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A tall open hutch cabinet with adjustable shelves and a crown-moulding top, built from a single sheet of 3/4" plywood or MDF. Part of a modular storage system.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 15 1/2" × 44 1/4" | 3/4 in plywood | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 15 1/2" × 24" | 3/4 in plywood | ☐ |
| Bottom and shelves | 3 | 3/4" × 15 1/2" × 22 1/2" | 3/4 in plywood | ☐ |
| Side trim | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 45" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Front top trim | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 21" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Back top trim | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 21" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Crown moulding Mitre the returns. | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 24" | moulding | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood or MDF, 3/4 in, 4x8 sheet Ripped into 15-1/2" strips for sides, top, shelves. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft Side and back top trim. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 2 ft Front top trim. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Crown moulding, 2-1/2 in At least 24" of run for the top. | 3 ft | ☐ |
| Shelf pins | 1 set | ☐ |
| Edge banding, iron-on For plywood builds. | 1 roll | ☐ |
| Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4 in | 1 box | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4 in and 2 in | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 bottle | ☐ |
| Primer and paint | 1 quart | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Pocket Hole Jig, Speed Square, Table Saw. Materials: Plywood or MDF, 3/4 in, 4x8 sheet, Brad nails, 1-1/4 in and 2 in, Wood glue
Fasten the bottom to the two sides, then the top to the sides, with glue and 2" fasteners. Check the box for square — a tall sheet-goods box that racks now will fight every later step. Use the plan's measurements to set the bottom position.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4 in and 2 in, Wood glue
Attach the 1x2 trim around the sides, outside edges flush, fastening into the top, bottom, and sides. This isn't just cosmetic: the side trim reinforces the corner joints and is what keeps a tall box from racking. Don't skip fastening it into all three.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, 1x3, 2 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4 in and 2 in, Wood glue
Fasten the front top trim (1x3), also driving through the sides into its end edges — use the 2" fasteners when going through the sides. Then attach the back top trim (1x2) the same way. This frames the top and gives the crown moulding a surface to land on.
Tools: Iron for Edge Banding, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Crown moulding, 2-1/2 in, Shelf pins, Edge banding, iron-on, Primer and paint
Mitre and attach the crown moulding across the front top — clean returns are what make it look bought rather than tacked on. Edge-band any exposed plywood edges, then prime and paint.
Finish the shelves separately, then set them on shelf pins so they stay adjustable to whatever you store.