To test the fit, I clamped the sides to the base, then clamped the bin in the middle of the base. The base should look like this when completed. ![]() I like to clamp a scrap piece of wood to the workbench to hold the upright piece in place while I drive in the screws. Learn more about how to apply edge banding here! Assemble the baseĭrill pocket holes in the front and back pieces of the base, offset to one side like this.Īpply wood glue along the edge without the pocket holes, and line it up with the matching edge of the bottom plywood piece.Īttach the front and back to the plywood bottom with 1 ¼" pocket hole screws. This will finish the exposed plywood edge and make painting or staining easier later on. I recommend setting the stop collar on the drill bit a tiny bit short of the ¾" mark so you don't blow through the sides with the screws during assembly.Īpply edge banding to one long edge of each of the side pieces. Save any scraps for later.ĭrill pocket holes around the perimeter of the bottom piece. You'll need to cut two side pieces and a bottom piece out of ¾" plywood. No excuses! How to make a Trofast deskīefore you begin, download the woodworking plans for this project by clicking the box below! It includes a cut diagram, all the dimensions, and step-by-step instructions in a convenient printable PDF format.
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