Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Copenhagen Buffet! This starts another amazing collection of pieces that I am totally smitten with! The frame can be painted with metallic paint to mimic the metal base of the inspiration piece, or you can make it uniform to your finish on the rest of the piece. I just love the fact that a build is so custom to your preferences! Xx…Rayan
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!
$100-$150
- Tape Measure
- Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
- Drill
- Countersink bit for drill
- Square
- Sander
- Kreg Jig
- 4 – 1×6 at 8′
- 5 – 2×2 at 8’
- 2 sheets of ¾” plywood
- 1” pocket hole screws
- 1-1/4” pocket hole screws
- 2-1/2” pocket hole screws
- 1-1/2” screws
- Edge banding, optional
- 3 sets of 16” drawer slides
- 2 sets of hinges
- 5 cabinet pulls
- Wood filler
- Sandpaper
- Wood glue
- Finishing Supplies
- 4 – 2×2 at 10” – Legs
- 4 – 2×2 at 69” – Base Frame
- 4 – 2×2 at 7” – Supports
- 6 – 2×2 at 15” – Base Stretchers
- 2 – ¾” plywood at 18” x 72” – Top & Bottom
- 2 – ¾” plywood at 18” x 23-1/2” – Sides
- 1 – ¾” plywood at 23-1/2” x 70-1/2” – Back
- 2 – ¾” plywood at 17-1/4” x 23-1/2” – Dividers
- 2 – ¾” plywood at 1-1/2” x 70-1/2” – Stretchers
- 2 – ¾” plywood at 17-1/4” x 23” – Drawer Shelves
- 2 – ¾” plywood at 16-3/8” x 23” – Shelves
- 3 – ¾” plywood at 14-1/2” x 20-1/2” – Drawer Box Bottoms
- 6 – 1×6 at 14-1/2” – Drawer Box Sides
- 6 – 1×6 at 22” – Drawer Box Front & Back
- 2 – ¾” plywood at 5-5/16” x 22-3/4” – Upper & Middle Drawer Fronts
- 1 – ¾” plywood at 6-3/16” x 22-3/4” – Lower Drawer Front
- 4 – ¾” plywood at 17-3/4” – Door Rails
- 4 – ¾” plywood at 20-1/4” – Door Stiles
- 2 – ½” plywood at 15-1/4” x 17-3/4” – Door Panels
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 base frame, supports, and the legs. Set the Kreg jig for 1-1/2” material and drill pocket holes in each end of the frame and support pieces. Assemble the frame as shown using glue and 2-1/2” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the stretchers and drill pocket holes at each end. Attach to the frames as shown using glue and 2-1/2” pocket hole screws.
If using edge banding, it will be applied before assembly.
Cut the piece for the bottom. Secure to the top of the frame using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.
Cut the pieces for the sides. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in each shorter end. Attach to the bottom using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the piece for the back and drill pocket holes in all four edges. Position as shown, then secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the stretchers and drill pocket holes in each end. Position as shown, then secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the dividers and cut the notches using a jigsaw. Drill pocket holes as shown noting that there will be a left and a right piece (this way the pocket holes are hidden inside the drawer bank). Position as shown then secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the piece for the top. Secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws from the underside.
Cut the pieces for the shelves and drill pocket holes in each end. Position as shown, then secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the drawer boxes. Drill pocket holes in each end of the sides as well as all four edges of the bottom. Assemble as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Install the drawer slides according to the manufacturer’s instructions then make any necessary adjustments.
Cut the pieces for the drawer fronts noting that the bottom drawer front is taller. There will be an 1/8” gap around all sides of the drawer front. Place the drawer front in the opening and shim in place. Drive screws through the holes for the handles to temporarily hold the front in place. Open the drawer and attach the front to the drawer box from the inside with 1-1/4” screws. Finish drilling out the holes for the handles.
Cut the pieces for the door frames and panels. Drill pocket holes in each end of the shorter pieces. Assemble the frame as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Set the Kreg jig for ½” material and drill pocket holes in all four edges of the panels. Insert into the frame and secure using 1” pocket hole screws. The back face of the panel will be flush with the back face of the frame.
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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