1-Board Cedar Desk Accessory Set

Cut the front, back, and side pieces, roughing each to its first listed length before trimming to final width. Glue and tack the four sides together into a box, then glue and nail the bottom in place. Sand the top rim smooth — this is what your hand feels every time you reach for a pencil.

Cut the front, back, side, and bottom pieces. Glue and nail the four sides into a shallow open box, then attach the bottom. Keep the corners square — a shallow tray shows any racking more than a tall box would.

Cut the front, bottom, and back pieces. Glue and nail the back and bottom together at an angle so cards lean back slightly and stay visible, then attach the front lip.

Cut the three end pieces and six side slats. Assemble the two end frames first, then glue and nail the slats across both ends, spacing them evenly to leave gaps between — this is a crate, not a solid box, so the gaps are intentional. Sand every piece in the set and apply your chosen finish.