Making Storage Cabinet Doors

Measure how tall you need the bottom shelf and mark for reference.

Making storage cabinet doors.

Make them the same as the base see previous section and image 5 above but swap out the 2x2 s for 1x2 s. A flat door panel will usually be made from 25 inch 6 mm plywood the same wood type as the rest of the cabinet. Figuring the length of the rails is more complicated. The 1x2 in the front should form a lip to prevent things from sliding off easily.

Making garage storage cabinets i. Make cabinets as wide as you like but remember that the wider the doors the greater the tendency to rack and warp. Making a tall storage cabinet subscribe to my channel. For each one you ll need two stiles the vertical parts two rails the horizontal parts and one panel.

We are trying to attack the garage organization task for the next few weeks and my job is to make some wall cabinets with doors slowly make the mess not looking so obvious and get more organized. Take the height of the door you want and add 1 8 in. Cut down plywood to 34 x34. Use clamps or weights to hold the doors in place.

Ordinarily this will be the width of a table saw blade. To determine the length measure the cabinet opening and add 3 4 in. Cut the door panel insert slightly less than the size you need to allow for wood expansion and contraction. Using a level attach the boards to the sides with wood screws image 1.

Make a list of the parts of your diy shaker cabinet doors before you begin. Next place it on the 2x4 supports and attach with screws to create the shelf image 2. Deeper cabinets hinder access to the countertop below. First part of the garage make over is to create 4.

Standard wall cabinets measure 12 deep. Make four or more or less shelves to add to the unit. Cut the doors and set them in place to check the fit before banding the edges. Position the doors over the hinges using shims to maintain a 1 8 in.

Begin assembly of the door.