Build Michaela's Kitchen Island [1]

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1 [1] Submitted by Guest on Sun, :12 [1] Additional Photos [2] [3] Summary: Michaela's Kitchen Island is the perfect blend of functionality and rustic beauty. Featuring added shelves, two large drawers, and a wood top, this solid wood kitchen island was built by Michaela at The Garden's Page 1 of 16

2 Eden. [4] CategoriesProject Type: Table Plans [5] Kitchen Island Plans [6] Room: Craftroom [7] kitchen [8] Skill Level: Advanced [9] Style: Farmhouse Style Furniture Plans [10] Estimated Cost: $150 - $200 [11] Dimensions: Overall Dimensions and Composition are shown above Dimensions: Post, Should be cheap, Untreated (you can also modify by using 2 2x4s laminated, remember the dimensions will be 3 x 3 1/2 as opposed to the dimensions of a standard 4 4 of 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 so you will need to make modifications) Boards (About $1.50 Each) boards, stud length or 8 Length board, 8 Long (About $8.00 Each) Page 2 of 16

3 1 2 8 Board, 8 Long (About $7.00 Each) Boards, 8 Long (About $1.00 Each) Boards, 8 Long (About $4.00 Each) Board, 4 Long (About $3.00) 1/4 Sheet 1/2 Plywood 21 Drawer Slides Handles or Knobs for 2 Drawers Common Materials: 1 1/4 inch screws 2 inch screws 2 1/2 inch screws 2 inch finish nails 1-1/4" Pocket Hole Screws [12] 2-1/2" Pocket Hole Screws [13] Elmer's Wood Glue [14] Elmer's Wood Filler [15] 120 grit sandpaper primer wood conditioner paint paint brush Tools: Page 3 of 16

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5 [19] Cut List: Cutting List /2 (Notched out for shelf stretchers) /2 (Spacers) /2 (Side Aprons) (Back Apron) /4 (Sides of Drawer Housing) (Face Frame Top and Bottom) /2 (Measure to fit exactly, space trim on face frame) /2 (Shelf Supports) (Shelf Tops) /4 (Top Supports) (Countertop) Cut List for Drawers /2 21 x 21 1/4 (Drawer Bottoms) 1 21 (Drawer Sides) /4 (Drawer Fronts and Backs) /4 (Drawer Faces) Cutting Instructions: It is always a good idea to measure your finished drawer opening before constructing drawers. Most side mount drawer slides need 1/2 clearance on each side for a total of 1 clearance. General Instructions: Work on a clean level surface. Use proper safety equipment and precautions. Always take a square after each step. Use straight and dimensionally sized lumber. Predrill and countersink your screw holes. Use glue unless otherwise directed. Page 5 of 16

6 Step 1 [20] 1. Legs. Notch out your legs as shown above. You can modify the notches to the needs of your kitchen. For example, if you have baskets or bins that are taller, you may wish to have only one shelf. There is a video here of me notching out legs on my table. Step 2 Page 6 of 16

7 [21] 2. Spacers. Begin by attaching a spacer to each of the insides tops of the legs, as shown above. Notice how the spacers will be in different positions depending on the leg. The easiest fastening method is to use your 2 finish nails, but if you do not have a nailer, you can use 2 screws and glue. Keep the top inside corner flush. Side Apron. Also shown in the above diagram is the side apron (in blue). Use glue and 2 nails to fasten the side apron to the spacers.keep top edges flush. Check for square. Step 3 Page 7 of 16

8 [22] Drawer Housing. As shown above, build the drawer housing. Start by fastening the back apron to the drawer housing sides. Use the measurements above to guide you. Then attach the face frame pieces. Finally, measure and fill in the spaces between the face frame with 1x2s. You must build this housing perfectly square or your risk your drawers not sliding properly. Step 4 Page 8 of 16

9 [23] Fastening the Drawer Housing to the Legs. Turn everything upside down on a clean level surface. Attach the drawer housing to the legs 1 inset from the front and 1/4 inset on the back. Use glue and 3 screws. Check for square. Get some help flipping it all over after the glue dries. Step 5 Page 9 of 16

10 [24] Shelf Supports. Fasten the shelf supports to the legs as shown above. Use glue and 2 screws. Step 6 Page 10 of 16

11 [25] Shelf Tops. Fasten with 2 screws the shelf tops to the shelf supports. Check for square. There will be a 1 overhang on the ends. Please note that you can use other types of boards for the shelf. Step 7 [26] Top. One a clean level surface, lay out the tabletop boards. Then position the supports on top as shown above. Take great care to be Page 11 of 16

12 exactly square, fasten the spacers to the tabletop pieces. Minimize the gaps between the tabletop pieces as you go. Leave a 1 1/2 gap on the center, wide enough to accommodate the 2 8 drawer housing sides. Step 8 [27] Attaching the top. To keep the top free of screw holes, lay the top on top of the island. The drawer housing sides should sit flush with your supports. Fasten through the supports into the drawer housing sides. Also fasten through the tops of the face frame into the supports. You will not see these screw holes because the drawer face will cover it. If you do not use glue, this gives you freedom to remove the top and replace or refinish if desired. Step 9 Page 12 of 16

13 [28] Step 9 Instructions: Drawers. Begin building the drawers by cutting the bottoms of the drawers out of the 1/2 plywood. You must cut your drawer bottoms very square or they will not fit properly in your drawer housing. Then fasten the red boards, sides to the bottoms using 2 screws and glue. Then fasten the fronts and backs to the sides and bottoms. NOTE: Check your drawer slides before constructing the drawers. Different drawer slides need different clearances, and you may need to adjust your drawer size for the slides. You can also use any scrap 1x3s to create drawer partitions at this stage. Drawer partitions will strengthen your drawer and save you tons. Step 10 Page 13 of 16

14 [29] Inserting the Drawers. Using the drawer slides, fit the drawers without the faces into the drawer housing. When completely inserted in the drawer housing, the fronts of the drawers will be flush with the face frame. Step 11 Drawer Faces. So you want your drawers to be perfectly lined up. Here s my trick. With the drawers inserted into the housings all the way, position your faces on the drawer fronts. Leave a 1 gap on the tops and bottoms of the faces, and a 1/2 gap between the drawers. Then with your nailer and 1 1/4 nails, fasten the faces to the drawers. You only need just a couple of nails. Avoid where your hardware will be placed. Then carefully open the drawer and from the inside of the drawer, use your 1 1/4 screws to secure the face to the drawer front. Page 14 of 16

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