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A low, wide media console with open cubbies, part of a modular storage wall. Deep 21" plywood carcass on a base-moulding foot.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 21" × 23" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Vertical cubby dividers | 2 | 3/4" × 21" × 12 1/4" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 21" × 52" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 21" × 14 3/4" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 21" × 50 1/2" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Back | 1 | 1/4" × 15 1/2" × 52" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Cubby top trim | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 13" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Center top trim | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 23" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Base moulding Cut to fit. | 1 | 1/2" × 2 1/4" × 52" | Base moulding | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, 3/4", 4x8 sheet (hardwood ply or MDF) Ripped into 21"-wide strips. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 6 ft (Pine) Cubby top trim. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/4", for the back | 1 each | ☐ |
| Base moulding, 2-1/4", 52"+ | 5 foot | ☐ |
| Nosing, 3/4", 52"+ | 5 foot | ☐ |
| Edge banding If staining. | 12 foot | ☐ |
| Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 3/4" and 1-1/4" | 80 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 8 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler and finish | 1 each | ☐ |
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: Plywood, 3/4", 4x8 sheet (hardwood ply or MDF), Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4"
Drill 3/4" pocket holes on each end of the 23" center shelf, three per 21" side, on the bottom. Drill three 3/4" pocket holes facing upward on the vertical divider pieces for attaching to the top. Assemble the shelf and dividers.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4"
Attach the shelf-and-divider assembly to the underside of the top with 1-1/4" pocket screws, measuring carefully for a 13-3/4" space at each end. This is best done upside down.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Plywood, 3/4", 4x8 sheet (hardwood ply or MDF), Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4", Brad nails, 3/4" and 1-1/4"
Drill three 3/4" pocket holes on the top edges of each side. Tack them in place with brad nails first so they don't slip, then screw together with 1-1/4" pocket screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4"
Drill pocket holes on each end of the bottom shelf and attach it to the sides with 1-1/4" pocket screws. Nail and screw it to the vertical dividers as well.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x2, 6 ft, Brad nails, 3/4" and 1-1/4"
Use 1-1/4" brad nails to attach the 1x2 trim pieces to the insides of the cubbies.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Plywood, 1/4", for the back, Brad nails, 3/4" and 1-1/4", Wood glue
Carefully cut the back piece dead square. Apply glue to the back edges of the cabinet and attach the 1/4" back with 3/4" brad nails, keeping all outside edges perfectly aligned — the back is what squares the carcass.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Base moulding, 2-1/4", 52"+, Nosing, 3/4", 52"+, Brad nails, 3/4" and 1-1/4", Wood filler and finish
Measure and cut the base moulding and nosing to fit, and attach with glue and brad nails for the built-in look. Fill, sand, and finish — paint or stain (edge-band first if staining).