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THE COMPLETE
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REFERENCE
JEFFREY PIONTKOWSKI
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Acknowledgements
I would like to thank all of my friends,
family and neighbors for the support
and enthusiasm they have shown me.
Monica and Fred, thank you for all the
help from the start. Don, Donna,
Nicholas and of course Hannah - who
could ask for better friends. Sally,
thanks for putting up with me. Jerry
and Sandy, Beth, John, Lois and Mike,
thanks for the support. And last but
not least Pat Cragin who helped make
this all happen. Dad, I think you would
About the Author have liked this. (Mom too.)
Jeff Piontkowski has been building cab- Special thanks to Sara E. Ruth and
inets since 1975. After high school he Charles Smith and to Delta and Porter
continued his education, taking classes Cable for sponsoring this book.
in heating and air conditioning. Being Jirri Stack, thank you for the help
offered a job for heating and one for and for seeing the significance of this
woodworking on the same day, he took book.
the job doing cabinet work and has
never looked back. He has built and in-
stalled cabinets across the United
States (including Alaska). He is cur-
rently building a loft in which all the
oak used in building the furniture, cabi-
nets, molding and trim comes from
trees that grew on the land. The trees
were felled, planked, dried and milled
within 100 yards of where they grew.
Jeff is also a union stagehand and a
member of IATSE local #38. He has
helped build sets for motion pictures,
TV shows and plays.
Dedicated to the memory of Jim Sidick

tn 6 INTRODUCTION
I- TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
8 basic cabinetry construction

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LIJ • CHAPTER ONE
16 base c abi nets

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Z CHAPTER TWO
28 base cabinets without drawers

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(.) • CHAPTER THREE
40 base cabinets with drawers
LI. • CHAPTER FOUR
60 sink base cabinets

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• CHAPTER FIVE
LLI 70 vanity base cabinets
.... • CHAPTER SIX
CO 86 vanity base cabinets without drawers
ce CHAPTER SEVEN
vanity base cabinets with drawers

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• CHAPTER EIGHT
118 vanity sink base cabinets
• CHAPTER NINE
128 blind-corner base cabinets
• CHAPTER TEN
138 blind-corner base cabinets without drawers
• CHAPTER ELEVEN
146 lazy susan cabinets
CHAPTER TWELVE
152 24"- tall wall cabl ets

• CHAPTER THIRTEEN
164 I 30"- tall wall cabinets
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CHAPTER FOURTEEN
176 wall corner cabinets
• CHAPTER FIFTEEN
24"- tall blind-corner wall cabinets
• CHAPTER SIXTEEN
188 30"- tall blind-corner wall cabinets
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
198 12"- deep pantry cabinets
• CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
208 24"- deep pantry cabinets
• CHAPTER NINETEEN
218 dressers
• CHAPTER TWENTY
222 nightstands
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226 desk & file cabinets

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• CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO
230 entertainment centers
• CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE
236 bookcases
• CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR
242 pencil drawers
• CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE
246 I countertops & corbels

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SUPPLIERS
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INDEX
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z here are many ways to build cabinets.
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The methods shown in this book are
o time tested and proven to work. In this

book I will show you step-by-step,
piece-by-piece, how to build your own
cabinets. You will get the satisfaction of having
built them yourself and at a fraction of the cost of
buying them. You will learn how to make cabinets
(.) for yor entire house, including the basement and
garage by using less expensive materials. There
:::;) are complete plans for making cabinets for
Q kitchens and baths including base cabinets, sink
bases, drawer bases, bases without drawers, wall
o cabinets, lazy susans, pantries and corner cabi-

nets. Also included are plans for desks, file cabi-
...
nets, pencil drawers, bookcases, entertainment
0= centers, dressers and nightstands. You are shown build cabinets without a table saw but it is the one
different types of doors and drawers you can tool that will make cabinetmaking quick and easy.
build. This book also shows you how to build a To go with your table saw you will need a sharp
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basic countertop to finish off your new cabinets. blade with 40 teeth and a set of dado blades. If
This is a book for anyone who is just starting you don't have a set of dado blades, a router set
out and needs a complete step-by-step introduc- up in a router table will easily cut the dadoes. The
tion into cabinetmaking or for the seasoned cabi- other power tools required to build cabinets are a
netmaker who would like to simplify the drawing router, drill, miter saw, belt sander and jigsaw. A
time involved in designing cabinets. All layouts compressor and a narrow-crown staple gun can be
are done on a full page and show every piece that helpful but are not necessary. You will also need
is necessary to build each cabinet. Just follow the to have some basic hand tools such as a hammer,
cutting list. You are shown where all dado cuts framing square and clamps.
need to be, the exact sizes for the drawers, doors The optimization illustrations for laying out
and drawer fronts, which means there is nothing and cutting cabinet parts are meant to help you
to figure. Just pick the type and width of cabinet visualize how much material is required for the
you want and you various cabinets. If you are using veneered mate-
are ready to go. It rial to construct your cabinets you will need to
is said that the pay attention to grain direction and the layout of
hardest part of the parts mayor may not match the illustrations.
any job is getting Also, it wasn't possible to show how each project
started and with would layout, so use the illustrations as a guide
this book, getting when cutting different sized cabinets.
started has never Just like there are several ways to cut and
been easier. dado the cabinet parts, there are many way to as-
I know that not semble the cabinets. When you look at the way I
everyone has a build the cabinets in this book you will notice the
complete wood top front rail is 4"-wide and the sub rail is 3"-wide.
working shop at This makes it possible to attach the countertop by
their disposal, so I screwing up through %"-thick material behind the
show you how to sub rail, the same as the back top rail or corner
build these cabi- blocks. JJ
nets with a mini- The wall cabinets are made with l"-deep da-
mal amount of does in the sides to accept the back panel as well
tools and work- as the hanging rails, which won't be seen after the
space. You can cabinets have been installed.
6
How to use the worksheets
Name/job number Type or style of Number of cabinets

cabinet needed. needed per job
Quick-reference
thumb tabs
Hardware list
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JOB
HARDWARE NEEDED:
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TYPE OF CABINET
1812
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# OF CABINETS DATE
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halldlesorpull~ for the door and dlilwer Type of finish on
how many are need-
cabinet, i.e., high-
ed for each cabinet
finish ....., pressure laminate,
being made.
lacquer, paint.
Isometric exploded
illustration shows
the labeled parts of
each cabinet and ~
how the cabinet is
assembled.
Inches (millimeters)
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plywood % (19) 11 1/4 (285) 24 3/4 (619)
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TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
basic cabinetry construction

Cutting Toe Kick Notches
Toe kick cutouts can be cut using the
Toe kick cutouts need to be cut in pairs. Match up cabinet sides and mark
2 table saw. Set the outside of the saw-
blade to 4" and raise the blade to its full
1 where to cut the notches before cutting the dadoes for the back. height.
Draw the cutout on the

4 Reset the fence to make the other cut so
the cutout scrap falls on the outside of
the saw blade.
5 The finished cutout. The kerf cuts will
be hidden when the outside of the cabi-
net is covered with laminate or wood veneer
3 panel. Make the fIrst cut to
the line as shown.
or by the dado cut for the bottom panel.
The toe notches can be cut using other tools as shown.
JIGSAW CROSSCUT HANDSAW CIRCULAR POWER SAW
8 TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

Cutting Dadoes
There are many ways to cut dadoes
and rabbets. The step-by-step photos
in this book show them being made on
a table saw. You can also use a router
mounted in a router table. Running a
router against a straightedge that has
been clamped to the part is another op-
tion for cutting dadoes.
Special bits are made to match differ-
ent thicknessess of plywood (which are
usually less than %" thick). You may be Attach a hardwood guide to your
able to match a router bit with it. 1 router's adjustable fence. 2 Using a router with a fence is an excel-
lent way to cut the rabbets that will ac-
cept the top rails.
The hardwood guide will stabilize the

3 router as you push the router through
the cut.
4 Use the hardwood guide to cut the rab-
bet for the cabinet back. 5 The rabbet for
the back can
be cut in one pass
but the dadoes
and rabbets that
are %"-wide should be cut in two pass-
es. The first cut should be "/w"-deep.
Reset the router to %"-deep and make
the second cut. The depth of the dado
is very important, so using a router
with a gauge for adjusting is very help-
ful. I used a router with a dialed knob
and it worked flawlessly every time.
To cut the dadoes for the drawers I used

6 a clamped straight edge. First, draw a 7 Make the first cut. Reset the bit depth
and make the final pass at the proper
line where you want to locate the dado. depth.
Next, determine the distance from the edge
of the router's base to the router bit. Use this Making a spacer to keep dadoes the
measurement and draw another line. Clamp
your straight edge to this second line.
8 same is a great idea. Measure the dis-
tance from the bottom of the panel to the
straightedge, then subtract the width of the
router base. Cut a board to this dimension
and use it as a spacer for all similarly located
dadoes. ClarrJtJ it in place flush with the bot-
tom of the panel and run your router's base
against it to guide the router as you're mak-
ing the cut.
BASIC CABINETRY CONSTRUCTION 9

Finishing Cabinets Using Veneered Plywood and
Hardwood Facings
Once you've built your cabinets, you
have a couple of finishing options -
wood veneer C/4"-thick plywood) or
high pressure laminate. Both are excel-
lent choices and are applied using al-
most the same techniques.
Although wood cabinets look great,
one thing to consider is that after
you've applied the laminate, the cabi-
nets are complete. If you use wood, In order for the wood veneer to stick to Apply contact cement to both the ve-
you still need to apply a finish. If time
is a factor, laminate (wood grained pat-
1 melamine and other glossy surfaces,
scuff the surface by sanding.
2 neer and the cabinet and let it dry.
Then, using dowels, locate the veneer before
terns are available) is a time saver. sticking it.
Roll the veneer using a j-roller, then Use a block sander to flush the edge Rip solid wood strips in '/s"-'/,"-thick
3 router the edges of the veneer using a
trim router.
of the veneer to the front edge of the
cabinet.
5 strips that are '/'6"-'/s"-wider than the
thickness of the cabinet's edges. Then cut
the stile strips slightly longer than the cabi-
net's sides.
Measure for the rail strips and cut them

6 Use carpenter's glue to attach the stile
stnps. 7 Attach the strips using small nails. The
nails are then set. The holes can be
filled with colored filler to match the final
8 to length using a miter saw.
finish.
Use carpenter's glue and nails to attach A random orbital sander makes Apply the stain (if desired) and finish
9 the rail strips. Then trim the strips flush. 10 short work of sanding the wood
strips smooth and flush to each other.
11 of your choice. Polyurethane is an ex-
cellent fInish for all cabinets, but is especially
appropriate for the kitchen and bathroom.
Finishing Cabinets Using High-pressure Laminate
In order for the Iami- Cut the laminate 1-

1 mate to stick to
melamine and other
2 2" larger than the 3 After the contact ce-
ment is dry, use 4 Remove the center
dowel first, then 5 Trim the excess lam-
inate using a router
surface to be covered. dowels to help align the work your way out to the fitted with a straight-cut-
glossy surfaces, scuff the Brush off the surfaces to laminate. edges of the laminate. ting flush- trimming bit
surface by sanding. be glued before applying Roll the laminate with a with a roller bearing.
the contact cement. j-roller so it will stick.
Use a block sander to flush the

6 edge of the laminate to the front
edge of the cabinet.
7 Cut I"-wide laminate
strips for the front 8 Clamp the strip to a
straight-edged sur- 9 After using contact cement to at-
tach the stile strips, cut the rail
edges of the cabinet. The face. Trim the straight strips to fit between the stiles.
strips for the stiles will edges on the stiles using
need to be cut straight the trim router.
where the rail strips butt
into them.
Attach the rail

11 strips using con-
tact cement. First set
one end of the strip in
place, then the other
end. Roll with a j-roller,
then trim using the
router.
10 If your miter saw is sharp, you

can use it to cut the rail strips
12 The trim router can leave a
sIfctrp edge. File the routed
edges of the strips as needed to make
to length, or you can use the trim
them smooth.
router as shown above.

Making and Assembling Drawers
Drawers are not difficult to make but they must be made ac-
curately to size. It's best to build the cabinets first, then dou-
ble check drawer sizes. All the drawers in this book are
made to be used with commercial drawer slides available at
any home improvement store. The drawer hardware is made
to take up IN of space on each side of the drawer. The out-
side width of the drawers are therefore 1"_1 1/16" less than the
width of the cabinet opening for which they are made.
Alter cutting all the parts to size, set the saw blade height to "Is".
1 Adjust the fence so the outside of the saw blade is 3/}, from the
fence.
Cut test pieces for blade height adjustment, then make yoW' Adjust the fence for a second pass. This will create the dado for
2 first pass on all drawer fronts and sides that use a dado. Cut
parts with good side down.
3 the drawer bottom panel.
Again, make test cuts until the drawer bottom panels slide easi-
4 ly (but fit snugly) into the dado. 5 After cutting the dadoes, place a drawer side and back on their
top edges. Use staples or screws to assembly the drawer. The
front and back parts are sandwiched between the sides.

6 Attach the other side.
7 The bottom of the front should be aligned with the top of the
dado.
8 Attach the front. 9 Apply glue in the groove that accepts the bottom panel.
10 Slide the bottom in place.

