This calculator follows the project of our Montessori front-facing bookshelf.
Montessori front-facing bookshelf calculator
Remember, this calculator follows the project of our own Montessori front-facing bookshelf.
Refer to our building technique as explained in our article or download the free pdf plans for instructions.
With the Woodboard Calculator you can provide the desired sizes of your DIY bookshelf: we just need you to inser the width and depth your bookshelf will occupy, we’re going to give you in detail all the wooden boards you need to have.
You can go with the results to your local wood shop to ask precise cuts.
Optionally, you can add an additional custom height to have a higher back for your bookshelf.
Just if you wish: we’ll provide a calculated height that will be more than enough!
Please provide the thickness of the wooden boards you want to use, it’s paramount for correct calculations.
So check with your supplier in advance how thick are the available boards!
And if you are in trouble with the calculator or unsure about the results, contact us for assistance!
Results
Choose and select ONE of the available options, depending on the desired number of shelves:
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Our finished project
Here you can discover more about our custom project.
Find out how we came up with the idea, how we conceived the plan, how we built the bookshelf.
Also, you can read tips about Montessori front-facing bookshelf: the correct height based on the child’s age, how to arrange the book to maximise creativity and self exploration…
We also provide a free pdf pattern with our own measures, that’s the basis for our calculator.
We suggest you to download it, so you can keep the basic instructions with you anytime.
Please, share with us the photos of your own custom projects! We’d love to see how your own bookshelf turned out!