How to Build a Mid Century Modern Console Cabinet

[@adamlhalter]

I love watching your channel don’t mind the negativity! I for one appreciate your channel!

[@jhold7553]

Bada**. Definitely one of my favorites. I dont use glue a lot because to be honest I forget but it works out because I realize I did something wrong and have to take it back apart

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you and Same. It’s inevitable just about every time I glue something, I go back later and need to take it apart 🙈

[@troygoggans5495]

I remember pieces of furniture, like your build, back in the 1950’s and 1960’s but I remember them as having sliding doors. But with doors closed yours and the ones I remember look the same. I still am amazed that you don’t use clamps to hold pieces in place while you screw them together.

[@robertevans6481]

So many things....i can see it as a vintage speaker and audio receiver....with period matching fabric over the custom built speakers...but seriously you hit this one out of the park....home run!!!! And that walnut plywood with the finish on it....😘

[@reauchannrichardson147]

Im bad about using glue, however, its a happy mistake to fix corrections. You are so talented. Great piece. You really make building approachable

[@WoodshopDiaries]

It’s inevitable every time I do a glue up I need to take it back apart for something 🤣 I’ve learned the hard way too many times 😆 I appreciate you watching and hope you have a great weekend!

[@joelcopeland3018]

Wow, that plywood looks awesome... Nice build... Well done... God Bless...

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! It was so much fun to build. God bless and have a great weekend!

[@johnkelley9877]

The cabinet looks beautiful with the Walnut wood and no edge banding! The design is neat and it does remind me of console cabinets from the 1960's on. Thanks for sharing this.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I really enjoyed building it and I appreciate you watching! Have a great weekend!

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Shara, that console turned out fantastic. I wondered about the exposed edges but you are right, they make a nice design feature. I screwed a sectional couch together for an apartment we once lived in. When we moved I unscrewed it and used the wood for many more projects. However, I go through a lot of glue so I don't claim to be a purest one way or the other. I think an arsenal of methods is the best way to go as circumstances can vary. I love it when you start throwing in some angles on your builds. Hugs and kisses to Lucy and Bubby. Thanks for Sharing! 🙃🙂

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! Yeah I’m not normally a fan of exposed edges but I felt like it fit on this piece. You are right… customize each piece as needed as circumstances do vary. That’s my favorite part of building things myself. I can customize it 😁 Lucy and Bubs thank you for the well wishes. Hope you have a great weekend!

[@mickkoldy1323]

Nice job, love the design. Also, enjoy you sharing mistakes because it happens.

[@debiallen4053]

I didn't think I would like this style...made me a believer Shara. Love it so much I will have to try to diy my own. Try try try. It is absolutely a eye catcher. Beautiful! I love the simplicity also. You do fantastic work young lady. Love all of your videos!

[@nsuinteger-au]

this gal knows things! It's great to see really good looking furniture pieces made using just plywood.

[@dannyhyde7019]

That is a beautiful cabinet, Very nice job. You make it look so easy.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I promise, it looks easy because it is 😉🙌

[@brunnie]

Good explanation of why you do not use glue, as I did wonder. The cabinet is beautiful. WOW!!

[@eyalbension6059]

Hi! I just wanted to say that your content is superb and I've learned so much from watching your tutorials. Thank you!!!

[@kathyandthedogs626]

This may be my favorite project! I’ve never built a piece of furniture but am planning to try this!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! Happy building!

[@SawdustmakerLori]

I really, really love how this turned out!!! The design is so beautiful as well as the plywood you used. I'm not a fan of using glue with pocket holes either unless it's especially necessary. When I make projects it's nice to be able to take them apart to fix/replace an area that gets damaged later or correct a mistake during the assembly. Thanks for another great video Shara!

[@5055hunter]

I never thought about the fact that you (and probably other creators as well) would be building stuff just for content and then disassembling it to reuse the material. It does make sense though! Love this console!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

It definitely saves on waste and hassle to be able to recycle some of these materials sometimes! I build probably 60% of my projects fully intending on taking them apart when I’m finished 🙈

[@the_meagan_channel]

I love these mid-century furniture projects. These are my favorite pieces to replicate. Another great video.

[@kevinf3641]

I like how you highlighted the end grain

[@stevedockery3534]

Great looking console Shara. You always make things look much easier with your videos. Love this project. Have a great weekend. Steve

[@WoodshopDiaries]

So glad you enjoyed this (and other) video and project! I appreciate you watching and hope you have a great weekend!

