Went on-line to the one lumber store....and priced the boards for the base unit

3/4" x 2' x 4" ~$18 1/4" x 2' x 4' just under $7

The pine boards for the base will be about $35 or so.

Haven't priced for the bookcase part..yet.

Now, I just need to talk the Boss out of a few $20 bills...