11 Square the drawer using a carpenter's square and nail the
bottom into place.

Style I of Making Doors & Drawer Fronts
This book will show you two
types of doors that can be
made quickly and economi-
cally. The first type is made
from MDF that has oak ve-
neer on both sides. This can
be found at most home im-
provement centers.
After you've cut all your
doors and drawer fronts to
size, you're ready to cut the
Lower the blade and adjust the bevel to
bevels on the outside edges
45°. Now raise the blade until it almost
as shown on this page.
touches the fence.
Attach a sacrificial fence to the table saw's fence.

Leave a gap of about "Is" between the saw blade and
the fence.
Use a scrap piece of door

stock and bevel one side of
it by running it against the fence
and past the saw blade. You
want the bevel to be about
halfway through the thickness of
the door or drawer front. Adjust
the fence to make the bevel
wider or narrower until it's cor-
rect.
Turn on the saw and continue raising the blade until

it cuts into the sacrificial fence about '/s".
When cutting
the bevels,
make the two cross-
cuts frrst, then cut
with the grain for
the other two cuts.
This prevents grain
tear-out at the ends
of the crosscuts.
Sand the edges to remove any saw cut marks. Then sand the
back and face. The door and drawer fronts are now ready for
fInish.
14 TIP SAN D TE C H N I QUE S

Style II of Making Doors & Drawer Fronts
Here's another style of door and drawer
fronts that uses MDF with wood veneer
on both sides.
Cut the doors and drawer fronts 3/4"
less than the finished dimensions in
width and length. Then attach %"-thick
edging to the doors and drawer fronts
to bring them back up to the proper
finished dimensions.
Cut edging %"-thick for door and draw- Nail the edging in place with I"-long
er fronts. Make sme it's wide enough to
cover the entire edge. Apply glue to the en-
2 nails. Use as few nails as possible and be
sure to center the nails on the edging. Al-
tire surface of the edging. ways attach the top and bottom edges first.
Keeping the router base flat on the

3 Attach the edging to the sides just as
you did the top and bottom edges. 4
After the glue has dried, set up a flush
cutting bit in a router. 5 edge, remove any excess wood. Rout
the same way you applied the edging, top
and bottom fIrst, then the sides.
Rout the edges with the profile of your choice. Here I'm using a Sand the edges, backs and faces of the doors and drawer fronts
6 ''Is'' roundover bIt. 7 and you're ready to finish them.
BAS ICC A BIN E TRY CON S T Rue T ION 15

CHAPTER
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Base cabinets are the building blocks of cabinet making. This is where you
learn the basics of making and installing cabinets. You learn to build a
cabinet, door and drawer.
OPTIMIZATION OF PARTS This optimization drawing is for a 12"-wide base cabinet.

The layout of the parts will be similar for all sizes of base
cabinets. Widths of some parts will be increased.
Drwrfrontj Drwrfront
Top sub rail
Toe kick
Side
3/4 x 48 x 96 sheet stock
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BASE CABINETS 17
Cut all parts to size, then make the dado cuts. Set the dado- Reset the fence and cut the dado for the drawer glide supports.
head cutter on your table saw to match the thickness of the
panels you're using. (You can also use a router set up on a router
2 at 28Y2". If you're using your router, you can reset the fence on
the router table (if the table is large enough) or use a straightedge
table.) Cut the dadoes %" deep. Cut the dado for the bottom panel to guide the router for this cut.
first at 4". See the illustration for layout details.
Cut the rabbet for the top rails by reset- Reset the fence to 23%" and When starting the assembly of the cabinets, have
3 ing the fence to 28Y2". Then, make the
toe kick cutouts. See "Cutting Toe Kick
4 cut the rabbet for the back
panel. Then make the toe-kick
5 some wood glue, a brush and a damp cloth handy.
Apply a bead of glue to the bottom panel dado of the
Notches" on page 8. cutout. See "Making a toe-kick right side and brush the glue evenly in the dado.
cutout" on page 8.
Stand the right

6 side with its
face edge up and
slide the bottom
panel into the dado.
Flush the face edges
and nail through the
side into the bottom
panel. Use 1'/," nar-
row-crown staples
(spaced 3" apart) or
2"-long NO.8 drywall
screws (spaced
about 4" apart).
7 Attach the left side the same way as the right side.
18 CHAPTER ONE
8 Attach the toe kick between the sides.
9 Stand the cabinet up, then install the rails using glue and staples
or screws. Use a bar clamp to hold the sides tight to the rails.
10 After installing the front rails, in-

stall the sub rail under the top front
1 Install the drawer glide supports.
12 Install the nailer at the back of the
cabinet.
rail. Secme it with staples or 11/4"-long No.8
drywall screws.
13 Lay the cabinet face down. The back should fit snugly into
the rabbets. The back will help square the cabinet, so a
14 Install the back panel using nails~r screws.
good fit is important. You can use a framing square or measure diag-
onally from top to bottom. Repeat with the opposite corners. If the
cabinet is square, both measurements will be the same. If the meas-
mements are not the same, adjust the longest dimension by pulling
the corners diagonally together w1til the cabinet is square.
BAS E CAB I NET S 19
JOB TYPE OF CABINET # OF CABINETS DATE
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HARDWARE NEEDED:
2 95°- opening European hinges
1 set 20" - full extension drawer slides color
4 shelf supports (pins). either 5mm or 1/4" hole size required
2 handles or pulls for the door and drawer
Top sub
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B 1 bottom plywood % (19) 24 (610) 111/4 (285) cut 1/4x % dado on top back edge
( 1 top rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) 11'/4 (285)
D 2 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 11 1/4 (285)
E 1 top sub rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 10'12 (267)
F 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) 10'12 (267)
G 2 drawer glide supports plywood % (19) 1112 (38) 20% (527)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 10'12 (267)
I 1 back plywood % (6) 111/4 (285) 30% (781)
J 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 5% (130) 11% (285)
K 1 door plywood % (19) 111/4 (285) 24% (629)
l 2 drawer sides plywood % (19) 4 (102) 20 (508) cut 1/4x % dadoes for drawer bottom, rip front to 31/4-wide
M 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4 (102) 8 (203) cut 1/4x % dadoes for drawer bottom
N 1 drawer bottom plywood % (6) 199;'6 (497) 8% (222)
0 1 shelf plywood % (19) 22'12 (572) 10% (264)
20 CHAPTER ONE
_ _ _1_81_5 1 1_ _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
2 95 0 - opening European hinges
4 shelf supports (pins), either 5mm or 1/4" hole size required
finish
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C 1 top rail plywood % (19) ·4 (102) 14'/4 (362)
D 2 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 14% (362)
G 2 drawer glide supports plywood % (19) 1'12 (38) 20% (527)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 13'12 (343)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 14'/4 (362) 30% (781)
J 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 5'/8 (130) 14% (362)
K 1 door plywood % (19) 14'/4 (362) 24% (629)
L 2 drawer sides plywood % (19) 4 (102) 20 (508) cut '/4 x % dadoes for drawer bottom, rip front to 3%-wide
M 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4 (102) 11 (279) cut '/4 x % dadoes for drawer bottom
N 1 drawer bottom plywood '/4 (6) 199;'6 (497) 11% (298)
0 1 shelf plywood % (19) 22'12 (572) 13% (340)
BASE CABINETS 21
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HARDWARE NEEDED:
4 shelf supports (pins), either 5mm or %" hole size required
finish
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C 1 top rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) 1i/4 (438)
D 2 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 1i/4 (438)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 16'12 (419)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 1i/4 (438) 30% (781)
J 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 5% (130) 1i/4 (438)
K 1 door plywood % (19) 1i/4 (438) 24% (629)
L 2 drawer sides plywood % (19) 4 (102) 20 (508) cut '/4 ~ % dadoes for drawer bottom
M 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4 (102) 14 (356) cut '/4 x % dadoes for drawer bottom, rip front to 3'/4-wide
0 1 shelf plywood % (19) 2ih (572) 16% (416)
22 CHAPTER ONE
_ _ _ _1_82_1 --'-- _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
1 set 20"- full extension drawer slides color
4 shelf supports (pins), either 5mm or '/4" hole size required
finish
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( 1 top rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) 20'/4 (514)
D 2 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 20'/4 (514)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 19'12 (496)
I 1 back plywood % (6) 20% (514) 30% (781)
J 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 5'/8 (130) 20'/4 (514)
K 1 door plywood % (19) 20'/4 (514) 24% (629)
l 2 drawer sides plywood % (19) 4 (102) 20 (508) cut 1;4 x % dadoes for drawer bottom
M 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4 (102) 17 (432) cut 1/4x % dadoes for drawer bottom, rip front to 3%-wide
0 1 shelf plywood % (19) 22'12 (572) 19% (493)
BASE CABINETS 23
1824
HARDWARE NEEDED:
3 handles or pulls for the doors and drawer
finish
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( 1 top rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) 23'/4 (590)
D 3 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 23'/4 (590)
E 1 top sub rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 22 112 (572)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 22'12 (572)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 23'/4 (590) 30% (781)
J 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 5% (130) 23'/4 (590)
K 2 doors plywood % (19) 11 9;'6 (293) 24% (629)
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N 1 drawer bottom plywood '14 (6) 199;'6 (497) 20% (527)
0 1 shelf plywood % (19) 22'12 (572) 22% (569)
24 CHAPTER ONE
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HARDWARE NEEDED:
Top sub
rail E
finish
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B 1 bottom plywood % (19) 24 (610) 26'/4 (666) cut 1/4x % dado on top back edge
( 1 top rail plywood 3/4 (19) 4 (102) 26'/4 (666)
0 2 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 26'/4 (666)
F 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) 25 112 (648)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 25'12 (648)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 26 1/4 (666) 30% . (781)
K 2 doors plywood % (19) 13';'6 (332) 24% (629)
l 2 drawer sides plywood % (19) 4 (102) 20 (508) cut '/4 x % dadoes for drawer bottom
M 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4 (102) 23 (584) cut '/4 x % dadoes for drawer bottom, rip front to 31/4-wide
0 1 shelf plywood % (19) 22'12 (572) 25% (645)
BASE CABINETS 25
- - - - - - - - - -1830
HARDWARE NEEDED:
finish
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D 2 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 29'/4 (743)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 28'12 (724)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 29% (743) 30% (781)
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K 2 doors plywood % (19) 149;'6 (370) 24% (629)
L 2 drawer sides plywood % (19) 4 (102) 20 (508) cut '/4 x % dadoes for drawer bottom, rip front to 3'/4-wide
M 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4 (102) 26 (660) cut '/4 x % dadoes for drawer bottom
N 1 drawer bottom plywood % (6) 199;'6 (497) 26% (679)
0 1 shelf plywood % (19) 22'12 (572) 28% (721)
26 CHAPTER ONE
_ _ _ _ _I_B_W_X ---'-I _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
finish
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B 1 bottom plywood % (19) 24 (610) WX-% (-19) wx = width of cabinet, cut '/4 x %dado on top back edge
C 1 top rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) WX-% (-19)
D 2 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-% (-19)
E 1 top sub rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-l'h(-38)
F 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) WX-l'h(-38)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-l'h(-38)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) WX-% (-19) 30% (781)
J 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 5'/8 (130) WX-% (-19)
K 1 door plywood % (19) WX-% (-19) 24% (629) 24 or wider WX-1fs72
L 2 drawer sides plywood % (19) 4 (102) 20 (S08) cut '/4 x %dadoes for drawer bottom, rip front to 3'/4-wide
M 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4 (102) WX-4 (-102) cut '/4 x %dadoes for drawer bottom
N 1 drawer bottom plywood % (6) 199;'6 (497) WX-3'/4{-82)
0 1 shelf plywood % (19) 22 112 (S72) WX-l%(-41)
BASE CABINETS 27
CHAPTER
I: I
base cabinets I
without drawers I
OPTIMIZATION OF PARTS This optimization drawing is for a 12"-wide base cabinet wlo drawers.
The layout of the parts will be similar for all sizes of base cabinets
wlo drawers. Widths of some parts will be increased.
Nailer
Side rop sub rail

Shelf
roe kick
Rail
rop rail
r--- 3/4 x 48 x 96 sheet stock
Side Bottom Shelf
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28 CHAPTER TWO
1
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DADO LAYOUT
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BA SE CA B I NETS WIT HOUT DRAW ERS 29
Cut al parts to size, then make the dado cuts. Set your dado- Reset the fence to 34Yz" and cut the dado for the top \ J.1s. If
2 you're using your router, you can reset the fence on the router
table (if the table is large enough) or use a straightedge to guide the
table.) Cut the dadoes %" deep. Cut the dado for the bottom panel router for this cut.
first by setting the fence at 4". See the illustration for layout details.
Cut the rabbet for the back panel by reseting the fence to 23%". Get some wood glue, a brush and a damp cloth. Apply a bead of
3 Then cut the toe kick cutouts. See "Cutting Toe Kick Notches"
on page 8.
4 glue to the bottom panel dado in a side panel and brush the glue
evenly in the dado.
Stand the right side with its face edge up and slide the bottom Flush the face edges and nail through the side into the bottom
5 panel into the dado. panel. Use 11/ / narrow-crown staples (spaced 3" apart) or 2"-long
No.8 drywall screws (spaced about 4" apart). Wipe any excess glue.
30 c HAP TE R TWO
7 Attach the other side. 8 Attach the toe kick between the sides.
9 Install the front and back rails. Use a clamp to hold the rails in
place.
10 Install the nailer at the back of the cabinet.
Lay the cabinet face down. The back should fit snugly into Add glue to the rabbets, check for squareness and attach
11 the rabbets. The back will help square the cabinet, so a
good fit is important. You can use a framing square or measure cliag-
12 the back.
cabinet is square, both measmements will be the same. If the meas-
urements are not the same, adjust the longest dimension by pulling
the corners diagonally together W1til the cabinet is square.
BA SE CA B I NETS WITHOUT DRAW ER S 31

