This is one of those ‘complicated’ seeming builds that is actually not complicated at all! A big yahoo for those!
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$75-$100
Tape Measure
Saw
Drill
Sander
Kreg Jig
Safety Gear
Miter Saw
2 – sheets of 3/4″ ply at 4′ x 8′
1 – sheet of 1/4″ ply at 4′ x 8′
3 – 1×3 at 8′
1 – 3/4″ square dowel at 6′ (or 2 at 3′)
3 – 3/4″ trim at 6′
8 – Drawer Pulls in a style of your choosing
8 – Hinges in a style of your choosing
1 1/4″ Pocket Hole Screws
2″ Finish Nails
Wood Glue
Wood Filler
Sanding Supplies
Finishing Supplies
2 – 3/4″ Ply at 17 1/4″ x 29 1/4″ Sides
1 – 3/4″ Ply at 17 1/4″ x 59″ Bottom
1 – 3/4″ Ply at 17 1/4″ x 25 3/4″ Divider
2 – 3/4″ Ply at 17 1/4″ x 29 1/8″ Shelves
1 – 3/4″ Ply at 17 1/4″ x 60 1/2″ Top
1 – 1/4″ ply at 29 1/2″ x 59″ Back
16 – 1×3 at 12 1/4″ Doors
8 – 1×3 at 9 1/16″ Doors
4 – 3/4″ Square Dowel at 12 1/4″ Doors
2 – 1×3 at 17 1/4″ Footer Trim
1 – 1×3 at 62″ Footer Trim
4 – 3/4″ Trim at 18″ Sides
2 – 3/4″ Trim at 62″ Front Trim
Before beginning to build, always check in on my site to make sure you have the most up to date set of plans, I occasionally update and change the plans to make the building process easier or to allow for less expensive purchasing of materials!
Read through the entire set of instructions and all comments before beginning this project. If you print out or save plans, be sure to check in on my site to be sure you have the most up to date set of plans, as I occasionally update things for ease of building or buying. If you are new to building, read through the GETTING STARTED section and other articles found under the BUILD tab in the menu on my site, it has valuable information about how to get started, tools and techniques. If you are unfamiliar with the finishing process, visit my Finishing school for some tips and tricks for painting like a pro and for special finishing practices.
Use glue to secure your joints and Consider Painting or Staining individual sections prior to assembling. This makes the paint application virtually flawless. Coat with a spray on Poly or Wipe on Poly to protect your finish and your piece and it will last for ages. Adhere to all safety standards and guidelines, and be sure you follow safety protocol throughout your build. If you are unsure about whether you are building safely, run a quick online search for the tool or technique you are using, or contact me via email or post to the forum before you move ahead. My contact info can be found in the menu of my site.
Build the Box: Use your Kreg Jig set for 3/4″ stock and your 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws and glue to fasten the board together as shown below.
Add the Shelves: Use your Kreg Jig set for 3/4″ stock and your 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws and glue to fasten in place.
Tack on the Top: Use 2″ finish nails and glue.
Tack on the Back: Use 1 1/4″ Finish Nails and glue.
Add the Footer: Use 2″ Finish Nails and Glue
Add the Trim to the Top and Above the Footer: Miter the front corners and use 1 1/4″ finish nails and glue to secure.
Build the Doors: Use your Kreg Jig set for 3/4″ stock and your 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws and glue to fasten the pieces together as shown below. To secure the 2 side frames to the center square dowel piece, place pocket holes on the interior 1×3’s, then glue all pieces together and secure with your pocket hole screws once the glue has set.
Secure the doors using hinges along the top of the doors in a style of your choosing.
Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School
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