DIY Desk Organizer

Difficulty Level - Easy

DIY Desk Organizer

Organize all of your must-have desk essentials to start the new year off right with this Desk Organizer 📓✏️

  • Step 1

    Step 1

    Cut out all material using the Lumber & Sheet Cut Layout Guide. Drill the holes as indicated on Page 5.

  • Step 2

    Step 2

    Align the 11-1/4” side panels to the 20” back panel as shown in the diagram. Make sure the side panel with the hole is on the right. Glue and nail from the backside.

  • Step 3

    Step 3

    Align the lower drawer support 2-1/2” from the bottom. Glue and nail together.

  • Step 4

    Step 4

    Align the upper shelf 6-7/8” from the bottom. Attach with glue and nail together.

  • Step 5

    Step 5

    Slide the other end of the 3/8” dowel into the hole on the side panel.

  • Step 6

    Step 6

    Slide the other end of the dowel into the hole of the partition board. Glue and nail the partition board 9-1/2” from the ride side.

  • Step 7

    Step 7

    Measure 3” from the back board as shown in the diagram. Glue the divider to the bottom and side

  • Step 8

    Step 8

    Add the second partition along the divider. Glue and nail the partition to the back and bottom.

  • Step 9

    Step 9

    Using the router and a 1/2” straight bit, cut a 1/4” x 1/4” rabbit into one edge of the drawer panels. The rabbit will be located at the bottom inside edge.

  • Step 10

    Step 10

    Align both side panels to the drawer bottom. Glue and nail together.

  • Step 11

    Step 11

    Align the front and back panels to the drawer bottom. Glue and nail together.

  • Step 12

    Step 12

    Sand the cabinet and drawer.

  • Step 13

    Step 13

    Add handle to the drawer.