Materials List
- 8’ 1×3 Board
- 8’ 1×4 Board
- 2’x4’ 1/4” Plywood
- Self-Adhesive Veneer
- 2” 18-Gauge Brad Nails
- Wood Glue
- 3” Washer Head Screws (For Mounting)
What It Takes
- Time: 2 Hours
- Cost: $40
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Tools: Miter Saw, Table Saw, Nail Gun, Clamps, Drill, Box Cutter/X-Acto Knife
Cutting List
Rip the 1×4
Rip the 1×4 board to 2-7/8 in. for the shelf sides and front. This will give you about 1/8 in. tolerance for the drawer section of the build and let it slide nicely.
Cut the Plywood to Size
Cut the 1/4-in. plywood on the table saw to (1) 11-1/4 in. x 22-3/8 in. for the drawer and (2) 12 in. x 24 in. for the shelf.
Crosscut the 1×3 and 1×4 Boards
Crosscut the pine boards to size, according to the cutting list above, on the miter saw. Make sure to double-check your measurements!
Assemble the Drawer
Fasten the drawer together using glue and 2 in. 18-gauge brad nails.
Assemble the Shelf
Assemble the shelf with glue and 2 in. 18-gauge brad nails.
Rough Cut the Veneer
Set the drawer on top of the veneer and cut the veneer to a rough size
Apply the Veneer and Cut to Size
Stick on the veneer and cut along the edges of the drawer with a utility knife to the correct size. Lightly sand the corners and edges with a high-grit sandpaper to get the veneer to match.
If you want to learn more about some veneer techniques, check out this article.
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