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A tall, shallow face-framed cabinet with dividers forming mail sorting slots near the top and a euro-hinge flip-down secretary desk below — a genuinely narrow-depth design for a hallway or entryway.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mail slot dividers | 3 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 5 3/4" | 1x12, 8 ft, or 3/4" plywood ripped to 11-1/4" strips | ☐ |
| Shelves | 7 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 28 1/2" | 1x12, 8 ft, or 3/4" plywood ripped to 11-1/4" strips | ☐ |
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 72" | 1x12, 8 ft, or 3/4" plywood ripped to 11-1/4" strips | ☐ |
| Back panel | 1 | 1/4" × 30" × 68" | 1/4" plywood, full sheet | ☐ |
| Face frame sides | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 72" | 1x2, 6 ft | ☐ |
| Face frame rails | 5 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 48" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Upper door | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 26 3/4" | 1x12, 8 ft, or 3/4" plywood ripped to 11-1/4" strips | ☐ |
| Door frame stiles/rails Cut to fit each door opening. | 8 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 24" | 1x3, 12 ft total, for doors | ☐ |
| Door panels Sized from leftover back panel material. | 2 | 1/4" × 20" × 20" | 1/4" plywood, full sheet | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 8 ft, or 3/4" plywood ripped to 11-1/4" strips | 5 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, full sheet | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 6 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 4 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 12 ft total, for doors | 12 ft | ☐ |
| Inset hinges for face-framed cabinets | 2 set | ☐ |
| Euro-style inset hinges, for flip-down secretary door | 1 set | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 120 each | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 1-1/4" | 100 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 5 oz | ☐ |
| Primer and paint, or stain and poly | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x12, 8 ft, or 3/4" plywood ripped to 11-1/4" strips, Finish nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Build the divider area first since it's difficult to add dividers after the box is assembled. Nail the divider boards to their shelf. If using pocket holes, drill first on the ends of the shelves.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x12, 8 ft, or 3/4" plywood ripped to 11-1/4" strips, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Attach all shelves, including the divider subassembly, to the sides. Use a shelf pin jig for the top shelf and any shelves behind cupboard doors so they stay adjustable.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Speed Square. Materials: 1/4" plywood, full sheet, Finish nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Check the whole cabinet for square, then attach the back with 1-1/4" finish nails and glue to all fixed shelves.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x2, 6 ft, 1x2, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", Finish nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Build the face frame separately on a flat surface, then attach the completed face frame to the front of the cabinet.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1/4" plywood, full sheet, 1x3, 12 ft total, for doors, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Build the doors with 1x3 frames and 1/4" plywood panels, cutting each door to fit its opening with about 1/8" clearance on all sides for the hinges.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Inset hinges for face-framed cabinets, Euro-style inset hinges, for flip-down secretary door, Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Install the upper and lower cabinet doors with inset hinges, and the secretary desk door with euro-style inset hinges. Sand all surfaces and apply primer and paint, or stain and poly.