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A plywood console with three center-mount drawers above open shelving — a distinct layout from this catalog's other consoles, which pair open shelves with cabinet doors instead.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 46 1/2" | 3/4" plywood, full sheets (ripped to 15-3/4" and 14-1/4" strips) | ☐ |
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 35 1/4" | 3/4" plywood, full sheets (ripped to 15-3/4" and 14-1/4" strips) | ☐ |
| Bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 45" | 3/4" plywood, full sheets (ripped to 15-3/4" and 14-1/4" strips) | ☐ |
| Back support | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 45" | 1x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Face frame stiles | 3 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 45" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Face frame side rails | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 5 3/4" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Face frame end rails | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 15 3/4" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top edge trim | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 48" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Side trim | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 15 3/4" | 1x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Front trim slide support | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 48" | 1x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Back panel | 1 | 1/4" × 46 1/2" × 36" | 1/4" plywood or paneling, for back | ☐ |
| Drawer sides | 6 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 12" | 1x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer front/back | 6 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 12 1/2" | 1x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer faces Cut to fit. | 3 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 13 3/4" | 1x6, 4 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer bottoms | 3 | 1/4" × 13 1/2" × 12 1/2" | 1/4" plywood or paneling, for back | ☐ |
| Shelves | 2 | 3/4" × 14 1/4" × 45" | 3/4" plywood, full sheets (ripped to 15-3/4" and 14-1/4" strips) | ☐ |
| Shelf trim | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 45" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4" plywood, full sheets (ripped to 15-3/4" and 14-1/4" strips) | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood or paneling, for back | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft | 5 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 8 ft | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 4 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Edge banding | 20 ft | ☐ |
| Bottom center mount drawer slides, 13 in | 3 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 120 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4" | 100 each | ☐ |
| Primer and paint, or stain and poly | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 3/4" plywood, full sheets (ripped to 15-3/4" and 14-1/4" strips), Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Assemble the top, sides, and bottom into the main console box, drilling 3/4" pocket holes facing forward along the underside of the bottom shelf for attaching the front footer later.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x4, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Attach the 1x4 back support to give the drawer slides something substantial to attach to.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Build the front face frame separately and attach it inset and flush to the front of the console.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4"
Trim out the top edges with 1x2s, cut to fit; consider mitering the corners at 45° for a nicer finish.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver. Materials: 1/4" plywood or paneling, for back, 1x4, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4"
Build drawer boxes to fit the openings and to spec with the bottom center-mount drawer slides, adjusting as necessary.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Bottom center mount drawer slides, 13 in
For bottom center-mount slides, add the remaining 1x2 to the inside of the front for the slides to anchor to. Install drawer slides and drawers, with the front inset 3/4" to allow the drawer face to sit proud.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x6, 4 ft
Attach the drawer faces with an 1/8" gap around all sides to the drawer boxes.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1/4" plywood or paneling, for back, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4"
Attach the back with glue and finish nails or staples. Trim the front of the console to finish.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 3/4" plywood, full sheets (ripped to 15-3/4" and 14-1/4" strips), 1x2, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Attach the open shelves with trim below the drawer section.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Edge banding, Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Sand all surfaces, apply edge banding to exposed plywood edges, and finish with primer and paint, or stain and poly.