[@lovejones7545]

Shara! Where've you been? You've been missed. This build may be my favorite. I'm a big fan of mid century style furniture / décor and you really rocked this build out! It's sleek, sharp and the soft close doors are dope! Thanks for sharing this awesome video🤙🏾💯

[@pteddie6965]

Hey, Shara. Wow, that ply is some beautiful stuff! I love the look of the final cabinet. I also love the look of the plys on the exposed edges. Thanks for the video.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! I’m not even a fan of walnut but I have to admit this was amazing to work with. I actually unboxed it and first thought it was prefinished. Then looked closer and saw it wasn’t. It just looked that good unfinished 🤣

[@vivaladolcevita10]

Great design and great job! You could also make the sides longer and make a space between the body and the top shell to make an extra space above the body and the top shell. You would have to connect your initial box differently, so you wouldn't see the pocket screws. Really nice flexible design.

[@jimgreenhouse214]

Fantastic as usual. Thanks for showing us the oops. You’re very talented and I enjoy watching your techniques.

[@romeoC9968]

Great content as always. Really like the feet design, so simple but looks good. And who cares about those people who complain because you don't use glue, they don't deserve to be watching the great work you do.

[@carlosmol62]

My favorite and beautiful wood artesan!!!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@macdisciple]

We bought the very same design from Wayfair made from cheap particle board. It’s heavy AF too. I pledged to remake it from ply. Appreciate the head start.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Particle board is very heavy 🥴 hahah. Hopefully this helps to move toward a replacement! 😅

[@AaronSKuehn]

Really like the design and proportions of this project. And thank you for not just showing the "happy path" -- but the lessons learned and reasons behind your choices. Great vid!

[@barryroberts6470]

Very nice build Shara it looks fantastic so well done. Take Care and Stay Safe, Barry (UK) 👍

[@scottmorris4914]

The multilayers in the plywood, look like just Gagarin the wood. Looks great.

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

This looks beautiful Shara! The walnut is a great choice. I like the design. Have a great weekend and keep on building! 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! I hope you have a great weekend as well and happy building!

[@andrewlarson2753]

Nice piece, like your matter of fact style. I always use glue, probably a fear of wobble but will try without. I find it extremely difficult to even part with my creations, can’t imagine recycling them. Clearly too emotionally invested, must over come this and just build more. Thanks for your content!

[@MCsCreations]

Amazing work, Shara! Really beautiful piece!!! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and hope you have a great weekend!

[@stardustdreamer]

A gorgeous piece of furniture! Great design and great execution. 😍

[@westtexas5754]

Home Depot would do well featuring this build on their site showing the very nice walnut plywood. You have made me a fan of pocket hole screws!

[@WolfCatBirdPigMan]

If only home depot would sell walnut plywood...

[@WoodshopDiaries]

@nicholasmiles7994 hi! They do: homedepot.sjv.io/XYOkG4

[@WolfCatBirdPigMan]

@@WoodshopDiariesoof 2x8 ft panel for $122 is painful though XD. 3 times the cost of maple.

[@jackieopperman6568]

Love the design. Well done

[@kurtdubach7578]

I really enjoy watching your furniture builds. I'm wondering what steps you take to avoid tearout when cutting plywood for your projects.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

A fine finish plywood blade (and good quality plywood) make tear out practically non existent.

[@raulnavarrete8776]

Just subscribed, you have an endless amount of useful yet simple projects, thank you

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much for following along!

[@JayBergCustoms]

That looks great! I love the shape! I'm trying to niche into the console arena myself, and am just finishing up a 66" trapezoid case made from quarter sawn Sapele. I really need to make some plywood consoles that are more budget friendly over the solid wood ones I've built so far.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

That sounds like a really fun project! I bet it looks amazing!

[@deliaguzman1138]

Beautiful design and execution!

[@aberba]

It's amazing you've still been using the rip cut. Bought after watching your vid but it's not sitting duck 😅

[@robertm348]

Beautiful project, Shara! You are one of my favorite builders and I appreciate you very much!

[@franks122]

Excellent job as always, thanks for sharing.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! Have a wonderful weekend!

[@sillydaisy11017]

STUNNING. 🔥🔥🔥 and it’s walnut! I agree with the exposed edges in this one - it’s mid century, with just a little something to make it feel current! Super stylish, can’t wait to see if you make any matching pieces!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I feel like this totally matches this bedroom set I built a couple years ago: www.woodshopdiaries.com/category/woodworking/diy-furniture-plans/diy-bedroom-furniture-plans/diy-mid-century-modern-bedroom-set/

[@sillydaisy11017]

@@WoodshopDiaries ohhh yes I remember watching those videos now! Wow, the walnut really makes it pop! Though I have mostly lighter wood tones in my home (like in the original) I might actually consider more medium tones in the future like this new build. Everything you make is just so pretty!! 😻

[@carolvalentine2407]

Your talent is so amazing!

