Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build an Urban Outfitters Inspired Industrial Storage Cabinet
$75-$100
- Tape Measure
- Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
- Drill
- Square
- Sander
- Kreg Jig
- Brad Nailer
- 2 – 2×2 at 8’
- 3 – 1×2 at 8’
- 8 – 1×4 at 8’
- One sheet of ¾” plywood
- One sheet of ¼” plywood
- 1-1/4” pocket hole screws
- 1-1/4” brad nails
- 9 sets of 14” drawer slides
- 9 drawer pulls or knobs
- Wood filler
- Sandpaper
- Wood glue
- Finishing Supplies
- 4 – 2×2 at 39-1/4” –Legs
- 2 – ¾” plywood at 13” x 31” – Side Panels
- 4 – 1×2 at 13” – Side Frames
- 1 – 1×4 at 24” – Lower Apron
- 1 – ¾” plywood at 14” x 24” – Bottom
- 9 – 1×2 at 24” – Back & Drawer Stretchers
- 1 – ¼” plywood at 27” x 32-1/2” – Back
- 1 – 1×2 at 4-1/2” – Lower Drawer Divider
- 2 – 1×2 at 4-3/4” – Upper Drawer Dividers
- 1 – ¾” plywood at 16-3/4” x 28” – Top
- 6 – 1×4 at 6-1/2” – Smaller Drawer Boxes
- 18 – 1×4 at 12-1/2” – All Drawer Boxes
- 4 – 1×4 at 10-5/8” – Middle Drawer Boxes
- 8 – 1×4 at 23” – Larger Drawer Boxes
- 3 – ¼” plywood at 6-1/2” x 14” – Smaller Drawer Bottoms
- 2 – ¼” plywood at 10-5/8” x 14” – Middle Drawer Boxes
- 4 – ¼” plywood at 14” x 23” – Larger Drawer Boxes
- 4 – ¾”plywood at 4-1/4” x 23-3/4” – Larger Drawer Fronts
- 2 – ¾” plywood at 4-1/4” x 11-3/8” – Middle Drawer Fronts
- 3 – ¾” plywood at 4-1/2” x 7-1/4” – Smaller Drawer Fronts
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 legs and the side frames. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes at each end. Attach to the legs as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the side panels. Drill pocket holes as shown and attach to the legs using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. The back face of the panel will be flush with the inside face of the frame.
Cut the piece for the lower apron. Cut the curve as shown using a jigsaw. Drill pocket holes at each end and attach to the front as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the back stretchers and drill pocket holes at each end. Attach to the legs using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the piece for the bottom. Drill pocket holes to attach to the legs, lower apron, and back stretcher. Attach using glue and 1-1/4”pocket hole screws. The top of the bottom shelf will be flush with the top of the lower apron.
Cut the pieces for the drawer stretchers. Drill pocket holes in each end. Attach as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the lower divider. Attach as shown using glue and 1-1/4”brad nails.
Cut the pieces for the upper divider. Attach as shown using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.
Cut the piece for the back. Attach using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.
Cut the piece for the top. Attach using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails through the top into the legs, side frame, and back stretcher. The front and sides will overlap by ½”.
Cut the pieces for the drawer boxes. Assemble as shown using glue and 1-1/4”pocket hole screws. Cut the pieces for the bottoms. Attach using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. Attach the drawer slide hardware according to the manufacturer’s instructions. For an easy tutorial, click here. Make any necessary adjustments.
Cut the pieces for the drawer fronts. For a tutorial on how to attach drawer fronts, click here. Attach the drawer hardware.
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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