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Locker Bookshelf - Full Size

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Submitted by Ana White on Fri, 08/30/2019 - 11:52
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Need better organization in your entryway or hall, but it's too narrow for a hall tree or bench, and don't want to drill holes in your wall?

Build your own locker unit!  It's the size of a bookshelf, and is freestanding - so you can move into your home without drilling holes in the wall.  You can build it with basic tools and our free step by step plans with full diagrams, shopping and cut lists.

Need a smaller size?  We have plans for a smaller locker bookshelf here.

freestanding wood locker bookshelf

Photo by KHAWLEY5 - modified in height

Dimensions
locker unit freestanding wood project
Dimensions are shown above.

Preparation

Shopping List
  • 44 – 1 1/4″ Pocket Hole Screws
  • 2″ brad nails
  • 1″ brad nails
  • 3 – 1×12 – 12 foot Pine or Whitewood Boards
  • 4 – 1×2 – 8 foot Pine or Whitewood Boards
  • 1 – 1×3 – 4 foot Pine or Whitewood Board
  • One sheet 1/4″ plywood, paneling or MDF
  • Wood Glue
  • Wood filler or Pocket Hole Plugs 
  • Coat Hooks
Cut List
  • 2 – 1×12 @ 67 1/4″ (sides)
  • 3 – 1×12 @ 46 1/2″ (shelves)
  • 1 – 1×12 @ 49 1/2″ (top)
  • 2 – 1×12@ 36 1/2″ (locker sides)
  • 1 – 1×2 @ 48″ (header)
  • 2 – 1×2 @ 65 3/4″ (side trim)
  • 1 – 1×2 @ 49 1/2″ (crown)
Tools
Tape Measure
Speed Square
Pencil
Hammer
Safety Glasses
Hearing Protection
Kreg Jig
Drill
Circular Saw
Jigsaw
Brad Nailer
Power Sander
Level
Drill Bit Set

Instructions

Step 1

Build the Box

This is so easy. Just drill pocket holes on both ends of all of the shelves and the top ends of the sides. Drill three pocket holes per end, as shown in the diagram. Then mark the sides for the joints of the shelves. Apply glue to the shelves and screw in place with 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws and glue.

Step 2

Locker Dividers

Mark the middle shelves as shown above. Drill pocket holes on both ends of each of the dividers. Use 1 1/4″ screws and glue to attach dividers to the shelves.

Step 3

Back

I purposely choose to make the back 48″ wide so that 1) you don’t have to rip plywood and 2) you don’t have to waste plywood. Use 2″ nails and glue to nail the back on. Make sure you all the shelves and dividers too.

Step 4

Face Frame

Drill pocket holes on both ends of the footer and header. Drill two pocket holes per end. Mark legs 3″ from bottom and screw the footer and header to legs as shown above. Tack the frame to the face of the cabinet.

Step 5

Attach front top trim to finish out the front edge of the cabinet.

Project Type
Hall Trees
Bookshelf and Bookcase Plans
Lockers
Room
entry way
Style
Cottage Style Furniture Plans
Farmhouse Furniture

Comments

Jen @ New Shad… (not verified)

Wed, 09/29/2010 - 07:31

Wow Anna, that is great! However I'm not surprised that they want to interview YOU and put you in the spotlight. You are truly an inspiration. I signed up for my free issue, I really hope I receive the recent issue with the article on you and your blog.

Megan L (not verified)

Wed, 09/29/2010 - 09:30

This is EXACTLY what I've been needing in my entryway. Thank you!!! Now I just need to get cracking on my king storage bed so I can move on down the list of my "Ana White" home transformation projects :).

Loni (not verified)

Wed, 09/29/2010 - 16:31

Congratulations on your feature! That is so exciting! I just signed up for the free issue, I hope its the one with your feature!

Thank you for everything!
Loni

Brooke (not verified)

Wed, 09/29/2010 - 17:16

Congratulations on being featured. I just went to get the magazine and check it out. You look beautiful, of course. Love the lockers. Wish I had somewhere to put them :)

chrisandpatience (not verified)

Thu, 09/30/2010 - 00:35

I have just ordered my free copy. I dont know if i can wait the 4 to 6 weeks to recieve it so i may head to the newstand and look for it now. Congrats Ana you deserve this.

Peace,
Patience