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Numbered Cubbies on the Wall

A shallow wall-mounted row of nine angled cubbies — for mail, papers, or a kid's daily slots. Built from 1x3 and 1x2 with a spacer block for even bays.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 2–4 hrs plus finishing
Cost: $

Cut list

Part	Qty	T × W × L	Material	✓
Back/front long rails	4	3/4" × 2 1/2" × 38 3/4"	1x3	☐
Long trim rails	2	3/4" × 1 1/2" × 38 3/4"	1x2	☐
Dividers One end cut at 45°, long-point measurement.	9	3/4" × 2 1/2" × 7 1/4"	1x3	☐

Materials

Item	Qty	✓
1x3, 8 ft Bottom, dividers, front and back rails.	3 each	☐
1x2, 8 ft Trim rails.	1 each	☐
Brad nails, 1-1/4 in and 2 in	1 box	☐
Wood glue	1 bottle	☐
Paint or finish and numbers	1 each	☐

Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.