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.
Tools
Kreg Tools
Other Tools
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Circular Saw (cordless)
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Miter Saw
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Tape Measure
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Drill (cordless)
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Nail Gun
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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
Directions
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Overall Dimensions
96"l x 34 1/2"w x 30"h
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Step 1
Step 1: Cut 12 legs and taper the interior bottom corner.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Step 7
Step 7: Attach other side panel.
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Step 8
Step 8: Position towers (without drawers) and end leg units and attach top supports using 1 ¼” pocket hole screws.
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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.
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Drawers A Step 2
Step 2: Attach the drawer base to the box using wood glue and ¾” finish nails.
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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.
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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.
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Drawers B Step 2
Step 2: Attach the drawer base to the box using wood glue and ¾” finish nails.
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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.
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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.
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Drawers C Step 2
Step 2: Attach the drawer base to the box using wood glue and ¾” finish nails.
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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.
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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.
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Top Step 1 Underside
Underside view
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Top Step 2
Step 2: Attach center divider using wood glue and 2” pocket hole screws.
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Top Step 3
Step 3: Attach side pieces using 1 ¼” pocket hole screws.
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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.
