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Corner Computer Desk Plans
Table of Contents
Materials List ................................................................................................................................. 1
Top Dimensions ............................................................................................................................. 2
End Panels Dimensions ................................................................................................................. 3
Edge Trim Dimensions .................................................................................................................. 4
Leg Dimensions ............................................................................................................................. 5
Lap Drawer Dimensions ................................................................................................................ 6
Stiffener Dimensions ..................................................................................................................... 7
Gusset & Leg Mount Dimensions ................................................................................................. 8
Stiffener Pocket Holes ................................................................................................................... 9
Stiffener A Screw Holes .............................................................................................................. 10
End Panel Mount Holes ............................................................................................................... 11
Gusset Holes - End Panel ............................................................................................................ 12
Leg Mount Holes ......................................................................................................................... 13
Leg Holes ..................................................................................................................................... 14
Attach Top Edge Trim ................................................................................................................. 15
Attach End Panel Edge Trim ....................................................................................................... 16
Round Over Edges ....................................................................................................................... 17
Attach Stiffeners A & Gusset B ................................................................................................... 18
Assemble Stiffeners C, D, & E .................................................................................................... 19
Attach Stiffeners CDE, & F ......................................................................................................... 20
Attach Gussets G, H, & I ............................................................................................................. 21
Attach Stiffeners J ........................................................................................................................ 22
Attach End Panel Mounts ............................................................................................................ 23
Assemble Leg A ....................................................................................................................... 24
Assemble Leg B ........................................................................................................................ 25
Assemble Leg C ........................................................................................................................ 26
Attach Leg Mount ........................................................................................................................ 27
Drawer Parts Slots .................................................................................................................... 28
Assemble The Drawer Step 1 ................................................................................................... 29
Assemble The Drawer Step 2 ................................................................................................... 30
Complete the Drawer ................................................................................................................... 31Assemble the Desk ...................................................................................................................... 32
Stiffener Layout ........................................................................................................................... 33
Plywood Cutout Diagram ............................................................................................................ 34
Working with Veneered plywood ................................................................................................ 35
Router Guide plates ..................................................................................................................... 36
Making the Top ............................................................................................................................ 37
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Materials You Will Need
One sheet of oak veneer plywood ........................................................................... see cutout diagram.
Less than 1/4 sheet of Oak Veneer Plywood or other material ........................... drawer sides and back.
Less than 1/4 sheet of hardboard or thinner material ................................................... drawer bottom.
One 5 by 6 by solid oak board .............................. for the drawer front & stiffeners C, & edge trim.
One sets of 18 drawer slides (may be closer to 17 ) .................................. available in hardware stores.Box of 100 pocket hole face frame screws 1 ........................................................ (youll need about 65)
Seven Hex head bolts with flat washers, & lock washers ............................... (1/4 by 20 threads per inch).
Seven T-Nuts .................................................................................................. (1/4 by 20 threads per inch).
Item List
Item Name Size Material Qty
Top 477/8 by 47
7/8 Oak Veneer Plywood 1
End Panels 29 by 213/8 Oak Veneer Plywood 2
Top End Trim 24 by by1/8 Solid Oak 2
Top Middle Trim 22 5/8 by by 1/8 Solid Oak 1
Top Intermediate Trim 81/8 by by
1/8 Solid Oak 2
End Panel Trim 29 by by1/8 Solid Oak 2
Stiffener A 44 by 3 Oak Veneer Plywood 2
Stiffener B 3 by by Solid Oak 1
Stiffener C 8 by 3 by Solid Oak 2
Stiffener D 18 by 3 Oak Veneer Plywood 2
Stiffener E 5 by 3 Oak Veneer Plywood 2
Stiffener F 371/8 by 3 Oak Veneer Plywood 1
Gusset G 4 by 3 Oak Veneer Plywood 2
Gusset H 4 by 3 Oak Veneer Plywood 4
Gusset I 4 by 3 Oak Veneer Plywood 2
Stiffener J 20 by 3 Oak Veneer Plywood 2
End Panel Mount 20 by 3 Oak Veneer Plywood 2
Leg Mount K 5 by 5 Oak Veneer Plywood 1
Leg Top L 5 by 5 Oak Veneer Plywood 1
Leg Side M 26 by 5 Oak Veneer Plywood 1
Leg Side N 26 by 5 Oak Veneer Plywood 1
Leg Foot O 2 by 2 Oak Veneer Plywood 1
Drawer Front 22 by 27/8 by Solid Oak 1
Drawer Front Filler 27/8 by
7/16 by
3/8 Solid Oak 2
Drawer Side 163/8 by 2
5/8 Oak Plywood 2
Drawer Back 205/8 by 2
5/8 Oak Plywood 1
2 Swivel Caster 1
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Notes About T-Track
For accurate work, your workpiece must be securely clamped to your workbench. WithT-Track, hold down clamps, and a little imagination, you can clamp just about anythingfrom very small, very large, and even irregularly shaped workpieces for consistentlyaccurately work.
Most T-Track is designed to use either 1/4 hex head bolts or 5/16 T- bolts. T-boltshave rounded flat oval shaped heads that slide though the track smoothly. 1/4 hexhead bolts are more readily available in a wide variety of lengths but the corners of the
head make it more difficult to slide the hold down clamps along track.
With most T-Track manufacturers, you only have one choice but Rockler's Universal T-track enables you to have the beat of both types. The bottom of their universal track isthe correct width to accept 1/4 hex heads and the middle section allows you to usethe smoother sliding oval head T-bolts.
This kit includes a 48" length ofRockler's new anodized aluminumUniversal T-track that can be cut tolength. Plus an assortment of knobsand easy to slide T-bolts.
This kit includes a 48" length ofRockler's new Universal T-track thatcan be cut to length. Plus two holddown clamps, 3'' T-bolts, and 5-starknobs) good for material up to 2-1/2''thick.
