Diy Desk Organizer
Contributor ship service past times Caitlin of The Merrythought
I've actually been diving into simplifying inwards big ways this year. Once I got to a greater extent than oftentimes than non decluttered, I realized I actually needed to a greater extent than or less storage solutions to assist conk along me organized too preclude me from buying items that I already accept 1 of. This wooden desk organizer was a perfect projection to assist tackle the chaos that is e'er spread out inwards my workspace spell likewise displaying the things I demand too purpose inwards a lovely way!
Materials:
-Birch Plywood - 1 slice of the next sizes:
1/4" x 12' x 24"
1/8" x 12" x 24"
-Tape Measure
-Scroll Saw
-5/8" Dowel
-Heavy Duty Super Glue
-Chalkboard Paint
-Masking Tape
Instructions:
-Use the scroll saw to cutting the 1/4" slice downwardly to 19" tall.
-From the small-scale slice left over, stair out too cutting out a 6" x 2" slice too a 4" x 2" piece.
-Cut 3 2.5" pieces from the dowel.
-Measure too grade the pieces y'all volition demand to brand the pockets on the 1/8" slice of wood.
Pencil Pocket
One 3" x 5" piece
Two 1.5" x 5" pieces
One 1.5" x 2.75" piece
Chalk Pocket
One 1.5" x 2" piece
Two .75" x 2" pieces
Letters & Notebook Pocket
One 5" x 6" piece
Two 5" x 1.5" pieces
One 5.75" x 1.5" piece
-Use the scroll saw to cutting out all of the pieces. Be certain to hold upwards precise inwards the cutting or they volition non trouble upwards correctly.
-Use the heavy duty super gum to gum each of the pockets together.
-Once the pockets are dry out too sturdy, attach the pockets, the dowels too the mini shelves (cut inwards the 2nd step) using the super glue. (**It helps to lay out your pieces earlier y'all outset gluing.)
-Let it dry out according to directions.
-Use masking record to grade off the expanse for the chalkboard too purpose chalkboard pigment to fill upwards inwards the space.
-Once everything is dry, y'all tin plow over notice instruct out it on your desk tumble out or attach it to the wall too fill upwards it amongst all your favorite desk essentials!
All of the measurements are only guidelines, y'all tin plow over notice alter the sizes, add together to a greater extent than pockets, add together to a greater extent than paint… anything y'all want! Have fun too instruct organized!
About the Contributor
Caitlin McGrath lives inwards a small-scale town inwards Western New York. When her aspect upwards isn't hidden behind her camera, she's usually crafting too daydreaming for The Merrythought, where she is a business office of the 3 lady squad sharing DIY projects, recipes, fashion, domicile décor & too bits of daily life.
I've actually been diving into simplifying inwards big ways this year. Once I got to a greater extent than oftentimes than non decluttered, I realized I actually needed to a greater extent than or less storage solutions to assist conk along me organized too preclude me from buying items that I already accept 1 of. This wooden desk organizer was a perfect projection to assist tackle the chaos that is e'er spread out inwards my workspace spell likewise displaying the things I demand too purpose inwards a lovely way!
Materials:
-Birch Plywood - 1 slice of the next sizes:
1/4" x 12' x 24"
1/8" x 12" x 24"
-Tape Measure
-Scroll Saw
-5/8" Dowel
-Heavy Duty Super Glue
-Chalkboard Paint
-Masking Tape
-Use the scroll saw to cutting the 1/4" slice downwardly to 19" tall.
-From the small-scale slice left over, stair out too cutting out a 6" x 2" slice too a 4" x 2" piece.
-Cut 3 2.5" pieces from the dowel.
-Measure too grade the pieces y'all volition demand to brand the pockets on the 1/8" slice of wood.
Pencil Pocket
One 3" x 5" piece
Two 1.5" x 5" pieces
One 1.5" x 2.75" piece
Chalk Pocket
One 1.5" x 2" piece
Two .75" x 2" pieces
Letters & Notebook Pocket
One 5" x 6" piece
Two 5" x 1.5" pieces
One 5.75" x 1.5" piece
-Use the scroll saw to cutting out all of the pieces. Be certain to hold upwards precise inwards the cutting or they volition non trouble upwards correctly.
-Use the heavy duty super gum to gum each of the pockets together.
-Once the pockets are dry out too sturdy, attach the pockets, the dowels too the mini shelves (cut inwards the 2nd step) using the super glue. (**It helps to lay out your pieces earlier y'all outset gluing.)
-Let it dry out according to directions.
-Use masking record to grade off the expanse for the chalkboard too purpose chalkboard pigment to fill upwards inwards the space.
-Once everything is dry, y'all tin plow over notice instruct out it on your desk tumble out or attach it to the wall too fill upwards it amongst all your favorite desk essentials!
All of the measurements are only guidelines, y'all tin plow over notice alter the sizes, add together to a greater extent than pockets, add together to a greater extent than paint… anything y'all want! Have fun too instruct organized!
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