The key to making this handy desktop filer is accurate cuts. I used 3/8" and 1/2"-thick Baltic birch ply for mine, but you could use more traditional plywoods, medium-density fiberboard (MDF) or even solid wood. With a few adjustments you can size your project to fit more (or fewer) files. For legal-size files, make the box depth 9 1/2" from the top of the aluminum angle strips to the box bottom, with the metal 15 1/8" apart. Everything else is open to your interpretation, so have some fun!
Download the illustrated desktop filing box plans here!
| You Will Need | ||
| Part | Size | Qty. |
| Sides | 3/8" x 6 3/4" x 10 3/4" | 2 |
| Side lining | 1/2"x 6" x 9" | 2 |
| Front/back | 3/8"x 9 1/2" x 16 1/8" | 2 |
| Bottom | 3/8"x 6 3/4" x 16 7/8" | 1 |
| Pocket fronts | 3/8"x 5 1/2" x 7" | 2 |
| Pocket sides | 3/8"x 2 1/2" x 7 3/8" | 2 |
| Pocket bottom | 3/8"x 2 1/2" x 12 3/4" | 1 |
| Aluminum angle | 1/2"x 1/2" x 6" | 2 |
| Pulls | Lee Valley 01A57.22 | 2 |
| (all parts - Baltic birch plywood) | ||
2 Comments
A good project students can make--maybe as a present for teachers. Are there detailed work drawings available?
Hi there, the project plans are now available above.