Dining Room Sideboard

By Jaime Costiglio
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Kreg Academy Kreg Academy

A smaller scale sideboard perfect for your average dining room. Plenty of storage with three drawers and counter space for serving food or drinks.

Difficulty moderate

Tools

Kreg Tools

Other Tools

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

Materials

Wood Products

  • 2 Board , 2x2 , 72"
  • 3 Board , 1x2 , 96"
  • 1 Board , 1x3 , 72"
  • 1 Board , 1x8 , 72"
  • 1 Board , 1x12 , 96"
  • 2 Board , 1x6 , 96"
  • 1 Plywood , 1/4" Thick , Quarter Sheet

Hardware & Supplies

  • 50 1 1/4" pocket hole screws
  • 6 1 1/4" wood screws
  • 4 2" wood screws
  • 50 1 1/4" finish nails
  • 1 Wood glue
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Cut List & Parts

  • 4 Legs , 2x2 @ 35 ¼”, one end tapered
  • 4 Side top trim & top cross support , 1x2 @ 7 ¼”
  • 4 Side bottom trim & bottom cross support , 1x3 @ 7 ¼”
  • 2 Sides , 1x8 @ 7 3/8”
  • 4 Cross supports , 1x2 @ 35 5/8"
  • 4 Drawer dividers & drawer stops , 1x2 @ 7 3/8”
  • 2 Drawer stops , 1x3 @ 7 3/8”
  • 4 Drawer guides , 1x2 @ 8”
  • 1 Top , 1x12 @ 40 1/8”
  • 1 Backing , ¼” plywood @ 8 7/8” x 38 5/8”
  • 6 Drawer short sides , 1x6 @ 8 ¾”
  • 6 Drawer front & back , 1x6 @ 9 5/8”
  • 3 Drawer base , ¼” plywood @ 11 1/8” x 8 ¾”
  • 3 Drawer front , 1x12 @ 11 ¼”
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Directions

  • Dimensions

    40 1/8"w x 11 1/4"d x 36"h

    Step 1

  • Step 1

    Step 1: Build the side panel as per the diagram. Predrill pocket holes in trim pieces for later attaching to legs. Use wood glue and 1 ¼” pocket hole screws to attach top and bottom trim.

    Make 2 mirror copies.

    Step 2

  • Step 2

    Step 2: Attach the legs using wood glue and 1 ¼” pocket hole screws.

    Step 3

  • Step 3

    Step 3: Attach cross supports using wood glue and 1 ¼” pocket hole screws.

    Step 4

  • Step 4

    Step 4: Attach drawer dividers using wood glue and countersunk 2” wood screws.

    Step 5

  • Step 5

    Step 5: Attach back drawer stops using wood glue and 1 ¼” pocket hole screws.

    Step 6

  • Step 6

    Step 6: Attach top and bottom cross supports using wood glue and 1 ¼” pocket hole screws.

    Step 7

  • Step 7

    Step 7: Attach drawer guides using wood glue and 1 ¼” pocket hole screws.

    Step 8

  • Step 8

    Step 8: Attach top to frame using wood glue and 1 ¼” countersunk screws. Keep ¾” overhang on all sides except back is ¼”.

    Step 9

  • Step 9

    Step 9: Attach backing to frame using wood glue and 1 ¼” finish nails.

    Step 10

  • Step 10

    Step 10: Make drawer boxes using wood glue and 1 ¼” finish nails. Attach drawer base using wood glue and 1 ¼” finish nails.

    Step 11

  • Step 11

    Step 11: Place drawer box in position and center drawer front keeping 1/16” spacing on all sides. Use wood glue and finish nails to attach then pull out drawer and attach from interior using countersunk 1 ¼” wood screws.

    Step 12