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An open two-shelf table with a removable topper tray that contains the changing pad — take the topper off later and it's just a plain shelf unit.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 34" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Top trim, ends | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 15 1/2" | Pine 1x4 | ☐ |
| Shelf trim, ends | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 15 1/2" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Shelves | 4 | 3/4" × 15 1/2" × 40" | 3/4" MDF or plywood strip | ☐ |
| Shelf trim, sides | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 38 1/2" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Top trim, sides | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 38 1/2" | Pine 1x4 | ☐ |
| Topper trim, ends | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 15 1/2" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Topper trim, sides | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 41 1/2" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Topper partition, end | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 7 1/4" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Topper partition, side | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 15 1/2" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x2, 8 ft Legs. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 3/4" MDF or hardwood plywood, 4x8 sheet Ripped into 15-1/2"-wide strips for the shelves. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x4, 10 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x3, 8 ft | 4 each | ☐ |
| Edge beading, 3/4" thick, 12 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2" self-tapping wood screws | 1 box | ☐ |
| 1-1/4" self-tapping wood screws | 1 box | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 6 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler and finish | 1 each | ☐ |
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: Pine, 1x2, 8 ft, Pine, 1x3, 8 ft, Wood glue
Build the two end assemblies from the legs and end trim. Use 2" screws and glue, or attach the end trim from the insides with a pocket-hole jig if you have one.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 3/4" MDF or hardwood plywood, 4x8 sheet
Fasten the shelves to the end assemblies with 2" screws and glue, or pocket holes driven from the underside of the shelves. Keep the top edge of each shelf flush.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 1x3, 8 ft
Trim out the sides of both shelves with 2" screws and glue, fastening into the legs from the outside for extra support — or use pocket holes.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Pine, 1x4, 10 ft, Wood glue
Fasten the top edge trim around the top of the table with 1-1/4" nails and glue, mitering the corners at 45° for a clean edge. Cut each piece to fit as you go.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x3, 8 ft, Wood glue
Attach the topper side trim to the topper base, and to the end trim installed in the previous step, using glue and 2" nails or screws.
Materials: Pine, 1x2, 8 ft, Wood glue
Attach the partition pieces to the bottom of the topper and to the side/end trim, using glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1-1/4" self-tapping wood screws
From underneath the changing table, attach the topper with 1-1/4" screws only — skip the glue here if you want the option to remove the topper later and use the table as a plain shelf unit.