[@patrickperson1252]

une jolie pièce de nouveau crée super travail Sarah félicitations patrick

[@christophermckinney984]

Shara, I Absolutely love this design!! And the fact that you created it makes it even more special! As per usual, you give us a design that is completely “doable”, all the while pointing out your own mistakes and mishaps so we don’t follow you onto the struggle bus. 😉 😆 🤣. (I didn’t really catch any real mistakes to smile about, but I should tell you that you do get a giggle from me every time you do your “almost laugh” when describing something! 😳 😊 😂

[@johannesputter8455]

Nice, like the double-box!👍

[@WoodshopDiaries]

It adds some fun dimension! That edge is my favorite part!

[@brad238899]

Great project Shara. Thanks for saring.

[@surfmarko]

Another great vid! Love the mid century modern style.

[@raulsoto2088]

Me encantó.... Siempre espero para ver tus videos... Hermoso proyecto, un abrazo desde Chile 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱

[@bwhite661]

I love modern looking furniture and this looks fairly straight forward to build. I'm wondering how you would think it would look if the edging of the outer box was mitered inwards at 45 degrees?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I’m not sure I understand your question? If you edge banded it and mitered the edge banding on the front to match the sides? If that’s what you mean, that’s exactly how I’d do it. I wouldn’t have mitered corners and not miter the edge banding too.

[@bwhite661]

@@WoodshopDiaries Sorry but my question wasn't clear. I was asking about mitering the plywood edges of the outside box that you see looking at it from the front. So you would cut the front edge of the three boards that make up the outside box at a 45 deg angle. So when you're looking straight at the finished piece the outside edges would be angled inward. So your just giving the edges a "softer" look. Hope that makes sense. I'm not talking about any edge banding. I really like the look of the exposed plywood edge.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

@bwhite661 ohhh I gotcha. Yeah that would look great!

[@bwhite661]

@@WoodshopDiaries My daughter wants me to build her a dresser type thing with drawers and shelves so I think I might use this as a basis for the design. It will be more of a vertical build though. I'm so glad I can watch your videos to get help especially with the drawers.

[@dino.jay2007]

Good job, Shara! Nice design! 🎉❤ About the Europly and no edge banding, how was the quality of the plywood? Were there many gaps, voids, or similar imperfections that show? Or was this a sufficiently high quality plywood with minimal to no gaps & voids? @2:38

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! Yes it was very nice plywood. I didn’t find any voids or imperfections while using it.

[@dianes2300]

That turned out awesome!! 👍

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@joytekb]

I like how you make difficult things look easy Beautifull console

[@jthomas1626]

You did a beautiful job.

[@liamdixon8163]

Beautiful and so simple thank you AGAIN 💚☘️💚🙏

[@samme5513]

Very nice looks cool love it brilliant job enjoyed watching and thank you for sharing

[@monself]

Great design. Thank you. Can you please make a floating TV cabinet.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-modern-floating-vanity/

[@anaceciliaserrano1975]

Excelent job!!!!! I like it very much!!!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@CraigFize]

That was very pretty. Great job

[@jasonfarbman]

This looks great, and I love how accessible your design is. I'd love to make one for my wife's birthday - but the unit it would replace is 10" higher. Any suggestions on increasing the height while preserving the look?

[@ELBRICORINCON]

So cool forniture. Good Job!!

[@SynthRockViking]

This is a sublime piece 😩

[@gsuderman]

Just found your channel this week. Had to say I love the way you present your projects. Also, I learned a number of things today: how to use a speed square to set angles, door building using the hinge jig, etc. I'm wondering how heavy that piece is? 3/4" plywood sides AND back panel!! Yikes. Thanks again for such great content.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

So glad you’re enjoying the content! Thanks so much for following along and checking it out! To answer your question, it’s heavy! I can lift and move it myself (so it’s not crazy heavy) but it’s a sheet and a half of plywood so probably around 120-130 lbs 🤷‍♀️

[@gsuderman]

What if you made this out of 1/2" instead? Save money and it would be lighter.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

You could. You might save a few bucks (very little-the price savings between 1/2” and 3/4” is pretty small) but it would be lighter if that was the main concern. However, I don’t think 1/2” material would do well spanning this width without an additional center support, though. I don’t use 1/2” material in my projects for several reasons (a few: they require different size screws, hardware and edge banding, and it’s not suitable for every situation).

[@gsuderman]

@@WoodshopDiaries thanks again for replying. Your rationale makes a lot of sense. 3/4" it will be for me then. Thank you again

[@Tyom-321]

I ❤ it. You have always smart ideas ! 😊

[@raynavarrete7898]

Beautiful 😍

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

turned Out great.

[@joebrennan6130]

V Very nice Shara! Love the design

[@ricominas6880]

Great job with style @WoodshopDiaries what are you using as a sofware to design your projects?

