Cookbook Hutch

Instructions

1. 1Construct the base

   If you have not already constructed the CAT LITTER BOX CABINET..... see plan and construct the base

2. 2Cut the side panels

   Cut (2) side panels to the dimensions shown out of 1x12 material cut down to 9 3/4"

3. 3Cut the back panel pieces

   • Cut the back panel pieces from 1x4 material.
   • Drill (2) pocket holes in each end of the horizontal pieces and join to the vertical pieces with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.
   • Also route a 1/4" rabbet along the inside edge of each piece to accept the plywood/beadboard in the next step

4. 4Cut the shelves

   Cut (3) shelves to the dimensions shown out of 1x12 material cut down to 9 3/4". Also drill three pocket holes on the bottom in each end of each shelf and connect to the side panels with two 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.

5. 5Attach the back panel

   Attach the back panel to the shelves and side panels by gluing and nailing with your nail gun

6. 6View of assembly from the front

   View of the assembly from the front

7. 7Construct the face frame

   Construct the face from following the dimensions shown using 1x2 material cut off of the 1x12's used for shelving and side panels. Join the parts by drilling pocket holes and using 1 1/4" pocket holes on the back side of the parts. Install the face frame to the shelf box by gluing and using your nail gun

8. 8Attach the crown

   Cut crown trim pieces per dimensions shown out of 1x2 material. Add crown trim to the assembly using your nail gun.

9. 9Finish

   Finish the book shelf by painting or staining based on the materials you used.

10. 10Install the beadboad/plywood

    Install beadboard or plywood into the back panel assembly