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A plywood console split by a center divider into an open basket bay and a two-door cabinet bay — a face frame built separately and applied afterward is what gives it a finished look.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 39 1/4" | Plywood | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 39 1/2" | Plywood | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf Positioned so its top is 7-3/4" from the top of the cabinet. | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 36" | Plywood | ☐ |
| Center divider | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 35 3/4" | Plywood | ☐ |
| Basket-bay shelves | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 17 5/8" | Plywood | ☐ |
| Footer front | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 39" | Pine | ☐ |
| Footer sides | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 11 1/4" | Pine | ☐ |
| Face frame stiles | 3 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 35 3/4" | Pine | ☐ |
| Face frame top rail | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 39 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Door frame tops Cut to fit the actual opening. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 16 1/4" | Pine | ☐ |
| Door frame sides Cut to fit the actual opening. | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 21 1/4" | Pine | ☐ |
| Door panels | 2 | 1/4" × 16" × 26" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Back panel | 1 | 1/4" × 37 1/2" × 39" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, 3/4", 4x8 sheet Or 3 - 1x12 boards @ 8 ft as a substitute for the case parts. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x4, 6 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x2, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x3, 6 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/4", 4x8 sheet Back panel and door panels. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1" and 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Concealed cabinet hinges | 2 pair | ☐ |
| Cabinet knobs | 2 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 6 oz | ☐ |
| Sandpaper, assorted grit | 5 sheet | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig, Speed Square. Materials: Plywood, 3/4", 4x8 sheet
Assemble the sides, top, bottom shelf, and center divider with 3/4" pocket holes, 1-1/4" pocket hole screws, and glue. Check the box for square before the glue sets — a wide case with a center divider will hold whatever shape it's in when it dries.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Plywood, 1/4", 4x8 sheet
Attach the back with glue and finish nails — it's what locks the box square permanently. Attach the basket-bay shelves and secure them to both the center divider and the sides.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Pine, 1x4, 6 ft
Attach the footer sides and front with finish nails and glue, wrapping the bottom edge of the console.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 1x2, 8 ft
Build the face frame as its own flat assembly on the bench, joined with pocket holes — this is far easier to keep square than framing in place on the box. Once it's square and dry, glue and nail the completed frame onto the front of the cabinet.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Miter Saw. Materials: Pine, 1x3, 6 ft, Plywood, 1/4", 4x8 sheet, Concealed cabinet hinges, Cabinet knobs
Cut the door frame stiles and rails to the plan dimensions as a starting point, then fit each door to its actual opening before final assembly — a plywood box assembly drifts a little from the numbers on paper, and a door cut to the letter of the plan can end up binding. Assemble each frame around its 1/4" plywood panel, then hang with concealed hinges. Keep an even 1/8" gap around each door before adding knobs.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Sandpaper, assorted grit
Sand all surfaces, fill any visible nail holes, and finish.