Pocket Hole Joinery
This workbench uses pocket hole joinery forassembling many of the parts. Pocket holes are one ofthe easiest, quickest, and strongest ways to join twopieces of wood. You simply drill a pocket hole in onepiece. Apply glue to the mating surfaces, clamp andinsert the pocket hole screw.
The screw draws the joint tightly together and remains
in the joint permanently. Th combination of the screwand glue provides an extremely strong joint.
Kreg Jig K3www.rockler.com
Kreg Jig K3www.rockler.com
Universal T-Track Kit Hold Down Clamps
www.rockler.com www.rockler.com
Rockler Universal T-Track
End View
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Casters
I recommend using total lock casters on oneend of your workbench and rigid casters on theother end. This provides easy mobility andenables you to lock the workbench securely inplace. Total lock means the swivel mechanismand the wheel are locked when the brake isapplied. Use a minimum of 3 wheel dia.
Casterswww.rockler.com
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90
90
8"
23
7/8"
23 7/8"
8"
23 7/8"
23
7/
8"
47 7/8"
47
7/8"
Note: The top is made of 3/4" thick
material. The 47 7/8" and 23 7/8dimensions will become 48" and24" afterthe 1/8"edgetrimisadded.
2"
2"
Cut an opening from the rear corner asshown to the left. Thisopening is forcomputer cables. (This opening isoptional. If you prefer, you can leave thecorner square.)
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Top Dimensions
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End Panel(2 Required)
291
/4"
21 3/8"
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EndPanel Dimensions
Wo
odGr a
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Edge Trim Dimensions
Note:The red circle are to pinit out corners tha require miter cuts
24"
24"
Side View
22 5/8"
Top View
3/4"
Side View3/4"
1/8"45 90
End Panel Trim (2 Required)
29 1/4"
Top View 9090
3/4" Side View
29 1/4"
Top View
22 5/8"
67.567.5
3/4" Side View
8 1/8"
45 Top View 67.5
8 1/8"
Top IntermdeiateTrim (2 Required)
Top End Trim (2 Required)
Top Middle Trim(1 Required)
Make all EdgeTrim pieces from solid oak 3/4" wideby 1/8" th ick.
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O
2 1/2"
2
1/2"
Cut a 3/4" by 3" section fromM. This provides clearance forGusset B.
5 3/4"
M
26"
3/4"
3"
2"
N
5"
26"
1 1/4"
The length of Leg sections M & N are given as 26".Thisbased on the wheelbeing 2 1/2"fromthefloorto the top of the mountingplate. If yourwheel is a littlehigher, you needto subtract thedifference fromthe lengths of sections M & N. The totallength of the leg and wheel mustbe 291/4".
Example: If yourwheel is 2 9/16" high, you should make M & N 1/16" shorter than26".Removethe difference from the bottoms of M & N.
26"
3/4"
21/2"
30"
29
1/4"
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Leg Dimensions
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2
7/8"
Drawer Front
22 1/2"
The DrawerFront is made of 3/4" thick solid oak.
15
7/8"
21"
Drawer Bottom(1 Required)
The DrawerBottom may bemade of 1/4" thick material or thinner if you choose.
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Lap Drawer Dimensions
20 5/8"
Drawer Back (1 Required)2
5/8"
The Drawer Back ismade of 1/2" thick material of your choice.
The DrawerSides are made of 1/2" thick material of your choice.
2
5/8"
Drawer Side (2Required)
16 3/8"
Drawer Front Trim(2 Required)
2
7/8"
7/16"
Drawer Front Trim is made of 3/8" thicksolid oak.
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45 45
Note: Parts "C", "D", & "E" require a45 angle on one end!
3"
Edge
View
4
43/4"
A( 2
Required)
5"
45
EdgeView
3"
E(2Re
quired)
EdgeView
83/4"
3"
C
(2Req
uired)
45
3"
183/4
" EdgeView
D
( 2Re
quired
)
45
Note: Parts"C" are made of solidhardwood. Youcan use veneered
plywoodbut you will needto make them1/8" shorter and cover the exposed endwith 1/8" thick trim as you did with the
exposed edges on the top. The end youcut at 45 will NOTbe exposed.
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Stiffeners Dimensions
3"
EdgeView
203/4"
J-
Pa
ne
lMounts(4
Req
uired)
3"
371/8"
EdgeView
F( 1
Required)
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4"
EdgeView G, H, & I
G, H, & I- (8 Required)
3"
B
3/4"
3"
KL
5"
5"
K & L - (2 Required)
B - (1 Required)
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Gussets and Leg Mount Dimensions
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2" 2"
15" 15"
A (1st Side)
A (2nd Side)
2"
13" 13"
2"
F (1st Side)
F (2ndSide)
2" 2"
6"6"
D (2nd Side)
D (1st Side)
C2" 2"
Stiffeners "A", "D", and "F" have pocket holes on both sides.
Drill pocket holes in stiffeners according to the drawings below.
3"3"
J2"1 1/2" 1 1/2"
2"
5/16" Dia.5/16" Dia.
In addition to the pocket holes, drill two 5/16"dia. holesthrough Stiffener "J" as shown above.
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Stiffener Pocket Holes
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Left Stiffener A
1
1/8"
1/2"
3/8"
Right StiffenerAEnlarged View
1
1/8"
1/2"
3/8"
Left Stiffener A
Enlarged View
Right StiffenerA
Drilland countersink holes for #6 flathead screws in the endsof the Stiffeners A as shown inthe drawings below. Note that the holes in the left and right stiffeners have the holes in
different positions from the top and bottom. This is so the screws will not interfere with eachother when attaching them to the Corner Gusset B.
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Stiffener A Holes
Position the stiffener with the pocket holes down whendetermining thepositionof these holes.
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EndPanel Mount (Front Side)1"
10 3/8"
1
1/2"
1"
Next, drilla 5/16" diameter holecompletelythrough the center of eachof the 3/4"holes youjust drilled. These are for the threaded section of the T-Nuts.
End Panel Mount (Rear Side)2"
1
1/2"
1
1/2"
2" 3/4" Dia. 3/4" Dia.
