138+ Foldable Wooden Desk With Drawer

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Opening: A Foldable Desk for Small Spaces Want a functional workspace that disappears when you don't need it? This guide will walk you through building a simple yet sturdy foldable wooden desk with a drawer. Perfect for apartments, dorms, or any room where space is at a premium!

Materials You'll Need:

Plywood (¾ inch thick): For the desktop, drawer box, and supporting structure. Determine the dimensions of your desktop based on your needs. A good starting point is 36" wide x 24" deep.

Solid wood (1x2 inch): For the frame around the desktop and drawer face.

Piano hinge: The full length of your desktop's width.

Two folding shelf brackets: Heavy-duty brackets rated to hold the weight of your desk and items.

Wood glue

Screws (various lengths)

Wood filler

Sandpaper (various grits)

Paint or stain and finish

Drawer pull

Drawer slides

Optional: Magnetic catches for securing the desk in the folded position.

Tools You'll Need:

Saw (circular saw or table saw recommended)

Drill and drill bits

Screwdriver

Clamps

Measuring tape

Pencil

Sander

Safety glasses

Step 1: Cutting the Wood Carefully measure and cut all your wood pieces to the following dimensions (adjust as needed for your desired desk size):

Desktop: Cut the plywood to your desired dimensions (e.g., 36" x 24").

Desktop Frame: Cut the 1x2 lumber to create a frame around the desktop. You'll need two pieces the length of the desktop and two pieces the width of the desktop.

Drawer Box: Decide on the size of your drawer. Cut the plywood for the drawer sides, front, and back. Also, cut the bottom piece of plywood for the drawer.

Drawer Face: Cut a piece of 1x2 lumber slightly larger than the drawer front.

Support Structure: Cut plywood pieces to create the support structure that will mount to the wall. This will depend on your desired desk height when folded down. Consider creating a box-like structure for added strength.

Step 2: Building the Desktop Attach the 1x2 frame pieces to the edges of the plywood desktop using wood glue and screws. Clamp the frame in place while the glue dries. Ensure the frame is flush with the top surface of the plywood. Fill any screw holes with wood filler, let dry, and sand smooth.

Step 3: Constructing the Drawer Assemble the drawer box by gluing and screwing the plywood sides, front, back, and bottom together. Ensure the drawer is square. Clamp the drawer box until the glue is dry. Attach the drawer face to the front of the drawer box using glue and screws, ensuring a slight overhang. Fill any screw holes with wood filler, let dry, and sand smooth.

Step 4: Installing Drawer Slides Mount the drawer slides to the inside of the support structure. Then, attach the corresponding drawer slides to the sides of the drawer box. Ensure the slides are aligned properly for smooth drawer operation.

Step 5: Building the Support Structure Assemble the plywood support structure. Use wood glue and screws to create a strong and stable base that will mount to the wall. The drawer opening should be integrated into this structure. This structure needs to be strong enough to support the weight of the desk when it is in use.

Step 6: Attaching the Piano Hinge Attach the piano hinge to the back edge of the desktop and the top of the support structure. This will allow the desk to fold up and down. Use screws that are appropriate for the thickness of the wood.

Step 7: Installing the Folding Shelf Brackets Mount the folding shelf brackets to the underside of the desktop, close to the front edge. The other side of the bracket will attach to the support structure on the wall. Make sure the brackets are level and positioned to provide adequate support.

Step 8: Sanding and Finishing Sand all surfaces of the desk, drawer, and support structure smooth. Start with a coarser grit sandpaper and gradually move to finer grits. Apply wood filler to any remaining imperfections, let dry, and sand again. Apply your chosen paint or stain and finish according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Step 9: Final Assembly and Mounting Install the drawer pull on the drawer face. Mount the assembled desk and support structure to the wall at your desired height. Use appropriate anchors for your wall type to ensure a secure installation. Test the folding mechanism and make any necessary adjustments.

Step 10: Optional Magnetic Catches Install magnetic catches on the underside of the desktop and the support structure to help secure the desk in the folded position.

Conclusion: Enjoy Your Foldable Desk! You've now successfully built a foldable wooden desk with a drawer! Enjoy your space-saving and functional workspace. Remember to always use caution when working with tools and materials, and double-check your measurements to ensure a quality finished product.

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