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A two-piece L-shaped workstation: a bookshelf tabletop and a desk tabletop, matched in height and joined only at a shared felt-padded corner, so the desk portion can pivot away from the bookshelf.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bookshelf top | 1 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 92" | 3/4" cabinet-grade plywood, ripped to 15-3/4" strips, full sheets | ☐ |
| Bookshelf sides | 2 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 24" | 3/4" cabinet-grade plywood, ripped to 15-3/4" strips, full sheets | ☐ |
| Bookshelf center | 1 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 26 1/4" | 3/4" cabinet-grade plywood, ripped to 15-3/4" strips, full sheets | ☐ |
| Bookshelf shelves | 4 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 46 3/8" | 3/4" cabinet-grade plywood, ripped to 15-3/4" strips, full sheets | ☐ |
| Desk top | 1 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 67" | 3/4" cabinet-grade plywood, ripped to 15-3/4" strips, full sheets | ☐ |
| Desk outer leg panel Height matches assembled bookshelf; verify before cutting. | 1 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 27" | 3/4" cabinet-grade plywood, ripped to 15-3/4" strips, full sheets | ☐ |
| Desk inside leg panel | 1 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 29 1/4" | 3/4" cabinet-grade plywood, ripped to 15-3/4" strips, full sheets | ☐ |
| Tabletop end frames | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3" × 15 3/4" | 2x4, 10 ft, ripped to 3" wide | ☐ |
| Bookshelf tabletop side frames Measure and cut to fit. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3" × 95" | 2x4, 10 ft, ripped to 3" wide | ☐ |
| Bookshelf legs | 6 | 1 1/2" × 3" × 24" | 2x4, 10 ft, ripped to 3" wide | ☐ |
| Desk tabletop side frames Measure and cut to fit. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3" × 70" | 2x4, 10 ft, ripped to 3" wide | ☐ |
| Desk legs Height matches assembled bookshelf; verify before cutting. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3" × 27" | 2x4, 10 ft, ripped to 3" wide | ☐ |
| Bookshelf bottom supports | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 46 3/8" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Bookshelf shelf trim Cut to fit. | 8 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 43" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Desk leg trim | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 27" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4" cabinet-grade plywood, ripped to 15-3/4" strips, full sheets | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 10 ft, ripped to 3" wide | 6 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft | 5 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2" | 180 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 5 oz | ☐ |
| Felt pads, 1 in diameter | 12 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: 2x4, 10 ft, ripped to 3" wide, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2"
Attach the 2x4 end pieces to the bookshelf tabletop, then the 2x4 side trim, joining the corners with predrilled 1-1/2" pocket holes.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 3/4" cabinet-grade plywood, ripped to 15-3/4" strips, full sheets, 2x4, 10 ft, ripped to 3" wide, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2"
Attach the legs to the 2x4 frame. Set the plywood side and center panels inside the frame and attach with pocket hole screws, keeping the center panel perfectly centered and the pocket holes positioned to be hidden under the shelves.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 3/4" cabinet-grade plywood, ripped to 15-3/4" strips, full sheets, 1x3, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2"
Attach the 1x3 bottom trim, then set the shelves in and attach.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Trim the shelves with 1x2 pieces, attached with glue and 1-1/4" brad nails. This completes the bookshelf.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig, Tape Measure. Materials: 3/4" cabinet-grade plywood, ripped to 15-3/4" strips, full sheets, 2x4, 10 ft, ripped to 3" wide, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2"
Repeat the tabletop frame and panel steps to build the desk tabletop, measuring the assembled bookshelf's overall height first and cutting the desk legs to match.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 3/4" cabinet-grade plywood, ripped to 15-3/4" strips, full sheets, 1x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Attach the outer plywood panel flush to the outside of the desk leg, then nail 1x2 cleats on the inside. Attach the remaining plywood panel to the inside of the desk leg with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Felt pads, 1 in diameter, Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Sand all surfaces and apply primer and paint, or stain and poly. Attach felt pads to the bottom of the bookshelf, desk feet, and the underside of the desk where it meets the bookshelf, then position the desk against the bookshelf corner.