A Bookshelf Made From a Boxspring

So I was browsing over some cool projects at www.instructables.com, and came across this project to create a bookshelf. The original designer used plywood and a nailgun. I used the wood from a box spring my neighbor was going to throw away.

I managed to get some good pieces from the box spring, but unfortunately most of the wood was old and very very dry so it split in a few places. But nothing some wood putty won’t fix. The photos you see are of the “after” pictures, after I tore the padding and fabric off the box spring, separated the wood and removed all 2 billion staples from the wood, assembled the pieces and am now waiting for the putty to dry so I can sand it down tomorrow, and on friday stain it/airbrush it. I’m not so good at airbrushing, but then again I’m not very good at woodworking either. :)

If you want to see the original project, head on over to here

Pictures: Bookshelf 1, Bookshelf 2, Bookshelf 3

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March 13, 2007 • Posted in: DIY, Wood Working

One Response to “A Bookshelf Made From a Boxspring”

  1. rusty13jr - March 13th, 2007

    that looks awesome, maybe next one you could use some mortise and tenon joints to make it without any screws? maybe some wood glue

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