5/16" Dia. 5/16" Dia.
Drill and countersinkthree 9/64" holes in the EndPanel Mounts as shownbelow.These willbe usedtoattach the EndPanel Mounts to the EndPanels
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End Panel Mount Holes
Turnthe Endpanel mount overand drilltwo3/4"diameterby 1/8"deepflat bottom holes
in backsideof each End Panel Mount as shown below. T-Nuts will be used in these holesso theyneedto be drilled with a bit thatleaves a flat bottom. A forstner,bradpoint, orspade typebit willwork. Thereason for the 1/8"depth is so the T-Nut willbe recessedbelow the surface of the wood.
Place a T-Nut in each hole and tap with a hammer to make marks where the teeth contactthe wood. Then, drilla 1/8"dia. holeabout 3/8"deepfor eachtooth. Apply some gluetoeachtooth and insert the T-Nuts in place. Insert a 1/4"boltwitha flat washer through theLegMount and tighten it to drawthe T-Nuts fullyintoplace. (This ensures the T-Nut isaligned correctly.) Remove the bolt. Thebacksideof the EndPanel Mount should looklikethe drawing to the right.
End Panel Mount (Rear Side)
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End Panel Gusset Holes
Six gussets are required for re-enforcing the End Panel Stiffeners.The holearrangement differs dependingon the mounting location of each.You'll see what I mean
when youviewthe drawing for attaching these gussets to the Top.
Drill two 9/64" holes in Gussets "I" for mounting to theirrespectivestiffeners with 1 1/4" #6 screws. If you useflathead screws, you should countersink these holes.A single pocket hole is required for each gusset for securingit to the EndPanel Stillener. Drill the pocket hole 3/4" fromthe top.Note thatthe pocket holeis on the left for Gussets
"I".
Drill a pocket holeand two 9/64"holes in Gussets "G"as withGussets"I".
Note thatthe pocket holeis on theright for Gussets "G".
Gussets "H"willbe mounted to thetop between Gussets "G" and "I" andalso beside the Leg Mount. These aremounted to the Topwithtwopockethole screws and to The Stiffenerswitha single screw likeGussets "I"and"G".
I(2 Required)
1" 1"1 1/2" 1 1/2"
1"1"
G(2 Required)
1" 1"
H(4 Required)
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Turnthe Leg Mount overand drill three3/4" diameterby 1/8" deepflat bottom holes in back side. T-Nuts will be used in these holes sothey need to be drilled with a bit that leaves a flat bottom. A forstner,brad point, or spade type bit will work. The reason for the 1/8" depthis so the T-Nut will be recessedbelow the surface of the wood.
Next, drill a 5/16" diameter holecompletely through the center of eachof the 3/4" holes you just drilled. These are for the threaded section of
the T-Nuts.
Place a T-Nut in eachholeand tap witha hammer to make markswhere the teeth contact the wood. Then, drill a 1/8" dia. hole about3/8" deep for each tooth. Apply some glue to each tooth and insert the
T-Nuts in place. Insert a 1/4" bolt witha flat washer through the LegMount and tighten it to drawthe T-Nuts fullyinto place. (This ensuresthe T-Nut isaligned correctly.) Remove the bolt.The backside of theLeg Mount should looklike the drawing to the right.
Leg Mount (Rear Side)
1 3/4" 1 1/2"
1
1/2"
1
3/4"
5/16" Dia.
Leg Mount (Rear Side)
3/4" Dia.
Drilland countersink three9/64" holes in the Leg Mount as shown tothe rightThese will be usedto attach the Leg Mount tothe Top.
1 1/4" 3/4"
3/4"
1 1/4"
3/4"
3/4"
Leg Mount (Front Side)
K
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Drill and countersink two 9/64"holes through foot "O" asshown below.
M
1
1/8"
1 1/2" 1 1/4"
Drill and countersink two 9/64"holes through Leg Section "N"as shownbelow.
Drilland countersink two 9/64"holes through Leg Section "M"as shown above.
Drillthree5/16" holes throughL as shownbelow.
1 3/4" 1 1/2"
1
1/2"
1
3/4"
O
5/8"
1 3/8"
1
3/8"
5/8"
Drillfourpocket holesin N as shown to theright.
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N5"
6
1/
2"
6
1/2"
6"
1
1/8"
1 1/2" 1 1/4"
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Apply contact cement to the mating surfaces of the Top and EdgeTrimand allowit to dry as per theinstruction on the container. When the contact cement is dry, attach the edgetrim to the edges of theTopas shown in the drawings below. Be sure it is positioned correctly the first time. It will be very difficultto remove the trim without damaging it after it is pressed in place.
First, carefullyposition the Front Edgetrim so it is flushwith the top and bottom surfaces of theTop and is linedup correctly in the corners. When it is positioned correctly,pressit against theTop with yourfingers.
Next, carefully attach the two pieces of Front Edgetrim and pressthemin place. Then, attach thetwo pieces of End Edgetrim and pressthemin place. Finally, use a roller or edgeclamp to apply
pressure allong the length of all the trim.
Front Edge trim
End Edge trimEnd Edge trim
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Attache Top Edge Trim
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AttachEnd Panel Edge Trim
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LeftE
ndPan
el
RightEndPanel
Choose the side withthe best looking grainand attach the End Panel EdgeTrimto the side asshown above with contact cement as you did with the top trim. This will be the left End panel.
Again, choose the best looking side and attach the End Panel Edge Trim to the second Endpanel withcontact cement as shown above. Thiswill be the Right End panel.
Top
T
op
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Round over both the top and bottom edges of the Top on the indicated edges. (These are the edgesthat have the 1/8" thick edge trim.)
Using a 1/8" radius roundover bit, round over the indicated edges on the Top, The End Panels,Stiffeners C, and the Drawer Front.
LeftE
ndPan
elRightEndPane
l
Round over both the top and bottom edges of the End Panels on the indicated edges. (These arethe edges that havethe 1/8" thickedgetrim.)
