![]() So once the cabinets were assembled, I glued and screwed on these cute little ball feet from Osborne woodproducts. These will serve as support pieces and a place to screw through later to attach the top. Using wood glue and pocket hole screws, I screwed the sides of the cabinet into the bottom piece of the cabinet like shown making sure the pocket holes were on the inside.Īt the top, I used two 3” wide pieces of plywood scrap (or you could use a 1×3) and attached using pocket holes and screws. Once the pocket holes were drilled, I started assembling the cabinets. It helps here to label them once you drill the holes so you don’t get switched up. One thing to note here is that you want your pocket holes to be on the INSIDE of the cabinets and the orientation of the back holes will be opposite for each side of each cabinet. And I drilled ¾” pocket holes along the bottom and back edges of these pieces. ![]() I had four plywood panels for this-two for each side cabinet. Once my plywood was cut down, I started preparing the pieces that will make up the two side cabinets. You can find the cut list in the plans here. Nothing kills the building vibe like having to stop and set up everything to cut one little piece of plywood to finish whatever you’re putting together haha. That way I don’t have to stop in the middle of putting something together and go cut another piece. I like to cut down most of my plywood at the beginning so as I’m building, I can have all my pieces already cut, sanded and prepped, ready for assembly. It’s also formaldehyde free, made in the USA and Canada and available at The Home Depot. And I hate painting anything, so whatever makes it easier for me is a winner in my book. There are several reasons, but the top two are that it’s a great high quality hardwood plywood that will hold up well over time, and it finishes awesome whether painted or stained-as you can see in this project. And I always recommend PureBond plywood for any furniture project-even if you are painting it. People always ask me what type of plywood I recommend using for various projects. The first thing I did here was start cutting down my plywood. Kreg Rip Cut and AccuCut Cut Down Your Plywood You can find the full materials and cut list in the downloadable plans, but here is a quick breakdown of what you’ll need for this project:ġ6″ Liberty Hardware Ball Bearing Soft Close Drawer Slidesīase Cap, Casement, Cove, Half Round Molding So, if you’re ready to get building, let’s do it. So, what else is different about this post? Well, I’ve finally learned how to draw downloadable plans and you can find the printable PDF plans to this build here! Bout time, right? I hope to start posting some more plans as I have the time to draw them.īut, if you’re like me, and you prefer a good old fashioned tutorial instead, I’ve still got that and an awesome video for you right here. It’s also what keeps you from having to pay for a gym membership…but more on that later. But the trim is the cherry on top-it’s what catches your eye. I used PureBond plywoodas the meat and potatoes of the build-it’s what makes up the structure of the desk and the drawers. ![]() I didn’t have a good place to stage it in our tiny garage apartment, so just use your imagination with me haha. It’s designed to sit in the middle of a room if you prefer as the front is trimmed out as well as the sides, but it also works well against a wall, too. It’s got TONS of storage with 9 drawers total, and you can customize the trim details and the foot styles however you wish. And while I personally love that style, every now and then it’s really fun to dress up a piece of furniture with some fancy trim for a more traditional look-because not everyone likes things as plain as I do haha. No fancy molding, just clean straight lines. (Like these closet cabinets, kitchen cabinets, and stacked shelf). Well, if you’ve noticed, lately, I’ve been building lots of pieces with a simple, modern feel. I’m partnering up with PureBond Plywood to share how I built this beautiful traditional style DIY storage desk! ![]() Designing and drawing up building plans has been my answer and I’m excited to share a brand new plan with you today!Ĭlick here to download the PDF plans for the Simple Writer’s Desk.Today, I’m doing something different. We’ve been snowed in for the past 3 days, so I’ve been stuck on the couch, trying to find ways not to go crazy with cabin fever. To read my full disclosure policy, click here. ![]()
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