How to Make a Desk With Storage Cubbies

By Jennifer Stimpson, This Old House magazine

Tom Silva attaches the cubby to the underside of the desk

Photo: Allison Dinner

Glue the cubby to the underside of the desktop between the apron and the leg. Secure the cubby with 1-inch screws driven through its inner faces into the apron cleat, and 2-inch screws into the leg. Turn the desk rightside up.

Steps

Introduction
Overview
1. Cut the Parts
2. Install the Cleats
3. Assemble the Cubby
4. Attach the Base
5. Attach the Cubby
6. Trim the Desktop
7. Make the Hutch
8. Trim the Hutch

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