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A single wide file drawer that drops into the base of the modular office bookshelf, riding on 12" undermount slides. Built from bookcase offcuts.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drawer bottom Trim the long edge 1" to reach final width. | 1 | 3/4" × 15 1/2" × 37 1/2" | 1x16 plywood | ☐ |
| Drawer sides | 2 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 14 1/2" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Drawer back | 1 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 36" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Drawer face Measure to fit the actual opening. | 1 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 38 1/4" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x16 plywood offcut, 4 ft Drawer bottom — leftover from the bookcases. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x10, 6 ft Drawer sides, back, and face. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Undermount drawer slides, 12 in | 1 pair | ☐ |
| Lateral file hanging system Optional — only if used for hanging files. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2 in | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 bottle | ☐ |
| Wood filler | 1 each | ☐ |
| Finish | 1 quart | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Circular Saw, Tape Measure. Materials: 1x16 plywood offcut, 4 ft
Cut the drawer bottom from a 1x16 offcut left over from the bookcases, then trim the long edge 1" to reach the final width. Starting from a leftover keeps this an almost-free add-on.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Speed Square. Materials: 1x10, 6 ft, Wood screws, 2 in, Wood glue
Fasten the two 1x10 sides to the bottom with 2" screws and glue. Keep everything square — an undermount drawer will bind if the box is even slightly out of square, so check the diagonals before the glue sets.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x10, 6 ft, Undermount drawer slides, 12 in, Wood screws, 2 in, Wood glue
Fasten the back to the sides, and also drive through the bottom into the back, with 2" screws and glue. Then install the drawer into the bookcase base on the 12" undermount slides — the box sets back 3/4" from the front of the bookcase to leave room for the face.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 1x10, 6 ft, Lateral file hanging system, Wood filler, Finish
Measure the face to the actual opening — not the drawing — and fit it flush with an even gap all around, fastening from inside the box. Add a lateral hanging-file system if you'll store files. Fill any holes, sand, and finish to match the bookcase.