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Small Space Desk
This is the perfect beginner desk build and is a great way to add a desk to a small space.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 4–7.8 hours
- Cost
- $$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desk Top | 1 | 3/4" × 16" × 29" | — | ☐ |
| Desk Bottom | 1 | 3" × 16 3/4" × 26" | — | ☐ |
| Desk Side | 2 | 3/4" × 4 1/2" × 16" | — | ☐ |
| Desk Back | 1 | 3/4" × 4 1/2" × 26" | — | ☐ |
| Desk Top Dividers | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 17 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Desk Bottom Supports | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 16" | — | ☐ |
| Desk Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 28 3/4" | — | ☐ |
| Desk Front | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 7" | — | ☐ |
| Desk Drawer Front | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 12" | — | ☐ |
| Desk Drawer Box Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 3" × 14" | — | ☐ |
| Desk Drawer Box Front and Back | 2 | 3/4" × 3" × 9 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Desk Drawer Bottom | 1 | 1/4" × 11" × 14" | — | ☐ |
| Desk Front Rail | 1 | 3/4" × 1" × 26" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x2 Pine, 1.5x1.5x4' | 4 board | ☐ |
| Edge glued pine board, 1"x24"x6' | 2 board | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/4"x2'x4' | 1 board | ☐ |
| 14" Drawer Slides | 2 each | ☐ |
| Wood Glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| Knob or Hardware of Choice | 1 each | ☐ |
| Figure 8 fasteners | 10 each | ☐ |
| Forstner bit | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1" brad nails | 25 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.