C C
Round over only the bottom edges of pieces C. Round over all four frontedges of the Drawer front.
Drawer Front
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RoundOver Edges
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Apply glue to mating surfaces and postion the Left and Right Stiffeners "A" to the underside of theTop as shown in the drawingsbelow. Securewith pocket hole screws. Remember, there are pocketholes on both sides of each Stiffener "A".
E
E
3/4"
3/4"
1 3/4"1 3/4"
3/4"H
3/4"
NOTICE! The stiffeners go on the bottom! Determinewhich side of the plywood has the most attractive grainand use the least attractive side for the bottom.Do not overtighten screws!
Top View
Apply glue to mating surfaces and attach Gusset "B" to the inside corner ofthe Stiffeners with1 1/4" #6 flathead screws as shown above.
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Attach Stiffeners "A" and Gusset "B"
A(Left) A(Rig
ht)
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Apply glueto mating surfaces and assemble stiffeners C, D, and E as shownsbelow. Secure with1 1/4"#6 screws.
Mount a drawer slideon eachpiece D as shown above and secure withthe screwsprovided withthe slide. Self closing drawer slides typically havea slope starting about 2 1/2"fromthe end.Make sure the straight portion of the slide is 1/4" from the bottom of piece D.
D
C
E
D
C
E
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Assemble Stiffeners C,D, & E
3/4"1/4" 1/4"
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Apply glue to mating surfaces and position the pre-assembled stiffeners C, D, and E to the underside of theTop as shown in the drawings below. Secure with pocket hole screws.
Next, applyglue and position stiffener F as showin the drawings and secure withpocket hole screws.Remember, there are pocket holes on both sides of each stiffeners D and F.
A(Left) A(Rig
ht)
F
C
F
C
C, D, & EC, D,& E
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AttachStiffeners CDE, & F
E
E
6 1/2" 6 1/2"
22 5/8"
1"
1"
1"
1"1"
1"
22 5/8"
D
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Apply glue to mating surfaces and postion the Stiffeners G, H, and I to the underside of the Topas shown in the drawingsbelow.G and I are securedto Stiffeners C and A with 1 1/4" #6 screws.H is secured to the Top withpocket hole screws.
E
E
91/4
"9
1/4"
H
31/4"
31/4"
31/4" 31/4"
31/4"
31/4"
I
G
H
I
G
A
C
A
C
I
I
H
H
A(Left)
H
GH
G
G
A(Rig
ht)
I
H
G
F
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AttachGussets G, H, & I
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Apply glue to mating surfaces where stiffeners J contact stiffeners G, H, and I and the underside ofthe Top as shown. Secure the stiffeners J withpocket hole screws.
CJ
F
C
JI
H
H
A(Left)
J
J
JJ
G
H
H
A(Le
ft)
E
E
91/4
"9
1/4"
H
31/4"
3
1/4"
31/4" 3
1/4"
31/4"
31/4"
I
G
H
I
G
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Attach Stiffeners J
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Apply glueto mating surfaces andattach the EndPanel Mounts to the EndPanelswith1 1/4"#6 flathead screws.
Theseedges areflush.
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Attach End Panel Mounts
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Apply glue to mating surfaces and attach the legsections M and N withpocket holescrews as
shownbelow.
NN
M
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Leg Assembly- A
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Place the assembledpieces M & N on a flatsurface as shown above and placepiece K in theinside corner. Do not apply glueto K. It is only
being usedto establish the correctposition ofpiece L.
Insertpiece L fullyintothe corner as shownabove (pocket holes down). While holding the
pieces in place, insert the nail through eachscrew holeand tap witha hammer to mark the
position of the pilot holes.
Drill four 7/64"pilot holes about 1/2"deep in the edges of section L using the
points you made with the nail as shownabove.
Apply glue to the mating edges of L and secureL in place with 1 1/4" #6 flathead screws.Remove piece K (K will be attached to the Toplater.).
Next, insert two pocket holescrews as shownabove to add extra strength.
K
K
N M
K
N M
L
L
L
N M
K
L
L
MN
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Attach the Wheel as as shown below. If screws
did not come with the wheel, 3/4" #6 panheads
will workfine.
Applyglue to mating surfaces and position piece
"O" so it extends equally over the leg pieces M
& N. Secure with 1 1/4" #6 flathead screws.
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NM
O
NM
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F
E(Left) E(Right)
J J
HH
K
KPosition the two remaining Gussets H in thecornerto serveras spacers as shownto the right.The Gussets H shouldbe made of material thesame thickness as the Leg piecesM & N. Thiswill ensurethe ends of the Leg fits behind the
Leg Mount. Do not appy glue as these will beremoved after the Leg Mount is attached.
Applyglue to mating surfaces of Leg Mount K andthe Top. Then,position Leg Mount K against theGussets H as shownto the left. Secure Gusset K to theTop with 1 1/4" #6 flathead screws. . The side of theLeg Mount with T-Nuts goes against the Top.
Remove the two Gussets H and wipe any excess
glue from around the edgesof The Leg Mount K.
F
A(Le
ft) A(Right)
KH
J J
Applyglue to mating surfaces and secureGussets H to the Stiffeners A and the Top with pocket hole screwsas shownbelow. Be sure the Gussets H provide enough room for the Leg Assembly to sit flat against Leg
Mount K.
H
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Step2. Cut a 15/16" wideby 3/8" deeprabbet on eachend of theDrawer frontas shown above. Thisshould leavea section in thecenter that is 20 5/8" long(the sameas the length of the DrawerBack.
Drawer Front
3/8" 3/8"
15/16"15/16"20 5/8"
Top View
2
5/8"
1/4"Drawer Side (2 Required)
1/4"
Drawer Back (1Required)
Step3. Cut a slot for the Drawer Bottom in eachDrawer Sideand the DrawerBack. These slots are only1/4" fromthe bottom and 3/16" deep. The width ofthe slot should be the same as with the slot in the Drawer Front.
Step4. Drilltwo 1/16" holesthrough eachend of bothDrawer Sides. Thesehole will ensure the 1" brads will be in the correct position when assemblingthe drawer.
