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A plywood media hutch topped with mitered crown moulding — a compact box build where the crown trim is the one genuinely fussy detail.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 11 3/4" × 46 3/4" | Plywood | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 11 3/4" × 57 1/2" | Plywood | ☐ |
| Shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 11 3/4" × 52 1/2" | Plywood | ☐ |
| Divider | 1 | 3/4" × 11 3/4" × 10 3/4" | Plywood | ☐ |
| Face frame stiles | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 43 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Face frame top rail | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 51" | Pine | ☐ |
| Face frame bottom rail | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 57 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Back support | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 52 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Back panel | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 54" | Pine | ☐ |
| Crown moulding, front Cut on miter — verify your own measurements before cutting. | 1 | 3/4" × 2" × 57 1/2" | Crown moulding | ☐ |
| Crown moulding, sides Cut on miter — verify your own measurements before cutting. | 2 | 3/4" × 2" × 11 3/4" | Crown moulding | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, 3/4", 4x8 sheet | 1 each | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/4", 4x8 sheet Back panel. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x2, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x3, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x4, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Crown moulding, 83 in total | 7 ft | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
| Sandpaper, assorted grit | 3 sheet | ☐ |
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
Attach the top to the two side panels using a pocket hole jig or countersunk screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Plywood, 3/4", 4x8 sheet
Add the shelf and the divider to the case.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x4, 8 ft
Attach the back support board across the back of the case.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 1x2, 8 ft
Build the face frame pieces as their own flat assembly if using a pocket hole jig, then attach to the front of the box.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Plywood, 1/4", 4x8 sheet
Attach the back panel to close up the case.
Cut a test miter in scrap moulding first, at whatever spring angle your crown rests at — this is cheap insurance against a wasted cut on the real material. Once the test corner closes cleanly, miter the front and side crown pieces and attach around the top of the cabinet.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Sandpaper, assorted grit
Sand every surface and edge, then finish.