How to build barn door console or buffet - free plans by ANA-WHITE.com
See also: Simplified 8' Barn Door Console Plans
Man oh man do I ever have a treat for you today!
Do you follow Nikki Grandy on Instagram yet?
If you do, you know she pretty much has redefined the sliding door console.
My personal favorite is her reclaimed wood version with herringbone pattern doors.
How stunningly gorgeous is this barn door console?
Yep, she's letting me share plans with you!!!
The plans for this amazing barn door console follow, but one thing first - hop over to Instagram and follow nikki_grandy right now!
Have an awesome Wednesday!
Ana
PS - barn door hardware has come down alot in price!
$50 for 8 foot long sliding door hardware from Amazon - and it has five star reviews!
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Barn Door Console Plans
Preparation
- 2 - 2x10 @ 8 feet long
- 2 - 1x8 @ 8 feet long
- 2 - 1x10 @ 8 feet long
- 1 sheet of 1/4" thick plywood or hardboard (for back)
- 3 - 1x2 @ 8 feet long
- 4 - 1x4 @ 8 feet long
- 6 - 2x3 @ 8 feet long
- 2 - project panel pieces 17-1/4" x 36" (may be advertised as 18" wide project panel - measure in store)
- Hardware for sliding doors
Frames
- 4 - 2x3 @ 84"
- 4 - 2x3 @ 17"
- 4 - 2x3 @ 14"
Sides
- 2 - 3/4" thick project panels or plywood 36" x 17-1/4"
Face Frame
- 5 - 1x4 @ 36"
- 8 - 1x4 @ 17-3/4"
Shelves
- 2 - 1x8 @ 87"
- 2 - 1x10 @ 87"
Middle Shelf Supports and Cleats
- 5 - 1x2 @ 14"
- 5 - 1x2 @ 17"
Back
- 1/4" plywood pieces 36" long
Bottom Trim
- 1 - 1x2 @ 90" - both ends cut at 45 degrees, NOT parallel, longest point measurement
- 2 - 1x2 @ 18-3/4" - one end cut at 45 degrees, longest point measurement
Top
- 2 - 2x10 @ 91"
- Doors are cut to fit, overall 20" x 30"
Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck!
Instructions
Step 1
Build two frames out of 2x3s. The frames should be screwed together as this is the main support for the entire piece. Use 2-1/2" or longer screws, or for those of you with a Kreg Jig, use 1-1/2" pocket holes and 2-1/2" pocket hole screws. Don't forget to glue the joints.
Don't be concrened about being perfect here, the entire frame is concealed.
Step 2
For the sides, add the side panels. This plan is designed to work with project panels 17-1/4" wide. You can use any material here, plywood or reclaimed wood too. I recommend screwing these to the frames, but you could also use nails and glue - nails should be at least 1-1/4" long. I love how the back overhangs by 1/4" to conceal the back (will put that on in later steps).
Step 3
Now the face frame. With the projec ton it's back, lay out all the face frame boards and glue and nail down. Nails should be at least 1-1/4" long. Pocket hole users could also build the face frame seperately and attach.
Step 4
Lay the bottom shelf boards down on the bottom frame. Nail and glue down, with nails longer than 1-1/4". There can be a gap between the boards, but the shelf should not go past the back of the bottom frame (sides overhang by 1/4" to allow for the back).
Step 5
Step 6
Build your bottom shelf by attaching bottom shelf boards to the shelf cleats. Use 1-1/4" long nails and glue to attach. Can have a gap in the middle.
Step 7
Place shelf inside console and attach from outsides to secure in place.
Step 8
To get the planked look on the back of the console, Nikki ripped 1/4" plywood into strips and then attached the individual strips to the back. You can also use full sheet of 1/4" plywood. You can use shorter nails here but if you don't want to buy a shorter nail (3/4" would be ideal) the 1-1/4" nails would be fine.
Step 9
The bottom is trimmed out in simple 1x2s, mitered around corners. Use 1-1/4" nails and glue to secure.
Step 10
Attach top with the longer screws you used to build the top frames (2-1/2" or longer) so top is flush to back and side overhangs are even. TIP: You may wish to stain the top boards first.
Step 11
Nikki built the doors shown with 1/2" plywood with smaller strips nailed on top, but you can use a variety of different methods to build the doors (love the reclaimed wood!) Nikki makes her own sliding door hardware too.
Jaime from That's My Letter provides a good tutorial on her sliding door hardware if you want to check that out.
It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed.
Comments
DudeMade
Fri, 01/19/2018 - 13:49
Woodworking
When I look back at the old woodwork furnitures we have, I am carried by the simplicity and inspiration the marker must have had in his head and wonder if he had any woodwok plans to follow. Somehow I ask myself if I could make anything appreciated by another person, but thanks to guys like you than continue to inspire us, even novies have a chance. The woodwork plans I got for my project were very helpful. You can check them out here https://tinyurl.com/y75sacsd
cjmalone1
Sat, 02/03/2018 - 09:30
Cost
Hi-
What is the average cost to buid this?
MattMart82
Tue, 03/06/2018 - 14:17
Shorter in length?
How can I go about making it only 70 inches in length, rather than 91 inches?
In reply to Shorter in length? by MattMart82
Brian Famous
Tue, 03/06/2018 - 18:00
Making it shorter
If you want to reduce the width by 21 inches, almost a quarter of it's width, you first have to decide if you are going to reduce it down to 3 bays instead of 4, or make all of them 5.25" skinnier, etc... Where is that 21" coming off from?
I'd be happy to draw up a similar design for you if you want to provide your thoughts.
MattMart82
Wed, 03/07/2018 - 07:57
Thank you!
My wife does not want a console that large... three bays would be great.... are their plans on here for the three bay stand?
In reply to Thank you! by MattMart82
Brian Famous
Wed, 03/07/2018 - 18:51
I don't know if there are
I don't know if there are plans already on the site for one at 37.5 x 18.75 x 70 (which is what it would be just 21" shorter). Give me a day or two and I can draw one up for you with 3 bays (one sliding door). Feel free to reach out to me via my profile info if you have any thoughts about other changes
MattMart82
Wed, 03/07/2018 - 20:45
That's Awesome
Thank you
In reply to That's Awesome by MattMart82
Brian Famous
Fri, 03/09/2018 - 19:30
Here you go.
I didn't really provide a whole lot of commentary for written directions (yet), but the diagrams with measurements should give you what you need. Feel free to reach out if you get stuck or have questions.
http://famousartisan.com/70-wide-diy-sliding-door-console-plans/
MattMart82
Mon, 03/12/2018 - 12:28
This is Awesome!
Thank you Brian! That was awesome of you, and much appreciated. I will keep you updated as to how it comes out. How did you make your own rails and rollers?
In reply to This is Awesome! by MattMart82
Brian Famous
Mon, 03/12/2018 - 19:03
DIY barn door hardware
here's the tutorial I (kind of) followed. It is way easier than it looks...
http://www.epbot.com/2013/03/make-your-own-sliding-barn-door-for.html?m=1
if you look at my dog crate, I actually wrapped the track around the sides and then attached there instead of having it end on the front of the crate. I just liked that look better...