Hutch without the Starsky

additional photos and tips for my hutch
plan I used: http://ana-white.com/2010/01/plans-logan-hutch-open-24-inspired-by.html

have my plans drawn up for the DVD extravaganza

wood I used: PureBond, with 1x2 and 1x3 pine for trim
My hutch is 32 inches wide, and since it's built solely for DVD's I have five total shelves each 8.5 inches high. DVD's on average are 7 to 7 1/4 high, so this works out just fine.
I put my hutch together with my Kreg Jig, needed the added durability and won't need to move the shelves around.
I absolutely love it, and hopefully this page will help others who are working with Ana's plans and have questions along the way.

These are the 2 sides of my hutch, primered, painted, and lying side by side, I mark where the shelves are going to go. This ensures that my shelves are straight.

When I add the shelves, absolutely glue then Kreg jig it, and always, with each step, CHECK FOR SQUARE. very important, keeps your project looking professional. These look like American Girl doll lockers. :)

Dvd's fit right in there

 and can't tell you how important paint is. If you're painting, make sure to do it right. I used PureBond, so I don't use anything stronger than 220, light sand pre, vacuum dust, wipe it down,  I use Primer Kilz2 2 coats. when each coat is dry, light sand in between. vacuum again, wipe it down. 2 coats of Behr Ultra Premium, Artic White, and that's all Before I put it together. After assembly, I'll touch up spots, nicks, etc. If I'm touching my board too much, another coat is in order. I get so many compliments on my paint jobs. Paint is important, stain is important. You can build the worlds best piece, but sloppy paint will take away from your craftswomanship!

Both sides on square and secure, time for top, and beadboard backing. These little details make it your own, whether it be beadboard, paint, your little ideas take a plan from paper and turn it into something that you will love! Excuse the cat, she's a ham. Anytime she here's the click, she comes out of the woodwork.

 Beadboard on with my nailgun, very important that your beadboard is square. Also added 2 1x4's to the back to give more stability to the piece, which is 46 inches high and to have something to screw into the studs. Last thing we want is for this to fall over on someone. What a mess it would be to have to pick up all the DVDS :)

 Love my piece! Secured t wall and base

the hutch itself holds 300 DVD's and has two shelves open. Can't stop raving about it, love it, love it. I've entered it into the PureBond contest for free wood...so if  you like this, and this article's answered some questions for you, please like it here....https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2908641366801&set=o.170153499700250&type=1&theater