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Small Computer Desk
This project proves that a desk doesn’t have to be big or bulky to offer lots of work and storage space.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 6.5–12.5 hours
- Cost
- $$$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Leg | 2 | 1" × 1" × 28" | — | ☐ |
| Back Leg | 2 | 1" × 1" × 33" | — | ☐ |
| Side Rail | 4 | 1" × 1" × 12" | — | ☐ |
| Long Top Rail | 2 | 1" × 1" × 36" | — | ☐ |
| Short Top Rail | 2 | 1" × 1" × 11" | — | ☐ |
| Back Rail | 2 | 1" × 1" × 36" | — | ☐ |
| Shelf | 6 | 3/4" × 7" × 11" | — | ☐ |
| Shelf Back | 2 | 3/4" × 7" × 22" | — | ☐ |
| Shelf Side | 2 | 3/4" × 12" × 22" | — | ☐ |
| Desk Back | 1 | 3/4" × 3" × 36" | — | ☐ |
| Charger Rail | 1 | 3/4" × 3" × 39" | — | ☐ |
| Charger Cleat | 6 | 3/4" × 3/4" × 4" | — | ☐ |
| Desk Top | 1 | 3/4" × 13" × 24" | — | ☐ |
| Desk Lid | 2 | 3/4" × 7" × 13" | — | ☐ |
| Lid Short Stop | 4 | 1/4" × 1/4" × 5" | — | ☐ |
| Lid Long Stop | 4 | 1/4" × 1/4" × 10" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 2x2 96" | 4 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x4 96" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x8 96" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x8 72" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick Quarter Sheet | 1 board | ☐ |
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick 24" x 24" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Square Dowel, 1/4" x 1/4" 36" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Square Dowel, 3/4" x 3/4" 36" | 1 board | ☐ |
| 2 1/2" coarse-thread pocket-hole screws | 40 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket-hole screws | 64 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/2" flat-head wood screws | 4 each | ☐ |
| Right-angle drill attachment | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/2" Forstner bit | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1" Forstner bit | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.