How to Build a Magazine Holder

Today we’re going to make a magazine holder.

Supplies

Materials:

One 42” by 12” sheet of 3/4” plywood

1” finishing nails

Tools:

miter saw

table saw

hammer

Step 1: Prepare the Wood

The outside walls will be 10 1/4” wide.

Step 2: Cut to Size

Now with the table saw cut the plywood to 10 1/4” wide. then with the miter saw cut two pieces, each 12” long.

Step 3: Sides

Measure 4 3/4” from the bottom and 3” from the opposite side across the top.

Then connect the dots (drawing a diagonal line)

Cut on this line with the miter saw.

Then repeat on the other 12” by 10 1/4” piece.

Step 4: Joinery

Set the fence on the table saw 3/4” away from the blade, and the blade height to 3/8”. Only cut out the front, back, and bottom. clean up with a chisel.

Step 5: Front, Back, and Bottom

With the remaining wood, cut three 4” wide pieces on the table saw.

Front: 5 1/4” long (I decided to give it a 45° bevel on top)

bottom: 8 5/8” long

back: 12” long

Step 6: Assembly

Assemble as shown in picture, then set other side on top (left side) nail or glue together. Sand any rough spots, paint or varnish if desired.

and you’re done!

Congratulations!

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