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Rolling drawers that tuck under a mudroom bench — no slides, just casters, so they pull straight out and hold boots, hats, and gear.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drawer box sides Depth = your bench depth; example shown. | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 20" | 1x8 | ☐ |
| Drawer box front/back Width to fit the bench opening, minus clearance. | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 18" | 1x8 | ☐ |
| Drawer bottom | 1 | 1/4" × 18" × 20" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Drawer face Sized to overhang the box and cover the opening. | 1 | 1/2" × 8" × 20" | 1/2" plywood | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x8 board, 8 ft (Pine) Drawer box. 1x6 or 3/4" plywood also works. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood Drawer bottom; 1/2" or 3/4" for heavy loads. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3 board, 8 ft (Pine) Drawer face frame. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/2" plywood, drawer face panel | 1 each | ☐ |
| Caster wheels, 1" Add a 5th center caster for especially heavy loads. | 4 each | ☐ |
| Handles or knobs | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pocket-hole screws and nails, 1-1/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Pencil, Tape Measure
Measure the space under the bench and decide on one or two drawers — avoid a middle drawer, so each drawer can follow the bench legs and roll straight. Figure your drawer size from the opening, leaving clearance to roll.
Tools: Circular Saw, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig, Speed Square. Materials: 1x8 board, 8 ft, Pocket-hole screws and nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Build a box from 1x boards — pocket holes, countersunk screws, or nails and glue all work. Keep it square so it rolls true.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver. Materials: 1/4" plywood, Pocket-hole screws and nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Add the plywood bottom with nails and glue. For larger drawers step up to 1/2" or 3/4" plywood, and for especially heavy loads plan on a fifth center caster.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x3 board, 8 ft, 1/2" plywood, drawer face panel, Caster wheels, 1", Handles or knobs, Pocket-hole screws and nails, 1-1/4"
Screw casters to the base of the drawer and roll it under the bench to check the fit. Build the 1x3-and-1/2"-plywood face to overhang the box, attach it once the drawer rolls right (leaving a small gap so it clears the bench frame), and add handles. Finish to match the bench.