A cabinet is a wooden box-like structure with shelves, doors, and drawers. A cabinet is meant to store objects like clothes, files, tools or books. Cabinets come in handy when you want to save space. They come in a variety of sizes, styles and materials according to the intended purpose. Steel cabinets are mostly used for storing files in offices, whereas wooden cabinets are usually used for household storage.
Required Materials
- sheets of wood
- handles or knobs
- wood putty
Required Tools
Instructions
- Cutting the Sheets – Cut the wood sheets according to the desired measurements of the cabinet you want. Mark the points where the shelves will be placed and drill holes to a depth of 2mm underneath the surface. After pre-drilling all of the holes, insert shelves while ensuring a gap of 2mm from the front. Screw the shelves into the pre-drilled holes and use glue to keep them firm.
- Fixing the Kickboard – Place the shelf top, making sure to keep the previously mentioned gap of 2mm from the back. Insert 30mm screws in the pilot holes. Now place the base of the shelf and repeat the above process, attaching with screws and glue. Join the kickboard to the base using 30mm nails and leaving a gap between the kickboard and edges. Fix the back kickboard between the sides using nails, leaving a gap of 10mm from the back.
- Fixing the Shelves and Door – Cut a square back panel and screw it onto the cabinet’s rear. On the door pieces, drill holes into the marks you have placed for the shelves. Fix the shelves, ensuring a gap of 2mm from the front and back. Screw the shelves into their place. Nail the door panels to the shelf’s front. Put the cabinet on the floor and cut out the hinges according to the door measurements. Ensure a gap of 2mm between the door and the top and bottom of the cabinet. Screw in the cabinet doors and use magnetic catches to ensure the door will remain in position when closed.
- The Final Touches – Fix the knobs to the doors in the center of each outer panel. Use wood putty to fill up all the visible screw holes. Use sandpaper to smooth the surface of the cabinet, making sure the front is sanded fully. If you are using custom wood, you can apply lacquer and paint if desired. You should talk to an expert to help you decide which paint will best suit your furniture.
Tips and Warnings
- Always mark your holes carefully and pre-drill them before inserting the shelves.
- Leave a gap at the front, top and bottom between the shelves and the cabinet sides so that the door doesn’t create a problem when closing.
- Use a mask while cutting any wood to avoid inhaling saw dust, as it can be harmful to your health.
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