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A narrow face-framed plywood cabinet with a mitered chevron door panel — two shelves, a single hinged door, and an inlay chevron detail added after the carcass is closed up.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides Bottom profile cut with a jigsaw; built as true mirror pairs. | 2 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 35 1/4" | 3/4" plywood, ripped into 15-3/4" strips (or 1x12 boards for a narrower depth) | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 23 3/4" | 3/4" plywood, ripped into 15-3/4" strips (or 1x12 boards for a narrower depth) | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 22 1/4" | 3/4" plywood, ripped into 15-3/4" strips (or 1x12 boards for a narrower depth) | ☐ |
| Middle shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 15 1/4" × 22 1/4" | 3/4" plywood, ripped into 15-3/4" strips (or 1x12 boards for a narrower depth) | ☐ |
| Back | 1 | 1/4" × 23 3/4" × 32 3/4" | 1/4" plywood, 48" x 48" | ☐ |
| Face frame top | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 23 3/4" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Face frame sides | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 33 1/2" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Face frame bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 18 3/4" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Door stiles | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 27 1/2" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Door rails | 3 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 13 1/2" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Chevron pieces, parallel Both ends cut at 45°, ends parallel, long point to short point measurement. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 14 1/8" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Chevron pieces, non-parallel Both ends cut at 45°, ends not parallel, long point measurement. | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 9 1/2" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Door panel | 1 | 1/4" × 27 1/2" × 18 1/2" | 1/4" plywood, 48" x 48" | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4" plywood, ripped into 15-3/4" strips (or 1x12 boards for a narrower depth) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, 48" x 48" | 1 each | ☐ |
| Small hinges | 2 each | ☐ |
| Knob | 1 each | ☐ |
| Magnetic clasp | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 3/4" and 1-1/4" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Jigsaw, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 3/4" plywood, ripped into 15-3/4" strips (or 1x12 boards for a narrower depth)
Cut out the bottom profile of the side panels with a jigsaw. Build the two side panels as true mirror images, front leg smaller than the back. Drill three pocket holes along the top edge on the inside, jig set for 3/4" material.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 3/4" plywood, ripped into 15-3/4" strips (or 1x12 boards for a narrower depth), Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Attach the sides to the top with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws, then attach the bottom to the sides with pocket holes.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Table Saw. Materials: 1/4" plywood, 48" x 48", Brad nails, 3/4" and 1-1/4", Wood glue
Cut the back panel on a table saw or with a circular saw and attach with glue and 3/4" brad nails.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", Brad nails, 3/4" and 1-1/4", Wood glue
Build the face frame separately with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws, then attach to the front of the cabinet with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Miter Saw.
Build the door frame from the stiles and rails, then add the mitered chevron pieces as an inlay behind the frame. Attach the plywood door panel behind the chevron detail with glue and 3/4" brad nails.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Small hinges, Knob, Magnetic clasp
Install the door with the small hinges and add a magnetic clasp to keep it shut. Add shelves, sand, and finish.