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A short plywood cabinet sized to sit under a desk with a computer tower, topped by a shared desk surface and holding one drawer plus open cubby storage.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 29 1/4" | 3/4" plywood strip | ☐ |
| Bottom footers | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 19 1/2" | Pine 1x4 | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 19 1/2" | 3/4" plywood strip | ☐ |
| Divider | 1 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 17 3/4" | 3/4" plywood strip | ☐ |
| Cubby shelves | 2 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 9 1/4" | 3/4" plywood strip | ☐ |
| Top rails | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 19 1/2" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Drawer sides | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 16" | Pine 1x4 | ☐ |
| Drawer front/back | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 17" | Pine 1x4 | ☐ |
| Drawer bottom | 1 | 1/4" × 18 1/2" × 16" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Drawer face | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 19 1/4" | Pine 1x6 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4" plywood, ripped 15-3/4" strips, 10 ft total About half a sheet. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x4, 10 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x2, 6 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x6, 2 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood scraps Back panel and drawer bottom. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 16" bottom-mount drawer slides, pair | 1 pair | ☐ |
| Drawer knob or handle | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 3/4" plywood, ripped 15-3/4" strips, 10 ft total, Pine, 1x4, 10 ft
Attach the sides to the bottom footer pieces with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws, hidden on the inside faces.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 3/4" plywood, ripped 15-3/4" strips, 10 ft total, Wood glue
Set the bottom shelf on the footer pieces and attach — pocket holes work well, and reinforcing with 1-1/4" finish nails and glue into the footers adds extra hold.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 3/4" plywood, ripped 15-3/4" strips, 10 ft total, Wood glue
Build the divider panel separately with pocket holes, position it inside the cabinet, then attach to the side with glue and finish nails.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 1x2, 6 ft
Attach the 1x2 top rails across the upper portion of the cabinet with pocket holes — these tie the case together and give a shared desk countertop something to screw into later.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Tape Measure. Materials: Pine, 1x4, 10 ft, 1/4" plywood scraps, 16" bottom-mount drawer slides, pair
Measure the actual interior opening for the drawer, and build the drawer box about 1" narrower than that measurement. Install it into the base with the drawer slides, keeping a 3/4" gap at the front to allow room for the drawer face.
Attach the drawer face with 1-1/4" finish nails and glue, then add a couple of screws from inside the drawer box for extra hold — a face that's grabbed daily benefits from more than nails alone. If you're installing hardware, it's easier to attach the knob or handle before mounting the face to the drawer.