Build Storage Cabinet With Doors

Figuring the length of the rails is more complicated.

Build storage cabinet with doors.

This will give you two 3 feet wide cabinets on the ends and a 2 foot wide cabinet in the middle. Cut plywood to make the doors to fit these openings. Fasten two self closing cabinet door hinges to each door then lay the cabinet on its back and set the doors on the face frame. To determine the length measure the cabinet opening and add 3 4 in.

Make four or more or less shelves to add to the unit. Position the doors over the hinges using shims to maintain a 1 8 in. Cut the doors and set them in place to check the fit before banding the edges. Build the front of the frame in the same pattern as the back 8 feet wide and 8 feet tall.

Measure how tall you need the bottom shelf and mark for reference. Center the doors on the cabinet with a 1 8 inch space between them. Make a list of the parts of your diy shaker cabinet doors before you begin. I needed to organize my garage so i build some large storage cabinet with doors.

Take the height of the door you want and add 1 8 in. The 1x2 in the front should form a lip to prevent things from sliding off easily. Use clamps or weights to hold the doors in place. I show you how i built a large storage cabinet with doors for my garage.

Figuring the length of the stiles is easy.