Build A Storage Cabinet With Doors

A table saw makes that easy.

Build a storage cabinet with doors.

Make four or more or less shelves to add to the unit. The simple two door cabinet has been around for centuries but it s still one of the most elegant ways to store your stuff. While still on the ground attach the doors with four hinges each using a self centering bit. Standard base cabinets measure 34 1 2 high for a 36 high work surface with a 1 1 2 countertop.

If you prefer you could edge band around the plywood top. Making a tall storage cabinet subscribe to my channel. Build the upper cabinets with the same techniques and materials used for the uprights. The 1x2 in the front should form a lip to prevent things from sliding off easily.

The upper cabinets provide deep enclosed storage space and tie the upright cabinets together so they can t twist away from the wall. Construct doors cut plywood to make the doors to fit these openings. You can get my full tutorial for how to make them here. Measure how tall you need the bottom shelf and mark for reference.

Make cabinets as wide as you like but remember that the wider the doors the greater the tendency to rack and warp. How to make shaker cabinet doors project directions. Add doors to storage console. I usually make these simple shaker style doors for my cabinets.

Choose which door to make. I puttied along the top edges and sanded smooth instead of using edge banding. Be careful and be sure to replace your guard when you re done. You ll have to remove the guard from your saw for several steps.

Our plans will show you how to build your own in two weekends max. Cabinet doors can make or break the look of your kitchen or bathroom cabinets and the longevity of the cabinets. To build a square door the stiles and rails must all be exactly the same length with perfectly square ends. Make them the same as the base see previous section and image 5 above but swap out the 2x2 s for 1x2 s.

At 24 deep standard base cabinets allow you to bend over and reach in to retrieve anything at the back.