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China Sideboard
Plan No. 927
Copyright U-Build, Inc., 2004. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.

Combining the best features of a sideboard and a china cabinet, this handsome china sideboard project is perfect for smaller spaces and casual living. Theres plenty of room for serving on top, and dishes, serving pieces, silver and linens are safely stored and displayed behind tempered glass doors in the cabinet below. The project measures 60 inches long by 30 inches tall by by 15 inches deep.

Bill of Material
Quantity 1 1 9 bd. ft.* 22 16 4 pairs 8 4 4 1 box 1 box 1 can 1 bottle 1 quart Size Material 3/4 x 48 x 48 veneer plywood 3/4 x 48 x 96 veneer plywood 3/4 lumber of choice 3/8 x 1 1/2 dowels 5/16 x 3/4 glass clips 3/4 x 2 wraparound hinges 3/16 diameter x 3/4 shelf supports magnetic latches 1 knobs 1 finish nails 1 1/2 finish nails wood filler wood glue finish of choice Item C A, B, D, E, K F, G, H, I, J, L, M, N, O, P

NOTES
1. Read manufacturers instructions before operating equipment. 2. Always wear safety glasses. 3. We used oak for this project, but any veneer plywood and matching lumber (such as pine, birch or maple) will work equally well.

*Includes 20% scrap

Cutting Schedule
Item A B C D E F G H Qty 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 T 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 1/4 3/4 3/4 W 13 13 47 1/2 13 3/4 12 1/2 3/4 2 1 1/2 L 47 1/2 26 1/4 29 1/4 29 1/4 23 1/4 23 1/4 24 3/4 46 Material veneer plywood veneer plywood veneer plywood veneer plywood veneer plywood lumber of choice lumber of choice lumber of choice Item I J K L M N O P Qty 1 2 1 2 1 8 8 4 T 3/4 3/4 3/4 1/4 1/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 W 3 1 1/2 15 3/4 3/4 1 1/2 2 1 1/2 L 46 29 1/4 50 15 1/4 50 1/2 24 5/8 7 7/8 4 Material lumber of choice lumber of choice veneer plywood lumber of choice lumber of choice lumber of choice lumber of choice lumber of choice

D 48 x 48 Plywood Cutting Layout

D 48 x 96 Plywood Cutting Layout

L P H

D N J C A B G

Pictorial

Pattern 1A A

Pattern 1B A

Pattern 1A
A

Pattern 1B

Pattern 1 Board D

A Pattern 2B

Pattern 2A

Center Line

Center Line

Pattern 2C

Pattern 2C
B B

Pattern 2B

Pattern 2A

Pattern 2 Board I

Assembly Instructions
Page One
Read all instructions before beginning any work. Cut all material to sizes shown in cutting schedule.

1. Attach shelf trim (F) to leading edges of shelves (E) using glue and 1 finish nails. Refer to Pictorial. 2. Miter top trim boards (L) and (M) and attach to top (K) using glue and 1 finish nails. Refer to Pictorial. 3. Trace Pattern 1 onto sides (D), cut out curve and sand. Refer to Pattern 1 and Pictorial. 4. Trace Pattern 2 onto face frame base (I), cut out curve and sand. Refer to Pattern 2 and Pictorial.

1 1/2

11 5/8

13 1/8

5. Drill 3/16 diameter holes for shelf supports through center divider (B). Refer to Figure 1.

14 5/8

Figure 1
Board (B)

2 1/4

1 1/2

11 5/8

13 1/8

6. Drill 3/16 diameter by 3/8 deep holes for shelf supports in sides (D). Refer to Figure 2.

14 5/8

Figure 2
Board (D)

Back

Front

Assembly Instructions
Page Two
Read all instructions before beginning any work. Cut all material to sizes shown in cutting schedule.

7. Attach center divider (B) to bottom (A) using glue and 1 1/2 finish nails. Refer to Figure 3 and Pictorial. 8. Attach back (C) to subassembly (A, B) using glue and 1 1/2 finish nails. Refer to Figure 3 and Pictorial. 9. Attach sides (D) to boards (A) and (C) using glue and 1 1/4 finish nails. Refer to Figure 3 and Pictorial. 10. Attach top subassembly (K, L, M) to boards (C) and (D) using glue and 1 1/4 nails. Refer to Figure 3 and Pictorial. Note: Rear edge of board (K) is flush with back (C).

K, L, M B

23 3/8

C D A

Figure 3
Subassembly (A, B, C, D, K, L, M) Front View, Left Side

H 10. Assemble face frame (G, H, I, J) using glue and 3/8 dowels. Refer to Figure 4 and Pictorial.
3 1/4 TYP

11. Attach face frame (G, H, I, J) to boards (A), (B) and (D) using glue and 1 1/4 nails. Refer to Pictorial. G 12. Assemble doors (N, O) using glue and 3/8 dowels. Refer to Figure 4 and Pictorial. 13. Cut a 3/8 wide by 1/8 deep rabbet around inside edges of doors (N, O). Refer to Figure 4 and Pictorial. 14. Install hinges and glass retainer clips on doors (N, O). Refer to Figure 4.
22

3/8 wide by 1/8 deep rabbet (for door glass)

6 TYP

Figure 4
Face Frame (G, H, I, J) and Door Frame (N, O) Detail Front View

Assembly Instructions
Page Three
Read all instructions before beginning any work. Cut all material to sizes shown in cutting schedule.

15. Attach latch mounting boards (P) to upper face frame board (H) using glue. Refer to Figure 5 and Pictorial. 16. Attach magnetic latches to mounting boards (P). Refer to Figure 5.

M H
9

P P

J N O

Figure 5
Boards (P) Front View, Left Side

Location of magnetic door latches

17. Install knobs on door stiles (N). Refer to Figure 6.

Figure 6
Door Knob Position (TYP)

3/4

18. Sand project. 19. Apply finish of choice. 20. Install glass.