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Go into the new year with a fresh workspace with this desk calendar hold to hang a 5x7 calendar combined with a pencil holder. This build incorporates pocket hole joinery, so it is very easy to make and perfect for beginners. This desk organizer & calendar holder would make a lovely Christmas gift!

Difficulty easy

Tools

Kreg Tools

Other Tools

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

Materials

Wood Products

  • 1 Board , 1x8 , 24"

Hardware & Supplies

  • 4 1 1/4" brad nails
  • 4 1 1/4" pocket hole screws
  • 1 Wood Glue
  • 1 Wood Stain
  • 1 Polyurethane
  • 1 Wood Filler
  • 1 Sandpaper (80 and 150 grit)
  • 1 Binder Clip

Cut List & Parts

  • 2 Side Panels , 3/4" x 4 1/2" x 5 5/8" (on short edge) and 6" (on long edge)
  • 1 Bottom Panel , 3/4" x 5 1/4" x 5 1/2"
  • 1 Front Panel , 3/4" x 7" x 9 1/16" with 5 degree angeled cut on bottom
  • 1 Back Panel , 3/4" x 4 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Directions

  • Cut wood.

    Cut wood down to size according to the woodworking plans (available in the Extras tab below).

    You'll need to make a couple angled cuts. For those you can use a double bevel compound miter saw.

  • Drill pocket holes.

    Drill 4 pocket holes on the bottom panel (as shown in woodworking plans) using your Kreg pocket hole jig. You'll drill 2 going towards the front and 1 on each side going towards the sides.

  • Assemble.

    Start with attaching the sides to the back panel with wood glue, 1 1/4" brad nails and a nail gun.

    Next attach the bottom panel by screwing in at the pocket hole locations once in place.

    Lastly attach the front panel with wood glue and clamp until dry.

  • Sand.

    Sand everything thoroughly with an orbital sander. Start with 80 grit sandpaper and then move onto 150 grit sandpaper to smooth.

  • Fill nail holes.

    Fill nails holes and any gaps at the joints with wood filler or wood putty. Let dry and sand smooth with 150 grit sandpaper.

  • Stain and seal.

    Wipe everything well and then apply a generous layer of stain. We used Natural wood stain. Once dry, seal with polyurethane.

  • Attach clip.

    To finish things up, put in a small finish nail on the front to hang a binder clip to the front to hang your calendar.