How To Build Storage Cabinets

Now that you have the entire cabinet built go you you should inspect your cabinet for any imperfections nicks dents holes etc.

How to build storage cabinets. Build base begin building the base of the cabinets on the ground by laying out two 8 foot 2x4 boards on the floor parallel to the wall. To hold the upper cabinet in place while you screw it to the wall make two 18 tall temporary supports from scrap. Then cut 4 pieces of 1 by 6 lumber to the same width as the bottom panel for the front back and top brace panels.

The outside edges of the cabinet face will be covered with trim once it s installed. Next cut 4 facing panels for the front of the cabinet. Repeat the process with the top of the storage cabinet.

Measure an inch from the top and bottom of the door then split the distance between in half. Custom built storage lockers newton ma traditional. Once the wood filler has dried use your orbital sander and sand everything down.

Sanding is a bit tedious and super messy. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva creates wall hung storage for tools and supplies. Each unit incorporates a center shelf which also adds bracing and support.

And patch it up with wood filler using your putty knife. Custom built storage lockers midwest and would love to build a set of 3 sports storage lockers in our garage. Install the hinges along an edge of the door then fasten the door to the front of the storage cabinet.

Next cut four 32 inch 2x4 boards and place them perpendicular between the 8 foot pieces on each end and two in the middle. Rip the inch plywood to width on a table saw to form the cabinet s top bottom sides and center divider. To build a cabinet start by cutting panels for the bottom and sides out of mdf plywood or another type of laminate.