Kendra Storage Console
September 24, 2010 |
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posted by Ana White
PDF versionAn economical side table or nightstand for a child's room that features a open bin base and two top shelves. Perfect for holding stuffed animals or ball or other toys in the bin, shelves great for books, clocks, art and other toys.
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Materials and Tools
Shopping List:
2 – 1×2 Boards, 8′ Long
3 – 1×3 Boards, 8′ Long
1×10, 24″ long
1×8, 26″ long
3/4″ Plywood 23″ x 17 1/2″
1/4″ Plywood 21 1/2″ x 24 1/2″
1 1/4″ Pocket Hole Screws
1 1/4″ Nails
2″ Screws
wood glue
wood filler
120 grit sandpaper
primer
wood conditioner
paint
paint brush
Tools:
measuring tape
square
pencil
safety glasses
hearing protection
drill
compound miter saw
sander
countersink drill bit
Cut List
Cut List:
2 – 1×2 @ 21″ (Handrails, cut ends at angles as shown in step 1)
2 – 1×3 @ 17 /4″ (Longer Rails, see step 2)
2 – 1×3 @ 11″ (Shorter Rails, see step 2)
2 – 1×3 @ 26 1/4″ (Back Legs)
2 – 1×3 @ 13 1/2″ (Bottom Trim, Sides)
2 – 1×2 @ 12 1/2″ (Side Legs)
2 – 1×2 @ 4 1/2″ (Top Shelf Supports)
2 – 1×2 @ 7 7/8″ (Middle Shelf Supports)
2 – 1×2 @ 17 1/2″ (Bottom Shelf Supports)
2 – 1×3 @ 12 1/2″ (Front Legs)
3 – 1×3 @ 19 1/2″ (Front Rails)
1 – 3/4″ Plywood @ 17 1/2″ x 23″ (Bottom Shelf)
1 – 1×10 @ 23″ (Middle Shelf)
1 – 1×8 @ 25 1/2″ (Top Shelf)
1 – 1/4″ Plywood @ 21 1/2″ x 24 1/2″ (Back)
Step 1
Cut the “Handrails”
For lack of a better term, cut the handrails from 1x2s. If you are lucky enough to have a miter saw that will cut a 50 degree angle, I’m envious. For the rest of us, it’s a protractor and a jigsaw . Cut two of these.
Step 2
Build the Sides
This is the tricky part. First, cut your slats from 1x3s with the top angle. Cut two of these. Then drill pocket holes as noted in the diagram above. Be careful to drill pocket holes on the insides if you are staining – it does matter on the angled boards which side you drill the holes. Lay out the side and clamp and glue, then screw together with 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws.
Step 3
Shelf Supports
Use 1 1/4″ screws or nails and glue to attach the shelf supports to the insides of the sides.
Step 4
Build the Front
Drill pocket holes (two per end) on all front rails (the 1×3 @ 19 1/2″). Then mark the front legs, leaving 1″ gap between the rails. Screw the rails to the front legs.
Step 5
Attach Front
Attach the front to the sides with 2″ screws and glue.
Step 6
Bottom Shelf
Attach the bottom shelf to the shelf supports. A screw through the front wouldn’t hurt too.
Step 7
Middle Shelf
Attach the middle shelf as you did the bottom shelf.
Step 8
Top Shelf
Attach the top shelf as you did the other shelves.
Step 9
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Back
Tack the back on with 1 1/4″ finish nails and glue.
I'm a firm believer in keeping the saw sharp. Really sharp. So that means you gotta sharpen the saw regularly.
But what happens if the saw is always in use? How do you sharpen it? Do you continue to use the saw, even though it is difficult to cut with and takes much longer to cut? Or do you take the time to stop working, and sharpen the saw?
For the longest time - almost a year in fact - I've been drawing my drawings up in Google Sketchup. And each time I opened Google Sketchup, I would spend about 5 minutes setting the program to how I like to draw. And then I would have to open screens, close windows, add materials - things that only take a few seconds, but added up over nearly a year and almost 300 plans . . . well, you can do the math. It was time to sharpen the saw.
So I took a few hours to learn a few tricks in Sketchup and to set up my work environment to how I like it. What do you think?
The design is pretty cool to, eh? One of our readers, Rebecca, asked for these plans on our Community.
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Learning the tool and setting
Learning the tool and setting up what you need is well worth taking the time. Do you have "primitives" ... the stock bits like 1x- whatevers the right height for a table leg, your plywood slabs, etc made ahead so you can grab and copy it?
This would be a great nightstand for people with cats or small dogs. Put the pet bed in the bottom. For small doge, leave out one of the short side boards to have easier entrance.
Ana- YOU JUST MADE MY DAY!!
Ana- YOU JUST MADE MY DAY!! I have the wood that I thought I'd need for this project sitting in my garage right now but I was still trying to figure out how to do it! You've just made my life so much easier. Thank you for inspiring me to build. This will be my fourth project and my homemade pieces are quickly becoming my very favorite pieces of furniture.
As a child, my mom would sew me and my three sisters beautiful matching dresses. It was a way she showed her love for us. I recognized a long time ago that sewing was not my thing but I hope that my four children will feel that same love when I build for (and with) them. You're talents are blessing homes all over the world! Thank you so much!
Look easy and simple, i think
Look easy and simple, i think 6 hour can complete to build if all material and equipment ready hopefully.
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