How to Build a Ladder Bookshelf

Modify the height and width to vary your shelf space.

CUT LIST
Download a printable cut list here.

¾-inch poplar panel for shelf A: one @ 21 by 4¾ inches
¾-inch poplar panel for shelf B: one @ 21 by 6¾ inches
¾-inch poplar panel for shelf C: one @ 21 by 8¾ inches
¾-inch poplar panel for shelf D: one @ 21 by 10¾ inches
¾-inch poplar panel for shelf E: one @ 21 by 12¾ inches
1x3 poplar shelf backs: five @ 21 inches
1x3 poplar shelf sides: two @ 5½ inches, two @ 7½ inches,
two @ 9½ inches, two @ 11½ inches, two @ 13½ inches
1x3 poplar uprights: two @ 6 feet from point to point.
Cut the ends at parallel 10-degree angles.
1x3 poplar top cleats: two @ 3½ inches from point to point.
Cut the ends at parallel 10-degree angles.
1x3 poplar bottom cleats: two @ 8 inches from point to point.
Cut at parallel 10-degree angles.
1x3 poplar spacer cleats: eight @ 12 inches from point to point.
Cut at parallel 10-degree angles.