[@user00616]

Omg I’m OBSESSED

[@mstev5956]

Nice video and great work

[@mikeandlucky]

Glue is messy and when I mess something up (way too often), it can't be undone. Use it only when really necessary. Thanks for the confirmation that it is okay to skip the glue on pocket hole joinery :)

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I have the same philosophy! 😉 Thanks for watching and I hope you have a great weekend!

[@MASI_forging]

Great work as always 🙂🙂

[@ericlaurendeau4816]

Great work! I love your channel

[@nicokwapper]

Beatyful! You inspired me to build one too.

[@shamismail8006]

Great job👍

[@rockstarfan886]

Awesome project i understand making stuff for content but these pieces are amazing and im sure there are people out there that would love to own some of these pieces. Maybe consider selling them?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I used to sell things here and there and it’s actually more profitable to recycle the wood than to sell it locally. Plus selling opens a whole other can of worms and people aren’t always pleasant to deal with. I occasionally donate pieces, but selling them just isn’t worth the hassle.

[@jacoboalamea717]

Beautiful,

[@CoachCarl]

You mention using 2'x8' foot sheets but the plans list 4'x8' … which would I need to buy? Thanks for an awesome build!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

This walnut only comes in half sheets. So if you’re using this stuff, that’s your only option and you’d need 4. But…Most people aren’t going to buy this to build with because it’s way more expensive and most other plywood comes in 4x8 sheets. So if you’re not using this, buy 4x8 sheets instead.

[@CoachCarl]

@@WoodshopDiaries awesome, thanks for the clarification! Love the channel

[@kerensuleiman614]

Hi Shara, love the console. Would it be possible to make with only the wrap around frame? Great inspiration for a tv unit I plan to build but i dont want it to be too heavy.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Sure! It would require some modifications, obviously, but can definitely be made without the “double layer” if you wanted.

[@scottmorris4914]

Great video and project. Where did the plywood come from?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

It’s linked in the description 😊

[@scottmorris4914]

@@WoodshopDiaries thank you. Sorry about that, I read right past it.

[@javierteodorakis1647]

Como siempre muy buenos trabajos 😀

[@imienazwisko8347]

And again awesome work. I wonder if your house has enough space for all that furniture 😅

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! Haha it doesn’t. That’s why I take things apart and reuse the wood. I can’t keep the stuff so I recycle it

[@oreobenavidez953]

Oh my what a beautiful piece you always put out great content I'm not gonna lie at the beginning where you were showing the marks I thought my phone had a crack or a hair 😂😂

[@richs5422]

Very cool!

[@mikhailtaal7752]

Which circular saw blade you use? And which blade is good for plywood cutting??

[@luffyonepiece2210]

Excellent thank you nice work

[@maureen5010]

I'm in awe! 👏👏

[@WoodshopDiaries]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@nobuckle40]

"Weeping and gnashing of teeth!" 🤣🤣🤣 Imagine it, woodworking Hell where the devil makes woodworkers assemble everything with pocket holes and no glue. I love this build. My wife and I are huge fans of MCM furniture. most likely because we are old and we remember it from our younger years. Thanks Shara.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Haha I mean, I guess some people would hate it, but I’d be happy in that workshop 🤣 I love MCM style. It’s so quirky and fun. I wish I had lived through those years haha. I appreciate you watching and following along. I hope you and your wife have a great weekend!

[@ethanpine9443]

I know I'm late to the party, but can you apply the furniture butter over a stain? I'm attempting to do a very similar project to this, but want to match the wood of the furniture I already have which is a dark walnut or espresso finish. I'd like to try and stain the wood to match my existing furniture, but don't want to use a polyurethane where I get a super high gloss finish.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I’ve not tried to use furniture butter over stain so I’m not sure how it would react. They make clear coat in different sheens. You can get a flat or matte sheen that won’t add shine. Minwax polycrylic in flat is what I’d recommend

[@pinestudios3591]

@@WoodshopDiariesThank You!

[@kris_kreations]

Very nice

[@petpet-jz3bn]

very job miss master

[@Bourbon-Guitar]

"Weeping and gnashing of the teeth because of pocket hole screws" Good one! 🤣🤣🤣

[@WoodshopDiaries]

🤣🤣

[@allbest_wood]

Great jpb

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much!

[@papinkelman7695]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 However, to make it even more mid century make the 'doors' hinge at the bottom so they flip open from the top.

[@J-Chong]

Buen trabajo.....!👍👍👍 🇵🇪

[@jackitodd4803]

Love this

[@joelhenry4643]

Supuerb job. is the jig for the door hinges adjustable to different depths or is it strictly for 3/4" ply?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

The jig is adjustable but most hinges are only suitable for use in 3/4” or thicker.

[@joelhenry4643]

@@WoodshopDiaries oh yeah dang

[@senjos]

This looks great! I 'm wondering what you build out of the disassembled furniture?!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! I build more furniture 😁

[@senjos]

@@WoodshopDiaries