Bookends

Keep your kids' favorite storybooks in one place with this cute bookend set.

Getting Started

The teddy bear bookends are a good introduction to the world of scroll-sawing and to the challenges and benefits of the dowel joint. Though these are made from softwood, you could use plywood or another, more exotic wood.

Cutting List
Part Material Quantity   Dimensions
thickness, width, length
A  Bear softwood 1 1/2 x 5 1/8 x 6 1/4 in.
(13 x 130 x 159 mm)
B  Base softwood 1 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.
(19 x 140 x 140 mm)
C  Upright softwood 1 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 8 in.
(19 x 140 x 203 mm)


Shopping List
Extra tools for the job
Screws two No. 6 screws, 1 1/2 in. (38 mm) long for attaching the bear

Dowel rod 3/8-in. (10 mm) diameter




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