I Bw/o12
HARDWARE NEEDED:
8 shelf supports (pins), either 5mm or '/4" hole size required color
1 handle or pull for the door
Top sub
rail E finish
Nailer H
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3" x 4" toe kick notch
C 1 top rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) 11 1/4 (285)
D 1 rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 11'/4 (285)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 10'12 (267)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 11 1/4 (285) 30% (781)
J 1 door plywood % (19) 11'/4 (285) 30'/8 (765)
K 2 shelves plywood % (19) 22'12 (572) 10% (264)
32 CHAPTER TWO
____I_B_w.L.-lo_1_5 ---'------ _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
2 95°· opening European hinges
8 shelf supports (pins), either 5mm or %" hole size required color
Top sub
rail E finish
Nailer H
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( 1 top rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) 14'/4 (362)
D 1 rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 141/4 (362)
E 1 top sub rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 13112 (343)
F 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) 13112 (343)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 13'12 (343)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 14'/4 (362) 30% (781)
J 1 door plywood % (19) 14'/4 (362) 30% (765)
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BASE CABINETS WITHOUT DRAWERS 33

_ _ _ _I_Bw------'I'--o_1_8 I _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
8 shelf supports (pins), either 5mm or 1/4" hole size required color
Top sub
rail E finish
Rail D
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B 1 bottom plywood % (19) 24 (610) 1il4 (438) cut '/4 x % dado on top back edge
C 1 top rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) lil4 (438)
D 1 rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) lil4 (438)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 16'12 (419)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 1il4 (438) 30% (781)
J 1 door plywood % (19) 1il4 (438) 30'/s (765)
K 2 shelves plywood % (19) 22'12 (572) 16% (416) •
34 CHAPTER TWO
i
----,-IB-w-/o-----,2-1------I -L-1_ _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
8
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handle or pull for the door
color
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D 1 rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 20'/4 (514)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 19'12 (496)
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J 1 door plywood % (19) 20'/4 (514) 30% (765)

_____I_B_w-L.../--=.o_2_4 ------'- _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
8 shelf supports (pins), either 5mm or '/4 " hole size required color
2 handles or pulls for the doors
Top sub
rail E finish
Nailer H
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'
C 1 top rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) 23 /4 (590)
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D 1 rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 23 /4 (590)
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E 1 top sub rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 22 '12 (572)
F 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) 22 '12 (572)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 22'12 (572)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 23'/4 (590) 30% (781)
J 2 doors plywood % (19) 11 9;'6 (293) 30'/8 (765)
36 CHAPTER TWO
- - - - - - - - -IBw/o27
HARDWARE NEEDED:
8
2
handles or pulls for the doors
color
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rail E finish
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B 1 bottom plywood % (19) 24 (610) 26% (666) cut '/4 x % dado on top back edge
( 1 top rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) 26'/4 (666)
D 1 rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 26'/4 (666)
1
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I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 26'/4 (666) 30% (781)
J 2 doors plywood % (19) 13';'6 (332) 30'/8 (765)

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HARDWARE NEEDED:
4 9So. opening European hinges
8 shelf supports (pins), either Smm or '/4" hole size required color
finish
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B 1 bottom plywood % (19) 24 (610) 29% (743) cut 1/4x % dado on top back edge
C 1 top rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) 29% (743)
D 1 rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 29 1/4 (743)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 28'12 (724)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 29'/4 (743) 30% (781)
J 2 doors plywood % (19) 149;'6 (370) 30'/8 (76S)
K 2 shelves plywood % (19) 22'12 (S72) 28% (721 )
38 CHAPTER TWO
_ _ _ _ _I-=B....::....::W.L-I-=-oW--=--=--=--.:X=-- L- I _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
finish
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D 1 rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-% (-19)
F 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) WX-l 1h(-38)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-l 1h(-38)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) WX-% (-19) 30 3/4 (781)
J 2 doors plywood % (19) WX-% (-19) 30% (765) 24 or wider WX-7Js72
K 2 shelves plywood % (19) 22'12 (572) WX-l%(-41)

CHAPTER
base cabinets with

drawers
OPTIMIZATION OF PARTS This optimization drawing is for a 12"-wide drawer base cabinet,
The layout of the parts will be similar for all sizes of drawer base
Top sub rail

Drwrfront =
Toe kick
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BASE CABINETS WITH DRAWERS 41

Cut all parts to size, then make the Reset the fence at 14Y." and cut the Reset the fence to 22" and cut the dado
1 dado cuts. Set the dado-head cutter on 2 dado for the bottom drawer glide sup-
ports. If you're using your router, you can
3 for the next drawer glide support.
your table saw to match the thickness of the
panels you're using. (You can also use a reset the fence on the router table (if the
router setup on a router table.) Cut the da- table is large enough) or use a straightedge
does "Is" deep. Set the fence to 4" and cut to guide the router for this cut.
the dado for the bottom panel first. See the
illustration for layout details.
Reset the fence to 28Y2" and cut the Reset the fence to 34Y." and cut the Reset the fence to 23%" and cut the rab-
4 dado for the top drawer glide support. 5 rabbet for the top rails.. 6 bets for the back panel. Then, make right
and left pairs of the cabinet sides and cut the
toe kick notches. See "Cutting Toe Kick
Notches" on page 8.
Run a bead of glue in the dado for the

7 bottom panel.
Stand the right side face edge up and Attach the left side the same way as the
8 slide the bottom panel into the dado.
Flush the face edges and nail through the
right side.
side into the bottom panel. Use 1'/." narrow-

crown staples (spaced 3" apart) or 2"-long
NO.8 drywall screws (spaced about 4" apart).
42 c HAP TE R T H R EE
Attach the toe kick between the Stand the cabinet up, then install Start at the bottom of the cabinet
10 sIdes. 11 the rails using glue and staples or
screws. Use a bar clamp the hold the sides
12 and work your way up, installing
the rails as you go.
tight to the rails.
14 After installing all of the front rails,

install the sub rail under the top
front rail. Secure it with staples or r 1/4"-long

No.8 drywall screws.
Secure all the rails with staples or
13 screws.
Install the nailer at the back of the Lay the cabinet face down. The Add glue to the rabbets and set the
16 cabmet. 17 back should fit snugly into the rab-
bets. The back will help square the cabinet,
18 back panel in place. Be sure to
check for squareness of the cabinet, then at-
so a good fit is important. You can use a tach the back.
framing square or measure diagonally from
top to bottom. Repeat with the opposite cor-
ners. If the cabinet is square, both measure-
ments will be the same. If the measurements
are not the same, adjust the longest dimen-
sion by pulling the corners diagonally to-
gether until the cabinet is square.

_ _ _ _I_D8_1_2 I _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
4 sets 20" - full extension drawer slides
4 handles or pulls for the drawers color
Nailer H Drawer glide

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B 1 bottom plywood % (19) 24 (610) 11% (285) cut % x % dado on top back edge
D 4 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 11% (285)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 10'12 (267)
I 1 back plywood % (6) 11'/4 (285) 30% (781)
K 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 6% (162) 11'/4 (285)
L 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 7% (194) 11'/4 (285)
M 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 109;, 6 (268) 11'/4 (285)
44 CHAPTER THREE
- - - - - - - - -ID812
color
finish
Drawer back
01, 02, 03, 04
<..
Drawer side
N1, N2, N3, N4
(2 each)
1/4" X 3/8" dado

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N2 2 drawer sides plywood % (19) 4'h (115) 20 (508) cut %x % dadoes for drawer bottoms
N3 2 drawer sides plywood % (19) 5 (127) 20 (508) cut '/4 x % dadoes for drawer bottoms
N4 2 drawer sides plywood % (19) 7 (178) 20 (508) cut '/4 x %dadoes for drawer bottoms
01 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4 (102) 8 (203) cut 1/4 x % dadoes for drawer bottoms, cut % off the front width
02 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4'h (115) 8 (203) cut '/4 x %dadoes for drawer bottoms, cut % off the front width
03 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 5 (127) 8 (203) cut '/4 x %dadoes for drawer bottoms, cut % off the front width
04 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 7 (178) 8 (203) cut '/4 x % dadoes for drawer bottoms, cut % off the front width
p 4 bottoms plywood % (6) 199;'6 (497) 8% (222)

_ _ _ _I_D_81_5 _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
lOp sub
rail E

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finish
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rail, back panel and 3"x 4" toe kick notch
B 1 bottom plywood % (19) 24 (610) 14'/4 (362) cut % x % dado on top back edge
D 4 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 14'/4 (362)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 13'12 (343)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 14'/4 (362) 30% (781)
M 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 109;'6 (268) 14'/4 (362)
46 CHAPTER THREE
10815
color
finish
Drawer back
01, 02, 03, 04
Drawer side
N1, N2, N3, N4
(2 each)
1/4" X 3/8" dado

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N3 2 drawer sides plywood % (19) 5 (127) 20 (508) cut '/4 X%dadoes for drawer bottoms
N4 2 drawer sides plywood % (19) 7 (178) 20 (508) cut '/4 X%dadoes for drawer bottoms
01 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4 (102) 11 (279) cut %x %dadoes for drawer bottoms, cut % off the front width
02 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4'12 (115) 11 (279) cut %x % dadoes for drawer bottoms, cut % off the front width
03 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 5 (127) 11 (279) cut 1/4 x % dadoes for drawer bottoms, cut % off the front width
p 4 bottoms plywood '/4 (6) 199;'6 (497) 11% (298)

ID818
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Top Bub
rail E

finish
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D 4 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 17'/4 (438)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 16'12 (419)
I 1 back plywood 1/4 (6) 1i/4 (438) 30% (781)
J 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 5% (130) 1i/4 (438)
K 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 6% (162) 1i/4 (438)
L 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 7% (194) 1i/4 (438)
M 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 109;'6 (268) 1i/4 (438)
48 CHAPTER THREE
- - - - - - - - -10818
color
finish
Drawer back
01, 02, 03, 04
Drawer side
N1, N2, N3, N4
(2 each)
1/4" x 3/8" dado

for bottom typo
front J, K, L, M 01, 02, 03, 04
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N4 2 drawer sides plywood % (19) 7 (178) 20 (508) cut 1/4X% dadoes for drawer bottoms
01 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4 (102) 14 (356) cut '/4 X% dadoes for drawer bottoms, cut % off the front width
02 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4'12 (115) 14 (356) cut 1/4X% dadoes for drawer bottoms, cut %off the front width
03 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 5 (127) 14 (356) cut '/4 X%dadoes for drawer bottoms, cut % off the front width
04 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 7 (178) 14 (356) cut %x % dadoes for drawer bottoms, cut % off the front width

10821
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Top sub
rail E
Nailer H Drawer glide finish

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D 4 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 20'/4 (514)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 19'12 (496)
I 1 back plywood % (6) 20'/4 (514) 30% (781)
J 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 51/8 (130) 20'/4 (514)
K 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 6% (162) 20 1/4 (514)
50 CHAPTER THREE
_ _ _-------'-----ID_8_21 I _
color
finish
Drawer back
01, 02, 03, 04
<
Drawer side
N1, N2, N3, N4
(2 each)
1/4" X 3/8" dado

for bottom typo
front J, K, L, M 01, 02, 03, 04
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N4 2 drawer sides plywood % (19) 7 (178) 20 (508) cut % x %dadoes for drawer bottoms
01 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4 (102) 17 (432) cut % x %dadoes for drawer bottoms. cut % off the front width
02 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4'12 (115) 17 (432) cut '/4 x %dadoes for drawer bottoms. cut % off the front width
03 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 5 (127) 17 (432) cut '/4 x % dadoes for drawer bottoms. cut % off the front width
04 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 7 (178) 17 (432) cut '/4 x %dadoes for drawer bottoms. cut % off the front width

_ _ _ _I_D8_2_4 _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
4 sets 20"- full extension drawer slides
Top sub
rail E
Nailer H finish
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D 4 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 23'/4 (590)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 22'12 (572)
I 1 back plywood % (6) 23 1/4 (590) 30% (781)
J 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 51/8 (130) 23% (590)
l 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 7% (194) 23 1/4 (590)
M 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 109/'6 (268) 23 1/4 (590)
52 CHAPTER THREE
10824
color
finish
Drawer back
01, 02, 03, 04
<
Drawer side
N1, N2, N3, N4
(2 each)
1/4"x 3/8" dado
for bottom typo
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01 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4 (102) 20 (508) cut 1/4 X % dadoes for drawer bottoms, cut % off the front width
02 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4'12 (115) 20 (508) cut '/4 X % dadoes for drawer bottoms, cut % off the front width

r JOB TYPE OF CABINET # OF CABINETS DATE
_ _ _ _1_08_2_7 ------'----1_ _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Top sub
rail E

finish
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_____- Rail D (4)
Side A (2)
Side A (2)
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H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 25'12 (648)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 26'/4 (666) 30% (781)
l 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 7% (194) 26'/4 (666)
54 CHAPTER THREE
_ _ _ _1_o_82_7 ----'-1 _
color
finish
Drawer back
01, 02, 03, 04
<
Drawer side
N1, N2, N3, N4
(2 each)
1/4"X 3/8" dado

for bottom typo
front J, K, L, M 01, 02, 03, 04
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p 4 bottoms plywood '/4 (6) 199/'6 (497) 23% (603)

