Joined
·
189 Posts
Hi everyone,
I'm getting ready to build a simple bookcase, but I'd like to do it without putting a back on the case. The plan is a low book shelf that measures 35" tall x 36" wide x 12" deep. It will have three fixed shelves. I plan on using 3/4 ply for everything and then putting a hardwood face frame on. My question is, will this be stable? As in, without a back, will it rock back and forth? If yes, would a diagonal hardwood brace in the back fix the problem?
Thanks a lot!
I'm getting ready to build a simple bookcase, but I'd like to do it without putting a back on the case. The plan is a low book shelf that measures 35" tall x 36" wide x 12" deep. It will have three fixed shelves. I plan on using 3/4 ply for everything and then putting a hardwood face frame on. My question is, will this be stable? As in, without a back, will it rock back and forth? If yes, would a diagonal hardwood brace in the back fix the problem?
Thanks a lot!