Bookshelves are different from bookcases. Bookshelves are generally used to store commonly used books for easy reading. Moreover, the shapes of bookshelves are generally simple and practical. Therefore, in the decoration, you can make a favorite wooden full-wall bookshelf by yourself. However, due to the lack of tools and unfamiliar factors of technology, the design of bookshelves is limited.
1. What restrictions should be considered when making wooden bookshelves (1)? Consider the constraints of tools. Making your own wooden bookshelves is different from factory making or customization. You can make bookshelves of various shapes at will. Therefore, when you make your own wooden bookcase, try to make a bookcase with a simple shape to avoid poor quality or unstable structure of the bookcase because of its complicated shape.
(2) Consider the factors of process limitation. Making wooden bookshelves by ourselves, most people don't have any woodworking foundation and skills, so it is difficult to make exquisite bookshelves, so we choose a simple and easy-to-use technology to make our own bookshelves.
Second, make your own wooden bookcase, the choice of "shape" and "material" 1, the choice of "shape"
Combined with the above two limiting factors, I think I should choose three forms in the modeling of my own bookshelf, namely "grid bookshelf" with simple frame structure, "combined bookshelf" with flexible placement and "partition bookshelf" fixed on the wall. The following is a brief introduction to these three forms:
(1) "Checked Bookshelf" with simple frame structure
When we made our own bookshelves, we didn't have professional tools such as large table saws to cut plates, so we chose this bookshelf with "groove" structure as the main structure. This bookcase is simple in technology, convenient to make and atmospheric in style, which is very suitable for the whole wall bookshelf style.
Knowledge expansion:
(1) How to make a "grid bookshelf":
First of all, according to the designed size, our board is slotted at a predetermined position with simple tools (curve saw, pressure saw, small hand saw), and the horizontal slot depth is the same as the vertical slot depth, and then the horizontal board of the bookshelf is placed on the ground. First, clamp a vertical plate into the groove and fix it, and then clamp the remaining plates into the groove at one time. If you are worried about structural problems, you can apply white latex on the groove to increase the firmness. If you feel that the structure is still unstable, you can selectively fix it at a suitable angle with an angle code. Place the fixed bookcase against the wall. If it shakes, it can be fixed to the wall with angle code, or it can be fixed with glass glue at the place where the ground and the wall contact with the bookshelf. (Corner codes can be painted by self-painting, which is more beautiful after drying. Tools required: Jigsaw, hand saw, hand drill, brush, ruler, pencil.
② Size introduction:
The depth of the bookshelf. Conventional 30~40cm is practical enough. If the depth is too deep, it is easy to accumulate dust and waste space. You can also choose the depth according to the size of your library. Generally, books are mainly 16 and 32. If the space is small, they can be compressed to 28cm, and the books can be slightly out of the bookshelf. The height of the bookshelf. Generally, the height of bookshelves should be determined according to the books and articles placed. Not all bookshelves on each floor are of the same height, but the height of bookshelves on each floor can be different, usually 120cm~300cm to meet the requirements of placing different books. The width of the bookshelf. Because we make a square bookcase, the length and height should be the same. If we don't want to be square in internal division, the width should not be greater than 120cm. If it is larger than 120cm, we need to thicken the board, and choose a double-layer board with a thick bottom of not less than 2.5cm, because the book itself is relatively heavy, and its width is larger than 120cm, which will easily cause the bookshelf to deform and sag. (3) size reference of ordinary books
Standard CD: high 126, deep142 mm. Common 32-format books/brochures: high 175~230mm, deep10 ~175 mm, etc. Common 16 format: 230~297mm high and 150~292mm deep, such as large format books/general magazines. Oversize 16 format: height greater than 297, depth 232~265mm, such as bronze books/magazines/picture books.
(2) Flexible "combined bookshelf"
If you think the shape of the square bookcase is still troublesome, then you can choose a more convenient and quick "combined bookcase", which can not only be placed at will, but also be simple to make, controllable in size, horizontal and vertical, and can be reassembled over time to avoid visual fatigue and convenient to clean; Modular bookshelves are generally divided into: Japanese-style, Tian-style, long-shaped and special-shaped. Let's briefly introduce them below.
① "Sun-shaped" wooden bookshelf can be placed horizontally or vertically, which is flexible and changeable. Make the bookshelf full of "ever-changing" and increase the interest of the bookshelf, but such a bookshelf combination is a waste of materials.
② "Tian-shaped" wooden bookshelf. "Sky-shaped bookshelf is a material-saving grouping method of sky-shaped bookshelf. These two combinations can coexist and cooperate with each other in a big bookshelf. When choosing a Japanese bookshelf or a field bookshelf, the decisive factors are saving materials and making time.
③ The "long strip" wooden bookcase will be basically the same as the other two, but it will save more materials. The number of "public" partitions determines the number of practical materials. The more practical materials, the higher the flexibility and the higher the cost. The "long strip" wooden bookcase can be made into a square or can exist independently in a single rectangle.
(4) "Special-shaped" wooden bookshelves and special-shaped bookshelves will increase the cost of making energy and consumables, but their artistic effect and combined visual sense cannot be satisfied by "square" bookshelves.
