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A simple 1x12 locker-style hutch with a divided upper cubby row, built entirely with nails and glue at toenailed angles — no pocket-hole jig required.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 30" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Sides and middle | 3 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 50" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Back | 1 | 3/8" × 30" × 50 3/4" | 1/4" to 1/2" plywood, for back | ☐ |
| Top cubby floors | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 13 7/8" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top trim | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 30 1/2" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Side trim | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 49 1/4" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Shelf trim | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 27 1/2" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Bottom supports | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 13 7/8" | 1x4, 30 in | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 30 in | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" to 1/2" plywood, for back | 1 each | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 1", 1-1/4", and 2" | 80 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| 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: Brad Nailer, Hammer. Materials: 1x12, 8 ft, Finish nails, 1", 1-1/4", and 2", Wood glue
Nail through the top into the top edges of the sides and middle with 2" nails and glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1/4" to 1/2" plywood, for back, Finish nails, 1", 1-1/4", and 2", Wood glue
Square up the locker, then glue and nail the plywood back to the sides, middle, and top with 1-1/4" nails.
Tools: Hammer. Materials: 1x12, 8 ft, Finish nails, 1", 1-1/4", and 2", Wood glue
Toenail through the face of the cubby floors into the middle board, then toenail from the middle board into the side edges of the cubby floors, with 2" nails and glue. Nail through the back into the cubby floor edges too.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Finish nails, 1", 1-1/4", and 2", Wood glue
Center the top trim on the case with a 1/4" overhang on each side, and attach with 2" nails and glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Finish nails, 1", 1-1/4", and 2", Wood glue
Attach the shelf trim below the cubby floors, keeping the top edges flush, nailing through its face into the edges of the sides and cubby floors above.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Hammer. Materials: 1x4, 30 in, Finish nails, 1", 1-1/4", and 2", Wood glue
Fasten the bottom supports with glue and 2" nails through the sides into the end edges, and toenailed from the supports into the center board. Nail the plywood back to the supports with 1" nails.
Materials: Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Sand and apply primer and paint, or stain and poly.