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A frameless plywood bay-shelf cabinet — ripped plywood panels split into three bays by two verticals, with edge-banded exposed edges and no face frame.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Rip to width, then crosscut to length. | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 66" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Verticals | 3 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 26 1/4" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Shelves | 4 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 31 7/8" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Bay supports | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 31 7/8" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Back | 1 | 1/4" × 27" × 66" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4" plywood, 4x8 sheet Top, verticals, shelves. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Edge banding, 25 ft roll | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x3, 12 ft Bay supports. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood or underlayment, 4x8 sheet Back panel. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 6 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler, sandpaper, and paint | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Iron for Edge Banding, Miter Saw, Table Saw. Materials: 3/4" plywood, 4x8 sheet, Edge banding, 25 ft roll
Rip the plywood for the top, verticals, and shelves to 11-1/4" wide on the table saw, then crosscut each to length. Edge-band the exposed long front edge of each piece now, while it's still a flat, unobstructed panel — trim the banding flush once it's applied.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 3/4" plywood, 4x8 sheet, Wood glue
Position the two interior verticals to divide the cabinet into three equal bays. Drill pocket holes and attach the verticals between the top and where the bottom shelf will sit, with glue at every joint.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 3/4" plywood, 4x8 sheet, Wood glue
Attach the shelves within each bay with pocket holes and glue, keeping all shelf heights consistent across the three bays.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Pine, 1x3, 12 ft
Attach the 1x3 bay supports along the underside of the shelves, tying them to the back edge — this is what keeps a plywood shelf span from sagging over time.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 1/4" plywood or underlayment, 4x8 sheet, Wood glue, Wood filler, sandpaper, and paint
Nail the plywood back on with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue, checking the whole cabinet for square right before it goes on. Fill any fastener holes, sand, and paint.