Osborne Builder's Studio: Cubicle Shelving Unit
Tim builds a cubicle shelving unit using Osborne products in this episode of the Builder's Studio! Watch as he explains his step-by-step process of this stunning island height design. It features our Traditional Corner Posts (Part #891870) with the helpful quarter notch service applied. If you are in need of additional storage, a cubicle shelving unit is a great solution! This stylish design appears simple at first but will add sophisticated detail to your space. We gave ours a crisp white finish but there are unlimited finishing possibilities with wood stain or paint - customize yours to accent your space flawlessly!
Assembly Instructions
Overall Dimensions: 58” x 16 ¼” x 35 ½”
Materials Used:
Traditional Corner Posts (Part #891870) with quarter notch service applied
Lumber cut-to-size
Plywood for backing
Tools Needed:
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Instructions:
Step 1 - Design unit
First, take your time and design your shelving unit: length, width, height, interior panels, corner leg posts etc.
Step 2 - Decide on legs and attachment method
Decide how you would like to attach your legs to the corners of your cubicle shelving unit. We decided to go with a varied quarter notch that spanned the height of the cubicles.
Step 3 - Create dados
Once you have your design planned out, cut your dados for all of your panel pieces. You may also want to add pocket hotels to the panels at this point.
Step 4 - Insert interior panels
Insert the interior panels into the dados of your inner shelf. Then, secure them to the shelf with screws using the pocket holes you created.
After securing the interior of your shelving unit, line up and insert the interior panels into the dados of the bottom panel and secure them with screws.
Step 5 - Add side panels
Next, it's time to put the sides on. If needed, use a long clamp to help hold your side panels in place.
Step 6 - Pre-drill and secure
Pre-drill the side panels and secure them with screws.
Step 7 - Add back of the assembly
You will be using ¼” plywood for the backing of your cubicle shelving unit. Place your plywood into the dados you made for the back of the unit and secure with a staple gun or small nails.
Be sure to make markings down the plywood where the wood is on the other side so you do not miss your mark.
Step 8 - Pre-drill holes for legs
Leaving the cabinet upside down, pre-drill holes for the legs.
Step 9 - Secure legs
Next, place the legs on each corner of the unit and secure them with screws.
Step 10 - Square up the table top
Square up the table top with the shelving unit, making sure the back is flush. Then, pre-drill holes at each joint.
Step 11 - Screw top down
Finally, screw the top down.
- You can plug the screw holes with glue and dowels, then sand smooth after the glue has dried.
