These huge drawers fit inside the Cubby Storage Open Bases and can hold everything from
Preparation
In addition to the wood (I will not list this because if you are building the drawer, there is a good chance you are using the scraps from the matching cubby), you will need:
1 – 18″ pair of undermount drawer slides
Edge banding if you are using plywood instead of boards
Drawer pull or knobs
2″ Nails
1 1/4″ Nails
Wood Glue
Wood Putty
Sand Paper
Desired finishing supplies (paint, varnish, stain, etc)
Cut List for 1 Drawer for Cubby System Open Cubby Base Unit
A) 1 – 3/4″ Plywood or MDF 25 3/4″ x 18 1/2″ (Bottom)
B) 2 – 1×10 @ 25 3/4″ (Drawer Front and Back) (information here on using plywood or MDF for sides)
C) 2 – 1×10 @ 20″ (Drawer Front and Back) (information here on using plywood or MDF for sides)
D) 1 – 1×12 @ 27 1/4″ (Drawer Face) (information here on using plywood or MDF for face)
If you are building the open base (most likely, as this is the drawer for it) you can fit the drawer on the same piece of plywood. See step 1.
Cut out all your boards as directed above. You must be certain that all your boards are perfectly square. Use a metal square or see the HOW-TO section for a video on how to check for square. Use 2″ nails or screws (unless otherwise directed), and always use glue.
Instructions
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Attach the drawer with the slides. Use the undermount 18″ slides to attach the drawer box to the cubby. Make sure the drawer slides are installed in a manner where the drawer sits in 3/4″ to leave room for the face. It is always a good idea to mark out where the slide are placed to ensure the slides are installed parallel to the sides of the drawer. Use a square to do this. If the drawer is not installed correctly or built square, it will not slide correctly.
Just a note, I like to install my slides 1″ in from the outside of the bottom of the drawer.
Comments
Anonymous (not verified)
Thu, 12/31/2009 - 01:19
good ........................
good ........................
Anonymous (not verified)
Sun, 01/03/2010 - 15:09
Your blog keeps getting
Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!
Ana White (not verified)
Sun, 01/03/2010 - 16:25
Thank you . . . and it's all
Thank you . . . and it's all because you read my blog!
shan (not verified)
Thu, 01/07/2010 - 06:10
I have a question. What do
I have a question. What do you use to create your plans? Google SketchUp, perhaps? I really like the level of detail. Thanks!
Ana White (not verified)
Thu, 01/07/2010 - 06:20
yep, google sketchup! I keep
yep, google sketchup!
I keep thinking I should upgrade to blender or autocad, but if it's not broke, don't fix it! I love the simplicity of sketchup!
shan (not verified)
Thu, 01/07/2010 - 06:31
Thanks for the info! By the
Thanks for the info!
By the way, my wife found your blog and sent it my way. She's currently going through your posts and picking out projects for me :)
I come from a long line of carpenters, but the tradition stopped at my father's generation. How sad, no? So my goal is to get it back in the family and hand it down to my sons and daughter.
I'm pleased to see your detailed plans and budget-friendly approach, and I look forward to trying some of these out.
dlegate
Wed, 03/23/2011 - 20:23
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brandon (not verified)
Wed, 09/19/2012 - 17:02
This looks great but I have
This looks great but I have one question. If the drawer face is a 1 X 12 cut, why do I only recess the drawer by 3/4"?