Free Plans: Simple Writer’s Desk

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We’ve been snowed in for the past 3 days, so I’ve been stuck on the couch, trying to find ways not to go crazy with cabin fever. Designing and drawing up building plans has been my answer and I’m excited to share a brand new plan with you today!

Click here to download the PDF plans for the Simple Writer’s Desk.

Materials:
1 – 2x2x10′
1 – 1x6x8′
1 – Sheet of 3/4″ Plywood
19-3/4″ of a 2×4 Board
2 – 1x3x8′
1 – Half Sheet of 1/4″ Plywood
1 – 1x4x6′
1 – 1x2x6′
2 – Sets of 16″ Drawer Slides
2 – Drawer Knobs or Pulls
Iron-On 3/4″ Veneer Edging
2-1/2″ Pocket Hole Screws
1-1/4″ Pocket Hole Screws
1-1/4″ Brad Nails
3/4″ Brad Nails
Wood Glue

Cut List:
4 – 2×2 @ 29-1/4″ (legs)
2 – 1×6 @ 19″ (sides)
1 – 1×6 @ 55″ (back)
1 – 3/4″ plywood @ 60″ x 24″ (top)
1 – 2×4 @ 19-3/4″ (drawer divider)
1 – 1×2 @ 55″ (front trim)
1 – 1×2 @ 3-3/4″ (divider trim)

Drawers (2):
4 – 1×3 @ 24-1/4″ (front/back)
4 – 1×3 @ 17-3/4″ (sides)
2 – 1/4″ plywood @ 25-3/4″ x 17-3/4″ (bottom)
2 – 1×4 @ 26-1/2″ (face)

Tools:
Tape Measure
Speed Square
Pencil
Circular Saw
Drill
Kreg Jig
Kreg Rip-Cut
Brad Nailer or Hammer
Iron
Safety Glasses
Hearing Protection