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Message Center
Make use of a blank wall in your entryway or kitchen with a message center that will keep the whole family organized and informed.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 4.8–9 hours
- Cost
- $$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame Stiles | 2 | 3/4" × 1" × 34" | — | ☐ |
| Frame Top Rail | 1 | 3/4" × 1" × 30" | — | ☐ |
| Frame Bottom Rail | 1 | 3/4" × 7" × 34" | — | ☐ |
| Top Shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 5" × 31 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom Shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 5" × 37" | — | ☐ |
| Pencil Box Front | 1 | 1/2" × 5" × 5" | — | ☐ |
| Pencil Box Sides | 2 | 1/2" × 5" × 5" | — | ☐ |
| Pencil Box Center | 1 | 1/2" × 5" × 5" | — | ☐ |
| Pencil Box Divider | 1 | 1/2" × 2" × 5" | — | ☐ |
| Shelf Edge | 1 | 1/2" × 1/2" × 31" | — | ☐ |
| Shelf Short Dividers | 3 | 1/2" × 1/2" × 5" | — | ☐ |
| Shelf Long Divider | 1 | 1/2" × 1/2" × 15" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 1x2 96" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x6 96" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x8 48" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1/2" x 6" 48" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Dowel, 1/2" Square Dowel 36" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Galvanized sheet metal, 24" x 36" | 1 each | ☐ |
| 4-pack 12" x 12" cork boards | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket-hole screws | 17 each | ☐ |
| 5/8" panhead screws | 20 each | ☐ |
| Large D-ring picture hangers | 2 each | ☐ |
| Quart chalkboard paint | 1 each | ☐ |
| Quart white paint | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| Spray adhesive | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.