How to Build a Tall Storage Cabinet
Use these step-by-step instructions to build a custom cabinet that stores the tall and the tiny.
Step one: Make a Plan and Cut the Plywood The tall cabinet is fundamentally a tall box, built to tuck in to a narrow corner. The cabinet in this project measures 7' tall, 27" long and 12" deep. It includes a recessed cubby to hold small items (Picture one). Use a table saw to cut 3/4" plywood for the cabinet pieces. To cut the oblong opening in of the side pieces, measure and mark the desired opening, then make plunge cuts with a circular saw to generate the opening. Step two: Build the Box and Cubby Use wood glue as well as a finish nailer to assemble the sides, top and bottom of the cabinet. Lay the structure on its face and nail the back panel in to place Use glue as well as a finish nailer to assemble the small box that will become the cubby. Fit the cubby over the opening in the side of the cabinet and secure it using glue and nails. Use glue and finish nails to attach a toe kick to the bottom of the cabinet front. Step three: Build the Doors Cut equal pieces of plywood to generate double doors for the front of the cabinet. Trim out the doors to match the remainder of the room; a plain wood trim that echoes the Shaker styling of the remainder of the kitchen is used here. Use glue and finish nails to attach the trim to the doors, ensuring the trim matches on both. Set the doors aside. Step four: Sand, Finish and Install the Cabinet Sand the cabinet and doors. Finish with stain or paint, as desired. Slip the cabinet in to place, level it and use screws to attach it to the wall studs. Lay the doors out face down and choose the positions for the hinges. Use a 1-3/8" Forstner bit to drill wide, deep holes to accommodate the European inset hinges. Use screws to attach the hinges to the door. Attach the handles to the doors, then mount the doors on the cabinet. |