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Build a simple under bed show storage with storage. It has a plexiglass cover so you can see inside and moveable dividers to keep the shows organized.

Difficulty moderate

Tools

Kreg Tools

Other Tools

  • Circular Saw (corded)
    Circular Saw (corded)
  • Miter Saw
    Miter Saw
  • Drill (cordless)
    Drill (cordless)
  • Shop Vacuum
    Shop Vacuum
  • Workbench
    Workbench

Materials

Wood Products

  • 1 Plywood , 3/4" Thick , Half Sheet
  • 2 Board , 1x6 , 96"
  • 4 Board , 1x4 , 96"

Hardware & Supplies

  • 1 Plexiglass (3' x 3')
  • 4 Casters
  • 2 Hinges
  • 1 Cabinet pull
  • 36 1 1/4" pocket holde screws
  • 20 3/4" wood screws

Cut List & Parts

  • 1 Base plywood , 3/4" x 29 3/4" x 33 3/4"
  • 2 Box sides (long) , 1" x 6" x 33 3/4"
  • 2 Box sides (short) , 1" x 6" x 31 3/4"
  • 2 Lid side (long) , 1" x 4" x 31 1/4"
  • 2 Lid side (short) , 1" x 4" x 30 1/4"
  • 1 Long Center divider , 1" x 4" x 33 3/4"
  • 4 Short dividers , 1" x 4" x 29 3/4"
  • 1 Plexiglass , 29 1/4" x 33 1/4"

Directions

  • Build the box

    Assemble the box for the shoe organizer using the 3/4" base plywood and the 1" x 6" sides. The pocket holes are all around the underside of the plywood as shown in the schematic.
    Join using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue. Ensure everything is square.

  • Build the box- 2

    Also add pocket hole screws to the insides of the opposite sides as show in the schematic.

  • Build frame for Lid

    Build a frame for the lid using the 1x4 boards using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue. Ensure everything is square.

  • Attach plexiglass

    Attach plexiglass to the inside of the lid using 3/4" wood screws.
    To do this - pre-drill holes slowly in the plexiglass and then add screws. Be careful not to over tighten.

    Note - you can also route out the insides of the lid before building the frame to inset the plexiglas.. I wanted to keep this a simple build that didn't involve a lot of tools.

  • Cut dividers

    Cut up the 1" x 4" dividers for the organizer as shown in the picture. This gives a 10 shoe organizer. You can add extra slits in the long divider to add more options for the arrangement.
    The dividers fit snug and hence are not attached to the box.

  • Finishing touches

    Sand and stain or paint per your choice.

    Attach the lid to the box using hinges.
    Add casters on the bottom and a pull to the front of the box.

  • See more information

    For more details on this project, please see - https://www.anikasdiylife.com/diy-under-bed-shoe-organizer/

    Video tutorial at - https://youtu.be/0IGCQN-VmmE