Pick out drawer.
How to build desk with drawers. Using a kreg jig drill two pocket holes in each end of both. Using a miter saw and the cut list above cut the 1 6 1 3 and square dowels to size. Place the 1 3 front and back pieces on the work surface. So it begins with an old file cabinet which makes for great drawer and organizational space.
How to build drawers for a desk determining the right measurements and wood for your project use a ruler to measure the depth width and height for your drawer. Measure the leg clearance that you will need under your drawer. Then you place a piece of wood on top of it and hold up the other end with furniture legs. Using a tape measure and a pencil make two marks 4 inches from the ends of the board and centered on its width.
Mark cut lines on the face of the. Use wood glue and 1 1 2 wood screws to attach the sides to the front and back pieces. Using a drill driver create two pilot holes. Build drawers secure all four sides of your drawer box.
Build this desk. Add cleats to the front and back pieces. If you re looking to build a computer desk with plenty of storage space you ll want to highly consider this free desk plan from bob s plans. Building the frame of the desk build the back apron out of 2 4 lumber after taking accurate measurements.
It features a lot of workspace a lap drawer and several other drawers for office supplies and files. I used a piece of 1 4 to position the slides and a spacer to hold them off bottom. Buy enough lumber to make each section of the drawer. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the apron and lock it to the legs by using 2 1 2 screws.
Install the diy desk drawers the full extension drawer slides need to be set back since the drawers are inset with a false front. Drill the pocket holes. Each slide is pre drilled and attaches with screws to the sides. Place the 1 6 drawer face on the work surface with the pocket holes facing down.
Then you add your own touch of style by using wrapping paper and paint to give your desk its own flare.