The rope bridge bookshelf lets books have a relaxed home when they're not being read. It can be rough being opened and left in all sorts of locations during the reading process and the books have earned a nice break.
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Step 1: Supplies
- Statlig board from Ikea
- Ekby Bjarnum shelf holder pair from Ikea
- paracord
- steel washers
- Miter saw
- Drill press
- Lighter
Step 2: Chop
- 2x 2.5" pieces
- 11x 2" pieces
Step 3: Drill
Using the drill press I drilled out pairs of holes in all of the pieces. I clamped a couple of pieces of wood to the drill press to make sure that all of the holes would be aligned correctly.
Step 4: Start the Paracord
Cut off two lengths of paracord and singe the ends with your lighter to prevent fraying. Tie a knot in one end and start feeding it through the pieces of wood.
To make the knots extra secure, use the lighter to melt the knot into a gooey mass.
Step 5: Washers
String the cord through all of the pieces of wood, using the steel washers as spacers. I used three for each gap.
Step 6: Add the Bracket
Use the included hardware that came with the Ekby Bjarnum to attach the bracket to the wood.
Step 7: Hang It Up!
Find a nice spot for your bookshelf and install it! I used a few drywall anchors to keep everything nice and secure.
Now find some books that deserve a nice rest and put them down on it.
79 Discussions
2 years ago
This is so simple but so awesome.
(ouch, that sounded pretty cringy...)
Reply 2 years ago
Didn't sound "cringy." Thanks for the comment.
3 years ago
Could also double as a cat nap bridge.
Reply 3 years ago
Mine would love it too... if only they could fit... >(^-^);<
3 years ago
Very imaginative design! Very well executed!
I was thinking of a series of shelves arranged as wall art, and the rope bridge would compliment the design wonderfullly!
4 years ago
What is the legnth of the would
Reply 3 years ago
*wood
4 years ago on Introduction
can't wait to make it!!!??
4 years ago
very cool
4 years ago on Introduction
Very nice, love the look of it
4 years ago on Introduction
Hey, I just discovered your shelf and really like it. Very cool!
Have you built a shelf double the length? If so, how well did it work? What did you learn to make it work.
One obvious thing I can think that will be a challenge is the weight. Drywall anchors probably are not strong enough to hold, but maybe locating wall studs so that it can be screwed in security.
5 years ago on Introduction
Ah, Just when I was looking for an aesthetically pleasing shelf to put a few books and computer games on, I find this :D
Thankyou :)
6 years ago on Introduction
how much did the materials cost you?
6 years ago on Introduction
That is so cool, thanks for the share.
7 years ago on Introduction
Here is my Rope Bridge Shelf :)
https://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/5LZQ/H7997RK6/F2S5LZQH7997RK6.THUMB.jpg
I used 5mm steel wire for more strength.
Thank you for this helpful project!
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
How long did it take to build one?
Selda@Miami
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
I worked inefficiently and it lasted one week. It could had been ended earlier.
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Nice! Good call on the wire, too. The paracord has held up, but stronger is better.
9 years ago on Step 7
i LOVE THIS it would make a cool cat bed if you put carpet on the top of it.
Reply 9 years ago on Step 7
That's exactly what I was thinking! It would just have to be a bit bigger.