They have a melamine option that has glides on it, but I chose to do this so I could get exactly three out of one sheet of plywood. What size is the Sheet of plywood? Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Does anyone have a suggestion for alternative bins? 
They have all kinds of sizes for food prep and storage. 
I would be happy to provide my alternate design once it is complete. I was looking to buy this shelving from IKEA soon, but making it myself will be even better. Thanks so much! 1 sheet1/4" plywood into 17 3/8 strips Did you include the cost of the ikea bins in your estimated cost of the project? 
They are just about the cheapest option I have found and they are super sturdy! So that each "unit" shared box walls, with the dowels on either side? I also modified the plan to become an art desk for my visually impaired nephew. Modular Outdoor Seating from 2x4s and Cedar Fence Pickets, "Just Add Legs" DIY Bed Frame (All Mattress Sizes), Easiest Corn Hole Plans with Free Printable PDF, Trimmed and ready for Christmas - Dollhouse, our modified version of printers sideboard. I've been wanting this system but there isn't an IKEA anywhere near me. , The Best Home Organizers at Target For Less Than $25, Zara Just Debuted Its Fall Fashion Arrivals Shop Our Favorites, 12 Can't-Miss Sales, From MAC Lipstick to Avocado Mattresses, 11 Supportive, Sporty Sandals You Can Hike In, 12 Target Maxi Dresses to Wear Now and Forever, 10 Favorites From Ashley Tisdale's Being Frenshe Collection at Target. Hello, 
1 1x2, 1 sheet 3/4" plywood into 4 11 3/4" strips Just built these & added 3/4 iron-on veneer to the raw edges of the plywood. I also shortened it up by one 4.5 section to fit it under my sons low loft bed. 9 hours ago, by Sabienna Bowman I think I'm headed there next! http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/reviews/4283497. 
Ikea bins are made a of a really nice quality plastic. and restaurant supply stores! YEA!! 1 sheet 1/4" plywood I absolutely have to build this. We homeschool, so I was using them for art supplies, school work, puzzles and teaching tools, etc. 
I don't think a standard Rubbermaid (or other brand) container would hang or slide as well. Check for square after each step. I was thinking any type of plastic storage container but then I noticed the edges on the IKEA bins are pretty prominent. 
Plus I do not have an IKEA near me. 
Then I just cut the 1/2 inch square dowels into 16 in pieces and place them 4 1/2 inches apart (I'd probably put the bins in and measure that way). The typical walmart Steralite bins are close to the size of these ikea bins (but quality is poor, I've broken several of those on my own). Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces as well. This is basically the same idea as Ana's laundry dresser, just with grooves routed in to the wood instead of a tract. I love the idea of the IKEA Trofast storage bins and was ready to just buy them outright (Ikea not too expensive ya know) until I drew up the plans and decided that I could STILL build it for cheaper, like three times cheaper. 9 hours ago. You can use a dado blade in a table saw, or you can make several careful passes with a circular saw. Our local Wal-Mart has them in white, black, red, bisque and blue. 
We homeschool too and that's exactly what I was looking at these for! by Angelica Wilson Grateful for any help or advice! I plan to make one and glue Lego sheets to it for a Lego table with sorting bins. Dishpans are really sturdy but flexible and nearly indestructible, come in different sizes and colors and are super cheap ($1-4 each), plus they have handles at either end and are a manageable size for toddlers. They're sturdy, yet slightly flexible, and I don't have any fear of the kids cracking them, even when abused. Ibuildand sharesmart, stylish diy projects. These are great plans! 
Does anyone know if the white TROFAST bins from IKEA are clear or opaque? What is the measurement from the bottom of the sides to the first routing bevel? You probably aren't going to find exactly the same measurements. Use small molding or 1x2s, glued and nailed to the insides, to make a lip for the bins. The awesome thing is too, that it is such a simple design, that when I am done using it like this, I can throw shelves in there and it is an automatic bookcase. That's actually how I figured out what size Trofast system & bins I wanted. 
Copyright 2009-2011 Ana White/Ana White.com. I thought about the dishpans and wasn't sure how that would hold up. I LOVE this! BUT I don't ahve a router so any suggestions for making the groves without one?? 
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Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. I 'measured' my kids toys with those cheap ones first and then brought the list with me on the 1.5 hour trek to Ikea. Apply additional coats of wood filler as needed. Please select the topics you're interested in: Would you like to turn on POPSUGAR desktop notifications to get breaking news ASAP? I was going to jerry-rig the laundry hamper dresser into fitting some toy bins, this is even better! You could technically make the cut without one, it would just take you about 4 passes moving your blade measurement in an 1/8" each time. I built three of these for $30! 
You can use whatever you want. I know what you're thinking of and that sounds like it will fit the bill nicely! 
