CD and DVD Storage Units

A small storage cabinet for CDs. A CAD file - DWG format. Author - Chris Michel

One current need is for boxes to store computer data media such as floppy diskettes, compact disks, and tapes. Mass produced media boxes are boring in design, ugly in color, and are easily broken. Yet these boxes usually sit right out on office desks in prominent view.

These plans are derived from Michael Dunbar is Colonial Cupboard hand tool project in Fine Woodworking Number 151, October 2001, pages 64-71. The project is scaled up slightly from his plans to accommodate three rows of DVD is and a single row of CD is. The case is a dovetailed box with a mortise and tenon face frame and door. Shelves are set into dados in the sides and the back is formed by ship-lapped boards.

Cutting diagrams and parts list only to this project that appears in Workbench Magazine #278.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a CD rack. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a CNC routed DVD storage rack. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This easy to make dachshund CD holder will hold as many cds as you want.

Build this video game storage unit to keep everything in one place. At the link you can download this project.

This easy-to-build media tower features a door that can be hinged on either side and six shelves. Here are the free woodworking plans.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a desktop storage case for CDs. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This CD holder is fun. This dachshund could be used as book ends too.

Take a budding woodworker into the shop with you to make this simple CD holder.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a simple CD holder. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a wooden CD shelf. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Build this sturdy wall mounted cabinet for your CDs and DVDs.

A tower rack with a contemporary design. DWG format. This free woodworking CAD plan is courtesy of Erkan Ozturk.

A double column cd storage rack. DWG format. This free woodworking CAD plan courtesy of Erkan Ozturk.

It does not take long to build up a rather sizable collection of DVDs. But the challenge is keeping them all organized and neatly stored. Thatâs just one of the reasons I like this DVD storage case. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra from Woodsmith Magazine.

This CD storage rack was featured as the I Can Do That inches project in the June 2008 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine. Project design, SketchUp model and construction by senior editor Robert W. Lang. More information and back issues available from the magazine website

At this link you will find a video on how to make this CD/DVD wall mounted storage shelf.

This cabinet has refined style despite its inexpensive materials. The textured look is made with dark walnut stain over maple.

At the link you can download the plans for this dvd or cd storage cabinet.

This series of small projects have been designed for an adult and young person to work on together. The adult woodworker cuts out all the parts using power tools. The adult and young person then work together safely to complete the parts, assemble the box, and finish it.

This was my first endeavor into making a piece of furniture. There was a lot more to it than I first thought. I copied from existing pieces of furniture that we have so that it would match. The biggest challenge was matching the stain. All in all I am pretty pleased with the way it turned out and I think you can make one too.

This attractive looking solid cherry CD-DVD Rack will hold 30 CDs and 42 DVDs. The wooden cd storage rack is portable, and can be conveniently placed on a cabinet or a shelf for easy access.

Non sia mai! Una soluzione alternativa ci deve essere. in queste circostanze che l ingegno umano trova la situazione migliore per esprimersi al meglio delle sue possibilit, ed immancabilmente vengono esplorate le infinite potenzialit del fai da te. (Italian)

Patterns and instructions for building your own cassette holder.

I started with some boards of pine shelving. This lumber is fairly clear of knots, and planed smoother than construction lumber would be.