Side Board

I modified this sideboard from an Anna White plan that used 2x4s and 3/4 inch plywood, by substituting select pine 1x4s for the face frame and 1/2-inch maple veneer plywood for the vertical partitions and shelves. Vertical partitions were inserted into dadoes in pine 2×4 cross pieces joining the two base 2x4s.

The end pieces and doors were made with tongue and groove joints using 1/4 plywood and 1×4 or 1×2 frames.

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Next was addition of the face frame (1x2s) and base.

The 1×4 base covered up the 2x4s and was mitered at each corner. I used ball bearing slides to attach the drawers, made of 1/2 inch plywood.

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The pine did not take stain well, so I had to sand it down, use an oil based primer, and repaint the carcass with a latex paint. I did purchase 13/16 inch Cherry boards to join together to make the top.

The drawer fronts where made from 1/2 inch plywood with rabbeted pine edging added to match the doors.