Self-Supporting Corner Bookshelf

Accuracy is very important for the shelf to remain aligned and self supporting.

I added a materials list per request.

1"x6"x10' pine planks 5 x $5 =$25

Stain $3

1"x10' EMT conduit 3 x $5.50 =16.50

3/4" conduit hangers (5pk) 2 x $2.75 =5.50

1" conduit straps (4pk) 3 x $2 =$6

spray paint $5

screws $2

Total =$63

Cut 1" EMT electrical conduit to desired length.

Cut wood planks to desired length.

Drill holes in the longer shelves to accommodate one of the support poles.

Smooth out any roughness on the planks with sand paper.

Build two shelf supports for each shelf.

Shape and glue feet for the support poles.

Stain all the wood. You can follow with poly or other finish if desired.

The required hardware to support the shelves include tie plates, EMT 2-hole straps and conduit hangers.

Prime the poles and hardware.

Spray paint the poles and hardware. I chose hammered bronze.

Screw a tie plate to the underside of the junction of each shelf.

Partially screw the EMT straps to the shelf supports so that they can slide over the poles. Screw the supports to the underside of the shelves.

Fasten the conduit hangers to the corner pole to support the shelves under the shelf holes. Tighten down the EMT straps on the side poles.

Start adding shelves to the poles. When all are in place make sure everything is in proper alignment and tighten down.

Align the shelf with and fasten to the wall. Fill with books.