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Mid-Century Modern Desk
This desk perfectly captures the spirit of mid-century modern with its naturally finished maple wood, stainless steel hairpin legs, and strong lines.
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Time
- 9.5–18.8 hours
- Cost
- $$$$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Long Edging | 2 | 3/4" × 1" × 94" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom Long Edging | 2 | 3/4" × 1" × 45" | — | ☐ |
| End Edging | 4 | 3/4" × 1" × 20" | — | ☐ |
| Top Panel | 1 | 3" × 20" × 46" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom Panel | 1 | 3" × 20" × 42" | — | ☐ |
| Rail | 1 | 3/4" × 1" × 41" | — | ☐ |
| Divider Edging | 6 | 3/4" × 1" × 4" | — | ☐ |
| Back 1 | 1 | 3" × 4" × 14" | — | ☐ |
| Back 2 | 1 | 3" × 4" × 23" | — | ☐ |
| Divider Panel | 3 | 3" × 4" × 17" | — | ☐ |
| Cabinet Top/Bottom Edging | 3 | 3/4" × 1" × 14" | — | ☐ |
| Side Edging | 4 | 3/4" × 1" × 18" | — | ☐ |
| Cabinet Top/Bottom Panel | 2 | 3" × 14" × 17" | — | ☐ |
| Cabinet Side Panel | 2 | 3" × 17" × 18" | — | ☐ |
| Cabinet Back | 1 | 3/4" × 14" × 17" | — | ☐ |
| Shelf Edging | 1 | 3/4" × 1" × 14" | — | ☐ |
| Shelf Panel | 1 | 3" × 14" × 17" | — | ☐ |
| Door | 1 | 3" × 14" × 17" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer 1 Front | 1 | 3" × 3" × 14" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer 2 Front | 1 | 3" × 3" × 23" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer 1 Back | 1 | 3" × 3" × 13" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer 2 Back | 1 | 3" × 3" × 22" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer Side | 4 | 1" × 3" × 19" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer 1 Bottom | 1 | 1" × 13" × 14" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer 2 Bottom | 1 | 1" × 14" × 22" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick Full Sheet | 1 board | ☐ |
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick Half Sheet | 1 board | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/2" Thick Half Sheet | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x2 96" | 6 board | ☐ |
| 1" fine-thread panhead pocket-hole screws | 60 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" fine-thread pocket hole screws | 100 each | ☐ |
| #8 x 2" flathead wood screws | 22 each | ☐ |
| #8 x 1 1/2" flathead wood screws | 8 each | ☐ |
| #8 x 1 1/4" flathead wood screws | 12 each | ☐ |
| 6" hairpin legs | 2 each | ☐ |
| 24" hairpin legs | 2 each | ☐ |
| #12 x 5/8" panhead screws | 12 each | ☐ |
| 5mm shelf pins | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/2" no-mortise door hinges | 1 each | ☐ |
| Cabinet door catch with strike | 1 each | ☐ |
| 6" bar pulls | 3 each | ☐ |
| 7/8" x 25 ft. roll birch iron-on veneer tape | 1 each | ☐ |
| Quart oil-based or water-based clear finish | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.