How To Build A Cabinet - Woodworking Tips and Ideas for building a Cabinet

Hiring a professional build a cabinet can be expensive, with the right materials and equipments you can build it on your own which saves you thousands of dollars and you also get a lot of funs by doing it. Here are some tips to build a cabinet by yourself.

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Tools required
Table Saw
Sandpaper
Tape measure
Drill
Wood glue
Clamps

Materials required
Plywood
Edge banding
Screws
Finishing Nails

Step 1. Measure and Design the Cabinet

Use a measure tape to determine the size of the area in which you are going to install the cabinet. Also have an idea what kind of items you are going to put there. Design the cabinet on paper. This gives you good ideas what the limits are and how much plywood you need buy from the store. Plywood is great choice for kitchen cabinets. It is solid, stable and ensures durability over time. You can also choose other wooden board, just make sure you sand surface of the board before you put them together. Then take the measure and purchase the type of wood you want to use from store. Seek advice from experts in the hardware store, tell them what project you are doing and they'll recommend what kind of hardware you'll need, such as what kind of screws are best for you.

Step 2: Cut the boardUse the table saw and cut out the pieces for the cabinet, this includes the side, top, back and bottom pieces. Sand all the rough wooden surfaces and use edge banding to cover the edges. You may also need to cut out one or two studs pieces to be installed in the place where your cabinet goes.

Step 3: Assembly the CabinetUse drill to make holes and fasten all pieces together using screws. You can also use wood glue to reinforce the cabinet. Use the clamps to hold the frame together while the glue dries. Put in the shelves using the drill, screws and nails. Use the table saw and cut out the doors. When making the doors, make it at a length so that it overhangs the front frame of the cabinet. Sand the doors to smooth the edge and surface. Install the hinges and attach the doors to the cabinet. Put on the knobs or handles into the cabinet doors. Then your job is done.Tips and WarningHave a good measure and design is the most important for building cabinets by yourself.

Try to download one of the guides from online, featuring step by step instructions and diagrams on how to build cabinets on your own. I personally recommend John Metz's Woodworking 4 Home Package which has 14,000 woodworking plans.

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