Things You’ll Need
Handsaw
Coping saw
Cross cut box
(1) 1” x 8” x 5’
(1) 1” x 4” x 28”
(1) 1” x 3” x 34”
Brace drill
½” auger bit
1/8” twist bit
(3) ½” x 48” dowels
Dry wall screws (1 ¼”)
Glue
Gel stain (see text for details)
Safety glassesLesson 15
Media Storage Unit
Ok, I have a confession to make. I selfishly came up with the idea for a
way to organize my kids growing video game and DVD collection. They
get piled up on top of the game console or stacked up beside the DVD
player and nobody can find anything when they want it. Does this
sound like your house? If so, then I know this project is going to be a
welcomed addition to your home.
Wechooseclearwhitepineforthisproject
because we intended to use stain for our finish.
We didn’t want any knots or defects in the wood.
You’ll pay more for this at the lumberyard but it
sure is beautiful wood.
Here’s the cut list for the media storage unit.
(2) Sides ¾” x 7 ¼” x 27 ½ “
(2) Feet ¾” x 3 ½” x 13 ¼ “
(2) Braces ¾” x 2 ½” x 16 ½”
(3) Dowels ½ x 48” (Cut to 15 ¾” long)
Step 1
Thesidescanbecutfromone1x8x5’. Thefeet
and braces are small enough that you might have
enough scrap pieces left over from other projects that will work. You
mightalsocheckthescrapbinatyourlocallumberyard. Usingthecut
list above cut your parts to size.