(1) Manufacturing method of combined bookshelf:
First of all, according to the designed size, we use simple tools (curve saw, pressure saw, small hand saw) to make small plates with different material sizes according to the predetermined shape. On the diagonal of the two plates, you can choose a 45 oblique collision, which is more beautiful. Apply white latex to the butt joint to increase the firmness. Fix it diagonally with a nail gun (30 nails is enough) and measure it with a square ruler. Fixed "boxes" can be freely combined according to their favorite shapes, and some grids can also be equipped with anti-theft devices. (Tools required: jigsaw puzzle, small hand saw, hand electric drill, nail gun, air pump, brush, ruler, pencil)
② Precautions:
When making combined wooden bookshelves, we should consider the thickness of the plates and choose the appropriate distance. If the distance is too large, the box will feel "wobbly" and not durable. Moreover, when making, all shapes can be combined, and the size is required to be "equal", that is, a "two Japanese characters" can be changed into a "Tian Zi" and so on, which is convenient and flexible to combine. (3) the "partition bookshelf" fixed on the wall
There are two forms of "partitioned bookshelf" and "partitioned bookshelf": the first is the "exposed" way of personal DIY bookshelf. Because this bookshelf is simple and beautiful, and the materials and tools needed are common, most accessories can be purchased online, so you only need to buy various accessories and then combine them when you make it yourself. The second is the "hidden installation" method, which is relatively difficult to do and requires a certain degree of professionalism.
(1) "Partition bookcase" in "surface mounting" mode. This kind of bookshelf is generally in the form of "base" and "board". The longer the length, the more bases, which can be freely combined, side by side or extended. Easy to install, just use expansion screws to fix the base on the wall, and then use screws and wooden boards to fix it.
(1) The "hidden" way of "separating bookcases" is generally used in more solemn and formal decoration styles. The construction method is complicated, so it is necessary to reserve a "hole" in the process of making the partition, and then make a "T"-shaped link, one of which extends into the hole and is usually fixed on the wall, and then it is called a "hidden" partition bookshelf.
Expand small knowledge points:
The concealed partition bookcase needs to be in the form of "composite" when making laminated plates, that is, one layer of wood can't be made. At least two layers of wooden boards are compounded, with battens filled in the middle and holes reserved. This process is difficult, and personal production can't reach a certain level. Please choose carefully. T-shaped links are generally made of wrought iron and need to be welded, which requires higher tools. (Required tools: electric welding machine, hand electric drill, nail gun, air pump)
2. Make your own wooden bookshelf and choose the materials.
Through the above analysis, considering the restrictive factors of "tools" and "technology" in making bookcases, we also have many big restrictions when choosing wood, not all wood is suitable, so how to choose the material of wood, I decided to consider the hardness and technology of wood, which is briefly explained as follows:
(1) Select the material according to the hardness of the wood. Because books have a certain weight, when making bookshelves, we should consider the hardness of materials, and we should not choose too soft wood, otherwise it will easily cause deformation; Harder wood, such as oak, catalpa bungeana, walnut, elm, etc. , it can be chosen as the material of bookcase, while pine, phoenix tree and other wood with low hardness are not recommended.
(2) Select "material" according to the "technology" of wood. The hardness mentioned above is the choice of pure solid wood, but most of the plates on the market are composite materials, such as eco-board, particleboard, multilayer board, solid wood splicing board, solid wood finger joint board and so on. The hardness of these plates can basically meet the requirements, but at this time, "technology" should be considered. The biggest problem is hemming, which requires hemming. Problems that are difficult to solve in factory production often need large automatic machines to complete. It is too difficult for us to do it ourselves, so at this time we need to choose wood that does not need to be hemmed, such as pure solid wood board and solid wood finger joint board. After this kind of board is cut, the "edge wrapping" will keep the texture of the wood itself and support heterosexual cutting.
Third, how to choose the bookshelf that suits you when making a bookshelf. When choosing a bookshelf, you should consider many aspects. According to the location, function, overall style, personal preferences and other factors, choose the bookshelf that suits you. Here is a brief introduction:
(1) Choose different bookshelf forms according to different positions.
We can choose different bookshelves according to the different positions of bookshelves. Bookshelves can be placed in independent study, living room background wall, sofa background wall, aisle, corner, balcony and other places. For example, we can choose "combined" bookshelves, sofa background walls and dining room background walls, and we can choose "lattice" bookshelves in the corner.
(2) Choose different bookshelf forms according to different functional requirements.
Most people choose to make bookshelves for the storage function of books. Everyone has different collections and hobbies. Some people like picture books, while others like poetry literature. The size of each book is different, so the size and layout of the bookshelf will be different. Others like to put some decorations, such as bottles and cans, which are mainly decorative. You can choose different bookshelves for different needs to meet your own needs.
(3) Choose different bookshelf forms according to the overall decoration style.
Every family's decoration style is different, including Chinese, modern and Nordic. We should choose different bookshelves according to different styles. For example, if you choose Chinese style when decorating, it is not suitable for "exposed partition" bookshelves. At this time, it is necessary to choose a "hidden partition" bookshelf to combine the calmness of Chinese style. If the decoration is Nordic style, then this bookcase with more emphasis on Zhuang is not suitable.
(4) Choose different bookshelves according to personal hobbies.
Besides the bookshelves I introduced, there are many creative bookshelves and forms. You can design different styles of bookshelves according to your own preferences, and the one that suits you is the best. Due to the limitation of materials, it is generally a wooden bookcase. If you like colorful bookshelves, you can choose tools such as self-painting.
Conclusion:
The above is my personal suggestion and summary on how to make a wooden bookshelf full of walls by myself. Due to the limitation of tools and technology, we can only make some shapes and materials of bookshelves. To sum up, we can only choose to make some simple-shaped, simple-process "net-format, combined-type, partition-type" bookshelves, and try to choose solid wood boards without edging in material selection to reduce the complexity of the process. If you like high-brightness solid wood bookcases, you can polish them with fine sandpaper and then use transparent self-painting/color self-painting to achieve your favorite effect. I hope my answer can help you. If you have different suggestions, please comment in the comments section. Thank you.