[1] Submitted by Ana White [2] on Sun, 2011-04-03 23:54 [1] So glad to be back to work today! This past week, our entire family has had the flu, and most days, I haven't felt clear headed enough to even drive a car, so certainly wouldn't be attempting to post plans under those circumstances. I've got a ton of emails to catch up on, and lots of plans to work on, so I'll keep this brief, but just wanted to take a second to thank everyone for being patient and a special thank you to those of you who take your time to help others. You are much appreciated. Page 1 of 23
Summary: Featuring five shelves and five drawers, this bookshelf/dresser isn't just a smart storage solution. It's also a top bunk support system. CategoriesProject Type: Bunk Bed [3] Bookshelf and Bookcase Plans [4] Dresser Plans [5] Room: Kids and Toys [6] Collections: Cabin Collection [7] Skill Level: Advanced [8] Style: Children's and Kid's Room Furniture and Toy Plans [9] Estimated Cost: $100-$150 [10] Dimensions: Fits under the Cabin Top Bunk Dimensions: 2-1x12 @ 8 feet long 1-1x12 @ 12 feet long 1-1x8 @ 6 feet long 1-1x6 @ 8 feet long Page 2 of 23
1-1x6 @ 12 feet long 4-1x2 @ 8 feet long 6-2x2 @ 8 feet long 1/4" plywood (1/2 sheet for the bottoms of drawers) 5-11 - 12" drawer slides 5 knobs or handles Common Materials: 2 1/2 inch screws 3 inch screws 1 1/4 inch finish nails 2 inch finish nails 1-1/4" Pocket Hole Screws [11] 2-1/2" Pocket Hole Screws [12] Elmer's Wood Glue [13] Elmer's Wood Filler [14] 120 grit sandpaper primer wood conditioner paint paint brush Tools: Page 3 of 23
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[19] [20] Cut List: 4-1x12 @ 46 5/8" 6-1x2 @ 11 1/2" (Width of 1x12s) 6-2x2 @ 54" (Legs) 5-1x12 @ 26" (Shelves) 4-2x2 @ 26" (Shelf Trim) 6-1x2 @ 26" (Shelf Trim) 7-2x2 @ 11 1/2" (Width of 1x12s) 20-1x6 @ 10 1/2" (Drawer Box) 5-1x8 @ 11 1/4" (Drawer Faces) 2-1x2 @ 43 5/8" (Optional Trim) Cutting Instructions: This plan is highly dependant on widths of boards. Make sure that your 1x12s measure 11 1/2" wide (if you have 1x12s ripped from plywood, rip them at 11 1/2" wide) or you will need to adjust cuts as you go. Also, the drawer fronts are for 1x8s that measure 7 1/4" wide, so measure yours and adjust accordingly. General Instructions: 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. Page 5 of 23
This plans uses pocket holes. Before joining any boards, identify all necessary pocket holes on each and every board and drill all pocket holes. Step 1 Page 6 of 23
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On three of the 1x12s @ 46 5/8" long, trim the top and bottom edges out with 1x2s as shown above. Attach with glue and 1 1/4" finish nails from the back side to hide your nail holes. Step 2 Page 8 of 23
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All of the 1x12s @ 46 5/8" should have pocket holes drilled on the insides, on the long edges, approximately every 8-12 inches. On the 1x12s that you trimmed out, attach legs as shown above. Step 3 Page 10 of 23
[23] You could either use pocket holes for 1 1/2" stock, or 2 1/2" screws countersunk to join two of the leg panels as shown above. For added Page 11 of 23
stability, you could also add the 2x2s shown in step 8 now too. Use glue and adjust for square. Step 4 Page 12 of 23
[24] The remaining 1x12 will fill in the back. Page 13 of 23
Step 5 [25] There are a couple of different means to attaching the shelves. What I would do is first attach the shelf trim (steps 6 and 7) to the shelves, and then attach the shelves as shown here. Use glue and pocket hole screws (1 1/4") to attach the fixed shelves from the underside. Step 6 Page 14 of 23
[26] If you have not already attached the trim to the top/bottom shelves, do so with either 2" finish nails and glue, or 1 1/4" pocket hole screws from the underside. Page 15 of 23
Step 7 [27] Shelf trim. The difference in this shelf trim is that it is 1x2s instead of 2x2s. You can use 2x2s, it's just the look. Step 8 Page 16 of 23
[28] This cabinet is designed for drawers with a 1x8 face. Measure the width of you 1x8s. With a 7 1/4" wide 1x8, you will be able to have drawer faces with 1/8" gaps around all sides. Attach the 2x2 drawer dividers as shown above. These are not supportive (no weight will be resting on them) so you can use 2" finish nails and glue. Step 9 Page 17 of 23
[29] Step 9 Instructions: Now it's time to build the drawer boxes. Each box needs to be 1" less in width than the opening for the drawer (for standard drawer slides). Measure first your drawer opening, and then build your drawer to fit. Attach 1/4" plywood to the bottoms of the drawers. Use the drawer slides that are bottom/side mount so that the weight of the drawer is resting directly on the drawer slide (see below link). Page 18 of 23
Step 10 [30] Attach the drawer slide to the drawer boxes and insert the drawer box. Remember, the drawer will get a face, so the drawer box needs to be inset 3/4". Then cut your 1x8 drawer faces to fit the opening (the ideal is 11 1/4" wide) so that there is an even gap around all sides of the drawer face. Attach the drawer face to the drawer box with 1 1/4" nails and glue. Step 11 Finally, if you desire, you can add 1x2 trim to the sides of the drawer Page 19 of 23
box to give the shelf a more rustic feel. Just use 1 1/4" finish nails and glue. When you to to assemble the bed, you can simply screw from the top underside of the shelf with 3" screws into the underside of the top bunk. [31] Finishing InstructionsPreparation Instructions: Fill all holes with Page 20 of 23
wood filler and let dry. Apply additional coats of wood filler as needed. When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in the direction of the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Vacuum sanded project to remove sanding residue. Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces as well. Wipe project clean with damp cloth. 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. For a good tutorial on putting a drawer together and the recommended slides, please see this wood kitchen cabinet organizer drawer plan. [32] [32] [32] Source URL: http://themeimage.ana-white.com/2011/04/dresser-book Page 21 of 23
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