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DIY File and Printer Cabinet
Build an easy DIY File cabinet for your home office.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 2.8–5.3 hours
- Cost
- $$$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 18" × 32" | — | ☐ |
| Top and bottom | 2 | 3/4" × 18" × 18" | — | ☐ |
| Shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 17" × 18" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer box 1 sides | 2 | 1/2" × 10" × 16" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer box 1 front/back | 2 | 1/2" × 10" × 15" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer box 2 sides | 2 | 1/2" × 6" × 16" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer box 1 front/back | 2 | 1/2" × 6" × 15" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer box 3 sides | 2 | 1/2" × 4" × 16" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer box 1 front/back | 2 | 1/2" × 4" × 15" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer Front 1 | 1 | 3/4" × 12" × 17" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer Front 2 | 1 | 3/4" × 8" × 17" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer Front 3 | 1 | 3/4" × 6" × 17" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, 4' x 8' 3/4" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Plywood, 4' x 4' 1/2" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Plywood, 4' x 4' 1/4" | 1 board | ☐ |
| 1-1/4" pocket hole screws | 25 each | ☐ |
| 1" coarse thread pan head pocket hole screws | 25 each | ☐ |
| Drawer slides | 6 each | ☐ |
| Hanging file rails | 2 each | ☐ |
| Drawer pulls | 3 each | ☐ |
| Casters or feet | 4 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.