Build A Cabinet Base

It s surprisingly easy to build base cabinets.

Build a cabinet base.

A face frame base kitchen cabinet carcass is ideal for both new and remodeled kitchen plans. These smaller panels are a lot easier to handle than full sheets and since most of my cabinets were built 24 wide i did that on purpose i only had to cut the door panels down in one direction since the 2. Many homeowners opt to build kitchen cabinets as part of their renovations in order to achieve a custom look without a huge price tag. Standard base cabinets measure 34 1 2 high for a 36 high work surface with a 1 1 2 countertop.

Make sure to read the general how to build cabinets post here so you can see the different types of cabinets pros and cons of each a general overview of cabinet parts and general assembly. These are made with 3 4 19mm plywood joined together with glue and pocket screws. But i wanted a really nice natural color for the bottom doors so i used the hickory 2 x4 purebond plywood panels for the doors on the base cabinets and pantry. Learn how to build base cabinets for your next diy project including creating plans for your own custom cabinets.

Make cabinets as wide as you like but remember that the wider the doors the greater the tendency to rack and warp. Most factory built cabinets have a recessed toe kick that s typically about 4 in. At 24 deep standard base cabinets allow you to bend over and reach in to retrieve anything at the back. Whether for laundry office kitchen bath etc base cabinets will add storage space and function to any room.

I made two for drawers and a center cabinet for shelves and doors. Just make as many boxes as you like and hook them together. Add a toe kick over the cabinet for an overall safe and smart build. This cabinet style features long face frame overhangs that align perfectly with the kitchen walls.

Start by building the individual cabinets. But you can also make a separate base that s the total length of the cabinet assembly and build shorter cabinets to make up the difference. Hand building your face frame base kitchen cabinet will save you hundreds of dollars. Standard counter depth is 25 which the cabinets themselves being 24 to allow for a 1 countertop lip.