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A two-shelf media console with a center drawer flanked by open pass-through bays — leave the back panel off and both open bays run straight through, front to back.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelves | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 44 1/2" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Side legs | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 17 1/4" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Front/back legs | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 17 1/4" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Shelf trim | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 41" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Side shelf trim | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 8 1/2" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer box dividers | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 5 3/4" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer guides | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 11 1/2" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer box center trim | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 5 3/4" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 48" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top trim | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 48" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Back panel (optional) | 1 | 1/4" × 7 1/4" × 46" | 1/4" plywood, panel for back (optional) | ☐ |
| Drawer bottoms | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 18" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer backs | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 18" | 1x6, 12 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer sides | 4 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 12 1/4" | 1x6, 12 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer fronts | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 19 1/2" | 1x6, 12 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft | 5 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 12 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, panel for back (optional) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2" | 80 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 2", or pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue and wood filler | 1 set | ☐ |
| Sandpaper, 120 grit | 4 sheet | ☐ |
| Paint, primer or stain and poly | 1 set | ☐ |
| Knobs | 2 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x12, 8 ft, 1x2, 8 ft, Self-tapping wood screws, 2", or pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", Wood glue and wood filler
Mark the side legs and attach them to the shelves with glue and 2" screws or pocket hole screws.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2", Wood glue and wood filler
Attach the front and back legs with finish nails and glue, or screws if you don't have a nailer.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2", Wood glue and wood filler
Attach the shelf trim and side shelf trim to both shelves with a nailer, keeping the shelf tops flush. Trim can be left off the bottom shelf if desired.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x12, 8 ft, 1x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2", Wood glue and wood filler
Attach the drawer box dividers and center trim in place with brad nails and glue, forming the center drawer opening.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2"
Attach the drawer guides flush to the inside faces of the legs so the drawer runs straight.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x12, 8 ft, 1x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2", Wood glue and wood filler
Attach the top, overhanging about 1" on the sides and front, then nail on the top trim with 2" finish nails and glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1/4" plywood, panel for back (optional), Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2"
Attach the plywood back panel if you want a closed cabinet look. Leave it off to let the side bays pass straight through.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x12, 8 ft, 1x6, 12 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2", Wood glue and wood filler
Attach the drawer backs to the drawer bottoms, then attach the sides to the back and bottom of each drawer box.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x6, 12 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2", Wood glue and wood filler
Place each drawer box inside its opening without the face attached, center the face over the opening for an even gap, then nail it on with 2" finish nails and glue.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Wood glue and wood filler, Sandpaper, 120 grit, Paint, primer or stain and poly, Knobs
Remove the drawers and fill all holes with wood filler, applying two coats since filler shrinks as it dries. Sand with 120 grit sandpaper, then prime and paint or stain as desired. Add knobs.