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Sauder Beginnings Bookcase
Sauder · Beginnings · Bookcase
⏱ Assembly Time: 45-90 min
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Tools Needed
- Phillips screwdriver
- Hammer (for cam locks/dowels)
- Rubber mallet
Parts Checklist
- Side panels
- 5 shelves (adjustable)
- Back panel
- Cam locks and dowels
- Shelf pins
Critical Steps
- Follow Sauder's numbered diagram order exactly — their hidden-connector system doesn't forgive skipped steps.
- Use only the pre-drilled pilot holes — this particleboard strips if screws go in off-angle.
- Tap dowels in gently with a mallet, don't hammer hard or panels can crack.
Pro Tips
- Sauder uses proprietary cam-and-dowel and hidden-connector fastening systems that trip up first-timers — follow the diagram order exactly.
- Sauder particleboard is soft — use the pre-drilled pilot holes, do not force screws off-angle or they strip.