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A great compromise of form and function. This Pottery Barn inspired cubby organizer is part of a modular set that can be used in combination with other modular pieces (see image 2), or it can be used alone!

Difficulty easy

Tools

Other Tools

  • Miter Saw
    Miter Saw
  • Tape Measure
    Tape Measure
  • Drill (cordless)
    Drill (cordless)
  • Nail Gun
    Nail Gun
  • Sander
    Sander

Materials

Wood Products

  • 2 Board , 1x6 , 96"
  • 1 Board , 1x2 , 96"

Hardware & Supplies

  • 1 2" 16 gauge nails
  • 1 Wood Glue
  • 2 Mounting Brackets
  • 1 Desired Paint and/or Stain

Cut List & Parts

  • 2 Side Frame , 3/4" x 5 1/2" x 25 1/2"
  • 2 Top and Bottom Frame , 3/4"x 5 1/2 " x 24"
  • 3 Shelves , 3/4" x 5 1/2" x 11 3/4"
  • 1 Shelf Divider , 3/4" x 5 1/2" x 7 1/2"
  • 2 Front Rails , 3/4" x 1 1/2" x 25 1/2"
  • 1 Back Support , 3/4" x 1 1/2" x 24"

Directions

  • Assemble Frame

    Join both 25 1/2" and 24" 1x6" boards using wood glue and 2 inch, 16 gauge finishing nails. This will form a 25 1/2" square.

  • Vertical Divider

    Insert remaining 1"x 6"x 24" board centered vertically. Glue and secure using 2" 18 gauge finish nails.

  • Shelf Insert

    Using (2) of the 1"x 6"x 11 3/4" boards and the 1"x 6"x 7 1/2" board, and form a "I". Make sure that the 7 1/2" board is centered on both 11 3/4" boards. Use wood glue and reinforce with 2" 16 gauge finish nails.

  • Shelves

    Insert the pre-assembled "I" shelf so that the base of the bottom board is 17" from the top of the unit.
    On the right hand side, insert the remaining 1"x 6"x 11 3/4" board. Position it so that the bottom of the board is 13" from the top of the unit.

  • Front Rails

    Attach the 25 1/2" 1x2" board(s) to the face of the unit using wood glue and 2 inch 16 gauge finishing nails.

  • Back Support

    Attach the remaining 24" 1x2"board using wood glue and 2 inch 16 gauge finishing nails. This is an ideal place to attach the unit to the wall, or you can attach hanging hardware to the back.

  • Finish

    Fill all nail holes with wood filler. Sand smooth, then apply desire stain and/or paint.