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A little lap desk with a hinged storage lid and two open side cubbies, built from a 1x12 offcut and short lengths of 1x4, 1x3, and 2x2. A perfect scrap project.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage tray bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 19 1/2" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Tray sides | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 11 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Tray front/back | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 21" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 13" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Top trim | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 10" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Side cubby bottoms | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 10" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Side cubby sides | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Side cubby fronts/backs | 4 | 1/4" × 4 3/4" × 10" | 1/4 in plywood | ☐ |
| Long divider | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 11 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Short divider | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 6" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Top back (fixed) | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 24" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Hinged top | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 24" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 4 ft Tray bottom and the hinged lid. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 6 ft Tray sides, front, and back. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 6 ft Legs and top trim. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft Side cubby parts and dividers. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/4 in (scrap) Side cubby fronts and backs. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Standard hinges | 1 pair | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2 in | 1 box | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4 in | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 bottle | ☐ |
| Finish Optional. | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.