4

_ _ _ _ _I_D_8_3_0 _
HARDWARE NEEDED:

finish
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D 4 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 29'/4 (743)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 28'12 (724)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 29'/4 (743) 30% (781)
L 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 7% (194) 29% (743)
M 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 109116 (268) 291/4 (743)
56 CHAPTER THREE
_ _ _ _1_08_3_0 _
color
finish
Drawer back
01, 02, 03, 04
<
Drawer side
N1, N2, N3, N4
(2 each)
1/4" x 3/8" dado

for bottom typo
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N2 2 drawer sides plywood % (19) 4'12 (115) 20 (508) cut '/4 X %dadoes for drawer bottoms
N4 2 drawer sides plywood % (19) 7 (178) 20 (508) cut '/4 X %dadoes for drawer bottoms
01 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4 (102) 26 (660) cut '/4 X %dadoes for drawer bottoms, cut % off the front width
02 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4'12 (115) 26 (660) cut '/4 X %dadoes for drawer bottoms, cut % off the front width
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4 bottoms plywood '/4 (6) 19 116 (497) 26% (679)

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HARDWARE NEEDED:

finish
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E 1 top sub rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-1'h(-38)
F 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) WX-1'h(-38)
G 6 drawer glide supports plywood % (19) 1'h (38) 20% (527)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-1'h(-38)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) WX-% (-19) 30% (781)
J 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 5% (130) WX-% (-19)
K 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 6% (162) WX-% (-19)
L 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 7% (194) WX-% (-19)
M 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 109;'6 (268) WX-% (-19)
58 CHAPTER THREE
_ _ _----'I_DB_W_X I I_ _
color
finish
Drawer back
01, 02, 03, 04
Drawer side
N1, N2, N3, N4
(2 each)
1/4"X 3/8" dado

for bottom typo
front J, K, L, M 01, 02, 03, 04
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01 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4 (102) X-4 -(-64) WX = width of cabinet, cut 1/4x %dadoes for drawer bottom
02 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4112 (115) X-4 (-64) cut 1/4x %dadoes for drawer bottoms, cut %off the front width
03 2 drawer front and back plywood 3/4 (19) 5 (127) X-4 (-64) cut '/4 x % dadoes for drawer bottoms, cut % off the front width
04 2 drawer front and back plywood 3/4 (19) 7 (178) X-4 (-64) cut '/4 x % dadoes for drawer bottoms, cut %off the front width
p 4 bottoms plywood '/4 (6) 199;'6 (497) X-3'/4 (-45)

CHAPTER
sink base cabinets I: I

I
I
OPTIMIZATION OF PARTS This optimization drawing is for a 24"-wide sink base cabinet.
The layout of the parts will be similar for all sizes of sink base
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Top rail
I Face
f--_. 3/4 X 48 x 96 sheet stock
Side Bottom
60 C HAP TE R F 0 U R
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SIN K BAS E CAB I NET S 61

Cut all parts to size, then make the dado cuts. Set the dado- Reset the fence to 23%" and cut the rabbets for the back panel.
1 head cutter on your table saw to match the thickness of the
panels you're using. (You can also use a router setup on a router
Then, make right and left pairs of the cabinet sides and cut the
toe kick notches. See "Cutting Toe Kick Notches" on page 8.
table.) Cut the dadoes "Is" deep. Set the fence to 4; to cut the dado
for the bottom panel first. See the illustration for layout details.
Run a bead of glue in the dado for the bottom panel and spread Stand the right side face edge up and slide the bottom panel
3 the glue around with a brush. into the dado. Flush the face edges and nail through the side
into the bottom panel. Use 1'/4" narrow-crown staples (spaced 3"
apart) or 2"-long No.8 drywall screws (spaced about 4" apart).
5 Attach the left side the same way as the right side.
62 CHAPTER FOUR
7 Stand the cabinet up, then install the face using glue and staples
or screws. Use a bar clamp to hold the sides tight to the face.
8 Attach the nailer at the back of the cabinet.
9 Secure the corner blocks with staples or screws.

the corners diagonally together until the cabinet is square.
Add glue to the rabbets

11 and set the back panel
in place. Be sure to check for
squareness of the cabinet, then
attach the back.
SINK BASE CABINETS ~ 63

_ _ _ _1--=--.:58=-=2=-=4 1_ _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
2 handles or pulls for the doors color
Nailer D
finish
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B 1 bottom plywood % (19) 24 (610) 23'/4 (590) cut '/4 x '/4 dado on top back edge
C 1 face plywood % (19) 6% (171 ) 22'12 (572)
D 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 22'12 (572)
E 4 corner blocks plywood % (19) 4 (102) 4 (102) cut blocks diagonally to form triangular shape
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 23'/4 (590) 30% (781)
J 1 false drawer front plywood % (19) 5'/8 (130) 23'/4 (590)
K 2 doors plywood % (19) 11 9;'6 (293) 24% (629)
64 CHAPTER FOUR
- - - - - - - - -15827
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Nailer D
finish
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B 1 bottom plywood % (19) 24 (610) 26 1/4 (666) cut 1/4x 1/4dado on top back edge
1
( 1 face plywood % (19) 6% (171 ) 25 12 (648)
D 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 25 112 (648)
I 1 back plywood 1/4 (6) 26'/4 (666) 30% (781)
J 1 false drawer front plywood % (19) 5'/8 (130) 26 1/4 (666)
K 2 doors plywood % (19) 13';'6 (332) 24% (629)
SINK BASE CABINETS 65
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_ _ _ _I--=--.:SB=----.::3=----=-O I ------l--_ _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Nailer D
finish
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C 1 face plywood % (19) 6% (171 ) 28 12 (724)
'
D 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 28 '12 (724)
F 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) 28 '12 (724)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 29'/4 (743) 30% (781)
K 2 doors plywood % (19) 149116 (370) 24% (629)
66 CHAPTER FOUR
_ _ _------'---15_8_3_3 1 - - - - ' - '_ _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Nailer D
finish
Side A (2)
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B 1 bottom plywood % (19) 24 (610) 32'/4 (819) cut % x %dado on top back edge
C 1 face plywood % (19) 6% (171) 31'12 (800)
0 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 31'12 (800)
I 1 back plywood % (6) 32 1/4 (819) 30% (781)
J 1 false drawer front plywood % (19) 5'/8 (130) 32% (819)
K 2 doors plywood % (19) 16'116 (408) 24% (629)

_ _ _ _1_58_3_6 _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Nailer D
finish
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B 1 bottom plywood % (19) 24 (610) 35'/4 (895) cut '/4 x %dado on top back edge
C 1 face plywood % (19) 6% (171) 34'12 (877)
D 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 34 1/2 (877)
I 1 back plywood % (6) 35% (895) 30% (781)
J 1 false drawer front plywood % (19) 5% (130) 35% (895)
K 2 doors plywood % (19) 179;'6 (446) 24% (629)
68 CHAPTER FOUR
_ _ _ _I--=-.:SB=-.=W--=--=-X-=---- --------'----I_ _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Nailer D
finish
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C 1 face plywood % (19) 6% (171) WX-l'h (-38)
D 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-l'h (-38)
F 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) WX-l'h (-38)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) WX-% (-19) 30% (781)
J 1 false drawer front plywood % (19) 51/8 (130) WX-% (-19)
K 2 doors plywood % (19) WXJ/87 2 (-22mm72) 24% (629)

CHAPTER
- -
vanity base cabinets I I
-=-
OPTIMIZATION OF PARTS This optimization drawing is for a 12"-wide vanity base cabinet. The
layout of the parts will be similar for all sizes of vanity base cabi-
nets. Widths of some parts will be increased.
I
Drawer side 'Drwr back
Drawer side Drwrfront

I
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Nailer
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Side ~
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Rail
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Rail
Top rail ~
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Side Bottom
Shelf
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1
70 C HAP TE R F I V E
F 30 1/2"
DADO LAYOUT
24'/2"
31
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4"
4" ,f- 3"
L
Top sub
rail E Top rail C
Drawer RailD)
side Nailer H
SIDE SECTIONAL Drawer front J
Drawer glide
support G
Rail D Side A
Door K
Shelf 0
Back I
~
Bottom B
VANITY BASE CABINETS 71

J
Cut all parts to size, then make the Reset the fence to 24\12" and cut the Reset the fence to 30\12" and cut the
dado cuts. Set the dado-head cutter on
2 dado for the drawer glide supports. If
you're using your router, you can reset the
rabbets for the rails.
panels you're using. (You can also use a fence on the router table (if the table is
router setup on a router table.) Cut the da- large enough) or use a straightedge to guide
does "/gIl deep. Set the fence to 4" cut the the router for this cut.
dado for the bottom panel fIrst. See the illus-
tration for layout details.
Reset the fence to 193/", and cut the Run a bead of glue in the dado for the Stand the right side face edge up and
4 rabbets for the back panel. Then, make
right and left pairs of the cabinet sides and
5 bottom panel. slide the bottom panel into the dado.
Flush the face edges and nail tlu'ough the
cut the toe kick notches. See "Cutting Toe side into the bottom panel. Use 11/4" narrow-
Kick Notches" page 8. crown staples (spaced 3" apart) or 2"-long
No.8 drywall screws (spaced about 4" apart).

9 Stand the cabinet up, then install the
rails using glue and staples or screws.
Use a bar clamp to hold the sides tight to
the rails.
Attach the left side the same way as the

7 right side. .
72 CHAPTER FIVE
1 Install the front top rail.
11 InstaU the sub rail under the front
top rail.
12 Install the back top rail.
Install the nailer at the back of the

13 cabmet.
15 Lay the cabinet face down. The

back should fit snugly into the rab-
16 Apply glue in the rabbets.

so a good fit is in1portant. You can use a
ments will be the same. If the measmements
Replace the back, check again for
are not the same, adjust the longest climen-
sian by pulling the corners diagonally to-
1 squareness and nail, staple or screw
the back into place.

_ _ _ _I_VB_1_2 ----'----- ...L.-1_ _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
295°-opening European hinges
1 set 18"- full extension drawer slides
color
Top sub
rail E
Nailer H
finish
Side A (2)
Drawer
back M
--.--.
1/4" x 3/8" dado

for bottom tyP_
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B 1 bottom plywood % (19) 20 (508) 11% (285) cut % x % dado on top back edge
D 2 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 11'/4 (285)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 10'12 (267)
I 1 back plywood % (6) 11'/4 (285) 26% (679)
K 1 door plywood % (19) 11'/4 (285) 20% (527)
L 2 drawer sides plywood % (19) 4 (102) 18 (457) cut '/4 x % dadoes for drawer bottom
M 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4 (102) 8 (203) cut % x % dadoes for drawer bottom, rip front to 3%-wide
N 1 drawer bottom. plywood '/4 (6) 17 9;'6 (446) 8% (222)
0 1 shelf plywood % (19) 18'12 (470) 10% (264)
74 CHAPTER FIVE
- - - - - - - - - -IVB15
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Top sub
rail E
Nailer H
finish
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..... .-' ..
Side A (2)
Drawer
back M
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D 2 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 14'/4 (362)
E 1 top sub rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 13'h (343)
F 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) 13'h (343)
G 2 drawer glide supports plywood % (19) l'h (38) 16 3/4 (425)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 13'h (343)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 14'/4 (362) 26% (679)
J 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 5% (130) 14% (362)
K 1 door plywood % (19) 14'/4 (362) 20% (527)
M 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4 (102) 11 (279) cut '/4X % dadoes for drawer bottom, rip front to 3'/4-wide
N 1 drawer bo~om plywood '/4 (6) 17 9;'6 (446) 11% (298)
0 1 shelf plywood % (19) 18'h (470) 13% (340)

IVB18
HARDWARE NEEDED:
2 9So-opening European hinges
4 shelf supports (pins), either Smm or 1/4" hole size required
Top sub
rail E
Nailer H
finish
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Drawer
back M
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B 1 bottom plywood % (19) 20 (S08) li/4 (438) cut '/4 x % dado on top back edge
C 1 top rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) li/4 (438)
D 2 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 1i/4 (438)
G 2 drawer glide supports plywood % (19) 1'12 (38) 16% (42S)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 16'12 (419)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 1i/4 (438) 26% (679)
J 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) S% (130) 17'/4 (438)
K 1 door plywood % (19) 17'/4 (438) 20% (S27)
L 2 drawer sides plywood % (19) 4 (102) 18 (4S7) cut 1/4x % dadoes for drawer bottom
M 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4 (102) 14 (3S6) cut %x % dadoes for drawer bottom, rip front to 31/4-wide
9
N 1 drawer bottom plywood % (6) 17 116 (446) 14% (37S)
0 1 shelf plywood % (19) 18'12 (470) 16% (416)
76 CHAPTER FIVE
_ _ _ _I--=---=VB=2=1 ------'--,_ _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
4 shelf supports (pins). either 5mm or '/4" hole size required
Nailer H
finish
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back M
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( 1 top rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) 20% (514)
D 2 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 20'/4 (514)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 19112 (496)
I 1 back plywood 1/4 (6) 20% (514) 26% (679)
J 1 finished drawer front plywood 3/4 (19) 5'/8 (130) 20'/4 (514)
K 1 door plywood % (19) 20'/4 (514) 20% (527)
N 1 drawer bottom plywood '/4 (6) 17 9;'6 (446) 17% (451)
0 1 shelf plywood % (19) 18 112 (470) 19% (493)

