I’m pretty sure LOVE doesn’t adequately describe my feelings about this Free DIY Furniture Plan to Build a RH Baby & Child Inspired Rowley Desk! Adore is perhaps a better description…
Showcase: Built From These PlansI am so honored each and every time one of you fine friends builds from these very plans! If you have built this piece, please take a moment and showcase your build! We are dying to see your fabulous hard work!
$50-$75
- Tape Measure
- Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
- Drill
- Countersink Bit for Drill
- Square
- Sander
- Kreg Jig
- 1 – 1×2 at 4’
- 1 – 1×4 at 8’
- 1 – 1×4 at 4’
- 1 – 1×6 at 8’
- 1 – 1×6 at 4’
- 1 – 1×8 at 8’
- 1 – 1×8 at 4’
- 1 – 2×2 at 6’
- 2 – 2×3 at 6’
- 1 – 2×3 at 4’
- Half sheet of ¾” plywood
- 1-1/4” pocket hole screws
- 2-1/2” pocket hole screws
- 1” screws
- 1-1/4” screws
- 2” screws
- Edge banding for plywood
- 2 – 24” Continuous hinges
- 2 –Lid stops
- Wood filler
- Sandpaper
- Wood glue
- Finishing Supplies
- 2 – 2×2 at 22” – Feet
- 4 – 2×2 at ½” – Feet
- 2 – 2×3 at 29-5/8” – Legs
- 2 – 2×3 at 30-5/8” – Legs
- 1 – 1×4 at 40-1/2” – Back Stretcher
- 2 – 1×4 at 3-1/2” (cut at 45 deg angle) – Back Stretcher Brackets
- 2 – 2×2 at 11” – Side Supports
- 1 – 2×3 at 40-1/2” – Front Support
- 3 – 1×6 at 25” – Compartment Sides & Divider
- 1 – 1×4 (ripped to 3” wide) at 45” – Compartment Front
- 1 – 1×6 at 45” – Compartment Back
- 2 – ¾” plywood at 21-3/8” x 24-3/4” – Compartment Bottoms
- 1 – 1×8 (ripped to 6-1/2” wide) at 47-1/2” – Back Trim
- 1 – 1×8 at 44-1/2” – Lower Trim
- 1 – 1×4 at 47-1/2” – Top Back
- 2 – ¾” plywood at 23-11/16” x 23-11/16” – Doors
- 2 – 1×2 at 23-11/16” – Door 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.
Cut the pieces for the feet. Attach the ½” pieces as shown using glue and 1” countersunk screws.
Cut the pieces for the legs. Cut the angle in the top of each piece. Set the Kreg jig for 1-1/2” material and drill pocket holes in the bottom of each leg. Keep in mind that there will be two right legs and two left legs. The shorter legs will be located 5” from the front edge of the foot and the longer legs will be located 1” from the back of the feet. Attach to the feet as shown using glue and 2-1/2” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the back stretcher and the back brackets. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in each end of the stretcher. The dimension shown on the drawing is from the center of the back legs to the center of the stretcher. Attach to the back legs using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Attach the brackets with glue and 1” screws toenailed through the corners into the legs and stretcher.
Cut the pieces for the front and side supports. Set the Kreg jig for 1-1/2” material and drill pocket holes in each end of these pieces. Attach to the legs as shown using glue and 2-1/2” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the compartment sides and divider. Cut the angles as shown. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in each end. In one of the three pieces, the pocket holes will be drilled in the opposite side.
Cut the pieces for the compartment front and back. The back piece will have a 4 degree bevel cut in one long edge (for the slope of the doors). The front piece will be located ½” below the top of the sides and divider.
Attach the sides and divider to the front and back as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the compartment bottoms. Cut the notches as shown. Drill pocket holes in the bottom of each piece – there will be a left and a right.
Attach to the frame using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Attach the entire compartment to the legs using glue and countersunk 2” screws through the sides into the legs. The top of the legs will be flush with the top of the sides.
Cut the piece for the back trim. Attach using glue and countersunk 1-1/4” screws.
Cut the piece for the lower trim. Cut the notches as shown. Attach to the feet using glue and countersunk 1-1/4” screws.
Cut the piece for the top back. Cut a 4 degree bevel in one long edge (to fit flush against the back trim). Attach to the compartment using glue and countersunk 1-1/4” screws.
Cut the pieces for the doors and the door trim. Attach the trim to the bottom of the door using glue and countersunk 1-1/4” screws.
Cut the continuous hinges to length. Install according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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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