Drawer Side (2Required)7/8"
1/2"3/16"
7/8"
1/2"3/16"
Step 1. Cut a slot for the Drawer Bottom in the Drawer Front as shown above.The slot is 1/2" fromthe bottom of the Drawer Front and 3/16" deep. Thewidth of the slot should be just wide enough for the Drawer Bottom to slide init easily.
1/2"
Drawer Front
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Support Block
Front
First Drawer Side
Drawer Front
Drawer Back
Step1. Apply glueto the mating surfaces and attach the FirstDrawer Sideto theDrawer Front and Back as shown below. Make sure the slots for the Bottom arealligned correctly (TheFront, Sides, and Backwill be flushat the top.) Secure with1 1/4" finishing nails using the 1/16" holes already drilled. (You made need help
holding the assembly in place.)
Second Drawer Side
Use a 3/4"thickpiece of wood as a supportblock sothe Front is not touching the workbench.
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Second Drawer Side
Step2. Turnthe assembly overand insert the bottom into theslots. Apply glueto the mating surfaces and secure with1 1/4"finishing nails. Do not glue the bottom in plaace, it should be free
to expand and contract.
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Complete the Drawer
Apply glue to the mating surfaces and position the Drawer Front Trim flushagainst the Drawer Front and the Drawer Sideas shown above. Repeat forthe other side. Clamp in place until glue dries.
Position the drawer slide flush against theDrawer front as shown.
Drawer slideextends past the end of thedrawer.
Using the screwsprovided withthe drawer slides, attach a drawer slideto eachsideofthe drawer as shown above. The drawer slides will protrudepastthe end of the drawer.This is necessary so the drawer can be removed and installed.
Thiscompletes the drawer.
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Assemble theDesk
Attach the End Panels to the Stiffeners Jwith 1 1/2" long bolts(1/4"dia. by 20threads per inch), lock washers and flat
washers as shown below.
Do not use glue. You may want todisassemble the deskto moveit.
CJ
F
C
JI
H
H
A(Left)
J
JG
H
A(Le
ft)
F
A(Le
ft) A(Right)
K
J J
Attach the Leg Assembly to the LegMount with three1 1/2" long bolts(1/4" dia. by 20 threads per inch), lockwashers and flat washers as shownabove.
Again, do not use glue.
N M
L
HH
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Stiffener Layout
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This drawing shows the layout and positions of the stiffeners.The edge trim shouldalready be attached at this pointor else the dimensions will be incorrect.
C
J
J
1"
1"
2 1/2"
2 1/2"
1"
225/8"
225/8"
F
3/4"
18"
D
3/4"
9 1/4"
91
/4"
3/4"
3/4"
B
E
GHI
A
A
18"
D
C
E
G
H
I
61/2"
371/8"
61/2"
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Plywood Cutout Diagram
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End Panel End Panel
Top
96"
48"
F
A
A
End Panel MountEnd Panel Mount
J J
DD
E
O
E
H
H
H
H
N
M
I
I
G
GK
L
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Working WithVeneered Plywood
Working w ith Veneered Plywood
When building projects that require large panels, veneered plywood is usually a great choice.It is just as attractive as solid wood, is less likely warp and split, and its less expensive.
While it offers some excellent benefits over solid wood, veneered plywood presents some
challenges that need to be considered.
1. First, the edges that will be visible need to be covered with some type of edge trim.With this project, I chose to make 1/8 thick edge trim from solid oak boards and glueit to the edges with contact cement. To finish off the edges, use a 1/8 radius roundingover router bit. This is the reason the trim needs to be 1/8 thick.
2. The second issue is tearout. A saw blade presses fibers toward the wood when itenters the work piece (which is good) but it tears fibers loose when it leaves the workpiece. This can leave a terrible looking edge that cannot be corrected. Tearout occurson solid wood too but its worse with plywood.
You can prevent tearout by placing a piece of hardboard like Masoniteor thin
MDF board between the saw and the work piece. This sacrificial board will hold thefibers against the wood and prevent tearout.
I strongly recommend that you use this technique to prevent tearout when cutting theTop and End Panels. The stiffeners and gussets wont be visible and a little tearoutwont matter so much with them.
3. The third issue is that the veneer is very thin and you cannot sand out defects withoutsanding through the veneered surface. If you do, you will have an unsightly blotch thatwill ruin the appearance of your project.
For this reason, you need to be careful not to drive the pocket hole screws too deep
when attaching the stiffeners and gussets to the bottom surface of the desk top. If youover tighten the screws, you will have an unsightly bump on the top surface. Theillustrations below show you how to prevent this.
4. When the project is completed and youre ready to finish it. You can sand the surfacewith 220 grit sandpaper. Only sand enough to get a smooth finish. Dont over do it.
If you over tighten thescrew and it crushes thewoodunderthe screw
head, you will have abump on the surface ofyour desk top.
Good
Use a screwdriverinstead of an electricdrill driverso you can
be sure not to overtighten the pocket holescrews.
Over tightened
The depthof the pocket holeis determined by how far thedrill goes into the jig. Use a
stop collar on your drill bit toadjust the depth of the hole sono more than half the screwprotrudes.
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8"
67.5452"
Intermediate Router Guide (1Required)
Middle Router Guide (1Required)
22 5/8"
2" 67.5 67.5
End Router Guide (2Required)
23 7/8"
90 452"
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Router Guide Plates
Make the router guideplates out of scrap material as shown above. Thethickness of the plates maybeanywhere from1/4"to 3/4". These are usedin the next step when you make the Top. Be sure the edges are straight andsmooth so the router willleave a straight smooth edge.
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477/8
"
477/8"
237/8"
8"
237/8
"
8"
Bottom Side
477/8
" 477/8
"
Next, select the best looking side for the top surfaceand beingcareful not to scratch the surface, turn theworkpieceso the best looking side is down. Placemasking tape around the edges as shown below andlayout your cut lines on the masking tape according tothe dimensions given. The cut lines shouldbe about1/16" from the edges. Remember, this side will be thebottom surface of the finished Top.
