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A wide open-cubby wall unit, inspired by old general-store shelving — built to be stacked or lined up in multiples for a whole wall of storage.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelf trim | 5 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 42" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Cubby dividers | 4 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 16 7/8" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Shelves | 3 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 40 1/2" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 36" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x3 board, 8 ft (Pine) | 5 each | ☐ |
| 1x12 board, 8 ft (Pine) | 3 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2" (or pocket-hole screws) | 30 each | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 2" | 40 each | ☐ |
| 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: 1x12 board, 8 ft, Wood screws, 2" (or pocket-hole screws), Wood glue
Build the outer box from the sides and shelves using 2" screws and glue, or pocket-hole screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x12 board, 8 ft, Wood glue
Install the bottom row of dividers first, fastened solidly. Then install the top row of dividers — you won't be able to fasten the bottom of these into the middle shelf, since there's no access once they're standing. That's fine: glue those joints and let them set in place before moving on.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Hammer, Level. Materials: 1x3 board, 8 ft, Finish nails, 2"
Use the trim boards to secure the bottom boards in place, nailing the trim to the shelf and sides as well. Add trim boards to the back too. Adjust for square before attaching any of this trim, especially if you're stacking or lining up multiple cubby units — an out-of-square unit will be obvious next to a second one.