A 60-inch desk with a built-in drawer cabinet: two drawers on ball-bearing slides plus an open shelf. The plan covers the desk frame, the cabinet, drawer boxes, fronts and pulls.
Download the free PDF preview below to see the overall size, the dimensioned views and the tools you need. When you are ready to build, the full plan gives you the complete cut list, shopping list and every assembly step.
Project at a glance
- Overall size: 60" W x 21" D x 31.5" H
- Skill level: Beginner
- Build time: 8–12 hours
- Main materials: 1/4" Plywood, 3/4" Plywood, Western Red Cedar Lumber 2"×2", Western Red Cedar Lumber 2"×4"
- Tools: Circular Saw, Drill & Driver, Pocket-Hole Jig, Clamps, Sander, Tape Measure, Combination Square, Drawer Handle Drilling Jig, Safety Glasses
What's in the free preview
- Cover sheet with overall size, skill level and build time
- Dimensioned front, side, top and 3D views
- Estimated build time and recommended tools
- Nominal vs. actual lumber size chart
What you get in the full plan
- Complete material shopping list with quantities
- Complete cutting list with every board length
- 13 illustrated step-by-step assembly instructions
- Screw locations, pre-drilling and fastening details
- Finishing, safety and care notes
- 26-page printable PDF (8.5" x 11")
Get the full 60" Computer Desk with Two Drawers and Open Shelf plan for $9.99 →
How the build comes together
Here is the order of work in the full plan:
- Assemble side frames for table
- Add the upper supports for table
- Install the tabletop boards for table
- Assemble the dresser sides
- Assemble the dresser frame
- Attach the horizontal drawer dividers
- Install the drawer slides
- Build the drawer boxes
- Install the drawer boxes
- Assemble the drawer fronts
- Install the drawer fronts
- Install the drawer pulls
- Position the drawer unit under the table
Tips before you start
- Pick straight, dry boards for the top so it stays flat.
- Sand the top through 120, 180 and 240 grit before finishing.
- Use a durable clear coat (polyurethane or hardwax oil) on surfaces you use every day.
FAQ
Is this plan free?
The preview PDF is free. It shows the size, dimensioned views and tool list. The complete plan with the cut list and step-by-step instructions is $9.99.
Can a beginner build it?
Yes. The plan is rated beginner and uses simple screwed joints and common tools.
Are the measurements in inches?
Yes, all plans use imperial units (feet and inches) and US lumber sizes.
How do I get the full plan?
Buy it on the 60" Computer Desk with Two Drawers and Open Shelf plan page and we email you the complete PDF.
