Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build the Upper Storage for a Garrity Modular Cubby! We covered the lower unit here, and now we complete this fabulous circle of furniture goodness…
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$75-$100
- Tape Measure
- Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
- Drill
- Square
- Sander
- Kreg Jig
- Brad Nailer
- 2 – 1×2 at 8’
- 1 – 1×3 at 8’
- Half sheet of ½” plywood
- 2 sheets of ¾” plywood
- 1-1/4” pocket hole screws
- 1-1/4” brad nails
- Wood filler
- Sandpaper
- Wood glue
- Finishing Supplies
- 2 – ¾” plywood at 12-3/4” x 37-3/4” – Sides
- 1 – ¾”plywood at 37-3/4” x 40-1/4” – Back
- 1 – ¾” plywood at 12” x 40-1/4” – Bottom
- 4 – 1×2 at 40-1/4” – Stretchers
- 2 – ¾” plywood at 11-1/4” x 40-1/4” – Shelves
- 2 – ¾” plywood at 11-1/2” x 12” – Upper Dividers
- 2 – ¾” plywood at 10-3/4” x 12” – Lower Dividers
- 6 – ½” plywood at 11-3/4” x 12” – Cubby Dividers
- 2 – ¾” plywood at 11-3/4” x 12” – Cubby Dividers
- 1 – ½” plywood at 12” x 40-1/4” – Cubby Shelf
- 1 – ¾” plywood at 12-3/4” x 41-3/4” – Top
- 1 – 1×3 (ripped to 2-1/4” wide) at 41-3/4” – 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 sides and the back. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in the sides and bottom of the back. Secure the sides using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the piece for the bottom and drill pocket holes in the sides and back edge. Secure to the sides and back using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the stretchers and drill pocket holes in each end. Position the stretchers as shown then secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the shelves and drill pocket holes in all four edges. Secure to the stretchers, sides , and back using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the dividers. Cut the pieces to the overall length and width first, then cut the notch using a jigsaw. Drill pocket holes in the top, bottom, and back of the lower dividers, and the bottom and back only of the upper dividers. Position as shown then secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the cubby dividers. Cut the notches in each piece as indicated. Assemble as shown and secure with glue. ** It may be easier to stand the vertical pieces in the cabinet first, then slide the shelf in. **
Insert into the cabinet, then secure with a few brad nails through the sides, shelf and bottom.
Cut the piece for the top. Secure using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.
Cut the piece for the trim. Rout a decorative edge at the top, if desired, then secure to the cabinet using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.
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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