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A tall storage cabinet styled as an old gas pump, flanked by two matching bookshelves — a single door and a round "gauge" cutout sell the look.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main cabinet sides | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 48" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Main cabinet shelves | 5 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 15" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Main cabinet back | 1 | 1/4" × 16 1/2" × 48" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Main cabinet face frame, bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 16 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Main cabinet face frame, top | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 16 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Main cabinet face frame, stiles | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 43 1/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Side bookshelf verticals Two per side bookshelf, two side bookshelves total. | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 44" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Side bookshelf shelves Three shelves per side bookshelf. | 6 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 9 3/4" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Side bookshelf shelf trim Five per side bookshelf. | 10 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 9 3/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Trim, short vertical | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 11 1/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Trim, short horizontal | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 4 1/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Trim, top strip | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 18" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Base feet | 2 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 5 1/2" | 2x6 or scrap | ☐ |
| Gauge face disc Cut into an 11" circle with a jigsaw. | 1 | 3/4" × 11" × 11" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Door | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 43" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12 board, 8 ft (11-1/4" actual width) (Pine) | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x12 board, 4 ft (11-1/4" actual width) (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, 24" x 48" | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3 board, 10 ft (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4 board, 8 ft (Pine) | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x2 board, 8 ft (Pine) | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x6 or 2x4 scrap wood | 1 each | ☐ |
| Hinges and magnetic clasp | 1 set | ☐ |
| Wood filler | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2-hole strap, 1/2" | 1 each | ☐ |
| Black flex tubing, 1/2", 3 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 1-1/4" | 80 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x12 board, 8 ft (11-1/4" actual width), 1/4" plywood, 24" x 48", Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4", Finish nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Build the main cabinet using pocket holes or nails and glue at every joint — both approaches work here because every joint gets reinforced by the back and face frame in later steps. Attach the back with 3/4" nails and wood glue, nailing into every shelf edge as you go.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x3 board, 10 ft, 1x4 board, 8 ft, Wood glue
Build the face frame separately, flat, then attach the completed frame to the front of the cabinet with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x4 board, 8 ft, 1x2 board, 8 ft, Wood glue
Build the two side bookshelves as separate boxes. Nail and glue is fine since each will be reinforced by attachment to the main cabinet, though pocket holes are worth using on the top and bottom 1x2 backs where extra strength matters.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x2 board, 8 ft, Wood glue
Attach the side bookshelves to the main cabinet, working from the back forward, cutting trim pieces to fit as you go rather than pre-cutting everything. Nail on with 1-1/4" nails and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Jigsaw. Materials: 1x12 board, 4 ft (11-1/4" actual width), 2x6 or 2x4 scrap wood, Hinges and magnetic clasp
Cut the round gauge-face disc with a jigsaw and mount it to the top of the cabinet as the pump's dial — this is the single detail that reads "gas pump" from across the room, so take care getting it centered. Attach the base feet. The door is simply the 1x12 board, hung on with the hinges and magnetic clasp.
Tools: Jigsaw, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 1x4 board, 8 ft, Wood filler, 2-hole strap, 1/2", Black flex tubing, 1/2", 3 ft
Mount the 2-hole strap and run the black flex tubing from it to suggest the pump's hose. Cut a handle shape from 1x4 scrap, paint it, and attach it to the door. Fill nail holes with wood filler, sand, and finish or paint as desired — a hand-lettered or stenciled sign on top completes the look.