This step by step diy woodworking project is about locker plans. If you want to learn more about building a diy locker, we recommend you to pay attention to the instructions described in the article. There are so many locker plans and designs to choose from, so make sure you take a close look over the rest of the related woodworking projects that are featured on our website.
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
Building a locker
Materials
- A – 2 pieces of 1×12 lumber – 53 1/4″ long SIDES
- B – 2 pieces of 1×12 lumber – 37 1/2″ long SHELVES
- C – 2 piece of 1×12 lumber – 34 1/2″ long PARTITIONS
- E – 1 piece of 1/4 plywood – 39″x48 1/2″ long BACK
- F – 2 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 51 3/4″ long, 2 pieces – 34 1/2″ long, 1 piece – 36″ long, 1 piece – 39″ long, 1 piece of 1×3 lumber – 36″ long TRIMS
- G – 1 piece of 1×12 lumber – 40″ long, 1 piece of 1×2 lumber – 40″ long TOP
- 3 pieces of 1×12 lumber – 8 ft
- 4 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 8 ft
- 1 piece of 1×3 lumber – 4 ft
- 1 piece of 1/4″ plywood – 4’x6′
- 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
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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 1×12 lumber at the right size and smooth the edges using a piece of sandpaper. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the horizontal components and insert 1 1/4″ screws into the side components. Make sure the corners are square and add waterproof glue to the joints. In addition, drill pocket holes along the top edges of the side components.
Fitting the partitions
The next step of the project is to fit the partitions to the locker. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the components, align them with great care and secure them into place by using 1 1/4″ screws. Check if the corners are square before inserting the galvanized screws.
Attaching the top
Center the top component to the frame of the locker and secure it into place tightly. Insert screws through the sides into the top and create a rigid bond.
Attaching the back
Cut the back of the locker out of 1/4″ plywood and attach it to the frame of the locker, as described in the diagram. Insert 1 1/4″ screws through the back into the frame and add waterproof glue to create a rigid structure. Make sure the corners are right-angled, after adding each component.
Attaching the trims
One of the last steps of the project is to attach the trims to the front face of the locker. Cut the trims 1×2 lumber (the bottom trim out of 1×3 lumber), as described in the plans. Lock the trims together and lock them to the frame using finishing nails and glue.
Attaching the top trim
Attach the 1×2 trim to the top of the locker. Drill pocket holes along the trim and secure it into place by using 1 1/4″ screws. Add waterproof glue to the joints and
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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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