Sunday, June 9, 2013

How to Build a Cabinet From Scratch: Plans, Materials and Tools


For most people, having plenty of storage space in their home is vital. It’s no wonder that the majority of homeowners have storage cabinets in all possible places and rooms. Storage cabinets are never enough… They are often needed in many places other than simply the kitchen and bathroom.

However, buying ready-to go cabinets from a shop can be very expensive. Additionally, it’s often tough to find a cabinet that perfectly suits your needs. This mainly because walls, ceilings and floors are never going to be exactly straight or level.

This means that, no matter if you decide to buy your cabinet or to build it with your own hands, you must to consider these imperfections. For those of you who love woodworking and are searching for information on how to build a cabinet from scratch here are a few tips…

Firstly, in order to figure out how one can build a cabinet that suits both the purpose and the position in your home, it is crucial to have the right plans and materials.

Drawing the plan on a piece of paper or on your computer (if you know how to use autocad) including all measurements will give an overall idea of how much wood you will have to get and also of how well your new cabinet will fit in the room. Spend some time considering different options.

However,be sure that any modifications in design have to be done before you buy materials, parts or components to maximize your value. This will help you go through the process of building a cabinet with less frustrations and cost overruns. Purchase the finest tools you can afford, low price tools generally don’t last long.

The moment you have clear in your mind how much timber you need, it’s time to head to the lumber yard. When taking into consideration the materials to utilize, keep in mind that the majority cabinets are made with melamine-based materials. These are an excellent choice as they are usually not too expensive, easier to cut, fire retardant, heat-resistant, moisture proof and scratch-resistant among their main properties.

You must use 4′X8′ sheets of plywood or melamine 5/8″ or 3/4″ thick. There are a lot of choices in edge banding that ought to match your melamine or cabinet doors. Importantly, in order for the cabinet to get a high-quality finish, the edges of the cut sides have to be covered.

Moreover, if you decide to build your cabinet with wood, it’s always a good idea to stain each components before you put them together. It’s much quicker to get an even coat as there are no inside corners to reach. Before you assemble it’s also a good idea to drill any shelf pin holes.

Essential tip as regards tools… unless you want to become a pro, in most cases, you can outsource the production of a part.

Go to a workshop where there is a dado saw, wall saw, table saw and a chop saw. Make sure all the blades on the gear you are using are sharp and tightened into place previous to using them. Put on safety glasses when using the saws. Put fused melamine sheet onto the wall saw carefully.

Use half-inch plywood to build cabinets from scratch. Build them in sections with no doors. You can always add doors once you have built the framing. Install the main framework box of the cabinets directly to the 2×4 studs you’ve safely attached to to the walls.

Nail plywood over the framing to enclose the cabinetry. Fit particle board or plywood shelves on the storage sections. Build the doors out of plywood or buy pre-made doors.

Again, before you start building your cabinet, make sure you have a detailed plan and a checklist of all the materials and tools you’ll need.

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