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A parsons-style desk with chunky built-up legs and two soft-close-ready drawers, made from 1-by lumber and a project panel — a knockoff of a pricey retail table.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leg centers (A) Three laminated per leg. | 12 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 29 1/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Front/back leg trim (B) | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 25 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Side leg trim (C) | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 25 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Side aprons (D) | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 22 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Back apron (E) | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 48" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Front aprons (F) | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 6" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Tabletop (G) | 1 | 3/4" × 24" × 48" | Project panel / MDF | ☐ |
| Drawer framing back (H) | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 46 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Drawer framing sides/middle (I) | 3 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 17 1/4" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Drawer sides (J) | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 16 3/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Drawer front/back (K) | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 15 1/8" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Drawer bottoms (L) | 2 | 1/4" × 16 5/8" × 16 3/4" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Drawer faces (M) | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 18" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 24" x 48" project panel or 3/4" MDF Tabletop. A quarter of an MDF sheet. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3 board, 8 ft (Pine) | 6 each | ☐ |
| 1x4 board, 8 ft (Pine) | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, quarter sheet Drawer bottoms. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 15" drawer slides | 2 pair | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 1-1/4" and 2" | 100 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 6 oz | ☐ |
| Drawer knobs or pulls | 2 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.