Ikea Basics - Billy Bookcase

Ikea bookcase assembly in easy step by step instructions. Specifically, this is the Billy bookcase that is very popular and inexpensive

Tools required:
Hammer
Screwdriver + and -
Straight edge
Pencil

[chrisald]

A very small top for anyone following these instructions. When you mark the middle shelf position you don't need a ruler or anything special to draw a line, use a shelf! They are already the perfect width, just join the marks and draw the line with a pen or pencil. Super easy!

[rebeccab]

Building this was the first time I built anything in my life, and following your instructions was a huge help, thank you so much!

[annegroves]

A very succinct and very well explained video. I hadn’t realised I would need the length of the bookcase below it, to be able to slide the back section in, I had to flip the bookcase on its side and slide the backing in that way. All possible after the confidence gained from watching your video.

[RobGStillman]

What an awesome video this was. I took one look at the trash directions that came with the bookcase and said "nope" and went straight to YouTube. This video was very straightforward and easy to follow. Thank you so much for putting this out there for people to use!

[Louise-svzf]

1:06 step one - hammer a wooden Dawell on each side of the bottom and top of the shelves
1:46 what it should look like after step one
2:16 step 2 - screw in the funky screws into the big boy boards
3:06 what it should look like

[billyboy]

I've put together a bunch furniture like this and never even thought of using a ratchet with a screwdriver bit in it.

Glad I watched this because I have 5 bookcases coming next week.

[bq]

This was my first go at any DIY project. The best instructional video I've seen. I put one shelf on backward & didn't notice it until after I inerted the "mechanisms". After a few minutes of panic, I was able to pull the shelf out and turn it around. I'm glad that I had not tightened it. You might demonstrate this move as a "Do not do this!" error also. I had trouble getting the back on until you said the shelves had to fit snuggly. I noticed some space and once that was tight, the back went on.

[tazzieshoos]

I'm attempting this tonight and am terrified, lol. I'm not very practical. This is the clearest assembly video that I feel I can follow easily. Wish me luck!

[lynneathey]

Thank you for sharing this! I've put up unit no problem at all, my problem was which way pegs went into unit to hold shelf. So thank you for close -up of that, so will now go finish it off.

[laurapowell]

I would recommend using the bracket...Keeps the little ones that like to climb safe!!  Great instructions! You are awesome.

[lorenalebronherrera]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I had never built anything in my life, not even Ikea stuff. I was a little worried, but thanks to this video I had no problem. THANKS.

[JoeB_BSc]

Hi, with sloping ceilings it helps, in our opinion, to screw the metal or ribbon stay at the top of the bookcase to each bookcase before fitting into place because views may become limited and difficulty arise trying to get it the attachment into the top of the bookcase, and to the wall.

[seikokoun]

Thank you so much for your tutorial, it was so well explained and helped me alot. A project that would have taken me hours to finish was done very quickly!!! Thank you!!!

[plunder]

Ikea recommend you do this on carpet, I suggest wearing shoes. Several years ago the changed the shelf supports - all the ones I owned in the past had 4.8mm steel pegs.

[JosiexRed]

I’ve had one of these in the box for longer than I’d like to admit 😳 Your video was very helpful! I’m going to get it done as soon as I figure out where it’ll fit. Thanks!

[fingalflyer]

Excellent non complicated tutorial. Clearly explained without jargon and in simple English. Well done sir!

[MrLee]

I really appreciated your style and delivery ... I feel this video can be use while we are building our shelf step by step. Thank you!

[Dani-ulfq]

You are a life saver, thank you so much for this video!

[mckeon]

Most studs in a wall are 16" to centre, also if you dunt have a stud finger tap wall, when you get a solid sounding part it's a stud :) also ikea glue theirs to make more stable. Great clear video

[k-nemo]

Informative and straight to the pint. Well done