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1 Make the smaller box by screwing the 364 x 400mm bottom between the short sides of two 500 x 400mm box sides. Screw two of the 364 x 70mm struts between the other short sides (the top) and the other two at the back. (Use the 6mm x 50mm chipboard screws and 3mm drill bit.) Use the same method to make the larger box, but use the 764mm pieces (see sketch). Screw the two boxes together with the 8mm x 30mm screws. >>
2 Position the sideboard with its back facing upwards. Screw on the 500 x 1 200mm back piece to keep the sideboard square and sturdy. Measure and mark where the four legs should be positioned at the corners of the 1 240 x 440mm bottom of the outer frame; drill pilot holes and attach the legs with 6mm x 50mm screws. Stand the sideboard upside down and screw the base in position with its rear edge flush with the back.
3 Screw the two 500 x 440mm sides of the outer frame to the box sides from the inside. Place the sideboard upside down on the remaining 1 240 x 440mm piece and screw together from inside – this forms the top of the sideboard. We painted the exterior white with Sabre Paints Satin Glow drip-free enamel, from Jakaranda Hardware.
4 Screw the hinges to the door with the 6mm x 16mm screws and then use a 3mm spacer to hold the doors in place before you screw them to the sideboard. Measure and mark 60mm from the top and side of each door and drill a hole with the 24mm spade bit – this serves as a handle. Decide how high you want the shelves in each section and tap the shelf nails in where they will rest. Sand the entire sideboard thoroughly with 120-grit sandpaper and paint or varnish the wood in the finish of your choice.