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A shallow open-shelf and cubby hutch that sits on top of a file-cubby desk base — three dividers split it into a shelving side and an open side.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 47 1/2" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Vertical sides and divider | 3 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 15 1/4" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Shelving-area base | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 17 1/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Open-area base Updated inside width — this side is 27-1/2", not 21". | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 27 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Shelving-area bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 17 1/4" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Shelving-area dividers Cut to fit your assembled shelving opening. | 3 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 9 1/2" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Back panel Cut to fit the assembled hutch's actual back opening. | 1 | 1/4" × 16" × 47" | 1/4" backing | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x10 board, 4 ft (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x10 board, 8 ft (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3 board, 4 ft (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" backing material (plywood, MDF, or paneling), quarter sheet | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x10 board, 4 ft, 1x10 board, 8 ft, Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Attach the top to the two outer sides and the center divider, using 2" screws, 3/4" pocket holes with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws, or 1-1/4" brad nails and glue — this joint gets reinforced by the back panel later, so any of these methods works. The open area's inside width is 27-1/2", not 21" — use the updated number.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x3 board, 4 ft, Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4"
Attach the shelving-area base and the open-area base (updated to 27-1/2" long) across the bottom. Nailing works, but pocket holes are worth using at the center for extra strength. No Kreg jig? Nail or screw in at an angle instead.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x10 board, 8 ft
Add the shelving-area bottom shelf, then the three interior dividers — same fastener choice as the base supports.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1/4" backing material (plywood, MDF, or paneling), quarter sheet, Wood glue
Measure the assembled hutch's actual back opening, cut the backing material to fit, and attach it with 3/4" brad nails and glue.