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A compact 2x4-leg desk with a scribed 1x4 back cross support and one built-in drawer on slides — a genuinely small single-drawer desk distinct from this catalog's larger pedestal and file-cubby desks.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 29 1/4" | 2x4, 8 ft or stud length | ☐ |
| Leg supports | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 18" | 2x4, 8 ft or stud length | ☐ |
| Back supports | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 44" | 2x4, 8 ft or stud length | ☐ |
| Drawer support cleats | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 10 1/4" | 2x4, 8 ft or stud length | ☐ |
| Back cross supports Scribe to fit against the frame. | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 44" | 1x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer face | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 24 1/2" | 1x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top boards | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 48" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer sides | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 16" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer front/back | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 21" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer bottom | 1 | 1/4" × 16" × 22 1/2" | 1/4" plywood, small piece | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft or stud length | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x12, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, small piece | 1 each | ☐ |
| Drawer slides, 16 in | 1 pair | ☐ |
| Self-tapping star bit screws, 2-1/2" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 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: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft or stud length, Self-tapping star bit screws, 2-1/2"
Build two leg sets, attaching the leg supports to the legs with self-tapping screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft or stud length, Self-tapping star bit screws, 2-1/2"
Attach the two leg sets together with the back supports.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x4, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4", Wood glue
Reserve 24-1/2" of the 1x4 for the drawer face. Using the remainder, scribe the back cross support pieces in place against the frame, cut, and attach with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x12, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4", Wood glue
If using a pocket hole jig, join the top boards first. Attach the assembled top to the frame with glue and 1-1/4" brad nails, keeping overhangs even.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft or stud length, Self-tapping star bit screws, 2-1/2", Wood glue
Attach the drawer support cleats under the desktop with glue and 2-1/2" screws — these also help prevent the desktop from sagging.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft, 1/4" plywood, small piece, Drawer slides, 16 in, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4", Wood glue
Build the drawer box to fit the opening using pocket holes or 1-1/4" brad nails. Attach the bottom with 3/4" brad nails and glue, then install on the drawer slides.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 1x4, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4", Wood glue, Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Attach the drawer face, held down about 1/8" to clear the desktop, with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue, avoiding the handle location. Sand and apply primer and paint, or stain and poly.