First, cut the Top about 1/16" larger than the 47 7/8and the 23 7/8 dimensions shown in the drawings. Youwill use your router and straight edges to remove thisextra1/16". The router will provide a nice smoothedgesuitable for applying the edgetrim. Because ofthe shape of the Top,you will needto use a jig saw forthis cut. Be sure to placea sacrificalboard under thejig saw to prevent tearout.
Attach the router guideplates alongthe cut marks and secure to the workpiece withsmallbrads as shown above. Select brads that are long enough to penetrate about 1/2" into the Top.Be sure the brads are flush with the surface so the router doesn't hang up on them. Use a 5/16"flushtrim bit inyour router to trim the edges of the workpiece flushto the guideplates.
The two inside corners will be slightly rounded. With the guide plates still in place, use a fileto cleanup the corners so the edges are straight all the way to the corners.
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Making the Top
Bottom Side
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Four Drawer Cabinet
A computer desk is not complete without a matching drawer cabinet. This cabinet is designed
to compliment our Corner Computer Desk plans. Features an 18 by 24 top and the height is
30.
Like the Corner Computer Desk, it's made of oak veneered plywood with solid oak for the
drawer fronts and trim. Self closing drawer slides are easy to install, provide smooth operation,
and facilitates easy drawer removal. Check out these features:
The 18 by 24 top is perfect for your printer or scanner. Shallow top drawer for pens, pencils, paper clips, and other small items.
The second drawer is large enough for a stapler, hole punch and other mid sized items.
The third drawer is large enough to hold CD jewel cases and envelopes.
The bottom drawer is for regular size file folders.
Tools You Will Need: Table Saw, Drill, Pocket Hole Jig, Router
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Table of Contents
Materials List ................................................................................................................................. 1Top & Side Panel Dimensions ....................................................................................................... 2
Trim, Drawer Dividers, & Gusset Dimensions .............................................................................. 3
Trim, Drawer Dividers, & Gusset Holes ....................................................................................... 4
Drawer Parts .................................................................................................................................. 5
Drawer Fronts ................................................................................................................................ 6
Attach Side Trim ............................................................................................................................ 7
Attach Drawer Slides to Right Panel ............................................................................................. 8
Attach Drawer Slides to Left Panel ............................................................................................... 9
Assemble Cabinet - 1.................................................................................................................... 10
Assemble Cabinet - 2 ................................................................................................................... 11
Assemble Cabinet - 3 ................................................................................................................... 12
Assemble Cabinet - 4 ................................................................................................................... 13
Assemble Cabinet - 5 ................................................................................................................... 14
Drawer Slots ................................................................................................................................ 15
Drawer Front Slots - A ................................................................................................................ 16
Drawer Front Slots - B ................................................................................................................. 17
Assemble the Drawers ................................................................................................................. 18
Attach Drawer Slides ................................................................................................................... 19
Cabinet Cutouts ........................................................................................................................... 20
Drawer Cutouts ............................................................................................................................ 21
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Materials You Will Need
One half sheet (48 by 48) of oak veneer plywood ............................................... see cutout diagram.
One quarter sheet of Oak Veneer Plywood or other material .............................. drawer sides and back.
Less than 1/4 sheet of hardboard or thinner material ................................................... drawer bottom.
One 7 by 8 by solid oak board ..................................... for the drawer fronts, dividers, & edge trim.
Four sets of 18 drawer slides (may be closer to 17 ) ................................. available in hardware stores.Box of pocket hole face frame screws 1 ............................................................... (youll need about 65)
Item List
Item Name Size Material Qty
Top 18 by 237/8 Oak Veneer Plywood 1
Side Panels 29 by 221/8 Oak Veneer Plywood 2
Top Side Trim 24 by by1/8
1/8 Thick Solid Oak 2
Top Front Trim 18 by by 1/8 1/8 Thick Solid Oak 1
Side Panel Trim 29 by by1/8
1/8 Thick Solid Oak 2
Front Top Gusset 15 by 3 Solid Oak 1
Rear Top Gusset 15 by 3 Oak Veneer Plywood 1
Drawer Dividers 15 by 2 Solid Oak 3
Bottom Trim 15 by 17/8 Oak Veneer Plywood 1
Side Gussets 16 by 1 Oak Veneer Plywood 2
Rear Gussets 15 by 5 Oak Veneer Plywood 2
File Folder Slide Support 13 by 1 Thick Wood (Any Type) 2
Top Drawer Back 13 by 2 3/8 Oak Veneer Plywood 1
2nd
Drawer Back 13 by 3 " Oak Veneer Plywood 1
3rd
Drawer Back 13 by 6 Oak Veneer Plywood 1
Bottom Drawer Back 13 by 10 Oak Veneer Plywood 1
Top Drawer Side 163/8
by 23/8
Oak Veneer Plywood 2
2nd
Drawer Side 163/8
by 3 Oak Veneer Plywood 2
3rd
Drawer Side 163/8
by 6 Oak Veneer Plywood 2
Bottom Drawer Side 163/8
by 10 Oak Veneer Plywood 2
Top Drawer Front 15 by 33/8 Solid Oak 1
2ndDrawer Front Filler 15 by 4 Solid Oak 1
3rd
Drawer Front 15 by 7 Solid Oak 1
Bottom Drawer Front 15 by 11 34 Solid Oak 1
File Folder Slide 15 by by1/8
Steel Bar 2
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Top &Side Panel Dimensions
Side Panel(2 Required)
WoodG
rai n2
91/4"
22 1/8"
Top
(1Required
)
Woo
dGrain
237/8
"
18 1/4"
3/4"
24"
TopSide Trim (2 Required)
29 1/4"
3/4"SidePanel Trim (2Required)
3/4"
18 1/2"
TopFront Trim (1 Required)
(All Trim is 1/8" thick solidoak)
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Trim, DrawersDividers,& Gussets
Side Gussets (2 Required)1 1/2"
16 1/4"
15"
3"
Front & Rear Top Gusset
(2 Required)
(2 Required)
Rear Gussets
15"
5"
15"
1 7/8" Bottom Trim(1 Required)
15"
2" Drawer Dividers(3 Required)
Note: TheFront Gusset issolid oak, the Rear Gusset is 3/4" plywood
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Drill four pocket holesand two 3/16"diameter holes through the Top Gussets asshown below.
