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A tall, narrow plywood storage tower with fixed shelves, a locking Euro-hinge door, and an acrylic-reinforced door panel, sized to flank a media center or stand alone.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 56 1/4" | Plywood, 3/4" | ☐ |
| Side trim | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 15 3/4" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 59 1/4" | Pine 2x2 | ☐ |
| Front/back trim | 6 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 17" | Pine 2x2 | ☐ |
| Shelves | 5 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 17" | Plywood, 3/4" | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 22" | Plywood, 3/4" | ☐ |
| Top trim, wide | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 22" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Top trim, narrow | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 22" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Back | 1 | 1/4" × 20" × 55 1/4" | Plywood, 1/4" | ☐ |
| Door stiles | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 11 3/4" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Door rails | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 23 3/4" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, 3/4", 4x8 sheet Ripped into 15-3/4"-wide strips for the sides, shelves, and top. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/4", for back | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 2x2, 8 ft | 5 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x2, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x3, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Knob | 1 each | ☐ |
| Euro-style concealed hinges, set | 1 set | ☐ |
| Acrylic glass, 1/4", 15" x 22" or larger Stiffens the door frame. | 1 sheet | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Circular Saw, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Plywood, 3/4", 4x8 sheet, Pine, 1x2, 8 ft, Wood glue, Finish nails, 1-1/4"
Rip the plywood sheet into 15-3/4"-wide strips for the sides, shelves, and top. Before any assembly, go through the whole plan and mark and drill every pocket hole — several become unreachable once the carcass is joined. On each side, on the outside edges with no pocket holes, attach the side trim to the top and bottom with 1-1/4" finish nails and glue, flush to the outside edges. You need two identical sides.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 2x2, 8 ft, Wood glue
With top edges flush, attach the legs to both sides using 1-1/4" pocket hole screws and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig, Tape Measure. Materials: Pine, 2x2, 8 ft, Wood glue
Measure and mark the placement of the front and back trim boards, then attach with 2-1/2" pocket hole screws and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Plywood, 3/4", 4x8 sheet, Wood glue
Drill 3/4" pocket holes on all sides of the fixed shelves. Attach with the side trim, flush at the tops, using 1-1/4" pocket hole screws and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig.
Build the top with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws, then screw it on from the underside with 2" screws and glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Plywood, 1/4", for back, Wood glue, Finish nails, 1-1/4"
Cut the plywood back to fit and attach with glue and 1-1/4" finish nails, making sure to catch every fixed shelf. Cut any cord-pass holes now, before the back is closed in.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 1x3, 8 ft, Wood glue
Drill 3/4" pocket holes on each end of the shorter door pieces and build the door frame with glue and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Drill Bit Set. Materials: Acrylic glass, 1/4", 15" x 22" or larger
Predrill holes in the acrylic glass and attach it to the back side of the door frame — this significantly stiffens the door. Mark the hinge locations first and notch the acrylic (or cut it slightly short on the hinge side) so the hinges have a clean, flat mounting spot.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Knob, Euro-style concealed hinges, set
Mount the Euro-style concealed hinges, which need generous clearance — test-fit before committing. Leave a 1/8" gap on every side of the door so it swings freely, add the knob, sand every surface, and finish.