Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Restoration Hardware Inspired Dutch Shipyard Media Cabinet *** Inspiration piece is constructed of metal ***
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$75-$100
- Tape Measure
- Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
- Drill
- Countersink Bit for Drill
- Square
- Sander
- Kreg Jig
- 2 – 2×2 at 6’
- 1 – 1×2 at 8’
- 1 – 1×3 at 3’
- 1 – 1×4 at 8’
- 2 sheets of ¾” plywood
- 1-1/4” pocket hole screws
- 3/4” screws
- 3 – 1/8” x 3/4” angle at 6’
- Edge banding for the plywood, optional
- Wood filler
- Sandpaper
- Wood glue
- Finishing Supplies
- 4 – 2×2 at 28” – Legs
- 2 – 1×2 at 15” – Side Frames
- 2 – 1×3 at 15” – Side Frames
- 2 – 1×4 at 15” – Side Frames
- 1 – ¾” plywood at 28” x 60” – Back
- 1 – 1×2 at 60” – Front Stretcher
- 1 – 1×4 at 60” – Front Stretcher
- 2 – ¾” plywood at 16-1/2” x 61-1/2” – Top & Shelf
- 2 – ¾” plywood at 17-1/4” x 23-3/4” – Dividers
- 12 – 1/8” x ¾” angle at 17-1/4” – Drawer & Pullout Supports
- 2 – ¾” plywood at 17-1/4” x 22-1/8” – Pullouts
- 8 – ¾”plywood at 10” x 17-1/2” – Drawer Front & Back
- 8 – ¾” plywood at 10” x 16-1/2” – Drawer Sides
- 4 – ¾” plywood at 16” x 16-1/2” – Drawer Bottoms
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 in each end of the frame pieces. Attach to the legs using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. The front face of the frame pieces will be flush with the outside face of the legs.
Cut the piece for the back. Drill pocket holes in each of the shorter edges of the back piece. Attach to the legs using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. The outside face of the back will be flush with the outside face of the legs.
Cut the pieces for the stretchers and drill pocket holes in each end of each piece. Attach to the legs as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. The front face of the stretchers should be flush with the front face of the legs.
Cut the piece for the shelf. Cut ¾” x ¾” notches in each corner with a jigsaw. Drill pocket holes on the underside and attach as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. The top of the shelf will be flush with the top of the lower stretcher and frame pieces.
Cut the pieces for the dividers and cut a ¾” x ¾” notch at the top front edge of each piece. Drill pocket holes as shown. Attach at the spacing indicated using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the piece for the top. Cut ¾” x ¾” notches in each corner with a jigsaw. Drill pocket holes on the underside and attach as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. The top face of the top will be flush with the top of the upper stretcher and frame pieces.
Cut the pieces of angle using a hacksaw. Pre-drill holes in each piece and mount to the inside of the cabinet at the spacing shown using ¾” screws.
Cut the pieces for the pullouts and insert in the proper openings.
Cut the pieces for the drawer boxes. Cut the notch in each of the front pieces using a jigsaw. Drill pocket holes in all four edges of the bottom as well as each end of the sides. Assemble as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
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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