IVB24
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Top sub
rail E
Nailer H
finish
Side A (2)
Drawer
back M
.-'
.
1/4" x 3/8" dado

for bottom typo
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E 1 top sub rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 22'jz (572)
F 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) 22'jz (572)
G 2 drawer glide supports plywood % (19) l'jz (38) 16% (425)
H 1 nailer plywood 3/4 (19) 3 (76) 22'jz (572)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 23'/4 (590) 26% (679)
K 2 doors plywood % (19) 11 9;'6 (293) 20% (527)
M 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4 (102) 20 (508) cut '/4 x % dadoes for drawer bottom, rip front to 3%-wide
N 1 drawer bottom plywood '/4 (6) 17 9/'6 (446) 20% (527)
0 1 shelf plywood % (19) 18'jz (470) 22% (569)
78 CHAPTER FIVE
_ _ _ _I_V_B2_7 _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Top sub
rail E
Naiier H
finish
Side A (2)
Drawer
back M
.
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front M
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H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 25'12 (648)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 26'/4 (666) 26% (679)
K 2 doors plywood % (19) 13';'6 (332) 20% (527)
L 2 drawer sides plywood % (19) 4 (102) 18 (457) cut 1/4x % dadoes for drawer bottom
M 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4 (102) 23 (584) cut '/4 x % dadoes for drawer bottom, rip front to 31/4-wide
'/4 (6) 9
N 1 drawer bottom plywood 17 ;'6 (446) 23% (603)
0 1 shelf plywood % (19) 18'12 (470) 25% (645)

IVB30
HARDWARE NEEDED:
4 95°-opening European hinges
finish
Drawer
back M
(1/4" x 3/8" dado

for bottom typo
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D 2 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 29'/4 (743)
E 1 top sub rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 28'1z (724)
F 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) 28'1z (724)
G 2 drawer glide supports plywood % (19) 1'/2 (38) 16% (425)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 28'1z (724)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 29'/4 (743) 26% (679)
K 1 door plywood % (19) 149;'6 (370) 20% (527)
L 2 drawer sides plywood % (19) 4 (102) 18 (457) cut %x % dadoes for drawer bottom
0 1 shelf plywood % (19) 18'1z (470) 28% (721)
80 CHAPTER FIVE
_ _ _ _I_VB_W_X -------L- _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
4 shelf supports (pins), either smm or %" hole size required
Top sub
rail E
finish
Side A (2)
Drawer
back M
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1/4" x 3/8" dado

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( 1 top rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) WX-% (-19)
D 2 raiis plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-% (-19)
E 1 top sub rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-1'12(-38)
F 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) WX-1'12(-38)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-1'12(-38)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) WX-% (-19) 26% (679)
K 1 door plywood % (19) WX-% (-19) 20% (527)
M 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4 (102) WX-4 (-102) cut '/4 x % dadoes for drawer bottom, rip front to 3'/4-wide
N 1 drawer bottom plywood '/4 (6) 17 9;'6 (446) WX-3'/4(-82)
0 1 shelf plywood % (19) 18'12 (470) WX-1%(-41 )

_ _ _ I---=---vB-=---..::3---=--3 I I_ _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
2 sets 18"- full extension drawer slides color
4 handles or pulls for the doors and drawers
Nailer H (2)
finish
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."........ -
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Drawer
back M
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D 2 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 32'/4 (819)
E 2 top sub rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 31'12 (800)
H 2 nailers plywood % (19) 3 (76) 15 (381)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 32% (819) 26% (679)
J 2 dividers plywood % (19) 5'/4 (133) 19% (502) nail or screw together
K 2 finished drawer fronts plywood % (19) 5'/8 (130) 16';'6 (408)
l 2 doors plywood % (19) 16';'6 (408) 20% (527)
M 4 drawer sides plywood % (19) 4 (102) 18 (457) cut '/4 x % dadoes for drawer bottom
N 4 drawer fronts and backs plywood % (19) 4 (102) 12'12 (318) cut 1/4x %dadoes for drawer bottom, rip front to 3'/4-wide
0 2 drawer bottoms plywood '/4 (6) 179;'6 (446) 13'/4 (336)
P 1 shelf plywood % (19) 18'12 (470) 31% (797)
82 CHAPTER FIVE
IVB36
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Top sub
rail E (2)
finish
Side A (2) Drawer

back M
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B 1 bottom plywood % (19) 20 (508) 35 1/4 (895) cut % x % dado on top back edge
D 2 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 35% (895)
E 2 top sub rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 34'12 (877)
f 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) 34'12 (877)
H 2 nailers plywood % (19) 3 (76) 16'12 (419)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 35 1/4 (895) 26% (679)
K 2 finished drawer fronts plywood % (19) 5'/8 (130) 179;'6 (446)
L 2 doors plywood % (19) 179;'6 (446) 20% (527)
M 4 drawer sides plywood % (19) 4 (102) 18 (457) cut '/4 x % dadoes for drawer bottom
N 4 drawer fronts and backs plywood % (19) 4 (102) 14 (356) cut '/4 x % dadoes for drawer bottom, rip front to 31/4-wide
0 2 drawer bottoms plywood 1/4 (6) 179;'6 (446) 14% (375)
p 1
1 shelf plywood % (19) 18 12 (470) 34% (874)

_ _ _--'-IV_B_4_2 1_ _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
4 gSa-opening European hinges
2 sets
4
18" - full extension drawer slides
shelf supports (pins), either Smm or %" hole size required
color
Top sub
rail E (2)
finish
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84 CHAPTER FIVE
_ _ _ _I_VB_W_X _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
4 handles or pulls for the doors and drawers Top sub
rail E (2)
finish
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toe kick notch
B bottom plywood % (19) 20 (508) WX-% (-19) wx = width of cabinet, cut '/4 x '/4 dado on top
back edge
( 1 top rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) WX-% (-19)
E 2 top sub rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-372 (-7672)
F 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) WX-l 1h (-38)
H 2 nailers plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-372 (-7672)
I 1 back plywood 1/4 (6) WX-% (-19) 26% (679)
K 2 finished drawer fronts plywood % (19) 5% (130) WXJ/872 (-2272)
l 2 doors plywood % (19) WXJ/872 (-2272) 20% (527)
M 4 drawer sides plywood % (19) 4 (102) 18 (457) cut % x 3;g dadoes for drawer bottom
N 4 drawer fronts and backs plywood % (19) 4 (102) Y-2'h (-64) Y = width of part E, cut 1/4 X 3;g dadoes for
drawer bottom
0 2 drawer bottoms plywood '/4 (6) 179;'6 (446) Y-l% (-45)
p 1 shelf plywood % (19) 18 112 (470) WX-l% (-41)

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vanity cabinets
without drawers .......
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"'.
OPTIMIZATION OF PARTS This optimization drawing is for a 12"-wide vanity base cabinet wlo
drawers. The layout of the parts will be similar for all sizes of vanity
base cabinets wlo drawers. Widths of some parts will be increased.
Nailer
Top sub rail

Side
Toe kick
Shelf
Rail
Top rail
Side Bottom
Shelf
86 CHAPTER SIX
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DADO LAYOUT
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VANITY CABINETS WITHOUT DRAWERS 87
Cut all parts to size, then make the dado cuts. Set the dado- Reset the fence to 30Y2" and cut the dado for the top rails. If
table.) Cut the dadoes %" deep. Set the fence to 4" to cut the dado router for this cut.
Reset the fence to 19%" and cut the Get some wood glue, a brush and a Stand the right side face edge up and
3 rabbet for the back panel. Make the toe
kick cutouts. See "Cutting Toe Kick Notch-
damp cloth. Apply a bead of glue to the
bottom dado in a side panel and brush the
es" on page 8. glue evenly in the dado. side into the bottom panel. Use 1'/4" narrow-
crown staples (spaced 3" apart) or 2"-long
No.8 drywall screws (spaced about 4"
apart). Wipe any excess glue.
6 Attach the other side. 7 Attach the toe kick between the sides.
88 CHAPTER SIX
8
Install the front and back rails. Use a clamp to hold the rails in
place.
9 Attach the sub rail under the top rail.
Lay the cabinet face down. The

11 back should fit snugly into the rab-
so a good fit is important. You can use a
12 Add glue to the rabbets. 13 Check for squareness and attach the back.

_ _ _ _ _I--=-V-=B--=-..:w:..L-I---=.o-=1=2'------ _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
8
1
shelf supports (pins), either 5mm or '/4" hole size required
color
Top sub
rail E
finish
Nailer H
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( 1 top rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) 11'/4 (285)
D 1 rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 11'/4 (285)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 10'12 (267)
I 1 back plywood % (6) 11'/4 (285) 26% (679)
J 1 door plywood % (19) 11'/4 (285) 26 (660)
90 CHAPTER SIX
_ _ _ _ I_V_Bw~/'_____o_1_5 ___'__ ____'_I _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Top sub
rail E
finish
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( 1 top rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) 14% (362)
D 1 rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 14'/4 (362)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 13'12 (343)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 14'/4 (362) 26% (679)
J 1 door plywood % (19) 14'/4 (362) 26 (660)
VANITY CABINETS WITHOUT DRAWERS 9i.

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HARDWARE NEEDED:
Top rail C Top sub

rail E
finish
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.
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( 1 top rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) 17'/4 (438)
D 1 rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 17 1/4 (438)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 16'12 (419)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) lil4 (438) 26% (679)
J 1 door plywood % (19) li!4 (438) 26 (660)
92 CHAPTER SIX
_ _ _ _I_VB_w
--l./_o_2_1 I _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Top rail C Top sub

rail E
finish
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Side A (2)
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B 1 bottom plywood % (19) 20 (508) 20% (514) cut '/4 X % dado on top back edge
( 1 top rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) 20% (514)
D 1 rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 20'/4 (514)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 19 112 (496)
I 1 back plywood 1/4 (6) 20'/4 (514) 26% (679)
J 1 door plywood % (19) 20% (514) 26 (660)

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HARDWARE NEEDED:
8
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color
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rail E
finish
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H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 22'12 (572)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 23'/4 (590) 26% (679)
J 2 doors plywood % (19) 11 9;'6 (294) 26 (660)
94 CHAPTER SIX
_ _ _ _ _ I---=-V-=-B--=--=w...L-/---=-o_2_7 ----'------ _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Top sub
rail E
finish
Nailer H
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E 1 top sub rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 25'jz (648)
f 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) 25'jz (648)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 25'jz (648)
I 1 back plywood % (6) 26'/4 (666) 26% (679)
J 2 doors plywood % (19) 13';, 6 (332) 26 (660)
K 2 shelves plywood % (19) 18'jz (470) 25% (645)

_ _ _ _ _I-=-V-=.B--=--=w:..L-I--=.o--=-3--=-O --'--- _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
8
2
shelf supports (pins), either 5mm or %" hole size required
color
Top sub
rail E
finish
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B 1 bottom plywood % (19) 20 (508) 29'/4 (743) cut '/4 X % dado on top back edge
( 1 top rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) 29 1/4 (743)
D 1 rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 29 1/4 (743)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 28'12 (724)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 29'/4 (743) 26% (679)
J 2 doors plywood % (19) 149116 (370) 26 (660)
96 CHAPTER SIX
V-=B....::....::...WL-.:./o=----=-W.=....::....x=------
_ _ _------'---=1 I ------'--I_ _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Top sub
rail E
finish
Nailer H
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D 1 rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-% (-19)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-l'h(-38)
I 1 back plywood % (6) WX-% (-19) 26% (679)
J 2 doors plywood % (19) , WX-% (-19) 26 (660) 24 or wider WXJ/872(-2272)
K 2 shelves plywood % (19) 18'12 (470) WX-l%(-41)

vanity base cabinets
with drawers
OPTIMIZATION OF PARTS This optimization drawing is for a 12"-wide vanity drawer base cabi-
net. The layout of the parts will be similar for all sizes of vanity
drawer base cabinets. Widths of some parts will be increased.
Drwrfront
Top sub rail I 3/4 x 48 x 96 sheet stock
Toe kick
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Drawer Rail D
rail E Nailer H
side
SIDE SECTIONAL
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Drawer glide
support G
Rail D Side A
Drawer Back I
front L
J
Bottom B
Toe kick F
V A NIT Y BAS E CAB I NET S WIT H DR AWE R S 99

Cut all parts to size, then make the Reset the fence to 143/4" and cut the Reset the fence to 24Y2" and cut the
1 dado cuts. Set the dado-head cutter on
dado for the bottom drawer glide sup-
ports. If you're using your router, you can
3 dado for the next drawer glide support.
panels you're using. (You can also use a reset the fence on the router table (if the
router setup on a router table.) Cut the da- table is large enough) or use a straightedge
does %" deep. Set the fence to 4" to cut the to guide the router for this cut.
dado for the bottom panel first. See the illus-
tration for layout details.
Reset the fence to 30Y2" and cut the Reset the fence to 19%" and cut the rab- Run a bead of glue in the dado for the
4 rabbet for the top rails. 5 bets for the back panel. Then, make right 6 bottom panel.
and left pairs of the cabinet sides and cut the
Notches" on page 8.
Stand the rightg

7 side face edge
up and slide the bot-
tom panel into the
dado. Flush the face
edges and nail
through the side
into the bottom
panel. Use 11/4" nar-
row-crown staples
(spaced 3" apart) or
2"-long No.8 drywall
screws (spaced
about 4" apart).
100 CHAPTER SEVEN
•
gAttach the toe kick between the sides. Stand the cabinet up, then install Install the sub rail. Secure it with
10 the rails using glue and staples or
screws. Use a bar clamp to hold the sides
11
screws.
staples or liN-long NO.8 drywall
tight to the rails.

