How to Build a Bookshelf From Drawers

My neighbors had to move and had two old desks that they were going to toss; they asked me if I wanted either of them. I just took the drawers because I already have to many desks. The drawers sat in a pile until tonight when I thought I might be able to construct something shelf-like out of them, rather than building shelves from scratch. So here is my first attempt at the Drawer Bookshelf.  

If you don't mind a little curb shopping and dumpster diving, you can most likely find some old drawers and make this for free.

1. Drawers, windows, scrap wood. The possibilities are endless.
2. Tool box of tools - screwdriver, hammer, screws, wood chisel, needle-nose pliers.
3. Small bowl to hold hardware.

Take off the hardware and store it in that small bowl. Depending on how you arrange the shelf, you may want to pry off the drawer fronts. I used a wood chisel and hammer to remove the front, then a needle-nose pliers to yank out the staples. 

Play around with the drawers till you find an arrangement you like. Secure the drawers in place with screws.

Utilize your new organizational device.

I tested it out with my toolboxes, a sailboat, a toothbrush holder holding an umbrella straw, and a candle box.

Now I just need to paint the thing-- but that's for another day.

Enjoy!