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Arched Billy Bookcase

Intermediate8 hours€127 – €171

Identified base piece

IKEA Billy 80×202

Art. 002.638.50 · €59–€80 · IKEA Portugal

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Materials & cuts

  • MDF 19 mm 2440×1220 × 1 sheetBauhaus · Bulky€31–€41Buy ↗
  • Wood filler × 1 packAmazon · Small€7–€9
  • Primer + satin paint × 1 L eachAmazon · Small€30–€40Buy ↗

  1. Arch panel

    Qty 1
    Length
    800mm
    Width
    300mm
    Thickness
    19mm

    MDF / particleboard · Edge: No edge banding

  2. Side mouldings

    Qty 2
    Length
    1900mm
    Width
    60mm
    Thickness
    19mm

    Planed pine strip · Edge: No edge banding

Dimension check: all cuts fit IKEA Billy 80×202.

Toolbox

  • ↺ Beginner swap: Coping saw (slower, but works)

Safety & PPE

Safety glassesDust mask — MDF dust is very fineHearing protection
  • Tall unit: wall anchoring is mandatory.
  • Locate studs or use anchors suitable for drywall.

Estimated budget

  • Base piece€59 – €80
  • Dimensioned lumber & sheet goods€31 – €41
  • Hardware & consumables€37 – €49
Total build cost€127 – €171

Most likely estimate€148.99

Step by step

Preparation

  1. 01Assemble the Billy and position it against the wall.

Cutting

  1. 02Draw the arch with a string compass of 400 mm radius.
  2. 03Cut the arch with a jigsaw just outside the line.

Assembly

  1. 04Glue and screw the arch panel to the top of the bookcase.

Finishing

  1. 05Fill the joints, sand, apply primer and two coats of paint.

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