Shaker Sideboard

Matthew Cremona

Shaker-style furniture is known for its simplistic beauty and one of the most striking pieces is the Shaker Sideboard. Matt will show you how to make a Shaker-influenced sideboard as he brings some more modern elements and styling into the design.

72"L x 19"D x 30 3/4"H

19 lessons

373 min

$99.00

Here's what you'll learn how to build:

Here's what we'll cover:

Introduction

We take a look at the Sketchup model and compare frame and panel to case construction.
Lumber Selection

We take a look through a stack of boards looking for the perfect area of each board for each project part
The Legs

We finalize the leg stock, cut the grooves and mortises, and lastly add the tapers
The Rails

We start creating the structure of the case by connecting the legs with the rails
Horizontal Dividers

We add the dividers that frame out the door and drawer cavity with a dovetail and double mortise and tenon
Bottom Frame

We add the frame which will create the bottom of the case
Drawer Runners, Kickers, and Guides

We add the internal components that will support and allow the drawers to operate
Vertical Dividers

We subdivide the drawer and door cavities by adding the vertical dividers
The Panels (Part 1)

We start enclosing the case with the panels. The stock is resawn and the back panels are installed.
The Panels (Part 2)

We continue adding the panels to the case by fitting the side and bottom panels
The Top

Before diving into more detail work, we’ll knock the top out
Prefinishing and Assembly (Part 1)

We start getting ready to finish up the case by taking care of a few small details and by finish prepping all the parts.
Prefinishing and Assembly (Part 2)

We apply finish to all the case parts and glue up the case
The Drawers – Half Blind Dovetails

We get started on the drawers by fitting the drawer fronts to their openings and by cutting the half blind dovetails.
The Drawers – Through Dovetails

We finish up the drawer construction by dovetailing in the back, fitting the drawer, and adding a bottom.
Adjustable Shelves

We add wooden adjustable shelf standards to support the shelves in the lower cavity of the case.
Knobs

We turn some of our offcuts into custom pulls for the doors and drawers
The Doors

We make the inset frame and panel doors and install them into the case.
Wrapping Up

We finish up the small details and take a look at the finished piece

What You’ll Receive:

Detailed cut list and plans including a PDF and a SketchUp file (Metric and Imperial).
Hours of detailed video instruction showing every step of the build.
All videos and plans are digital and will be available for download upon purchase.

What You’ll Learn

Frame and Panel Construction
Double Mortise and Tenon Joinery
Tongue and Groove Joinery
Wiping Varnish Application
Traditional Dovetailed Drawer Construction
Wooden Adjustable Shelves
Basic Turning
Fitting Inset Doors

What You’ll Need

Note: This is not a required list of tools. This is simply what I used during the build. Remember, there are always multiple ways to accomplish a task so if you don’t have one or more of these tools, you can very likely still make this project.

Tools

Planer/Jointer (alternatives: purchase pre-milled lumber kits or use hand planes)
Tablesaw
Dado Stack
Router
Bandsaw
Drill
Lathe (for turning the knobs)
Drum Sander (for surfacing panels with wild grain)
Random Orbit Sander
Hand Tools – Chisels, Medium Bench Plane, Card Scrapers, Dovetail and flush trim Saws, Rasp

Bits

1/4 Spiral Upcut
5/16″ Round Over

Hardware

Horton Brasses PB-407 Solid Brass Butt Hinge (4 pairs) https://www.horton-brasses.com/PB-407.asp

Reviews:

Excellent instruction. Great project for anyone who wants to build a “larger” piece of furniture but is intimidated. Every lesson is well produced and Matt’s teaching is easy to understand and follow. Once complete you will have worked on and learned the skills to expand your woodworking. This course builds confidence. Would highly recommend. 5 stars for sure.

Doug Voss

Guild Member

This was a pretty ambitious project for me both in scale and complexity. This sideboard fits perfectly in our dining room., It provides a lot of storage and a surface space for entertaining and day to day use.

This was my first time doing frame and panel construction and the plans and instruction walked me through each step. There are a lot of parts to the project and a lot of wood, so it appears daunting to me but the videos make it approachable. This project has a little of everything with the frame and panel case work, drawers, and doors. I learned plenty that I will carry forward to other projects. It’s been a few months since finishing the project and I still reference back to the plans and techniques when planning and building other furniture.

Mike Flaminio

Guild Member

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About Your Instructor:

Matt is a classic log to furniture woodworker. In 2017 he made his own bandsaw mill and uses it to create massive slabs for himself and other woodworkers to turn into beautiful furniture. He started his YouTube channel in 2014 and has a large and dedicated following. His woodworking style ranges from modern to classic reproductions.

Matt has been a Guild instructor since 2016 and a co-host of the Wood Talk podcast since 2016. He travels to teach periodically at local Guild meetings as well as woodworking events like Woodworking in America.

Shaker Sideboard

Here's what you'll learn how to build:

Here's what we'll cover:

Introduction

Lumber Selection

The Legs

The Rails

Horizontal Dividers

Bottom Frame

Drawer Runners, Kickers, and Guides

Vertical Dividers

The Panels (Part 1)

The Panels (Part 2)

The Top

Prefinishing and Assembly (Part 1)

Prefinishing and Assembly (Part 2)

The Drawers – Half Blind Dovetails

The Drawers – Through Dovetails

Adjustable Shelves

Knobs

The Doors

Wrapping Up

What You’ll Receive:

What You’ll Learn

What You’ll Need

Reviews:

About Your Instructor:

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