14 Install the nailer at the top back of
the cabinet.
12 Install the drawer rails.
the cabinet face down. The back should fit Add glue to the rabbets and set the back panel
15 Lay
snugly into the rabbets. The back will help
square the cabinet, so a good fit is important. You can
16 in place. Be sure to check for squareness of the
cabinet, then attach the back.
use a framing square or measure diagonally from top to
bottom. Repeat with the opposite corners. If the cabinet
is square, both measurements will be the same. If the
measmements are not the same, adjust the longest di-
mension by pulling the corners diagonally together until
the cabinet is square.
VANITY BASE CABINETS WITH DRAWERS 101

IVDB12
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Top sub
rail E
Nailer H Drawer glide fi nish

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D 3 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 11% (285)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 10'12 (267)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 11'/4 (285) 26% (679)
L 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 11 (279) 11'/4 (285)
102 CHAPTER SEVEN

_ _ _ _I--=--.:VD=---=B=-=1=2 _
color
finish
Drawer back
01,02,03
Drawer side
N1, N2, N3
(2 each)
1/4" x 3/8" dado

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N2 2 drawer sides plywood % (19) 6 (152) 18 (457) cut %x % dadoes for drawer bottoms
p 3 bottoms plywood '/4 (6) 17 9116 (446) 8% (222)

_ _ _ _I_VD_B_1----"..S ---'- _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Top sub
rail E

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E 1 top sub rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 13'/2 (343)
F 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) 13'/2 (343)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 13'/2 (343)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 14'/4 (362) 26% (679)
l 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 11 (279) 14'/4 (362)
104 CHAPTER SEVEN

_ _ _ _I_VD_B_1_5 --'- ------'--1_ _
color
finish
Drawer back
01,02,03
Drawer side
N1, N2, N3
(2 each)
1/4" X 3/8" dado

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front J, K, L 01,02,03
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01 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4 (102) 11 (279) cut 1/4 x %dadoes for drawer bottoms, cut % off the front width

IVDB18
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Top rail C Top sub
rail E

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~ - Rail D (3)
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D 4 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 17'/4 (438)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 16'12 (419)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) li/4 (438) 26% (679)
J 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 5% (130) li/4 (438)
K 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 9S/8 (244) li/4 (438)
L 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 11 (279) li/4 (438)
106 CHAPTER SEVEN

_ _ _ _!_VD_B_1_8 _
color
finish
Drawer back
01,02,03
Drawer side
N1, N2, N3
(2 each)
1/4" x 3/8" dado

for bottom typo
front J, K, L 01,02,03
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01 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4 (102) 14 (356) cut % x %dadoes for drawer bottoms, cut % off the front width
p 3 bottoms plywood % (6) 179/,6 (446) 14% (375)

IVDB21
HARDWARE NEEDED:
3 sets 18" - full extension drawer slides !
Top sub
rail E

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rail. back panel and 3" x 4" toe kick notch
B 1 bottom plywood % (19) 20 (508) 20 1/4 (514) cut '/4 x 3Js dado on top back edge
D 4 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 20 1/4 (514)
1
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 19'12 (496)
I 1 back plywood 1;4 (6) 20% (514) 26% (679)
1
K 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 9% (244) 20 /4 (514)
L 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 11 (279) 20'/4 (514)
108 CHAPTER SEVEN

-----'--=-V-=-O--'--B_2_1 _
color
finish
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01,02,03
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N1, N2, N3
(2 each)
1/4" X 3/8" dado

for bottom typo
front J, K, L 01,02,03
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N2 2 drawer sides plywood % (19) 6 (152) 18 (457) cut 1f4 x % dadoes for drawer bottoms
01 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4 (l02) 17 (432) cut '/4 x %dadoes for drawer bottoms, cut % off the front width
03 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 8 (203) 17 (432) cut 1f4 x % dadoes for drawer bottoms, cut % off the front width

_ _ _--'---IV_D_B2_4 I_ _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Top sub
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D 4 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 23% (590)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 22'12 (572)
I 1 back plywood % (6) 23'/4 (590) 26% (679)
l 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 11 (279) 23'/4 (590)
110 CHAPTER SEVEN

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finish
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01,02,03
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IVDB27
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Top sub
rail E

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B 1 bottom plywood % (19) 20 (508) 26'/4 (666) cut '/4 x 3Ja dado on top back edge
( 1 top rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) 26'/4 (666)
D 4 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 26'/4 (666)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 25 112 (648)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 26'/4 (666) 26% (679)
1
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K 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 9% (244) 26% (666)
L 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 11 (279) 26% (666)
112 CHAPTER SEVEN

_ _ _ _ J--=--VD=---=B=.=2=--=-7 I _
color
finish
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01,02,03
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N1, N2, N3
(2 each)
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02 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 6 (152) 23 (584) cut 1/4 X %dadoes for drawer bottoms, cut % off the front width
03 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 8 (203) 23 (584) cut '/4 X % dadoes for drawer bottoms, cut % off the front width
p 3 bottoms plywood 1/4 (6) 17 9;'6 (446) 23% (603)

_ _ _ _I_V_DB_3_0 I _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Top sub
rail E
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D 4 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 29'/4 (743)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 28'12 (724)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 29% (743) 26% (679)
L 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 11 (279) 29% (743)
114 CHAPTER SEVEN

_ _ _ _I_VD_B_3_0 ----L --'----1_ _
color
finish
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01,02,03
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(2 each)
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01 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 4 (102) 26 (660) cut '/4 X%dadoes for drawer bottoms, cut % off the front width

IVDBWX
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Top sub
rail E

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E 1 top sub rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-1'h(-38)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-1 1h(-38)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) WX-% (-19) 26% (679)
L 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 11 (279) WX-% (-19)
116 CHAPTER SEVEN

----I-VO-B-W-X------I I_ _
color
finish
Drawer back
01,02,03
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N1, N2, N3
(2 each)
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02 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 6 (152) W-4 (-102) cut '/4 x %dadoes for drawer bottoms, cut %off the front width
03 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 8 (203) W-4 (-102) cut % x %dadoes for drawer bottoms, cut % off the front width
p 3 bottoms plywood % (6) 179/16 (446) w-3 1/4 (-83)

CHAPTER
vanity sink base I I
cabinets
OPTIMIZATION OF PARTS This optimization drawing is for a 24"-wide vanity sink base cabi-
net. The layout of the parts will be similar for all sizes of vanity
sink base cabinets. Widths of some parts will be increased.
~'~
Toe kick
Side
Top rail
Face 3/4 x 48 x 96 sheet stock
Bottom
Side
118 CHAPTER EIGHT

DADO LAYOUT
26 1/2"
::::= -~
4"
4" -1'-3" ~
L
Corner block ) E
Face C Corner block E - ;
~
SIDE SECTIONAL
Nailer D
Door K
~ Side A
Back I
~
Bottom B
Toe kick F
VANI T Y SIN K BAS E CAB I NET S 119

Reset the fence to 19%" and cut the rabbets for the back panel.
1
Cut all parts to size, then make the dado cuts. Set the dado-
2 Then, make right and left pairs of the cabinet sides and cut the
toe kick notches. See "Cutting Toe Kick Notches" on page 8.
table.) Cut the dadoes "Is" deep. Set the fence to 4" and cut the dado
Run a bead of glue in the dado for the bottom panel and spread Stand the side face edge up and slide the bottom panel into the
3 the glue around with a brush. dado. Flush the face edges and nail through the side into the
bottom panel. Use 11/." narrow-crown staples (spaced 3" apart) or
2"-long No.8 drywall screws (spaced about 4" apart).
5 Attach the left side the same way as the right side. 6 Attach the toe kick between the sides.
120 CHAPTER EIGHT

7 Stand the cabinet up, then install the face using glue and staples
or screws. Use a bar clamp to hold the sides tight to the face.
8 Attach the nailer at the back of the cabinet.
Lay the cabinet face down. The back should fit snugly into
good fit is important. You can use a framing square or measure d.iag-
urements are not the same, adjust the longest d.imension by pulling
the corners d.iagonally together until the cabinet is square.
Add glue to the rabbets

c!.!"" • • andset the back panel
in place. Be sure to check for
squareness of the cabinet, then
attach the back.
VANITY SINK BASE CABINETS 121

- - - - - - - - - /VSB24
HARDWARE NEEDED:
4 9So- opening European hinges
Nailer H finish
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Side A (2)
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B 1 bottom plywood % (19) 20 (S08) 23% (S90) cut 1/4 x % dado on top back edge
( 1 face plywood % (19) 6% (171) 2ih (572)
D 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 22'12 (572)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 23% (S90) 26% (679)
J 1 false drawer front plywood % (19) S% (130) 23 1/4 (S90)
K 2 doors plywood % (19) 11 9;'6 (293) 20% (527)
122 CHAPTER EIGHT

_ _ _ _ I--=--VS=--=B=--=2=--=--7 ------'--I --'--_ _

HARDWARE NEEDED:
Nailer H finish
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.
.
Side A (2)
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( 1 face plywood % (19) 6% (171 ) 25'12 (648)
D 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 25'12 (648)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 26'/4 (666) 26% (679)
J 1 false drawer front plywood % (19) 5% (130) 26'/4 (666)
K 2 doors plywood % (19) 13';'6 (332) 20% (527)

---------- IVSB30
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Nailer H
finish
Side A (2)
•
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C 1 face plywood % (19) 63/4 (171) 28'!z (724)
D 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 28'!z (724)
F 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) 28 1!z (724)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 29 1/4 (743) 26% (679)
3/4 1
J 1 false drawer front plywood (19) 5% (130) 29 /4 (743)
K 2 doors plywood % (19) 149;, 6 (370) 20% (527)
124 CHAPTER EIGHT

_ _ _ _I_VS-=---B----=3:........::.3 -----'------ -----'------_ _

HARDWARE NEEDED:
Nailer H
finish
Side A (2)
•
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•
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( 1 face plywood % (19) 6% (171) 31'12 (800)
D 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 31'12 (800)
I 1 back plywood % (6) 3i/4 (819) 26% (679)
J 1 false drawer front plywood % (19) 5'/8 (130) 3i/4 (819)
K 2 doors plywood % (19) 16';'6 (408) 20% (527)

IVSB36
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Nailer H finish
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Side A (2)
•
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•
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1
( 1 face plywood % (19) 6% (171) 34 12 (877)
D 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 34'12 (877)
'
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 35% (895) 26% (679)
K 2 doors plywood % (19) 17 9;, 6 (446) 20% (527)
126 CHAPTER EIGHT

_ _ _ _I_VS_B_W_X I _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Nailer H finish
Side A (2)
•
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B 1 bottom plywood % (19) 20 (508) WX-% (-19) wx = width of cabinet, cut 1J4 x %dado on top back edge
( 1 face plywood % (19) 6% (171) wX-1'h (-38)
D 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-l'jz (-38)
F 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) WX-l'h (-38)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) WX-% (-19) 26% (679)
J 1 false drawer front plywood % (19) 5'/8 (130) WX-% (-19)
K 2 doors plywood % (19) WX-7Js+2 (-22mm+2) 20% (527)

CHAPTER
--
-
bl ind-c orner I
base cabinets
OPTIMIZATION OF PARTS This optimization drawing is for a 12" blind-corner base cabinet.
The layout of the parts will be similar for all sizes of blind-corner
base cabinets. Widths of some parts will be increased.

