Modular Office Narrow Drawer Base Unit

If finishing plywood edges with edge banding, apply it now to the side front edges. Attach the 1x boards to the plywood sides with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws, or 2" self-tapping screws and glue.

Attach the top with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue, keeping all outside edges flush.

Build the drawer boxes with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws, or 1-1/4" brad nails and glue. Attach the bottoms with 3/4" brad nails and glue. Choose 1x8, 1x10, or 1x6 stock for drawer sides depending on desired depth.

Install the drawer members of the slides on the bottom of the drawers, inset 3/4" from the cabinet's front edge. Install the cabinet members inside the cabinet.

Test the drawer slide fit. Adjust now if anything binds, making sure everything slides smoothly.

With the cabinet upright, position the drawer face on the front and attach with a few 1-1/4" brad nails, avoiding fastener locations that would interfere with slides.

Sand all surfaces and apply primer and paint, or stain and poly.