Farmhouse `X-Door` Vanity

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Farmhouse ‘X-Door’ Vanity
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nspired by simpler days of the past, this vanity is built with sophisticated
charm and character. Cozy and freestanding, this base can be paired with
any number of vanity tops.
CUT LIST
Materials needed
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¾” x 48” x 48” plywood
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2” x 3” x 34”
¾” x 24” x 24” plywood
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Side panels
¾” x 16-½” x 31-½” • •
¼” x 24” x 24” pine board
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Front false drawer front
1” x 6” x 21-¼”
2” x 3” x 96” pine board
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Bottom front & back rails,
top back rail
1” x 3” x 21-¼”
1” x 6” x 72” pine board
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Vanity bottom
¾” x 20” x 2-¼”
1” x 3” x 96” pine board
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Door rails
1” x 3” x 21-⅛” •
½” x 3” x 36” pine craft board
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Door stiles
1” x 3” x 18-⅜” •
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Back of door panel
¼” x 20-⅛” x 22-⅜” •
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Door ‘X’ pieces
1” x 3” x 24-½” •
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Side ‘X’ pieces
½” x 3” x 31-¼” •
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Side decorative rails
½” x 3” x 16-½” •
Part
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Part Name
A
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Legs
B
2
C
Dimension
• • Make sure to cut the plywood so the grain is going vertical for a better look
• Don’t cut to final length; hold in place and mark for length, width and/or angle
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½” x 3” x 36”
½” x 3” x 36”
1-1/4” pocket screws
1” brad nails
3/4” staples
wood glue
hinges
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Hand hardware
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Sink top vanity 25-1/4” x 22”
Note: 1/2” thick
material isn’t
available everywhere.
You can use 1”
material instead.
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½” x 3” x 36”
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½” x 3” x 36”
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½” x 3” x 36”
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½” x 3” x 36”
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1” x 3” x 96”
F
1” x 3” x 96”
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1” x 3” x 96”
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G
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D
D
F
C
1” x 6” x 72”
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¼” x 24” x 24”
B
E
B
¾” x 48” x 48”
¾” x 24” x 24”
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A
A
A
2” x 3” x 96”
2” x 3” x 96”
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B
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D
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1.
You’ll begin by creating both sides of the vanity. First drill for 1-/4” pocket screws along the back vertical edge
of the 3/4” plywood as shown. The plywood will be flush with the top and the back, or inside, face of the legs and 2-1/2” up
from the bottom. Attach with pocket screws and wood glue. Repeat for the opposite side.
2.
Now you will attach the sides to each other. Drill for 1-1/4” pocket screws in the false drawer front, bottom front,
bottom back and top back rails. To better help the false drawer front look like a drawer we sanded the left and right
edges to create a round over that will create a shadow line. Attach the pieces with pocket screws and wood glue so that
the front faces are flush and the bottom boards are 2-1/2” from the bottom as shown.
3.
Gently flip the form over to attach the bottom. Drill for 1-1/4” pocket screws as shown and attach with wood glue and screws.
Make sure the inside face is flush with the top edge of the bottom rails.
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SIDE VIEW
BACK
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G
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FRONT
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4.
Now for the decorative side pieces. You will cut all these to fit by holding the boards in place and marking the length
with a pencil. First attach the top and bottom pieces with wood glue and 1” brad nails as shown. Make sure the top pieces
are flush on the top and the bottom pieces flush on the bottom.
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Next you will create the distinctive ‘X’ on the sides. You will begin with the long full piece. Simply hold the board in place and mark
for the angle of the upper left corner and cut. Then repeat for the bottom right. Cut small increments to get to the final size. At this
point you should be able to use this piece as a guide to cut the remaining three pieces to rough size. Attach the first with 1” brad nails
and wood glue. [NOTE - if you are using 1” material instead of 1/2” material then use 1-1/4” brad nails.] Next hold the second piece
up and mark where it butts up against the middle of the ‘X’ and cut to fit. Continue this process for the remaining piece of the ‘X’ and
the opposite side of the vanity. Take your time to get the pieces to fit. It may take quite a few small cuts to get a good fit.
6.
Whenever you are constructing doors ALWAYS wait to cut your pieces to fit the opening. You are wanting about 1/16” gap around
your door so cut the pieces so that they form a rectangle 1/8” narrow and 1/8” shorter than your opening. That will give you your
1/16” all the way around. To construct the door frame drill for 1-1/4” pocket screws as shown. Assemble with wood glue and screws.
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BACK SIDE OF DOOR
FRONT SIDE OF DOOR
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7.
Attach the 1/4” panel to the back of the door. It should be cut to size to just cover the pocket screw holes.
Attach with wood glue and 3/4” staples.
8.
You will create the ‘X’ in the door using the same method described in step 5. Attach with wood glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.
9.
To attach the door to the vanity first attach the hinges to the door. Then, using shims, set your door in place so that there is an
approximately 1/16” gap all the way around. Mark where the hinge holes are on the vanity leg. Drill pilot holes and attach the door.
10.
Finally you are ready to attach the sink basin. Make sure you carefully read installation material that came with your sink first.
When you are ready, place a bead of silicone adhesive around the top of your vanity base and carefully set the sink in place. You may
want to have someone help you with this step. The vanity should sit flush on back and about 1/2” all around.
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