Bookcase Plans - Guide to Shelf Span

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3/4" SOLID HARDWOOD

3/4" SOLID PINE

3/4" PLYWOOD

3/4" MDF

40"

36"

28"

48"

MAXIMUM SHELF SPAN TO AVOID SAGBOOKCASE SHELF SPAN

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SIMPLE EDGE BANDGluing a wood band along the front of a shelf helps avoid sag.

HARDWOOD EDGINGA wide hardwood edge can nearly double the span of plywood.

TONGUE & GROOVEA nearly invisible edge like this goes a long way to prevent sag.

SIMPLE APRONThe easiest way to increase maximum span of a bookcase shelf.

DOUBLE UP SHELVES Sandwich two layers to make a super-strong shelf.

RABBET & GROOVEIf you have tools to cut rabbets, this makes for easy shelf edging.

BOOST SHELF STRENGTHAND INCREASE SHELF SPAN MAXIMUM

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