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A plywood-backed 1x12 cubby shelf — two dividers form nine even openings, with 1x4 shelf trim across every front edge and a full plywood back tying the whole case rigid.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 48" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 59 1/4" | 1x12, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Dividers | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 56" | 1x12, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 46 1/2" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Bottom trim | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 46 1/2" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Shelves | 6 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 15" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Shelf trim | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 48" | 1x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Back panel | 1 | 1/4" × 48" × 59" | 1/4" plywood or hardboard, full sheet (4' x 8') | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x12, 10 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood or hardboard, full sheet (4' x 8') | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x12, 8 ft, 1x12, 10 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Build the top, bottom, and sides with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws, placing pocket holes on insides and undersides so they don't show.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4", Wood glue
Attach the bottom 1x2 trim with 1-1/4" brad nails and wood glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x12, 8 ft, 1x12, 10 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Attach the shelves to the sides and dividers with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x4, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4", Wood glue
Attach the 1x4 trim to the fronts of the shelves with 1-1/4" brad nails and wood glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 1/4" plywood or hardboard, full sheet (4' x 8'), Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4", Wood glue
Add the plywood back with glue and 3/4" brad nails, nailing it to all the dividers and shelves it crosses, not just the perimeter — this is what keeps the whole grid rigid. Sand and finish.