Build A Storage Cabinet With Doors

Make four or more or less shelves to add to the unit.

Build a storage cabinet with doors.

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. The upper cabinets provide deep enclosed storage space and tie the upright cabinets together so they can t twist away from the wall.

A table saw makes that easy. I usually make these simple shaker style doors for my cabinets. Cabinet doors can make or break the look of your kitchen or bathroom cabinets and the longevity of the cabinets. The 1x2 in the front should form a lip to prevent things from sliding off easily.

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. Be careful and be sure to replace your guard when you re done. Choose which door to make.

Make them the same as the base see previous section and image 5 above but swap out the 2x2 s for 1x2 s. Making a tall storage cabinet subscribe to my channel. At 24 deep standard base cabinets allow you to bend over and reach in to retrieve anything at the back. You can get my full tutorial for how to make them here.

Diy oversized garage storage cabinets. Add doors to storage console. Construct doors cut plywood to make the doors to fit these openings. Build the upper cabinets with the same techniques and materials used for the uprights.

To build a square door the stiles and rails must all be exactly the same length with perfectly square ends. If you prefer you could edge band around the plywood top. How to make shaker cabinet doors project directions. Make cabinets as wide as you like but remember that the wider the doors the greater the tendency to rack and warp.

I puttied along the top edges and sanded smooth instead of using edge banding.