Desk with Hideaway Printer Storage

By Jen Woodhouse
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This desk features a hideaway printer cabinet. A slide-out tray is tucked neatly behind a door with two faux drawer fronts. Two real drawers keep office supplies organized and out of the way.

Difficulty moderate

Tools

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  • Nail Gun
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  • Router
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  • Router Table
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  • Sander
    Sander

Materials

Wood Products

  • 1 Plywood , 3/4" Thick , Full Sheet
  • 1 Plywood , 3/4" Thick , Quarter Sheet
  • 1 Plywood , 1/4" Thick , Quarter Sheet
  • 2 Board , 2x2 , 96"
  • 3 Board , 1x6 , 96"
  • 2 Board , 1x4 , 96"
  • 2 Board , 1x2 , 96"

Hardware & Supplies

  • 5 Drawer Knobs or Pulls
  • 2 Hinges
  • 3 18" Drawer Slides
  • 1 1-1/4" Pocket Hole Screws
  • 1 3/4" Brad Nails
  • 1 Wood Glue
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Cut List & Parts

  • 6 Legs , 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 29"
  • 2 Printer Cabinet Sides , 3/4" x 27" x 18"
  • 1 Printer Cabinet Back , 3/4" x 27" x 23-1/4"
  • 2 Short Aprons , 3/4" x 5-1/2" x 18"
  • 1 Long Apron , 3/4" x 5-1/2" x 28-3/4"
  • 1 Long Stretcher , 3/4" x 1-1/2" x 28-3/4"
  • 1 Short Stretcher , 3/4" x 1-1/2" x 18"
  • 1 Shelf , 3/4" x 23-1/4" x 18-3/4"
  • 1 Shelf Trim , 3/4" x 1-1/2" x 23-1/4"
  • 1 Tray Bottom , 3/4" x 21-1/2" x 18-3/4"
  • 2 Tray Sides , 3/4" x 1-1/2" x 18-3/4"
  • 1 Tray Back , 3/4" x 1-1/2" x 20"
  • 1 Tray Slide Support , 3/4" x 1-1/2" x 18"
  • 1 Door , 3/4" x 23" x 15"
  • 1 Large Drawer Bottom , 1/4" x 26-3/4" x 17-1/2"
  • 1 Large Drawer Front , 3/4" x 3-1/2" x 26-1/4"
  • 1 Large Drawer Back , 3/4" x 3" x 26-1/4"
  • 2 Large Drawer Sides , 3/4" x 3-1/2" x 18"
  • 1 Small Drawer Bottom , 1/4" x 21-1/4" x 17-1/2"
  • 1 Small Drawer Front , 3/4" x 3-1/2" x 20-3/4"
  • 1 Small Drawer Back , 3/4" x 3" x 20-3/4"
  • 2 Small Drawer Sides , 3/4" x 3-1/2" x 18"
  • 1 Large Drawer Face , 3/4" x 5-1/2" x 28-3/4"
  • 1 Small Drawer Face , 3/4" x 5-1/2" x 23-1/4"
  • 1 Desk Top , 3/4" x 58-1/2" x 23"
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Directions

  • Build the Printer Cabinet Carcass

    Drill 3/4" pocket holes on the top and sides of the 3/4" plywood and attach it to the 2x2 legs with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue. Note that the plywood panels are flush to the interior edge of the legs.

    Step 1

  • Add the Desk Aprons and Legs

    Drill 3/4" pocket holes into the 1x6s and 1x2s and attach to the printer cabinet carcass with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue. All boards are flush to the interior edges of the legs.

    Step 2

  • Attach the Shelf

    Drill 3/4" pocket holes around all underside edges of the 3/4" plywood shelf. Attach the shelf to the printer cabinet carcass with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue. Attach the 1x2 trim to the shelf with 1-1/4" pocket holes and wood glue.

    Step 3

  • Build the Printer Tray

    Attach the 1x2 slide support to the right side of the printer cabinet carcass with 1-1/4" brad nails and wood glue. Build the tray by attaching the 1x2 back and sides to the 3/4" plywood bottom with 1-1/4" brad nails and wood glue. Install the drawer slides according to manufacturer's directions.

    Step 4

  • Add the Printer Cabinet Door

    Route a 1/8" deep groove into the 3/4" plywood door to mimic two faux drawer fronts. Attach door to printer cabinet with hinges. Attach drawer knobs or pulls.

    Step 5

  • Build the Drawers

    For the drawer backs, rip a 1x4 board down to 3" wide. Next, route a 1/4" deep groove into the 1x4 drawer fronts and sides. Drill 3/4" pocket holes on the outsides of the drawer fronts and backs (pocket holes will be hidden by drawer face in the next step). Construct the drawer boxes with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws. The 1/4" plywood drawer bottom will slide into the grooves in the front and sides. Attach the bottom panel to the back with 3/4" brad nails.

    Step 6

  • Attach the Drawer Faces

    Attach the drawer faces to the drawer boxes with 1-1/4" screws. Install drawer knobs or pulls.

    Step 7

  • Install Drawers and Drawer Slides

    Install 18" drawer slides according to manufacturer's directions.

    Step 8

  • Attach the Top

    Attach the top with 1-1/4" pocket holes and wood glue. Pre-drill and countersink pilot holes above the 3 front legs and drive 1-1/4" wood screws down into the legs. Allow for a 1" overhang on all sides. To hide the raw plywood edges, iron on 3/4" veneer edge banding.

    Step 9

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    Step 10

  • Finishing Steps

    Sand, stain or paint, and finish as desired.

    Step 11