-
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128 C HAP TE R N I N E
3/4"F~----"'" 34'/2"
DADO LAYOUT 314" ~ • • • • • • • • • • • • • •~!1111• • •"

28'/2"
C"t th, d,aw,,-,lid,- \
!>upport dado in the
right !>ide if the drawer
i!> to be located in the
right !>ide of the cabinet. '-..J
Do the rever!>e if the
drawer i!> located on the left 35 1
!>ide of the cabinet.
4"
4"
L {-3"~
Drawer
Top rail D
support K
Sub rail E
Drawer rail C - - - _
Drawer glide
support G
SIDE SECTIONAL
Side A
Back I
Toe kick F
BLIND-CORNER BASE CABINETS 129

Cut all parts to size, then make the Determine wheather the cabinet will Set the fence to 5Y4" and cut the rabbet
yom table saw to match the thickness of the
2 have the filler on the right or left side.
You'll only need to cut one dado in either the
3 in the drawer support.
panels you're using. (You can also use a left or right side. Reset the fence to 28 Y2"
router set up on a router table.) Cut the da- and cut the dado for the drawer glide sup-
does "Is" deep. Set the fence to 4" and cut ports. If you're using your router, you can
the dado for the bottom panel first. See the reset the fence on the router table (if the
illustration for layout details. table is large enough) or use a straightedge
to guide the router for this cut.
4 Set the fence for 23%" and cut the rabbet for the back panel.
Then, make the toe kick cutouts. See "Cutting Toe Kick Notch-
es" on page 8.
5 When starting the assembly of the cabinets, have some wood
glue, a brush and a damp cloth handy. Apply a bead of glue to
the bottom panel dado of the right side and brush the glue evenly in
the dado.
6 Stand the side face edge up and slide the bottom panel into the
dado. Flush the face edges and nail through the side into the
bottom panel.
7 Attach the side to the bottom using 1'/," narrow-crown staples
(spaced 3" apart) or 2"-long No.8 drywall screws (spaced about
4" apart).
130 c HAP TE R NI NE
,
'I'r -~ .1,

1 Stand the cabinet up, then install
the rails using glue and staples or
screws. Use a bar clamp to hold the sides
tight to the rails.
8 Attach the other side.
11 Attach the back top rail.

cabmet. 13 Install the filler by attaching to the
side, top rail and bottom panel.
Install the drawer support. At the back of the cabinet, use Attach the drawer spacer to the top rail and the spacer in
14 the sub rail as a spacer to locate the drawer support. Attach
the support to the nailer in the back.
15 the front.

Attach the door support to the Install the front drawer rail. It will Install the sub rail and attach it to
16 spacer. 7 need a %" x %" notch in the front
edge to fit around the filler.
the top rail.
19 Install the drawer glide support in

the side panel. 20 Install the drawer glide support in
the rabbet in the drawer support. 21 Lay the cabinet face down. The
back should fit snugly into the rab-
Attach the back with screws or staples.

22
Add glue to the rabbets and check for squareness one more
tIme. 2
132 CHAPTER NINE

-----.---!B-C-B1-2------I _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
1 set
2
20"- full extension drawer slides
handles or pulls for the door and drawer
color
RailD - - - - -
finish
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rail E
~~ri;;ii~~~;;~!; Drawer glide

Sub
support G (2)
Drawer
rail C
- .--.~---
Drawer
support J
Drawer
back M
--.-.
Door and drawer measure-
ments are the same as base
cabinet on page 20.
Drawer
front M
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B 1 bottom plywood % (19) 24 (610) 32 1/4 (819) cut %x % dado on top back edge
C 1 drawer rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) 11 1/4 (285)
D 2 top rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 32'/4 (819)
E 1 sub rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 10'jz (267)
G 2 drawer glide supports plywood % (19) l'jz (38) 20% (527)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 6 (152) 31'jz (800)
I 1 filler plywood % (19) 21 (533) 29% (753)
J 1 drawer support plywood % (19) 6 (152) 22'jz (572) cut %x % dado on bottom edge
K 1 door support plywood % (19) 2'/4 (57) 23% (600)
L 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 32'/4 (819) 30% (781)

J
1
_ _ _ _ _I-=-B--=.C--=B_1=-..:5=------- _ .'
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Rail D
finish
~:~=;iilii~i~::=:C~~,;:
~ support G (2)
Drawerglide
.-
.-
Drawer
support J
Drawer
back M
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C 1 drawer rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) 14'/4 (362)
E 1 sub rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 13'12 (343)
1
G 2 drawer glide supports plywood % (19) 1 12 (38) 20% (527)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 6 (152) 34'12 (877)
I 1 filler plywood % (19) 21 (533) 29% (753)
J 1 drawer support plywood % (19) 6 (152) 22'12 (572) cut % x % dado on bottom edge
L 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 35% (895) 30% (781)
134 CHAPTER NINE

_ _ _ _ _I-=-B--=-C-=-B-=1--=--8 I _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
RailD - - - - _
'------ --~-railE
Sub finish
Nailer H
Drawer glide
'==!:l!!!~e=~~==;:~support G (2)
Drawer
rail C
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support J
Side A
Side A
Drawer
back M
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C 1 drawer rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) 11% (285)
F 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) 3ih (953)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 6 (152) 3ih (953)
I 1 filler plywood % (19) 21 (533) 29% (753)
L 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 38% (971) 30% (781)

_ _ _ _ _I...::..:...B---=-C....:=B....::..:..:2'----1 I _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Rail D
Sub
rail E
finish
Drawer glide
~::::::::::::::::::;';~~~6;;-:support G (2)
Drawer
rail C
Drawer
support J
Drawer
back M
.......
........

ments are the same as base Drawer
front M
cabinet on page 23.
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( 1 drawer rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) 20'/4 (514)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 6 (152) 40'12 (1029)
I 1 filler plywood % (19) 21 (533) 29% (753)
J 1 drawer support plywood % (19) 6 (152) 22'12 (572) cut %x % dado on bottom edge
L 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 41'/4 (1047) 30% (781)
136 CHAPTER NINE

