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A console cabinet with two doors faced to look like a grid of tiny apothecary drawers — 20 knobs, no actual drawers. The faux-drawer facing is the whole look.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 35 1/4" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Top/bottom | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 35 1/2" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Center | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 32 1/4" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Shelves | 4 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 17 3/8" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Footer | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 35 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Decorative top | 5 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 35 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Back | 1 | 1/4" × 35 1/4" × 37" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Door panels | 2 | 1/2" × 17 1/8" × 32" | 1/2" plywood | ☐ |
| Faux-drawer facings | 20 | 1/4" × 5 1/2" × 8 1/8" | Hobby stock or 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x3, 8 ft (Pine) Decorative top. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 4 ft (Pine) Footer. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x10, 8 ft (Pine) Shelves. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x12, 6 ft (Pine) Sides. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x12, 4 ft (Pine) Center/top/bottom. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/4", half sheet Back (grab a full sheet if using it for door faces too). | 1 each | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/2" hardwood, half sheet Door panels. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Hobby stock, 1/4" thick x 5-1/2" wide, 12 ft Faux-drawer facing (or 1/4" plywood ripped to 5-1/2"). | 12 foot | ☐ |
| Knobs or handles | 20 each | ☐ |
| Euro inset hinges (sets) | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pocket-hole screws / finish nails, 1-1/4" | 50 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 8 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Circular Saw, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x12, 6 ft, 1x12, 4 ft, Pocket-hole screws / finish nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Build the box from the 1x12 sides, top, bottom, and center divider. Pocket holes are included in the plan, but glue and screws or a finish nailer build it just as well — this design predates the jig. Keep it square.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x10, 8 ft, Pocket-hole screws / finish nails, 1-1/4"
Add the 1x10 shelves inside the box. The diagram spaces them 10" apart, but space them to suit what you'll store. Fixed shelves also give the back something to nail into later.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft, 1x2, 4 ft, Pocket-hole screws / finish nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Add the 1x2 footer across the bottom, and the 1x3 decorative top pieces across the crown to dress the piece.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Plywood, 1/4", half sheet, Wood glue
Attach the 1/4" back with nails and glue, keeping the box square and nailing into the fixed shelves for strength.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Circular Saw, Drill / Driver, Drill Bit Set.
Cut the 1/2" plywood doors to fit the openings — about a 1/8" gap all around, sitting inset. Face each with a grid of the 1/4" facing boards to create the faux-drawer look, glued and bradded on. Lay out the twenty knob holes with a template so every knob lands identically.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Knobs or handles, Euro inset hinges (sets)
Hang the doors on euro-style inset hinges, following the hinge instructions to set the reveal even. Sand and finish. The knobs are decorative on the faux drawers, functional for opening the doors — mount the working ones where the door actually opens.