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Recycling Console with Charging Station

Build your own recycling console table with integrated charging station. Narrow enough to fit in a hall, but versatile enough to help you stay organized, build it from Designed and built by Family DIYnamic

Recycling Console with Charging Station

Specifications

Project typeConsole Table Plans
RoomEntryway and Mudroom
DifficultyIntermediate

Dimensions

Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.

Recycling Console with Charging Station dimension diagram 1

Shopping List

  • 2 - 1x12 @ 6 feet long
  • 2 - 1x12 @ 8 feet long
  • 1- 1x6 @ 10 feet long
  • 1 - 1x8 @ 5 feet long
  • 3 - 1x2 @ 8 feet long
  • 2 - 1x4 @ 8 feet long
  • 1 - 4x8 sheet of 1/4" thick plywood
  • 1-1/4" kreg pocket hole screws
  • 5/8" and 1-1/4" brad nails
  • 4 sets of surface mount hinges
  • 3 magnetic clasps
  • 3 recycling containers, max size 16" wide x 11" deep x 20" tall

Cut List

Carcass

  • 4 - 1x12 @ 35-1/4" - sides and dividers
  • 4 - 1x12 @ 17-1/2" - outside shelves
  • 2 - 1x12 @ 17-1/8" - center shelves

Trim/Top

  • 2 - 1x6 @ 17-1/2" - charging dividers
  • 1 - 1x6 @ 17-1/8" - center charging divider
  • 2 - 1x2 @ 17-1/2" - back supports
  • 1 - 1x2 @ 17-1/8" - center back support
  • 1 - 1x6 @ 56-5/8" - top, back
  • 1 - 1x8 @ 56-5/8" - top, front
  • 2 - 1x2 @ 35-1/4" - face frame sides
  • 2 - 1x2 @ 33-3/4" - face frame, dividers
  • 1 - 1x2 @ 52-1/8" - face frame bottom
  • 1 - 1/4" plywood @ 55-1/8" x 29-3/4" - back

Doors

  • 6 - 1x4 @ 9-1/8"
  • 6 - 1x4 @ 20-1/2"
  • 2 - 1/4" plywood @ 16" x 20" - door backs

Tools

  • measuring tape
  • square
  • pencil
  • safety glasses
  • kreg-jig
  • drill
  • circular saw
  • compound miter saw
  • nailer
  • sander

Step-by-step Instructions

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Step 1

Drill three 3/4" pocket holes on each end of the horizontal 1x12 shelf boards. Attach to the vertical 1x12s with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws. Note that the center 1x12s are a different width than the outside 1x12s.

Recycling Console with Charging Station — step 1
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Attach the 1x6 dividers inside with pocket holes.

Then attach the back 1x2s with pocket holes. Note that the center boards are a different width than the outside boards.

Recycling Console with Charging Station — step 2
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Attach the 1x2 face frame boards to the front of the project with 1-1/4" brad nails and wood glue.

NOTE: Additional face frame boards can be added as shown in the photos. Add now using 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws if desired.

Recycling Console with Charging Station — step 3
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Step 4

Attach back with 5/8" brad nails and wood glue.

Recycling Console with Charging Station — step 4
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Step 5

Hinge the top 1x6 on as shown.

Recycling Console with Charging Station — step 5
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Step 6

Add the front 1x8 with 1-1/4" brad nails and wood glue.

Recycling Console with Charging Station — step 6
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Build the door frames using 1x4s and the 3/4" pocket holes with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.

Cut the back plywood pieces and attach with 5/8" brad nails and glue. Attach doors with hinges. Also, magnetic clasps recommended to keep doors closed.

Recycling Console with Charging Station — step 7
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Finishing

Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.

Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/recycling-console-charging-station