Build a Claudia Sideboard

Free Plans Inspired by Joss & Main

I love the simplicity of this piece! The plans to build a Claudia sideboard are super-easy and can be completed in a weekend. The interior of the wood sideboard is roomy enough to add a shelf, if desired, and the plain doors can be dressed up or down!

Materials:

• 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws (<– affiliate link!)
• 1-1/4″ brad nails (<– affiliate link!)
• 2 sets of hinges (<– affiliate link!)
• One set of door pulls
• Finishing supplies

Lumber:

• 2 – 1×2 at 8′
• 2 – 2×2 at 8′
• One sheet of plywood

Cut List:

• 4 – 2×2 at 33-1/4″ – Legs
• 4 – 1×2 at 11″ – Side Frames
• 4 – 1×2 at 31-1/2″ – Stretchers
• 1 – 3/4″plywood at 14″ x 34-1/2″ – Shelf
• 1 – 3/4″ plywood at 17-1/4″ x 34-1/2″ – Back
• 2 – 3/4″ plywood at 14-3/4″ x 17-1/4″ – Sides
• 1 – 3/4″ plywood at 15-5/8″ x 36″ – Top
• 2 – 3/4″ plywood at 17-1/8″ x 17-15/16″ – Doors

Step One

Cut the pieces for the legs. Cut the taper with a jigsaw (optional). Cut the pieces for the side frames and drill pocket holes in each end. Orient the pocket holes in the upper pieces so they are facing up and facing down in the lower pieces. Assemble as shown using glue and 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws.

Step Two

Cut the pieces for the stretchers and drill pocket holes in each end. Orient the pocket holes in the upper pieces so they are facing up and facing down in the lower pieces. Assemble as shown using glue and 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws.

Step Three

Cut the piece for the shelf and cut the notches with a jigsaw. Position the shelf on the lower stretchers and secure using glue and 1-1/4″ brad nails.

Step Four

Cut the piece for the back. Position as shown and secure using glue and 1-1/4″ brad nails.

Step Five

Cut the pieces for the sides. Position as shown and secure using glue and 1-1/4″ brad nails.

Step Six

Cut the piece for the top. The back will be flush with the back and sides, and the front will overlap by approximately 7/8″ to cover the doors and the gap created by the hinges. Secure using glue and 1-1/4″ brad nails.

Step Seven

Cut the pieces for the doors. Install the hinges on the doors, then attach the hinges to the cabinet. There will be a 1/8″ gap between each door as well as between the top and the upper part of the doors. Install the door pulls.

Finish as desired!

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Originally posted 2013-02-25 08:00:47.