Where do the pocket holes go? Vacuum sanded project to remove sanding residue. So these are the exact same measurements to fit the trofast bins bought from their store. Thanks! In reply to Alternative Bins by Guest (not verified). However, on the IKEA website, the white TROFAST bins look very opaque - can you see anything through them? Thanks a bunch for sharing your measurements and idea! 7 hours ago, by Victoria Edel I know right now all of the "dorm supplies" are clearanced out everywhereTarget and Walmart usually sell them in fun colors. The 12 qts are 15 5/8"L x 12 3/8"W x 6"H and the 18 qts are 17 3/8"L x 14 1/8"W x 7"H. But I picked up many white ones at the Dollar Tree for $1. I was thinking the same thing: dishpans! 2 1x2 @ 15 7/8". In reply to Bins Alternatives by SummerND. When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in the direction of the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. The shoebox size is about the size of the dark (not light) blue bins, the 'double shoebox' is about the same and the green/white bins, the (standard Trofast size) and the next size up Sterilite bins are about the same as the red/white one. I was going to ask the same thing about the bins. Alternately, to save on wood, could I just make one long unit with only 1 piece of wood for each wall? Please consider taking a second to share. Please review Disclaimer and Terms of Service. Hth! We have some of these from Ikea and I was going to buy more but now think I will try to build them instead. The interior width of each box would be 12 inches that makes the outside 13.5 right? Might just build one ;).
So this was my first project tackled. As far as getting this without using a router, I would recommend the dado blade. Alternatively, if you have a radial arm saw and can adjust the fence to allow you enough space you could also use that (This is what I tend to do, but not many people have a radial arm saw) Obviously all of these options require depth adjustments so you do not cut through the entire piece. 7 hours ago, by Njera Perkins 
how would you make the stepped one using a guide rail system instead of the routed grooves? 
It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. We love seeing your projects. I built one of these a couple years ago and cut all the pieces to build a second one and now im trying to assemble the second one, but I don't see how everything attaches. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. This takes some hacking from your dimensions, but I decided on using dish pans. Sterlite and Rubbermaid make them - http://www.sterilite.com/SelectProduct.html?id=344. Or perhaps you can build your own bins out of wood or make just make shelves to slide and put the Sterilite bins on the. I got this idea to turn my den into a playroom and get all the toys out of my living room. 
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Good Idea! 
I also want to us square dowels on the inside instead of routing as I know these are going to get banged around and the cuts would weaken the end result. Always use straight boards. Good luck! IKEA Trofast Toy Bin Storage Hacked- Playroom Project 1!
I don't think are many good alternatives to the ikea bins, but someone correct me if I'm wrong. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from POPSUGAR. LD. Here is your cut list for your 3/4" plywood. 
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Fill all holes with wood filler and let dry. It really looks nice and disguises the fact that this was an inexpensive build! 
Children's and Kid's Room Furniture and Toy Plans, http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/reviews/4283497, http://www.sterilite.com/SelectProduct.html?id=344. Great, Click the Allow Button Above Or do you think that wouldn't be sturdy enough? My idea is that I want to take two of these and then attach a piece of wood to make a table top at a kids table height in between the two and make it a lego table!! Ana White, it seems we are missing some assebly steps for this project. 1 sheet 3/4" plywood, MDF, or melomine Thanks for sharing your project! That is how we made these cuts in my wood working class. So you would have to adjust your plans. But I am going to need to adjust them in order to allow the smaller bins to go in the deep way rather than the wide way. If you have to use a circular saw it may be easier with a guide such as this: Since 2009. 
I wish I could figure out how sketch-up worked. I would just keep your eyes open. 
I want to use them as steps to work in conjunction with the Kura style bed. and since the depth would only be just shy of 16, I was going to put them all together on the wall, and use 1x2s to face the boxes, which should add just enough extra depth to keep the bins flush with the units. In reply to Did you include the cost of by Clemsontiger, Bins would not be included in the cost of the project. Blueberry Chia Jam - 10 Mintues, 3 Ingredients! Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. I noticed elsewhere on your site that you said you are a fan of using Sketch-up for doing your design work (as am I). New!!! Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. I love this system, but the wall I have needs to hold toys and clothes and it's not very wide. So that presents a problem as far as bins, since I can't just go to IKEA and pick some up. You could check on ebay or hit up a friend or relative in a city to mail them to you. All I can find is 2'x4'. Awesome! There is however plenty of depth, so I wanted to design these so that the bins slide in the deep way instead of the wide way (so that the 11 1/2 in side is front to back) but I am so bad with figuring out the math! 
Wipe project clean with damp cloth. They look semi-clear in Ana's photowhich is great for seeing the items inside! I forgot about that. LOVE THIS!! Then my boys have storage on either side of them and a place to build! 
2 of these towers will be the sides with a 2x4 desktop. They are not available online either (and the shipping would be crazy anyway). Hi great project!
This would be AWESOME in our playroom! I love Ikea and had looked at buying that same system. I used a router to cut in the groves to a 1/2" depth with a 1/2" flat bottom bit. These are the ikea Trofast bins meant for this very purpose. I plan on building both pieces and the only power tool I have is a drill. 
The Trofast bins are on sale currently (12/30/19) and you are saving money because just the 37"x20" storage shelf costs $60 for the plain plywood one. Would you happen to have a Sketch-up file for this and be willing to share it so I don't have to start from scratch? And if you are cutting into the wood as the "slides" your measurements need to be the exact width. My advice is to spend the extra $$ and try buy the bins. 
The soft bins are perfect for storing on shelves. My sister is going to put clear bins so he can see his supplies. One thing about the Ikea storage bins..we have at least 20 of these and they are sturdy but for some reason the white ones seem weakerwe have broken a few of the white ones.I am sure they were very abused but the white ones do seem to not be as strong. Where can I buy the bins for these shelves? 
This is exactly what their design looks like. Keep toys and stuffed animals organized with the Brightroom Sliding Storage Bin ($20). They will ship these bins to you just not sure how much. My "plan" was to get some 3/4s plywood ripped into 16 inch pieces, and build my boxes. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold.
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