Simple Rolling CPU Cabinet

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Featured in Woman's Day magazine, this simple CPU Cabinet is easy to build and rolls right under your desk!

To build this cabinet, please reference the full instructions on <a="http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Home/Home-Decorating/Do-It-Yourself-C…">Woman's Day.com</a>

So thrilled to be in Woman's Day for the September 2010 issue!  And my furniture has never looked so good.  That's mine, the simplest piece in the office, tucked under the desk, hiding the CPU!

Here's how you can make your own.  I used 1 24" wide, 8 foot long shelf (check the garage storage section).

Dimensions
Dimensions shown above.

Preparation

Shopping List

For a shopping list, please reference the article in Woman's Day Magazine here.

Cut List

Tools
Tape Measure
Speed Square
Safety Glasses
Hearing Protection
Drill
Circular Saw
Power Sander

Instructions

Step 1

General diagram.

Comments

QuackMeHard (not verified)

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 07:24

how exciting! is that the piece that you couldn't show us because it was a commission? Or is that something totally different, because... this doesn't look painted (and i remember you said something about painting...)

Ana White (not verified)

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 07:26

Hi, thank you! This piece actually was painted because the magazine was looking for a matte finish. And yes, I couldn't share :( until it was published. But now it's like I get a day off!

LoriD (not verified)

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 07:29

Congratulations on the magazine work! The CPU cabinet - you're right, so simple, but it just never occurred to me to make one!

Kelsey (not verified)

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 07:34

I love how you described your ideal home. That's exactly what I want. Where the stuff you need has a place to go and the stuff you love has a place to shine. Thanks for sharing your extraordinary talent and helping us all to create the home we desire.

And yeah for being published!!

Alicia (not verified)

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 07:49

Congratulations!What an accomplishment! I love how you make all your designs so easy to read and replicate. I just made the little kids picnic table and am in the process of finishing it before I send you the photos...Love all that you do.

Brandy (not verified)

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 08:04

Congrats! This is so exciting!
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Amanda Brantley (not verified)

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 08:39

You are amazing, this is just the beginning. My dad is a woodworker & has awesome equipment but I live 9 hrs away from him. While visiting last week we made my 1st project-cornhole beanbag game. I thought of you and your site the whole time. It was SO FUN! I wish I lived closer so I could go crazy...

Lee and Beth (not verified)

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 10:39

That's so awesome, Ana! Congrats! My husband and I have taken a break from building to sit back, relax, and enjoy our summer. Can't wait to get back into it. You put the joy of building in us for sure!! :)
Hope you and your family are having a great summer!
Beth.

Sarah @ The Ug… (not verified)

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 10:51

Congrats on getting published in the magazine! That's exciting.

I've been wondering lately if I should paint my black printer station that resides in our guest bedroom, but because it's made from melamine, I didn't know if it would be easy to pull off. I guess, instead, I can always make one! Thanks!

Pam @ diy Desi… (not verified)

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 13:24

Congratulations Ana! Oprah's going to be calling next for sure!

olkid (not verified)

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 13:27

This is exactly what I have been looking for! I need a simple CPU cabinet and I looked at Ikea, Target, the big office stores. I couldn't find anything that was right and what I did find was outrageously priced. I'm building it this weekend!

thegeorgetowncottage (not verified)

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 13:43

Woohoo! How cool to see your name in print. Congrats :)

Jacki (not verified)

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 16:27

congratulations! I got that magazine earlier this week. I didn't realize you made that CPU cover coz I didn't look closer where it's from. Keep up the good work!

Katy (not verified)

Fri, 07/30/2010 - 05:09

Congratulations! Do you have a preview issue? Could you tell me the source of those pale blue storage & magazine boxes? I've been looking for that exact shade of blue in office products.

For that matter, could you do plans to (cheaply) make them out of wood so I could build them from wood & paint them blue? Another thing from very thin wood I want to learn about is drawer dividers- I'd like to customize everything in every drawer to exactly sort what I want it to hold (silverware, socks, purses, jewelry, makeup, sweaters, etc.)

Luke and Katie (not verified)

Fri, 08/13/2010 - 11:05

congrats on being in Woman's Day..I was reading the magazine and noticed your name..I was pretty excited for you!