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Looking for a multipurpose work table that also doubles as extra dining space during family gatherings? Or a great homeschool work surface with dedicated storage. Or a craft table? With 22 drawers and 4 open shelves there’s plenty of storage space and bonus hidden power in the top surface.

Difficulty advanced

Tools

Kreg Tools

Other Tools

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

Materials

Wood Products

  • 8 Board , 2x3 , 96"
  • 2 Plywood , 3/4" Thick , Full Sheet
  • 5 Board , 1x4 , 96"
  • 7 Board , 1x6 , 96"
  • 10 Board , 1x3 , 96"
  • 1 Plywood , 1/4" Thick , Full Sheet
  • 1 Plywood , 1/4" Thick , Quarter Sheet
  • 7 Board , 1x2 , 96"
  • 1 Board , 2x2 , 120"

Hardware & Supplies

  • 100 1.25" pocket hole screws
  • 50 2 1/2" pocket hole screws
  • 50 2" pocket hole screws
  • 100 1.25" wood screws
  • 100 3/4" finish nails
  • 22 14" bottom mount drawer glides
  • 8 Corner braces or steel angles

Cut List & Parts

  • 12 Legs , 2x3 @ 28 1/2"
  • 10 Side panel top & bottom , 2x3 @ 28"
  • 4 Sides , 3/4" @ 28" x 20 1/2"
  • 2 Aprons , 1x4 @ 28"
  • 4 Shelf base , 3/4" @ 15 3/4" x 12"
  • 4 Shelf back , 1x6 @ 12"
  • 4 Shelf tower supports , 1x3 @ 12"
  • 6 Top suppports , 1x3 @ 20"
  • 24 Drawer A front & back , 1x3 @ 9 1/4"
  • 24 Drawer A sides , 1x3 @ 15 1/2"
  • 12 Drawer A base , 1/4" @ 10 3/4" x 15 1/2"
  • 12 Drawer A front , 1x4 @ 11 3/4"
  • 8 Drawer B front & back , 1x4 @ 9 1/4"
  • 8 Drawer B sides , 1x4 @ 15 1/2"
  • 4 Drawer B base , 1/4" @ 10 3/4" x 15 1/2"
  • 4 Drawer B front , 1x6 @ 11 3/4"
  • 12 Drawer C front & back , 1x2 @ 17 1/4"
  • 12 Drawer C sides , 1x2 @ 15 1/2"
  • 6 Drawer C base , 1/4" @ 10 3/4" x 15 1/2"
  • 6 Drawer C front , 1x3 @ 19 3/4"
  • 12 Top , 1x6 @ 45 3/4"
  • 2 Top underlayer , 3/4" @ 45 3/4" x 33"
  • 1 Middle support , 2x2 @ 33"
  • 2 Sides , 1x2 @ 93"
  • 2 Ends , 2x2 @ 34 1/2"

Directions

  • Overall Dimensions

    96"l x 34 1/2"w x 30"h

  • Step 1

    Step 1: Cut 12 legs and taper the interior bottom corner.

  • Step 2

    Step 2: Make the tower side panels. Attach top and bottom 2x3 to plywood panel using wood glue and 1 ¼” pocket hole screws. Be sure to pre drill pocket holes into the 2x3 for later attaching to legs. Keep plywood panel flush to interior of 2x3 boards.

    Make 4.

  • Step 3

    Step 3: Attach legs to side panels using wood glue and 2” pocket hole screws. Keep leg flush to interior of plywood panel.

  • Step 4

    Step 4: Make end leg pieces. Attach 1x4 apron and 2x3 cross support to legs using wood glue and 2 ½” pocket hole screws.

    Make 2.

  • Step 5

    Step 5: Prepare tower shelf by attaching 1x5 back piece to plywood shelf using wood glue and 1 ¼’ pocket hole screws.

    Make 4.

  • Step 6

    Step 6: Attach shelf portion to one side using wood glue and 1 ¼” pocket hole screws. Also attach bottom tower supports.

    Make 2.

  • Step 7

    Step 7: Attach other side panel.

  • Step 8

    Step 8: Position towers (without drawers) and end leg units and attach top supports using 1 ¼” pocket hole screws.

  • Drawers A Step 1

    Step 1: Make the drawer box using wood glue and 1 ¼” pocket hole screws. Keep the pocket holes on the exterior.

    Make 12.

  • Drawers A Step 2

    Step 2: Attach the drawer base to the box using wood glue and ¾” finish nails.

  • Drawers A Step 3

    Step 3: Attach the drawer front to the box using wood glue and 1 ¼” countersink screws. Install drawer glides and fit into base.

  • Drawers B Step 1

    Step 1: Make the drawer box using wood glue and 1 ¼” pocket hole screws. Keep the pocket holes on the exterior.

    Make 4.

  • Drawers B Step 2

    Step 2: Attach the drawer base to the box using wood glue and ¾” finish nails.

  • Drawers B Step 3

    Step 3: Attach the drawer front* to the box using wood glue and 1 ¼” countersink screws.

    * Attach the drawer front after installing drawer glides and placing box into tower.

  • Drawers C Step 1

    Step 1: Make the drawer box using wood glue and 1 ¼” pocket hole screws. Keep the pocket holes on the exterior.

    Make 6.

  • Drawers C Step 2

    Step 2: Attach the drawer base to the box using wood glue and ¾” finish nails.

  • Drawers C Step 3

    Step 3: Attach the drawer front to the box using wood glue and 1 ¼” countersink screws. Install drawer glides and fit into base.

  • Top Step 1

    Step 1: Measure 1x6 width x 6 to determine width of plywood underlayer. Use one full piece at 45 ¾” long or multiple shorter pieces to create a staggered look. Make 2.

  • Top Step 1 Underside

    Underside view

  • Top Step 2

    Step 2: Attach center divider using wood glue and 2” pocket hole screws.

  • Top Step 3

    Step 3: Attach side pieces using 1 ¼” pocket hole screws.

  • Top Step 4

    Step 4: Attach ends to top using 2” pocket hole screws.

    Center table top onto base and attach using corner braces or steel angles.