Build a simple under bed show storage with storage. It has a plexiglass cover so you can see inside and moveable dividers to keep the shows organized.
Difficulty : Moderate
Materials :
Wood Products
- Plywood (1) – 3/4" Thick, Half Sheet → 19 mm x Half Sheet Size (typically 1220 mm x 1220 mm)
- Board (2) – 1x6 x 96" → 19 mm x 152 mm x 2438 mm
- Board (4) – 1x4 x 96" → 19 mm x 102 mm x 2438 mm
Hardware & Supplies
- Plexiglass (1) – 3' x 3' → 914 mm x 914 mm
- Casters (4)
- Hinges (2)
- Cabinet Pull (1)
- 36 1/4" Pocket Hole Screws
- 20 3/4" Wood Screws
Cut List & Parts :
- Base Plywood (1) – 3/4" x 29 3/4" x 33 3/4" → 19 mm x 756 mm x 857 mm
- Box Sides (Long) (2) – 1" x 6" x 33 3/4" → 25 mm x 152 mm x 857 mm
- Box Sides (Short) (2) – 1" x 6" x 31 3/4" → 25 mm x 152 mm x 806 mm
- Lid Side (Long) (2) – 1" x 4" x 31 1/4" → 25 mm x 102 mm x 794 mm
- Lid Side (Short) (2) – 1" x 4" x 30 1/4" → 25 mm x 102 mm x 768 mm
- Long Center Divider (1) – 1" x 4" x 33 3/4" → 25 mm x 102 mm x 857 mm
- Short Dividers (4) – 1" x 4" x 29 3/4" → 25 mm x 102 mm x 756 mm
- Plexiglass (1) – 29 1/4" x 33 1/4" → 743 mm x 844 mm
Directions :
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Step 1 - Build the box
Assemble the box for the shoe organizer using the 3/4" base plywood and the 1" x 6" sides. The pocket holes are all around the underside of the plywood as shown in the schematic.
Join using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue. Ensure everything is square.2 - Build the box- 2
Also add pocket hole screws to the insides of the opposite sides as show in the schematic.
3 - Build frame for Lid
Build a frame for the lid using the 1x4 boards using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue. Ensure everything is square.
4 - Attach plexiglass
Attach plexiglass to the inside of the lid using 3/4" wood screws.
To do this - pre-drill holes slowly in the plexiglass and then add screws. Be careful not to over tighten.Note - you can also route out the insides of the lid before building the frame to inset the Plexiglas.. I wanted to keep this a simple build that didn't involve a lot of tools.
5 - Cut dividers
Cut up the 1" x 4" dividers for the organizer as shown in the picture. This gives a 10 shoe organizer. You can add extra slits in the long divider to add more options for the arrangement.
The dividers fit snug and hence are not attached to the box.6 - Finishing touches
Sand and stain or paint per your choice.
Attach the lid to the box using hinges.
Add casters on the bottom and a pull to the front of the box.7 - See more information
For more details on this project, please see - https://www.anikasdiylife.com/diy-under-bed-shoe-organizer/
Video tutorial at - https://youtu.be/0IGCQN-VmmE