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Required Tools for this Project

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    • Hammer
    • Clamps
    • Miter saw
    • Air compressor
    • Air hose
    • Brad nail gun
    • Cordless drill
    • Tape measure
    • Circular saw
    • Socket/ratchet set
    • Stud finder
    • Chalk line
    • Nail set
    • Level
    • Jigsaw
    • Stepladder
    • Straightedge
    • Safety glasses
    • Sawhorses

Required Materials for this Project

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    • Polyurethane glue

Lumber:
For every four 32-in. bays, you'll need:
End and divider panels, bottoms: Two 4x8 sheets of 3/4-in. plywood
Shelving: One 4x8 sheet of 3/4-in. plywood
Sliding door panels: Two 4x8 sheets of 1/4-in. plywood
Framing: Eight 8-ft. 2x2s
Shelving cleats: approx. 4 ft. of 1x2 per 24-in. shelf

Hardware:
Lag screws: Sixteen 1/4 x 3-1/2 in.
Framing fasteners: 1 lb. of 16d nails
Panel fasteners: 1 lb. of 2-in. screws
Shelving cleats and cabinet bottom fasteners: 1 lb. of 1-5/8 in.screws
Track and trim fasteners: Small box of 1-in. brads
Door track: One 4-ft., one 8-ft. (Available from woodworker’s supply stores).
Finger pulls: Four 3/4-in. diameter

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