3/4"
3/4"
Top Gussets
2" 2"
1/2" 1/2"
Drill two pocket holeson eachend of the Drawer Dividers as shown below.
Drawer Dividers1/2"
1/2"
1/2"
1/2"
Bottom Trim
Drill two pocket holes on eachend of the Bottom Trim as shownbelow.
Note: Choosethe best lookingof the Bottom trim for the front. Drill pocket holes on backside.
3/4"
3/4"
Rear Gussets
Drill two pocket holeson eachend of the RearGussets as shown below.
Drill two 3/16" dia. holes through the edge and two through the wide surface of the Top Mounts as shown below.
Top Mounts
2" 2"
1"
3/8"
1"
3/8"
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16"
13
1/2"
Drawer bottom (4 Required)
Top Drawer Back (1 required)
2ndDrawer Back (1 required)
3rd Drawer Back(1 required)
Bottom Drawer Back (1 required)
Top Drawer Side (2 Required)
2nd Drawer Side(2 Required)
3rd Drawer Side (2 Required)
Bottom Drawer Side (2Required)
13" 16 3/8"
2
3/8"
3
1/4"
6"
10
3/4
"
2
3/8
"
3
1/4"
6"
10
3/4
"
All drawerbacksare 13" wide and all drawer sides are16 3/8" long.
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Drawer Parts
Drawer sides,backs, and file folder slide supports aremadeof 1'2" thick material,
Drawer bottoms are made of 1/4" thick material but3/16" material will work just as well. If you usematerial less than 1/4", cut the slots just wide enough
for the bottoms to fit withoutbinding.
File Folder Slide Support (2 Required)
13"
1"
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Drawer Fronts
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15 1/2"
Top Drawer Front(1 Required)3
3/8"
2ndDrawer Front
(1 Required)41/4"
3rd Drawer Front(1 Required)7
"
Bottom Drawer Front(1 Required)
11
3/4
"
Drawer fronts are made of solid oak.
All drawer fronts are 15 1/2" wide.
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AttachSideTrim
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Attach the End Panel Edge Trim to each End Panel with contact cement as shown above.
Choose the most attractive side and round overthe edgewitha 1/8"radius rounding overbit.Only the outside edge shouldbe rounded over.
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Attach Drawer Slidesto Right Panel
Attach the drawer slides to the right panel withscrews thatwereprovided withthe slides as shown above. If no screws wereprovided, use 1/2"long#6 flathead screws. Be surethe middlesection of eachslideis parallel to the top andbottom of the panels.
Oak Trim
41/2"
71/4"
12"
35/8R
ightSidePanel
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Attach Drawer Slidesto Left Panel
Attach the drawer slides to the left panel.
Oak Trim
41/2
"
71/4"
12"
35/8
Left
SideP
anel
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Apply glueto mating surfaces and attach the Top Gussetsand a Top Mount to the top Right Sideas shown below.
Use pocket hole screws for the gussets and 2" screws forthe Top Mount.
All three pieces should be flush with the top of the sidepanel.
Right
SideP
anel
Top
Gusset
TopMount
Top
Gusset
RearGusset
Bottom
Trim
Apply glueto mating surfaces andattach a Rear Gussetand the Front Trim to the Right Side with pocket hole
screws as shown to above.
The Rear Gusset and Front Trim shouldbe flush withthebottom of the side panel.
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Apply glue to mating surfaces and place the assembledRight Sidewith the parts that are already attached to it onthe Left Sideas shownbelow.
Make sureall joints are flushat the corners and edgesbefore attaching withscrews as withthe previous step.
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Assemble Cabinet - 2
LeftSide
Panel
Rear G
usset
Bottom
Trim
T
op
Gusset
TopGusset
TopMount
Right
SideP
anel
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Each Drawer Divider must be secured with pocket hole screws on bothendsbefore
starting the next one. (This is because when the second divider is in place, you won'thaveroomto drivethe screws in the previous one.)
Starting withthe top Drawer Divider, apply glueto mating surfaces and position theDrawer Dividers as shown in the drawing. Position the Drawer Dividers against thebottom of the drawer slides and flushwiththe front edgeof the cabinet.
Pocket holesgo toward the bottom of the cabinet and the oak trimis on the front.
First
Second
Third
Left
Side
Panel
Rear
Gusset
Bottom
Trim
TopGusset
TopMount
T
op
Gusset
Draw
erDividers
Draw
erDividers
DrawerDivider s
TopMount
Righ
tSide
Panel
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Apply glue to the mating surfaces and position the remaining RearGusset about one
inch from the Top Gusset and flush with the back. Secure with pocket hole screws. Thereason for the one inchdistance fromthe Top Gusset is so you haveroomto drivethescrews.
TopGusset
TopMountT
opGusset
R
earGusset
Bottom
Trim
Draw
erDividers
DrawerDivider s
DrawerDivider s
RearGuss
et
Right
SideP
anel
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LeftSidePanel
TopG
usset
TopM
ount
TopG
usset
Draw
erDivid
ers
Draw
erDivid
ers
Draw
erDivid
ers
Botto
mTr
im
Rear
Gusset
RightSidePanel
1"
1"
3/4"
Round overall fouredges of the top (bothtop and bottom sides) witha 1/8"round overbit before attachingit to the cabinet.
Place the best looking surface of the Top down and position the cabinet on the leastattractive surface asshown above. There shouldbe a one inchoverhang on bothsidesand one inchon the front (3/4"on theback).
