworkers that make it look so easy, it is very different from construction. Thank you for sharing!

[@jeremyspecce]

That’s a pretty unique design, I like how it gives you places for tap and short items. I think you made the right choice putting the vertical support inset, that way it doesn’t stick out the back and prevent the unit from pushing flush against the wall (or as close as the trim will allow)

[@jadeskye6755]

simple and highly effective. sometimes you don't need dovetails and castle joints to make something beautiful and useful.

[@Aaron-nj4ou]

Great job. For cabinets and sheet-good work the pocket holes work great. I wasted so much time making dadoes and rabbets building cabinets for several projects because I thought it was the “right way” and it is impossible to tell the difference from the ones I put together with pocket holes. I appreciate that many of your projects can be finished in a timely manner because as much I appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into fine furniture I do not have 6 months to a year to spend building one piece. Great work Shara!

[@troytaylor4588]

That shelf looks great! I totally agree with you on using that type of saw rather than a table saw and moving a sheet of plywood around. Great work!!

[@rodcormier7428]

It's a great way to cut down your plywood, make it a lot easier handle .... and pocket holes definitely have there in woodworking .... always enjoy watching your video ., keep up the great work

[@justinkingery2489]

Such a cool, easy build! Don't give the haters the time re the pocket holes. They're not for every application, but there's nothing better or more economical in terms of time OR money for builds like this. Thanks for the great ideas and clear instruction, Shara.

[@Griffinwoodworks]

That’s a beautiful grain pattern on the plywood, I’m so glad you saw that too. Beautiful work young lady. 👊

[@SawdustmakerLori]

Really love this bookshelf!!! It is such a clean, modern design. Good to see Bubby was overseeing everything to make sure it turned out so nice!

[@dannyhyde7019]

Very Cool. When I saw the shelf my first thought was my model cars would look great on that. Thank you for sharing. I now have a weekend project.

[@oatechaosincycles]

Wow! I'm impressed by the way you carried that full sheet and set it on the table like it was nothing!

[@nazpasfred3]

That is a cool book case! It allows for displaying taller items. Thanks for the idea.

[@felixreali7101]

absolutely stunning piece...and just from some quality plywood. amazing.

[@featherjourney]

Thanks, Shara! Btw…I love pocket holes❤️

[@amysorg3434]

Thank you for this! I made mine nearly 8 feet tall and out of 2x12's. Beautiful built in look for near the fireplace. So appreciate the idea!

[@ronnorris1504]

i love this simple but elegant shelf. Thank you!

[@VashTS1990]

You make this look too easy. Great video. Thank you for sharing. Giving me some ideas for a future DIY project.

[@CALB2009]

Love this design Shara, the bookshelf is gorgeous! In my experience, the "haters of pocket holes", are generally woodworkers who have a shop filled with thousands of dollars of every high-end speciality carpentry power tool, the finest hand tools, and a stash of the most expensive wood on the market. I think they hate that Pocket Holes have.made the average DIYer capable of building so many amazing projects without all the expensive tools. It's a "tool snob" sort of thing in my opinion. Just silly!

[@Lutzboater]

Love the design of this shelf. I could see it made in other dimensions depending one ones personal needs. A very nice design and build.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

This could definitely be modified really easily for bigger or smaller or different number of shelves. So glad you enjoyed it! 🙌

[@ELBRICORINCON]

So simple but beautiful furniture 🙌

[@pteddie6965]

Hey, Shara. The shelf unit looks really nice. I love the opposing/alternating shelf design. I agree with you. Leaving it unstained was the way to go. Thanks for the video.

[@robertevans6481]

Nice.....even bubby approves... You also gave me a idea with this....thanks Shara

[@AB-nu5we]

I own a Festool Domino. Pocket holes are still a great way to go for the right spot on the right projects. Most pocket hole haters probably don't own tools. Pocket holes were perfect for this job. And the project turned out very nice.

[@karlkutchi8180]

Genuinely genius design! Thanks for sharing!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

So glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate you watching!

[@scottmorris4914]

I like this design, modern and unique.

[@chrismarkert7673]

Model Cars!!!!!!! I like your Dad! When I saw the thumb-nail, I was thinking that would be nice for my models!!

[@wannabetrucker7475]

Wow, i love it. I think even i could build this. Bubby is beautiful, he looks like my cat Bob.❤

[@WoodshopDiaries]

You could! This is a super simple project…and really fun to make! Also Orange cats are the best cats 😆

[@just__dave]

Way to work smarter! Much easier to push a saw through material than material through a saw, especially when that full sheet of plywood weighs a ton. Beautiful work!

[@EmanuelYeotis]

Great interpretation on the common book shelf. Well done😊

[@CC-kr2fs]

Exactly what I was looking for for my models as well, thanx.

