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Steph has been working on a manuscript for a book, Discovering My Scars, about her life. It's a tough read, but ultimately it's a story of hope. She recently received copies of the book to sell, prior to the official publication which is slated for January 2020!
Her special book needed a special bookcase all its own. Since she has a rustic, industrial vibe going on in her decor, she thought wood shelves with metal pipes would be a good choice. Like many of you, she searched Pinterest for inspiration and found one she liked. Follow along as we share how we made it. You'll also find a link to her personal author website where you can purchase your own copy of the book! 
The shelving unit uses very simple materials: metal pipe and 2x6 boards. Those clamps in the front will become super simple bookends.
Materials/Tools:
Metal pipes are dirty! They have to be cleaned using mineral spirits. I used a Scotch green scrubbing pad and old t-shirts to scrub them clean. Wear gloves to protect your hands. Then I sealed them with wax.
Steph cut 3 boards to 35" on the miter saw.
Here Steph is test fitting the parts.
Here Steph is drilling holes with a spade bit which is just a bit larger in diameter than the pipes. Good quality spade bits makes this easy.
Test fitting all the metal pieces with the boards in place. Once everything was fitted, the boards were sanded, distressed, and stained. Be sure to watch the video to see the entire process.
This was the hardest part. We decided we needed three people to hang it so my husband came over and held it while we screwed it into place. It's important to keep the shelves level as you attach it to the wall.
Those clamps are put onto the boards upside down to function as bookends. Simple and easy and so in keeping with the industrial theme!
Steph added four remote control lights under the shelves.
The four metal flanges hold the bookshelf in place.
Now how can you buy a book? Head to Steph's author page here: stephaniekostopoulos.com
There is also a Podcast, Discovering Our Scars, that goes along with the book that she co-hosts with a friend. You can find that information here: dospod.us Please note: This is not a sponsored post. FYI: We are not professionals, and we don't claim to be. This is what we found worked for our project. Yours may need a little different approach. Safety first! FYI: Affiliate links are being used on this page. Purchasing via these links help support MDP! Related Projects
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