Secure with1 1/4"#6 screws using the 3/16" holes in the Top Gussets and Top Mounts. If you are sureyouwill never want to remove the top you can use glue. But it will be strong enough without glue.
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Drawer Slots
Cut a slot 1/4" deep and 3/8" from the bottom of each side and back as shown inthe drawing to the right. The widthof the slot shouldbe the thickness of the
material you use for the drawerbottoms. Just wideenough so the bottom slides init. 3/8"
Top Drawer BackTop Drawer back
3rd Drawer Back
Bottom Drawer Back
Envelope Drawer back2nd Drawer Back
Top Drawer Side
3rd Drawer Side
2nd Drawer Side
Bottom DrawerSide
Bottom DrawerSide
Drill1/16"dia. holesin eachside as indicatedby the red arrows above. All holesare 1/4" fromthe end of the sides. The holesat the top shouldbe 3/4" fromthetop. The bottom holesare 7/8" fromthe bottom. For the two larger drawers,
placea holes aproximatelycentered from top to bottom.
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Drawer Front Slots - A
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Step 2. Cut a 3/8" by 1/2" rabbet alongthe top edgeas shownbelow.
Step 3. Cut a 3/8" by 1/2" rabbet alongthe bottom as shown above.
You can use either the tablesaw or router to makethesecuts.We use the 3rd drawer frontas anexamplein thesedrawings. But sincethe sameprocedure applies to allthe drawers, you should
makethe cuts on all four drawer fronts whileyou havethe fenceset in the correctposition foreachcut.
3rd Drawer Front
3/8"
3/8"
1/2"
1/2"
3rd Drawer Front7"
Side
View
7/8"
Step 1.
The first step is to cut the slot for the drawerbottom. The widthof the slot shouldbe justslightly wider than the thickness of the drawer bottoms. This allows for movement in casefor expansion or contraction. The above drawingprovides the location of the slotsmeasured fromthe bottom of eachDrawer Front.
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Drawer Front Slots - B
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Top View
3/8"
1 1/4"
3/8"
1 1/4"
Step 4. Cut a 1 1/4" wideby 3/8" deeprabbet alongeachend as shown above.
Step 5. Round over all four edges on the frontside with a 1/8" round over bit.
Step 6. The last step is to drill the holesfor the drawerpullsor knobs. Sincethereare different sizesandtypesof drawerpullsand knobs,I cannotprovide specific locations for the holes.
You'll needto determine the location of the holesbasedon whether you use knobs with a single screworhandles with two screws. Either way,you'll needto position the holesso the handle is centered fromsideto side and top to bottom.
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File Drawer Slide Supports
File Folder Slide
3rd Drawer Front
Bottom Drawer Front
File Folder Slide Support
Bottom DrawerBack
File Folder Slide Support
Drill two 3/16"dia. holes through each of the File Folder Slide Supports as shownabove. These holes are 1" fromeachend and centered fromtop to bottom.
File FolderSlide Support
5/16 5/16
Cut a 1/8" wide slot 5/16" from each end of the File Drawer SlideSupports as shownbelow. The depthof the slotsshouldbe the sameasthe widthof the File Folder Slide.
Mount one of the File Folder SlideSupports to the Bottom Drawer Front and the otherto theBottom Drawer Backwith 1 1/4" #6 screws as shown above. The File SlideSupports shouldbe
5/8" fromthe top of the drawerbackand 5/8" fromthe top of the innersurface of the frawer front.I reccomend you do not use glue as you may wantto remove the supports if yourneeds change inthe future.
When the Bottom Drawer is completed, insert the File Folder Slides in the slots and you're readyto hangyourfile folders.
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Step1. Apply glueto the matingsurfaces and support the drawer front,one side, and the backas shown to theright. Be surethe slotsfor the bottomare alligned with each other in all three
pieces. Secure with1 1/4" finishingnails.
Step2. Turnthe assembly overandinsert the bottom intothe slots. Applyglueto the mating surfaces and securethe second sidewith1 1/4"finishingnails. Do notglue the bottom in plaace,it shouldbe freeto expand and contract.
Assemble the Drawers
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Attach Drawer Slides
Attach the drawers slides withthe screwsprovided withthe slides asshown above. Theend of the slidewithout the roller is flush withtheinside surface of the drawer front. Theend withthe rollerprotrudespastthe other end of the drawer. Thisis makes it easier to insert and remove
the drawers. Repeat for the opposite side.
Thiscompletes the drawer assembly.
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SidePanel(2 Required)
WoodGrain
SidePanel(2 Required)
WoodGrain
Top(1 Required)
Rear
TopGusset
(1Requ
ired)
(3Requ
ired)
Rear
Gussets
(3Required)
RearGussets
(3Required)
RearGussets
BottomTrim
(1required)
SideG
ussets
(2Required)
SideG
ussets
(2Required)
3/4"Oak Veneered Plywood
48"
48"
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Cabinet Cutouts
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Drawer Cutouts
48"
Drawerbottom (4 Required) Drawerbottom (4 Required)
Drawerbottom (4 Required) Drawerbottom (4 Required)
3/16" or 1/4"Thick Material
24"
Top Drawer Back (1 required)
2nd Drawer Back (1required)
3rd Drawer Back (1required)
BottomDrawer Back (1 required)
Top Drawer Side (2Required)
2nd Drawer Side (2 Required)
3rd Drawer Side (2 Required)
BottomDrawer Side(2 Required)
Top Drawer Side (2Required)
2nd Drawer Side (2 Required)
3rd Drawer Side (2 Required)
BottomDrawer Side(2 Required)
1/2" Oak Veneered Plywood
48"
Soli
dOak-1by8by8
Bottom
DrawerFront
(UpperSection-1Required)
(LowerS
ection-1Required)
Bottom
DrawerFront
2ndDrawerFron
t
(1Requi r
ed)
TopDrawerFront
(1Requi r
ed)
FrontGusset
(1Requi r
ed)
Drawe
rDividers
(
3requir
ed)
DrawerDividers
(3required)
Drawe
rDiv
iders
(3required)
SidePanelTrim