SWMBO needs school room storage. We looked over things and came up with the box bookcases from Monticello that Jefferson used when he donated his library. These are basically stacked boxes. The bottom layer(s) from the version I found is 48” long by 18” tall by 13” deep. It calls for 7/8” thick material but does say 3/4” can be used.
The Questions: I was considering using 1x12” clear pine*. Good idea? Poor? Would I need to shorten the span?**
Here is a link to the magazine article: https://www.popularwoodworking.com/p...ing-bookcases/
*The bottom is the deepest section. I would precede up to 1x8 then 1x6 to approximate the plans. My goal in this choice would be to avoid gluing up panels for all the sections.
**There would be a plinth (though plainer than the example) under the lowest level to act a a kick to support the bottom shelf.