[@johnmunoz8845]

That is beautiful Maple plywood.

[@ObsessiveAboutCats]

Fantastic video, beautiful and simple build. I really like the modern look. Your judgy supervisor is adorable!

[@aytviewer2421]

You make the most amazingly useful and beautiful things!

[@johnkelley9877]

The bookshelf looks great and the design is a neat idea! Thanks for sharing this.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching and hope you have a great weekend!

[@bethrossignol9746]

I love pocket holes!!!!❤❤❤

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Same 🙌🙌

[@brunnie]

Nice simple project. Great wood color too. Thanks.

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

Beautiful….. super simple and ingenious! This is amazing from one sheet of plywood. I like the offset design. Bubby made her cameo appearance and I’m sure Lucy was close by supervising…. Lol. And yes, I now have all kinds of ‘blue’ tools, all because of you. If my wife asks what it is or what I bought for, she laughs and says…. I know I saw Shara using one of those! You’re the best! Have a great weekend and please, keep on building!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Haha I hope you love your blue tools as much as I do! They just make things easier. I really appreciate you watching and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

@@WoodshopDiaries ….. Indeed I do, the Kreg tools are very useful. I use my Rip-Cut and Track guide all the time! I never use a table saw to cut plywood anymore, all because of you!!!! Lol…. Thank you again for your wonderful videos. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into your channel. Have a nice day! :)

[@camarenacarpentry7605]

I love using pocket holes. great project.

[@IMDunn-oy9cd]

I think this would be a good beginners project. Nicely done. On a side note, I am not a pocket hole snob. I am an edge banding snob - a slightly more advanced version of woodshop snobbery.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I didn’t know there are levels of snobbery but I guess that does make sense 🤣 this is definitely a good beginner project! I appreciate you watching!

[@rickpouley2857]

Love the maple! Looks great.. Thanks for the video..

[@debraroth4724]

Another great build. Keep sharing. Oh, I love pocket hole assembly!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! Team pocket holes all the way! 🙌🤣

[@ferrod801]

Something new. Great bookshelf tutorial.

[@integralsun]

Great channel. Besides being a very skilled carpenter and instructor you are impressively strong.

[@simonreynolds1518]

That's a beautifully simple and elegant design Shara, thank you for showing us the build.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you for watching! I appreciate it and hope you have a great weekend!

[@jameschristian8117]

Beautiful job shara👏👍👍👍👍👍

[@mySelf-yx4hw]

Thats a very stylish, mid century look book case 😎

[@irawardmusic]

Another excellent build project Shara!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You are and very skilled builder and a very talented designer, an incredible combination.👍👍 I do remember when "someone" once said that when they moved to their new shop that they were going to build a rack for their scrap pieces? 🤣🤣🤣 We never have enough space LOL.😅 Thanks for sharing and stay blessed!😇🙏

[@timcampbell4267]

The open back gives it a nice light look--not like a heavy bookcase!

[@magamaga3546]

Easy steps but awesome results, thanks for sharing

[@jimgreenhouse214]

Another beautiful project. Foreman bubby is keeping things safe. 😊

[@DrSheenImpresheez]

This is beautiful....

[@WoodshopDiaries]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching!

[@JayBergCustoms]

The grain on that plywood is awesome! And I had to laugh at that scrap pile. There's a lot of danger in having that much room to store scraps and offcuts 😂

[@WoodshopDiaries]

It’s true. The bigger the space, usually the bigger the mess 🙈 I go through once a year and trash most of it if I haven’t used it yet. It’s a little overdue haha

[@Kkuts37]

Pocket Hole Rebel! Love it! Great build, Shara! 😊

[@Gracebeliever077]

Kreg stuff for the win! Thanks!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

They’re always saving the day! 🙌

[@Gracebeliever077]

@@WoodshopDiaries Agreed! And, by the way, that Maple plywood looked very nice.

[@madwilliamflint]

I love that design. Well done.

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Shara, I just love the simplicity of this project and the fantastic result! I think when I share it with my Sisters the sawdust will be flying. Since watching you build stuff for quite a while now I've adopted many of your techniques and processes as I've found them to work really well. I try to be open to new ideas and I can say I don't think your use of pocket holes, edge banding or rip cut tools is anything you need to apologize for. I am sorry to learn you've received some unkind feedback. I bet those people don't have a Bubby or Lucy to add balance to their life! The weather here has turned HOT so I've been working in the shop mornings and evenings. Midday I watch great You Tubes like yours or take a nap. Always a pleasure. Thanks for Sharing!

[@IMOO1896]

Awesome design and build.

[@HadiBalhareth]

What a beautiful and neat design … Thanks sharah

[@supermodestmouse]

this is fantastic! thank you! I also learned what wood banding is today!

