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Wood and Metal Desk
A work surface and organized storage, what more could you ask for?!
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time
- 4–8 hours
- Cost
- $$$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 6 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 4" | — | ☐ |
| Side frames top / bottom | 6 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 4" | — | ☐ |
| Side panels | 2 | 3/4" × 19" × 24" | — | ☐ |
| Short cross supports | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 8" | — | ☐ |
| Back long cross supports | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 8" | — | ☐ |
| Front long cross support | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 8" | — | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 24" × 44" | — | ☐ |
| Shelf ledge | 1 | 3/4" × 22" × 26" | — | ☐ |
| Backing | 1 | 1/4" × 14" × 27" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick Full Sheet | 1 board | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/4" Thick Quarter Sheet | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 2x2 96" | 4 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x2 96" | 1 board | ☐ |
| 2 1/2" pocket hole screws | 48 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" pocket hole screws | 24 each | ☐ |
| 2" wood screws | 6 each | ☐ |
| 1/2" lath screws | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" finish nails | 12 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools
- Brad Nailer
- Circular Saw
- Drill / Driver
- Miter Saw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
- Tape Measure — optional
Instructions
1. Dimensions
44"w x 24"d x 30"h
2. Step 1
Step 1: Make the side frames. Attach the horizontal piece to the legs using wood glue and 2 ½” pocket hole screws. Make 3.
3. Step 2
Step 2: Make the side panels. Attach the side panel wall to the frame using wood glue and 1 ¼” pocket hole screws. Make 2.
4. Step 3
Step 3: Attach the short cross supports to the interior side of one wall panel. I suggest placing the metal drawer unit temporarily in position to ensure proper spacing.
5. Step 4
Step 4: Attach the other side wall panel to the cross supports using 1 ¼” pocket hole screws.
6. Step 5
Step 5: Construct the desk base by attaching the long cross supports from the open frame to the side wall panel.
7. Step 6
Step 6: Attach the desk top the frame using countersunk screws.
8. Step 7
Step 7: Insert the metal drawer unit frame and attach using ½” lath screws at all four corners.
9. Step 8
Step 8: Attach the open shelf ledge to the legs using 1 ¼” pocket hole screws.
10. Step 9
Step 9: Attach the backing to the frame using 1 ¼” finish nails.
