How to Build a Computer Armoire

Armoire is one of the most useful and striking furniture which you can keep anywhere in your home to increase its beauty. If you are looking forward to make an armoire for your computer, you can take help from the given steps.

Things required:

– 3 sheets ¾-inch Plywood (48-by-96-by-¾-inches)
– Variable speed drill
– Philips head screw tip
– 8 1½-inch Drywall screws
– 1 2-by-4-by-96-inch Board
– 1 set of KGV drawer slides
– 4 pairs of Hinges
– 1 sheet ¼-inch Plywood (48-by-96-by-¼-inches)
– 2 Doors, 23-by-71-inches
– 2 Door pulls or knobs
– Hole saw
– 2 C-clamps
– Adjustable shelving tracks/clips
– Table saw
– Dado blades
– Jigsaw
– Wood glue
– Hammer
– 6d Finish nails
– Circular saw
– 2d Box nails
– Nail set
– Wood putty
– Short fluorescent light fixture

Instructions

  • 1

    First of all, you have to cut all the required part. Cut two plywood sheets and set the table fence at around 47-inches. Now, cut the remaining plywood sheets in the same lengths.

  • 2

    After that, you have to set the fence in the appropriate dimensions. You can also make a design of your armoire before cutting all the pieces. It will assist you in making the required proceedings.

  • 3

    Now, you have to put all the pieces together so as to make the cabinet. It is extremely important for you to cut all the pieces in the specified measurements so that you don’t face any difficulty in connecting them to make the cabinet.

  • 4

    Connect all the parts with the help of nails and glue. You have to apply the right quantity of glue to all the corners of the cabinet so that they may connect properly.

  • 5

    Now, set the table saw fence again and cut tow more pieces of the plywood which you will use to make the shelf for your computer. Take measurements of your LCD or monitor to make right shelf.

  • 6

    In the end, you have to install the KV drawer by using the manufacturer’s guidelines. After that, place the keyboard tray in the armoire.

  • 7

    You may have to drill some holes in your armoire for the wiring your computer accessories. You must make good room for all the wires of CPU, monitor or LCD, printer, scanner and any other accessory which you intend to use. Besides, if you want to put some doors in your armoire, you can the hinge specifications.

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