By special reader request, this cute doored cabinet is a fabulous addition to your space, especially if you have items to store and display. Can’t wait to see what you all do with your own variations! The doors can be made with plywood, glass or plexi depending on your preference! Yahoo. Xx… Rayan
Showcase: Built From These PlansI am so honored each and every time one of you fine friends builds from these very plans! If you have built this piece, please take a moment and showcase your build! We are dying to see your fabulous hard work!
$50-$75
- Tape Measure
- Saw
- Drill
- Square
- Sander
- Kreg Jig
- Brad Nailer
- 5 – 1×2 at 8’
- 3 – 2×2 at 8’
- 1 half sheet of ¼” plywood – or this can be glass or plexi depending on the type of cabinet you would like to build!
- 1 full sheet of ¾” plywood
- 1 piece of ¾” x ¾” x 8’ trim
- 1-1/4” pocket hole screws
- 2-1/2” pocket hole screws
- 5/8” brad nails
- 1” brad nails
- 1-1/4” brad nails
- 2 sets of non-mortise hinges
- 2 cabinet pulls
- Wood filler
- Sandpaper
- Wood glue
- Finishing Supplies
- 4 – 2×2 at 35-3/4” – Legs
- 2 – 2×2 at 8-1/2” – Side Frames
- 2 – 1×2 at 8-1/2” – Side Frames
- 2 – ¾” plywood at 8-1/2” x 29-1/2” – Side Panels
- 2 – 1×2 at 36” – Back Frame
- 1 – ¾” plywood at 30-1/4” x 36” – Back Panel
- 1 – 2×2 at 36” – Front Stretcher
- 1 – 1×2 at 36” – Front Stretcher
- 2 – ¾” plywood at 8-1/2” x 36” – Shelf & Bottom
- 1 – ¾” plywood at 12-1/2” x 41” – Top
- Trim for top cut to fit
- 4 – 1×2 at 29-1/4” – Door Stiles
- 6 – 1×2 at – 14-13/16” – Door Rails
- 4 – 1×2 at 12-3/8” – Door Frame
- 2 – ¼” plywood or glass or plexi at 15-13/16” x 27-1/4” – Door Backing
Before beginning to build, always check in on my site to make sure you have the most up to date set of plans, I occasionally update and change the plans to make the building process easier or to allow for less expensive purchasing of materials! Read through the entire set of instructions and all comments before beginning this project. If you print out or save plans, be sure to check in on my site to be sure you have the most up to date set of plans, as I occasionally update things for ease of building or buying. If you are new to building, read through the GETTING STARTED section and other articles found under the BUILD tab in the menu on my site, it has valuable information about how to get started, tools and techniques. If you are unfamiliar with the finishing process, visit my Finishing school for some tips and tricks for painting like a pro and for special finishing practices. Use glue to secure your joints and Consider Painting or Staining individual sections prior to assembling. This makes the paint application virtually flawless. Coat with a spray on Poly or Wipe on Poly to protect your finish and your piece and it will last for ages. Adhere to all safety standards and guidelines, and be sure you follow safety protocol throughout your build. If you are unsure about whether you are building safely, run a quick online search for the tool or technique you are using, or contact me via email or post to the forum before you move ahead. My contact info can be found in the menu of my site.
Cut the pieces for the legs. Cut the taper as shown using a jigsaw, bandsaw, or a tapering jig on the table saw.
Cut the pieces for the side frames and panels. Set the Kreg jig for the appropriate setting for the thicknesses of the materials, drill pocket holes in each end of the frame pieces as well as all four edges of the panels. Attach the frame pieces to the panels using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. The back face of the panel will be flush with the back face of the frame pieces. Attach the entire assembly to the legs using glue and pocket hole screws – 2-1/2” through the upper frame pieces and 1-1/4” through the lower frame pieces.
Cut the pieces for the back frame and panel. Drill pocket holes in each end of each piece as well as all four edges of the panel. Attach the frame pieces to the panel using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. The back face of the panel will be flush with the back face of the frame pieces. Attach the entire assembly to the legs using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws
Cut the pieces for the front stretchers and drill pocket holes in each end (with the pocket hole jig set for the appropriate material setting). Secure to the legs using glue and 2-1/2” pocket hole screws through the upper stretcher and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws through the lower stretcher.
Cut the pieces for the bottom and the shelf. Drill pocket holes in all four edges of the bottom, and the sides and back of the shelf. Secure the bottom to the lower stretcher and frame pieces using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Position the shelf as shown then secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the piece for the top. The sides and front will overhang by 1”. Secure in place using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Cut the pieces for the trim. No measurements are given because it will depend on the type of trim used. Install the side pieces first, then install the front. Secure using glue and 1” brad nails.
Cut the pieces for the door frames and drill pocket holes in the pieces as shown. Assemble using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Cut the pieces for the backing or have glass or plexi cut to size. The pieces will overlap the opening in the frame by ½” on all sides. Secure using glue and 5/8” brad nails or mirror clips.
Install the hinges on the doors, then install the doors in the cabinet. There will be a 1/8” gap around all sides as well as in between. Install the cabinet pulls.
Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School
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