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A full-length 2x4-framed sofa with four hidden drawers and a pipe-rail back. Big, boxy, and heavy — but every board is a straight cut.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arm frame verticals | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 24" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Arm frame long members | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 31 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Arm end cladding Plus 4 x 1x6 @ 24" to fill — mix as needed to cover the arm ends. | 16 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 24" | 1x8 | ☐ |
| Arm cladding 1x6 | 4 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 24" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Arm top 1x6 | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 36" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Seat frame cross members | 10 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 9" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Seat frame long rails | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 102 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Back frame long rails | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 102 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Back frame studs | 3 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 21" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Back panel Splice over the center stud; two pieces 24" x 51-1/4". | 1 | 1/4" × 24" × 102 1/2" | 1/4 in plywood | ☐ |
| Angled back boards Both ends cut parallel at 15° off square, long-point to short-point. | 14 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 12 3/4" | 1x8 | ☐ |
| Back retaining strip Can be spliced from 8-ft stock. | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 102 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Top trim | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 102 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Front trim | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 102" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Drawer sides | 8 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 23 3/4" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Drawer fronts/backs | 8 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 26" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Drawer bottoms | 4 | 1/4" × 23 3/4" × 26" | 1/4 in plywood | ☐ |
| Drawer faces (wide) | 2 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 25 5/8" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Drawer faces (narrow) | 2 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 25 1/8" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft Arm and drawer framing. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 9 ft (or 9 ft stud) The 102-1/2" seat and back rails come out of these. | 6 each | ☐ |
| 1x8, 8 ft Arm cladding and the angled back boards. | 6 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 8 ft Cladding, drawer boxes, and drawer faces. | 9 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft Top trim. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x10, 10 ft Drawer fronts/backs. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 10 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/4 in, 4x8 sheet Drawer bottoms and the back panel (if the back is against a wall). | 1 each | ☐ |
| Drawer slides, 26 in Full-extension side-mount. Buy all four the same brand and model. | 4 pair | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 2-1/2 in SPAX or similar — for the 2x4 frames. | 1 box | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 2 in For attaching frames to arms and back. | 1 box | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4 in | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 bottle | ☐ |
| Black iron pipe fittings and nipples, 1/2 in 7 flanges, 5 elbows, 2 tees, plus the cut nipples listed in the plan. Buy pre-cut/threaded lengths. | 1 set |
| ☐ |
| Seat cushion Sized to the finished seat. Foam + fabric, or a bought bench cushion. | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.