Wooden Locker Plans

This step by step diy woodworking project is about wooden locker plans. If you want to learn more about building a locker out of plywood, we suggest you to take a look over the instructions described in this article. If you want to see more furniture plans, we recommend you to pay attention to the rest of the projects that are featured on our website and to invest in high-quality materials.

Before starting the actual construction project, we recommend you to plan everything, as to save money and to keep the costs under control. Adjust the size and the design of the locker to suit your needs. In addition, we recommend you to invest in high-quality materials, such as pine, redwood or cedar, as they have a nice finish and are highly durable, especially in a humid environment.

If you don’t have a rich expertise in woodworking field, you should ask a friend to give you a hand with the project. There are many things that you could go wrong, so make sure you plan everything and invest in quality materials. Select the lumber with attention, making sure the components are perfectly straight and in a very good condition. Use a carpentry square to check if the corners are right-angled. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop.

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Building a locker

Materials

A – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 15 3/4″x69 1/2″, 1 pieces – 15 3/4″x67 1/4″ long SIDES
B – 1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 30 1/2″x15 3/4″ long, 1 piece – 32″x15 3/4″ long FRAME
C – 8 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 13″ long, 4 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 13″x14 7/8″ long SHELVES
D – 1 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 30 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 14 7/8″ long SUPPORTS
E – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 14 5/8″x65 1/2″ DOORS
F – 4 metal hinges, 2 door handles HARWARE
G – 1 piece of 1/4″ plywood – 32″x70 1/4″ long BACK

1 piece of 1/4″ plywood – 3’x6′
2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 4’x8′
2 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 8 ft
hinges
door pulls
2 1/2″ screws
1 1/4″ screws
glue, stain
wood filler

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses
Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

Apply several coats of wood stain to the wooden components
Fill the holes with wood filler and smooth the surface

Time

One Day

Building a Wooden Locker

Building the frame of the locker

The first step of the woodworking project is to build the frame of the locker. Cut the components out of 3/4″ plywood, making sure they are 15 3/4″ wide. Drill pocket holes as described in the diagram and secure them together with 1 1/4″ galvanized screws. Add waterproof glue to the joints in order to create a rigid structure. Check if the corners are right-angled before inserting the screws.

Building the frame of the locker

Fit the divider inside the frame of the locker, as it has a functional and a structural role. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the divider and secure it into place with galvanized screws, after checking if the corners are right-angled.

Attaching the back

Cut a piece of 1/4″ plywood at the dimensions described in the diagram and secure it to the frame with finishing nails and waterproof glue. Make sure the corners are square before inserting the screws. Smooth the cut edges with sandpaper in order to get a professional result.

Fitting the supports

Continue the woodworking project by attaching the supports to the wooden locker, as shown in the plans. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the supports and secure them to the frame, making sure there are no gaps between the components.

Attaching the shelves

Building the shelves for the locker is a straight-forward process that will add value to your woodworking project. In order to get the job done in a professional manner, we suggest you to secure the cleats to the frame with 1 1/4″ screws, after making sure they are horizontal. Attach the shelves to the cleats, making sure the pieces of plywood fit properly into place. Smooth the edges with sandpaper.

Building the doors

Build the doors for the locker, out of 3/4″ plywood. Make sure there is a gap of around 1/8″ around the doors otherwise they won’t be able to open and close properly. Take accurate measurements and smooth the edges with sandpaper after making the straight cuts.

Attaching the handles and hinges

One of the last steps of the woodworking project is to secure the doors to the frame with metal hinges. In addition, install the handles to the doors, making sure you choose a design that matches the rest of the furniture in your room.

Wooden locker plans

Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. Fill the holes with wood filler and let it to dry out for several hours. Afterwards, smooth the wooden surface with fine-grit sandpaper and vacuum the residues.

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