[@troygoggans5495]

Shara, You have had some great ideas but this is really one of your best designs.

[@victorgoitia4350]

That looks really nice!

[@tierremaclin]

Nice video. I just built this today. Thank you!

[@lynjermey6423]

Absolutely stunning.

[@ninabooker2904]

Beautiful ! And the grain pattern on the plywood really add a special touch, very stylish. Much love from Indiana ❤

[@swishersweet3756]

Very nice job indeed. Would love to see it in place full of model cars!!

[@therealJayRoe]

Gorgeous! I wish we could those laminate rolls in Denmark.

[@Michael-Makes-Stuff]

What a cool and functional design 👍🏼

[@stevedockery3534]

Great simple project and also great looking design. I don't care what they may call you but you put forth a lot of care and awesome details on your plans which does take time planning out. Kudos to you girl. Enjoy your weekend. Steve

[@WoodshopDiaries]

You’re so kind. I appreciate that and I’m happy to have you following along. Thank you for watching and I hope you have a great weekend as well!

[@Roxanna.wez5671]

Love the design and this build 💕

[@deliaguzman1138]

Thanks for the tip on the Ripcut. I don’t have a table saw, so I clamp a straight edge on my plywood. But my gosh it’s a pain. Would rather have a Ripcut or their long track.

[@joelcopeland3018]

That is truly beautiful unit... Good job... Keep the videos coming, you are doing great...

[@robertkerby2581]

I really like your creative design and build project and the end result is stunning! Well done!

[@senjos]

This looks so super stylish. I would never have came up with that split shelf design. This is so clever to store things of different hight. Shara, I love it!! And your cat, sooooo cute! Have a great weekend.

[@DavidJohnson-pd7pg]

I love your projects and also thank you for talking about MakeByMe. I have been using it for a week. Thank you, again and please keep up the great work.

[@richh.1010]

Great idea. Thank you.

[@bentot45]

Simply elegant. Nice work. 👍😸

[@tracydaniels6942]

Very nice and simple build. Thanks for sharing. I like using pocket hole joinery!!😊

[@jadejames4369]

Excellent work i love the modern look of the shelf great job....🎉

[@SREENIVASANANUGONDA-ro3nq]

I tried and it came out well

[@richs5422]

Nicely done!

[@MisterJ56]

Another fine project. Simple but ..... certainly to be proud of. Thanks for the pocketholes 🙂 (btw. I'm using th Massca Aluminum Pocket Hole Jig System Pro M2).

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching and hope you have a great weekend!

[@MisterJ56]

@@WoodshopDiaries Thanks Sarah, same here (or .... what's left of it).

[@melissaabraham8826]

I really like this project ❤

[@nobuckle40]

Another WSD classic!

[@ИванПерков-ж6е]

Хорошо когда руки растут из правильного места 😊 Красота👍

[@gatoobelo]

Waoo you make it so easy that one as a hobbyist is encouraged to do it, regards from Mexico 🇲🇽.

[@jimrosson6702]

That turned out really cool I really like that idea. Great job

[@lyndonbaynham2901]

What a stunning book shelf thoroughly enjoyed the video 👌👍

[@irizarryclari]

Beautiful

[@joec96]

Thank you for keeping your plans so affordable. I just downloaded & printed them. What is your opinion about changing to 1/2" plywood? would that be a bad idea??

[@dianes2300]

The only thing to keep in mind is that if you use pocket holes there isn't much "meat" for the screws to grab onto.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much for your support of my small business! I personally wouldn’t use 1/2” for this. To be honest, there’s not much I’d use 1/2” plywood for. For the very small difference in price, I’d choose 3/4” plywood every time. It’ll provide more weight to hold it down, more substance to drive screws into, and more stability for this project. So I’d stick with 3/4” personally.

[@HeardBothWays]

This is terrific! I need to make one this weekend

[@SuperDuperTango]

So elegant! I love the design, and simple to build to boot!

[@mon2dan]

So beautiful!!

[@jpinke00]

Love this design!!

[@joekagerer]

2025 Ikea Catalog "The Shara Bookshelf" in three finishes.❤❤❤ I love watching you create things. I'm a fan of Ikea too, I know it's particle board cheap furniture but it serves a purpose. My first thought was how strong is that design? But obviously it's not designed for encyclopedia sets.... Nobody has those anymore. In the olden days Wikipedia was printed.... 😂

[@RandomTXDude210]

I built it, but scaled up in size a bit. Love the design. I used Appleply too (got a really great deal on some sheets at the lumber yard, randomly) but left the edges exposed and really like it. Awesome video!

[@crijevitis]

You are true inspiration!

[@samme5513]

Very nice looks cool