How to Build a Modern Open Bookshelf {with Drawer!}

I needed a project to share and decided a bookshelf would be simple enough to throw together quickly and be ready to post a new video.

But when my Instagram poll showed a 50/50 split between my two design ideas, I decided to make a series and build both bookcase designs.

In this video, I'm showing how to build an open bookshelf with drawer and I'll show how to build a cabinet style shelf in the next video. So be sure to subscribe and follow along if you aren't already.

You can check out the build plans for this modern bookcase design on my website here:
https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-m...

And you may find these posts helpful in the build process as well:

How to cut your own 2x2s from 2x4s: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/woodw...
How to cut plywood sheets: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/cut-d...
How to use a pocket hole jig: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-t...
How to edgeband plywood: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-t...
How to build and install drawers: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/there...

Tools and Materials Used:

Tools:
Circular saw (cutting guides optional, but helpful): https://homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Miter saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/yd96v
Jig saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912
Table saw (optional)
Pocket hole jig: https://amzn.to/346YG5S
Drill/Driver: https://homedepot.sjv.io/2G6Za

Materials:
(1) sheet 3/4" plywood: https://homedepot.sjv.io/9rR95
(3) 2x4x8 boards: https://homedepot.sjv.io/kr42M
1/4 sheet 1/4" plywood: https://homedepot.sjv.io/qnWWVy
1x scraps to cut legs from
1 1/4", 2", 2 1/2" & 3" wood screws
Timber screws: https://homedepot.sjv.io/x9JJO5
1 1/4" pocket hole screws: https://amzn.to/3hLoooO
2 1/2" pocket hole screws: https://amzn.to/3fB0v0q
Edge banding: https://amzn.to/2ShwbQc
(1) pair 16" ball bearing drawer slides: https://amzn.to/3ugmxLi
Paint & stain as desired