Sideboard plans

This step by step diy woodworking project is about sideboard plans. If you want to learn more about building a wooden sideboard with a neat design, we recommend you to pay attention to the instructions described in the article. There are many plans and designs to choose from, so make sure you take a look over the rest of the woodworking projects described in the article.

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 sideboard 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 sideboard

Materials

A – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 17 3/4″ x 28 1/2″ long, 1 piece – 18 1/2″ x 42″ long FRAME
B – 5 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 28 1/2″ x 40 1/2″ long BACK
C – 2 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 28 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 37″ long, 1 piece of 1×2 lumber – 23 1/2″ long FRONT TRIMS
D – 4 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 4″ long, 2 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 15 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 39″ long BASE
E – 1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 19 1/4″ x 43 1/2″ long, 2 pieces of 1×1 lumber – 19 3/4″ long, 1 piece – 43 1/2″ long TOP
F – 2 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 23 1/4″ long, 2 pieces – 14 1/2″ long, 1 piece of 1/4″ plywood – 15″ x 20 3/4″ long 2xDOOR

2 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 8 ft
4 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 8 ft
1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 4’x8′
1 piece of 1/4″ plywood – 2’x2′
1 piece of 2×2 lumber – 2 ft
1 piece of 1×1 lumber – 8 ft
hinges
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 sideboard

Building the frame of the sideboard

First of all, we recommend you to build the main frame of the sideboard. Therefore, we recommend you to cut the components out of 3/4″ plywood. Draw the mark lines on the plywood sheets and get the job done with a proper circular saw. Smooth the edges with sandpaper and drill pocket holes along the top and bottom of the side components. Align the components with great care, making sure the edges are perfectly flush. Insert a few 1 1/4″ screws to create rigid joints.

Attaching the back

Build the back of the sideboard out of 3/4″ plywood and smooth the edges with attention. Drill pocket holes along the four edges and fit the components to the back of the sideboard. Add glue to enhance the bond and check if the corners are square.

Attaching the face

Next, attach the trims to the front face of the sideboard. Before attaching the trims to the front face of the sideboard, we recommend you to lock them together tightly. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the horizontal components and secure them to the side trims. Afterwards, drill pocket holes at both ends of the middle trims and secure it to the top and bottom trims by using 1 1/4″ screws. Add glue to the joints and leave no gaps between them.

Building the base of the sideboard

Next, build the base for the sideboard as described in the diagram. Use 2×2 lumber for the legs and 1×2 lumber for the rest of the frame. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the supports and secure them to the legs by using 1 1/4″ screws. Add glue to the joints and make sure the corners are square.

Attaching the base

Lay the base to the bottom of the sideboard and make sure the edges are perfectly aligned. Drill pocket holes through the supports and insert 1 1/4″ screws into the sideboard, as to create a rigid structure.

Attaching the top

Build the top of the sideboard out of 3/4″ plywood and secure it to the frame of the sideboard by inserting 1 1/4″ screws through the frame. Center the frame of the sideboard to the top component and leave no gaps between them.

Building the door frames

Build the frame of the doors out of 1×2 lumber. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the horizontal components and secure them to the vertical supports by using 1 1/4″ screws. Add glue to the joints and make sure the corners are square. Use a router to make 1/4″ x 1/4″ rabbets to the interior faces of the doors, as described in the diagram.

Fitting the door panels

Use 1/4″ glass or 1/4″ plywood to make the door panels. Fit the components to the frame of the doors and lock them into position by using finishing nails and glue or silicone. Make sure the edges are flush before locking the panels into place.

Fitting the trims

Fit 1×1 decorative trims under the top of the sideboard. Cut the joint ends at 45 degrees and lock them to the sideboard using finishing nails and glue. Leave no gaps between the components and make sure the edges are flush.

Fitting the doors

Fit the doors to the door openings and secure them into place with appropriate hinges. Fit handles to the doors and make sure they open and close properly.

Sideboard 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.

Smart tip: Apply several coats of stain or paint to the wooden components, if you want to protect them from decay and to enhance the look of the sideboard.

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