Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build an RH Inspired 1900s Boulangerie Sideboard (60”)
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$50-$75
- Tape Measure
- Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
- Drill
- Square
- Sander
- Kreg Jig
- 2 – 4×4 at 6’
- 4 – 2×6 at 6’
- 2 – 2×4 at 6’
- 1 – 1×4 at 6’
- 1 – 1×3 at 6’
- 3 – 1×2 at 8’
- Quarter sheet of ¼” plywood
- 1-1/4” pocket hole screws
- 2-1/2” pocket hole screws
- 2 sets of 14” drawer slides
- 2 drawer pulls
- Wood filler
- Sandpaper
- Wood glue
- Finishing Supplies
- 4 – 4×4 at 30-1/2”- Legs
- 2 – 2×4 at 11” – Aprons
- 1 – 2×4 at 51” – Aprons
- 2 – 1×2 at 51” – Front Apron
- 3 – 1×4 at 16-1/2”” – Frame Supports
- 4 – 1×2 at 12-1/2” – Drawer Boxes
- 4 – 1×2 at 23-3/8” – Drawer Boxes
- 2 – ¼” plywood at 14” x 23-3/8” – Drawer Bottoms
- 2 – 1×3 (ripped to 1-3/4” wide) at 24-1/8” – Drawer Fronts
- 2 – 2×4 at 20” – Table Top Ends
- 4 – 2×6 (ripped to 5” wide) at 53” – Table Top
Before beginning to build, always check in on my site to make sure you have the most up to date set of plans, I occasionally update and change the plans to make the building process easier or to allow for less expensive purchasing of materials! Read through the entire set of instructions and all comments before beginning this project. If you print out or save plans, be sure to check in on my site to be sure you have the most up to date set of plans, as I occasionally update things for ease of building or buying. If you are new to building, read through the GETTING STARTED section and other articles found under the BUILD tab in the menu on my site, it has valuable information about how to get started, tools and techniques. If you are unfamiliar with the finishing process, visit my Finishing school for some tips and tricks for painting like a pro and for special finishing practices. Use glue to secure your joints and Consider Painting or Staining individual sections prior to assembling. This makes the paint application virtually flawless. Coat with a spray on Poly or Wipe on Poly to protect your finish and your piece and it will last for ages. Adhere to all safety standards and guidelines, and be sure you follow safety protocol throughout your build. If you are unsure about whether you are building safely, run a quick online search for the tool or technique you are using, or contact me via email or post to the forum before you move ahead. My contact info can be found in the menu of my site.
Cut the legs with the taper as indicated.
Cut the side and back aprons as shown. Set the Kreg jig for 1-1/2” material and drill pocket holes at each end as well as in one long end of each piece to attach the top. Attach to the legs as shown using glue and 2-1/2” pocket hole screws. The leg tapers should face to the inside following the longer aprons.
Cut the pieces for the front aprons. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes at each end. Attach as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the frame supports as shown. Cut the notches using a jigsaw. Drill pocket holes at each end as well as in one long end of each piece to attach the top. Attach as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the top. Set the Kreg jig for 1-1/2” material and drill pocket holes as shown in the longer boards. Assemble using glue and 2-1/2” pocket hole screws.
Attach to the top with each shorter end overlapping by 1” and the longer ends overlapping by 1”. Secure with glue and 2-1/2” pocket hole screws through the aprons and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws through the supports into the underside of the top.
Cut the pieces for the drawers. Assemble as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Cut the pieces for the bottom. Attach using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. Attach the drawer slide hardware. For an easy tutorial, click here. Make any necessary adjustments.
Cut the pieces for the drawer fronts. There will be a 1/8” gap around all sides of the drawer fronts. For an easy tutorial on installing drawer fronts, click here. Install the drawer pulls or knobs.
Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School
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