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This beautiful apothecary console features three open cubbies perfect for storing entertainment controllers, four drawers and two cabinets, all concealed by door fronts that look like an apothecary cabinet. Loved by so many, this console is easy to build and can add that touch of character to your family room.

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Apothecary Console

Dimensions
Apothecary Console
Dimensions are shown above.

Preparation

Shopping List

2 – Sheets of 3/4″ MDF or Plywood, cut into 15 1/2″ wide strips, 8′ Long 1 – 1/4″ Plywood or Lauan or MDF (for the back) 1 – 12′ 1×6 AND 1- 8′ 1×6 Boards 2 – 1×2 Boards 2″ Screws 1 1/4″ Screws Wood Glue Wood Filler and Finishing Supplies

Common Materials
Elmer's Wood Glue
Elmer's Wood Filler
120 grit sandpaper
primer
wood conditioner
paint
paint brush
Cut List

3 – 1×16 @ 61 1/2″ (Shelves) 2 – 1×16 @ 16 1/4″ (Bottom Dividers) 2 – 1×16 @ 14 3/4″ (Drawer Dividers) 2 – 1×16 @ 7″ (Top Dividers) 2- 1×16 @ 27″ (Sides) 1 – 1/4″ Plywood @ 63 x 27″ (Back) 3 – 1×6 @ 65″ (Top) 1 – 1×2 @ 61 1/2″ (Inset front footer) 2 – 1×2 @ 15 1/2″ (Side Footer) 1 – 1×2 @ 64 1/2″ (Front Footer)

Tools
Tape Measure
Speed Square
Pencil
Safety Glasses
Hearing Protection
Kreg Jig
Drill
Circular Saw
Brad Nailer
Power Sander
General Instructions

Remember, you can click on images to see a larger view. Work on a clean level surface. Take a square of your project after each step. Use good straight boards. Mark out joints on both sides before fastening. If you are working with MDF, use drywall screws to avoid splitting the MDF and be sure to countersink and predrill the entire length of the screw. Avoid fastening within 1″ of the ends of a board if you are using MDF to prevent splitting. Use glue unless otherwise directed. Use necessary safety precautions and equipment. The box of this cabinet is built with 1x16s (read here on how to get a 1×16). You can also use 1 1×12 width or even a 1×10 width (for a console size, especially if you are using this as a flat panel media console and space is at a premium).

Instructions

Step 1

Box Partitions Begin by marking out all the joints on both sides of the boards as shown above. Don’t forget that the boards are 3/4″ thick. Then beginning on the bottom partition (yellow) attach the green partition. Now attach the yellow boards to the purple. Finally, attach the blue boards to the purple. Use 2″ screws and glue. Remember, you can click on images to see a full size view.

Step 2

Finish the Box Begin by marking joints on both sides of the boards. Then attach with 2″ screws and glue the top to the top partitions. Then attach the sides to all of the shelves and the top, ash shown above.

Step 3

Back Cut your 1/4″ plywood as shown above. Then use 1 1/4″ nails and glue to attach the back to the box. Don’t forget to fasten to all of the partitions and shelves. Make sure your project is nice and square before attaching the back. The measurements shown here are slightly different from the cut list because I choose to make the cabinet slightly taller for drawer reasons, but either measurement would work just fine.

Step 4

Top Using 1 1/4″ screws and glue, fasten the top boards to the top. Notice that there is a 1″ overhang on the front and the sides, but the back rests flush with the back edge of the sides.

Step 5

Step 6

Footer, Front Using 1 1/4″ Screws or nails and glue, fasten the front footer to the pieces from step 5. Keep outside edges flush.

Step 7

Drawers and Doors: Click here for Part 2 

Project Type
Console Table Plans
Cubby Project Plans
Media and Entertainment Centers
Room
Bedroom
Craftroom
Entryway and Mudroom
living room
office
Storage Solutions
Style
Farmhouse Furniture

Comments

MarlaC (not verified)

Thu, 12/06/2012 - 06:00

I am looking for part 2 of these plans. The wedsite says "click here" for part 2, but has no link to click on.....help please...I LOVE this website. Have already made a doll bed for my grand daughter :-)

mallory (not verified)

Tue, 12/18/2012 - 22:17

I am in love will this console and wish to build it. The part 2 "link page" doesn't work. Is there any way you could link it to me or fix the bug. Maybe its my Mac but Ill try on a pc as well. thanks!

RusticCharm

Sun, 02/10/2013 - 08:23

I absolutely love this console table & think it would look amaz-za-zing in my entryway! I can not wait to get started!!!

Carrie

cdejea1

Sat, 03/30/2013 - 21:59

I saw that someone else had posted this as well, but didn't see an answer. There doesn't seem to be a link under Step 7 to be able to get the directions for part 2. Help, please!

cdejea1

Sat, 03/30/2013 - 21:59

I saw that someone else had posted this as well, but didn't see an answer. There doesn't seem to be a link under Step 7 to be able to get the directions for part 2. Help, please!

tferm78

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 11:05

Hi - new to this site and i LOVE it! however, in looking at the plans for this console, it says to click 'here' for part 2 which would be directions for the drawers and doors, but there's no link to part 2 - i click on it and nothing happens. where can i find part two? thanks!

suswan

Tue, 02/25/2014 - 18:15

I am looking to start this project in the next week. However, the link for step 7 doesn't seem to be there. Am I missing something?

Alhgonzalez

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 17:04

Hello in just wondering how you attached the insides together. Did you just screw them together or use pocket holes? Thanks!

cmwojtko

Sun, 05/17/2015 - 13:02

The portion of step 2 for drawers and doors in not viewable/printable. Can anybody help?? We have purchased all the wood already and made the cuts on the cut list I just want to make sure we assemble correctly. thank you!

kristyzed

Fri, 06/12/2015 - 10:31

This looks great and I want to try my hand at it. I've never done doors before so this will be my first. For some reason "Part 2" is not hyperlinked and I can't find it anywhere. Can you help? Thanks!

Emily Fraser

Wed, 11/25/2015 - 21:41

Hi, 

I cant find the link to the rest of the steps. It says step 7 click here but there isnt a link. What am I missing?

Thanks!

Emily