Making Storage Cabinet Doors

Start by adding 3 foot 2x4 support boards where the interior cabinet shelves will go one on each side.

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. Using a level attach the boards to the sides with wood screws image 1. Cut the doors and set them in place to check the fit before banding the edges. Also the wider the door the more clearance you ll need in front of the cabinet.

Ordinarily this will be the width of a table saw blade. Standard wall cabinets measure 12 deep. Cut down plywood to 34 x34. The 1x2 in the front should form a lip to prevent things from sliding off easily.

Measure how tall you need the bottom shelf and mark for reference. Use clamps or weights to hold the doors in place. Deeper cabinets hinder access to the countertop below. Figuring the length of the stiles is easy.

Make four or more or less shelves to add to the unit. 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. Position the doors over the hinges using shims to maintain a 1 8 in. Cut the door panel insert slightly less than the size you need to allow for wood expansion and contraction.

First part of the garage make over is to create 4. Making a tall storage cabinet subscribe to my channel. To determine the length measure the cabinet opening and add 3 4 in. Make a list of the parts of your diy shaker cabinet doors before you begin.

A flat door panel will usually be made from 25 inch 6 mm plywood the same wood type as the rest of the cabinet. Making garage storage cabinets i. Next place it on the 2x4 supports and attach with screws to create the shelf image 2. For each one you ll need two stiles the vertical parts two rails the horizontal parts and one panel.

Make cabinets as wide as you like but remember that the wider the doors the greater the tendency to rack and warp.