✓DIY bracket bookshelves If you want to replicate the project, here’s what you’ll need for each shelf: 2 basic 6” x 8” wood shelf brackets (I found these at Home Depot), ½” thick wood base cut to chosen length; 2 dowel rods; wood filler; wood screws; power screwdriver and drill bits; wood glue; primer and paint. Decorative appliqués are optional.