_ _ _-------'-----IBC_B_W_X I I_ _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
RailD - - - -
Sub
rail E
finish
Nailer H
Drawer glide
-=::::::::::::::::::::::=;;k::::;~ support G (2)
Drawer
~~~~~~~~:;::;7.::J-----rail C
Drawer
support J
Side A
Side A
Drawer
back M
."
. Toe kick F
......
......
Door and drawer measure- '/4" x 3/8" dado

ments are the same as base Drawer for bottom typo
front M
cabinet on page' 27.
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C 1 drawer rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) WX-21 %(-552)
0 2 top rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-% (-19)
E 1 sub rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-22'h(-572)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 6 (152) WX-1'h(-38)
I 1 filler plywood % (19) 21 (533) 29% (753)
L 1 back plywood '/4 (6) WX-% (-19) 30% (781)

CHAPTER
blind-corner base cabinets

without drawers
OPTIMIZATION OF PARTS This optimization drawing is for a 12" blind-corner base cabinet wlo draw-
ers. The layout of the parts will be similar for all sizes of blind-corner base
cabinet wlo drawers. Widths of some parts will be increased.

1 ~
.~
Filler .A
:J
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II
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138 C HAP TE R TE N
~
34'/2"
DADO LAYOUT
29 3/ 4 "
35
r------
r------ -~
4"
4"
L ,f-3" -f
ToprailC}
~ .......... ToprailDi
~
Nailer H
SIDE SECTIONAL
Side A
Back K
~
BLIND-CORNER BASE CABINETS WITHOUT DRAWERS 139

1
Cut all parts to size, then make the dado cuts. Set the dado-
2 Reset the fence to 34 Y2" and cut the rabbet for the top rails.
table.) Cut the dadoes %" deep. Set the fence to 4" and cut the dado
Reset the fence to 23%" and cut the When starting the assembly of the cabi- Stand the right side face edge up and
3 rabbet for the back panel. Then, cut the
4 nets, have some wood glue, a brush and
a damp cloth handy. Apply a bead of glue to
Notches" on page 8. the bottom panel dado of the right side and side into the bottom panel.
brush the glue evenly in the dado.
6
Attach the left side to the bottom using
1'/4" narrow-crown staples (spaced 3"
8 Stand the cabinet up, then install the
rails using glue and staples or screws.
apart) or 2"-long No.8 drywall screws Use a bar clamp to hold the sides tight to
(spaced about 4" apart). the rails.
140 CHAPTER TEN

9 Install the back top rail.
cabinet. 11 Install the filler and attach it to the
top front rail and bottom and side
panels.
Lay the cabinet face down. The

14 back should fit snugly into the rab-
12 Attach the sub rail to the top front rail.

13 Attach the door sup-
port to the filler.
15 Add glue to the rabbets and check for squareness

one more tune.
16 Attach the back with screws or staples.

_ _ _ _I--=-B---=--C_B--=---Cw-----'/L..-=----1_2 o ------'----1- - - - - - -
HARDWARE NEEDED:
1 handle or pull for the door color
Rail C
Rail D
Nailer H
finish
--
..-:::
! i
Side A
Side A
.".
. Toe kick F
•
Door measurements are the same as

base cabinet on page 32.
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B bottom plywood % (19) 24 (610) 32'/4 (819) cut '/4 x %dado on top back edge
C top rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) 32'/4 (819)
D rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 32% (819)
E sub rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 10'12 (267)
F toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) 31'12 (800)
H nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 31'12 (800)
I filler plywood % (19) 21 (533) 29% (756)
J door support plywood % (19) 2'/4 (57) 29% (756)
l back plywood % (6) 32'/4 (819) 30% (781)
142 CHAPTER TEN

=======I-=--BC--=---=B=------.:C=----=-W::...L-/----=--.:o1=---'S=----- I _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
color
Rail C
Rail D
Nailer H finish
Sub
rail E
Side A
Side A
Toe kick F
Door measurements are the same

as base cabinet on page 33.
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B bottom plywood % (19) 24 (610) 35'/4 (895) cut '/4 x % dado on top back edge
( top rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) 35'/4 (895)
D rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 35'/4 .(895)
E sub rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 13'12 (343)
F toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) 34'12 (877)
H nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 34'12 (877)
I filler plywood % (19) 21 (533) 29% (756)
J door support plywood % (19) 2% (57) 29% (756)
L back plywood '/4 (6) 35'/4 (895) 30% (781)

IBCBCw/o18
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Rail C
Rail D
Nailer H
finish
Sub
rail E
! i
Side A
Side A
.,.., • Toe kick F

•
•

as base cabinet on page34.
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rail. back panel and 3"x 4" toe kick notch
B bottom plywood % (19) 24 (610) 38'/4 (971) cut '/4 x %dado on top back edge
( top rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) 38 1/4 (971)
D rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 38 1/4 (971)
1
E sub rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 16 12 (419)
F toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) 3ih (953)
H nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) 3ih (953)
I filler plywood % (19) 21 (533) 29% (756)
L back plywood '/4 (6) 38'/4 (971) 30% (781)
144 CHAPTER TEN

_ _ _ _ _I-----'--B--=-C...:-B--=-C_W...L-I---'--OW_X I _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Rail C
Rail D
finish
Nailer H
Sub
rail E
!i
Side A
Side A
•
.,. • Toe kick F

as base cabinet on page 39.
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rail. back panel and 3" x 4" toe kick notch
B bottom plywood % (19) 24 (610) WX-% (-19) cut 1/4 x 3Js dado on top back edge
C top rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) WX·% (-19)
D rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-% (-19)
E sub rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-22 1h(-572)
F toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) WX-1'h(-38)
H nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-1'h(-38)
I filler plywood % (19) 21 (533) 29% (756)
L back plywood '/4 (6) WX-% (-19) 30% (781)

CHAPTER
Iazy susan cabi nets
OPTIMIZATION OF PARTS This optimization drawing is for a lazy susan base cabinet.
Side Side
, Top sub rail

Uottom
support
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1
Toe kick
I Toe kick
~
146 C HAP TE R E LEV E N

0114"
{ 23 3 14" --------~~~
4
3/ " t== ~-------------IIIII .,--~(---- 1I• • • • • • •1IIIIIl
DADO LAYOUT
Center
back
3/ 4 " t== --i~r-+-+--- . - - - - - - - - .

4"
4"
L f- 3" ---t
BOTTOM PLAN VIEW SIDE SECTIONAL
1/4" x 3/8"
Cr- dadO
•• ,
213/4"
Side A
Bottom B
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,
, I
-----~-----------
~t-'- - - - - 21 3 /4" ----~~"""r

1f4" x 3/8" . t Toe kick E
dado J
LA Z Y SUS AN CAB I NET S 147

FACE UP FACE DOWN
After cutting the parts to size, mark the Set your table saw fence at 22" to cut Flip the top and bottom panels over and
1 top and bottom panels for the notch. 2 the first side of the notch. Raise the
blade to its full height (blade guard removed
3 make the second cut for the notch,
stopping just short of the saw kerf from the
for clarity) and cut to the line. first cut.
4 saw or JIgsaw.
/
Finish cutting the notch using a hand- 6 Cut on the second line as shown.
Draw a cutting line 10" in from opposite

5 corners at the back of the cabinet top
and bottom panels. Draw another line 3"
away from and parallel to the first line.
Set the table saw fence to 3Y2" and cut Install the dado head cutters in your
8 the angle on the top and bottom parts.
This is a quick and easy way to make the cut
9 table saw (or set up your router table
with the proper sized bit), set the fence to
straight. 4" and cut the dado for the bottom panel in
the side panels.
Cut a scrap piece of wood 3/,"-thick by
7 3Y2"-wide by lO"-long and nail it to the
top and bottom parts Y8" from the cutting
line.
1.48 C HA PTER E LEV EN

Reset the fence to 34\1," and cut Reset the fence to 21 %" and cut To cut the \l4"-wide by 3/s"-deep rab-
10 the rabbet for the top panels. 11 the rabbets for the back panel in
the back edge of each side panel. Then,
12 bets in the top and bottom panels
for the backs, attach a sacrificial fence to the
make the toe kick cutouts in the side panels. table saw fence. Move the fence until it just
See "Cutting Toe Kick Notches" on page 8. touches the cutter. You may need to push
the fence into the running cutter so the
proper amount (\14") of cutter is showing.
Cut the rabbets in the top and bot- Get some wood glue, a brush and a
13 tom panels. See the bottom left il-
lustration on page 147 for details.
14 damp cloth. Apply a bead of glue to
the bottom panel dado in a side panel and
15 Stand the side face edge up and
slide the bottom panel into the
dado. Flush the face edges and nail through
brush the glue evenly in the dado. the side into the bottom panel. Use 11/ 4 " nar-
row-crown staples (spaced 3" apart) or 2"-
long NO.8 drywall screws (spaced about 4"
apart). Wipe any excess glue.
16 Attach the top panel. 17 0

Roll the cabinet 90 and set the other panel in place.
LAZY SUSAN CABINETS 149

center the corner back on the angle
19 Clamp the toe kicks in place and at-
tach them to the sides. 20 cut and attach using staples.
Use staples or screws to attach the

18 other side panel.
APPlY glue into the back-panel rab-

21 Install a couple of nails to secure
the toe kicks to the base. 22
Turn the cabinet on its top and in-
stall the subrails. 23 bets.
24 Install one of the back panels. 25 0

Rotate the cabinet 90 and install the other back panel.
150 c HAP TE R E LEV E N

_____I-L-S----------, _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
1 lazy susan hardware kit
color
finish
Top sub
rail G
Side A
Toe kick D
Toe kick E
w
V
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V>
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3" x 4" toe-kick notch
B 2 top and bottom plywood % (19) 33% (857) 33% (857) 11 % x 11 % cutout, back angle cut and rabbets for backs
( 1 center back plywood % (19) 143;'6 (360) 35 1/4 (895) cut '/4 x % dadoes for bottom and top
D 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) 14% (366)
E 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) 15 1/8 (384)
F 1 top sub rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 11% (289)
G 1 top sub rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 14% (366)
H 2 backs plywood '/4 (6) 23 9;'6 (598) 30% (772)
LAZY SUSAN CABINETS 151

24"-tall wall !
cabinets III
OPTIMIZATION OF PARTS This optimization drawing is for a 24"-tall wall cabinet. The layout of the
parts will be similar for all sizes of 24"-tall wall cabinets. Widths of some
parts will be increased.
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~ ~
Shelf Shelf <s> <s>
s: s:
';;s, ';;s,
! s: s:
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I
Top Bottom
Side Side
152 CHAPTER TWELVE

1"
12" -------+-1'-,If
DADO LAYOUT
Top/bottom B ~
Hanging
r--~~~~~~
3/8"
strip 5
Side A Back C
SIDE SECTIONAL
Door E
ShelfF ~
Hanging
strip 5
Top/bottom B -->
2 4 " - TAL L W ALL CAB I NET S 153

Cut all parts to size, then make the dado cuts. Set the dado- Cut the rabbets for the back panel in two passes. First, set the
2 fence for 12" and then for 12)12".
table.) Cut the dadoes "Is" deep. Set the fence to 23V4 " and cut the
dadoes for the bottom and top panels first. See the illustration for
layout details.
When starting the assembly of the cabinets, have some wood Stand the side face edge up and slide the top panel into the rab-
3 glue, a brush and a damp cloth handy. Apply a bead of glue to
4 bet. Flush the face edges and nail through the side into the top
panel. Use 11/4" narrow-crown staples (spaced 2-3" apart) or 2"-long
the dado. No.8 drywall screws (spaced about 4" apart).
5 Attach the other side panel. 6 Drop the bottom in place and attach.
154 CHAPTER TWELVE

8 Lay the cabinet face down. The back should fit snugly into the
rabbets. The back will help square the cabinet, so a good fit is
7 Use staples or screws to attacht the bottom panel.

important. Square the cabinet by using a framing square or measure
diagonally from top to bottom. Repeat with the opposite corners. If
the cabinet is square, both measurements will be the same. If the
measurements are not the same, adjust the longest dimension by
pulling the corners diagonally together until the cabinet is square.
9Add glue to the rabbets. 10 Check for squareness and attach the back.
11
Glue and staple or screw the bottom nailer in place on the
back of the cabinet.
12 Attach the top nailer.
24"·TALL WALL CABINETS 155

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- - - - - - - - - - ' - -I. - - = - . : = - = = : . = : : . . . . . . . . = _ - - - -I- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Hanging
0t,;p D (2) ~~ finish
'"
Side A (2)
w
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B 2 top and bottom plywood % (19) 13 (330) 11 1/4 (285) cut % x 1 dado back edge
C 1 back plywood 1/4 (6) 11'/4 (285) 23 1/4 (590)
(19) (76) 1
D 2 hanging strips plywood % 3 11 /4 (285)
E 1 door plywood % (19) 11'/4 (285) 23 1/4 (590)
F 1 shelf plywood % (19) 11% (298) 10% (264)
156 CHAPTER TWELVE

_ _ _ _I_W_1_52_4 ----'--- ----'---_ _

HARDWARE NEEDED:
Hanging
.tCiPD(2)~
finish
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Side A (2)
Side A (2)
u
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( 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 14% (362) 23'/4 (590)
D 2 hanging strips plywood % (19) 3 (76) 14'/4 (362)
E 1 door plywood % (19) 14'/4 (362) 23'/4 (590)
F 1 shelf plywood % (19) 11% (298) 13% (340)
24"-TALL WALL CABINETS 157

IW1824
HARDWARE NEEDED:
finish
Side A (2)
w V>
V> l-
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B 2 top and bottom plywood % (19) 13 (330) 1i/4 (438) cut % x 1 dado back edge
( 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 17% (438) 23% (590)
D 2 hanging strips plywood % (19) 3 (76) 1i/4 (438)
E 1 door plywood % (19) 17% (438) 23'/4 (590)
F 1 shelf plywood % (19) 11% (298) 16% (416)
158 CHAPTER TWELVE

IW2124
HARDWARE NEEDED:
4
1
color
Hanging
WiPD(2)~
finish
Side A (2)
Side A (2)
w ....Z
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B 2 top and bottom plywood % (19) 13 (330) 20% (514) cut % x 1 dado back edge
( 1 back plywood 1/4 (6) 20'/4 (514) 23% (590)
D 2 hanging strips plywood % (19) 3 {76} 20'/4 (514)
E 1 door plywood % (19) 20'/4 (514) 23'/4 (590)
F 1 shelf plywood % (19) 11% (298) 19% (493)

IW2424
HARDWARE NEEDED:
4
2
shelf supports (pins), either 5mm or
%" hole size required color
Hanging
stripD(2) ~ , __
finish
'-- \ -
Side A (2)
Side A (2)
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( 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 23'/4 (590) 23 ' /4 (590)
E 2 doors plywood % (19) 11 9;'6 (293) 23'/4 (590)
F 1 shelf plywood % (19) 11% (298) 22% (569)
160 CHAPTER TWELVE

_ _ _ _Ie--W_2_72_4 I I_ _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Hanging
st';PD(2)~...... " finish
Side A (2)
Side A (2)
...
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( 1 back plywood % (6) 26'/4 (666) 23 1/4 (590)
D 2 hanging strips plywood % (19) 3 (76) 26 1/4 (666)
1
E 2 doors plywood % (19) 13'116 (332) 23 /4 (590)
F 1 shelf plywood % (19) 11% (298) 25% (645)

_ _ _ _I_W_30_"2_4 1 ------'--_ _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
4
2
color
Hanging
st,;p D (2) 2\.. . " finish
"
Side A (2)
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C 1 back plywood 1/4 (6) 29'/4 (743) 23'/4 (590)
E 2 doors plywood % (19) 149;'6 (370) 23'/4 (590)
F 1 shelf plywood % (19) 11% (298) 28% (721)
162 CHAPTER TWELVE

- - - - - - - - -IWX24
HARDWARE NEEDED:
Hanging
stripD(2) ~ , __
finish
'-- \ -
Side A (2)
... V>
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F 1 shelf plywood % (19) 11% (298) WX-1%(-41)

CHAPTER
i
30"-tall wall
I
cabinets III
OPTIMIZATION OF PARTS This optimization drawing is for a i2"-wide by 30"-tall wall cabi-
net. The layout of the parts will be similar for all sizes of 30"-tall
wall cabinets. Widths of some parts will be increased.
, 3/4 x 48 x 96 sheet stock

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fence for 12" and then for 12Y2".
table.) Cut the dadoes %" deep. Set the fence to 29Y," and cut the
dadoes for the bottom and top panels first. See the illustration for
layout details.
When starting the assembly of the cabinets, have some wood Stand the side face edge up and slide the top panel into the rab-
3 glue, a brush and a damp cloth handy. Apply a bead of glue to
4 bet. Flush the face edges and nail through the side into the top
panel. Use 1'/," narrow-crown staples (spaced 2-3" apart) or 2"-long
the dado. No.8 drywall screws (spaced about 4" apart).
5 Attach the other side panel. 6 Drop the bottom in place and attach.
166 c HAP TE R T H I R TE E N
7 Use staples or screws to attach the bottom panel.
8 Lay the cabinet face down. The back should fit snugly into the
rabbets. The back will help square the cabinet, so a good fit is
important. You can use a framing square or measure diagonally from
top to bottom. Repeat with the opposite corners. If the cabinet is
square, both measurements will be the same. If the measurements
are not the same, adjust the longest dimension by pulling the cor-
ners diagonally together until the cabinet is square.
9 Add glue to the rabbets. 10 Check for squareness and attach the back.
11 Glue and staple or screw the bottom nailer in place on the

back of the cabinet.
12 Attach the top nailer.

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F 2 shelves plywood % (19) 11% (298) WX-l%(-41)

CHAPTER
wall corner cabinets

These are not storage cabinets, they simply fill the dead space
in the corner where two banks of wall cabinets meet.
OPTIMIZATION OF PARTS This optimization drawing is for a corner wall cabinet.
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Stile 3/4 X 48 x 96 sheet stock
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176 CHAPTER FOURTEEN

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color
finish
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( 1 front stile plywood % (19) 2 (51) 30 (762) 24 (610) for 24"-tall cabinets X= height of cabinet
D 6 stiles plywood % (19) 2 (51) 28'12 (724) 22'12 (572) for 24" -tall cabinets x-l 1h= length of stiles
E 2 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 15 (381)
F 2 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 14'/4 (362)
WALL CORNER CABNIETS 177

CHAPTER
24"-tall blind-corner
wall cabinets
OPTIMIZATION OF PARTS This optimization drawing is for a 24"-tall blind-corner wall cabinet.
The layout of the parts will be similar for all sizes of 24"-tall blind-
corner wall cabinets. Widths of some parts will be increased.
Door support
Filler
Side
Hanging strip
Hanging strip
Bottom
Side I
Top
178 CHAPTER FI FTEEN

1"
12" -----+-+---*>i'
DADO LAYOUT
Hanging
strip ~
Line of
filler C
Back F
SIDE SECTIONAL
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24"-TALL BLIND-CORNER WALL CABINETS 179

Cut all parts to size, then make the Reset the fence to 12" and cut the rab- Reset the fence to 12\12" and finish cut-
2 bet for the back panel and hanging rails. ting the rabbets.
panels you're using. (You can also use a

router set up on a router table.) Cut the da-
does %" deep. Set the fence to 29\1", to cut
the dadoes for the top and bottom panels
first. See the illustration for layout details.
4 When starting the assembly of the cabi-

nets, have some wood glue, a brush and
Stand the side face edge up and slide
the top panel into the rabbet. Flush the
6 Attach the other side panel.
a damp cloth handy. Apply a bead of glue to face edges and nail through the side into the
the bottom panel dado of the right side and top panel. Use 1'/4" narrow-crown staples
brush the glue evenly in the dado. (spaced 2-3" apart) or 2"-long No.8 drywall
screws (spaced about 4" apart).
Drop the bottom in place and attach.
180 CHAPTER FIFTEEN

Install the filler panel between the top Attach the filler to the side, top and
9 and bottom panels and next to one side. 10 bottom panels.
Lay the cabinet face down. The back should fit snugly into
onally from top to bottom. Repeat with th opposite corners. If the
14 Check for squareness and attach the back.

15 Glue and staple or screw the nailers in place on the back of
the cabinet.

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HARDWARE NEEDED:
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D 1 door support plywood % (19) 2'/4 (57) 22'!z (572)
E 2 hanging strips plywood % (19) 3 (76) 24% (616)
F 1 back plywood % (19) 24% (616) 23'/4 (590)
182 CHAPTER FIFTEEN

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( 1 filler plywood % (19) 12% (311) 22'12 (572)
D 1 door support plywood % (19) 2% (57) 22'12 (572)
E 2 hanging strips plywood % (19) 3 (76) 30'/4 (768)
F 1 back plywood % (19) 30'/4 (768) 23% (590)

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184 CHAPTER FIFTEEN

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C 1 filler plywood % (19) 12'/4 (311) 22'12 (572)
F 1 back plywood % (19) 36'/4 (920) 23'/4 (590)

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186 CHAPTER FIFTEEN

_ _ _ _!_B_CW_W_X_2_4 _ I
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( 1 filler plywood (19) 12'/4 (311) 22'12 (572)
D 1 door support plywood (19) 2'/4 (57) 22'12 (572)
E 2 hanging strips plywood (19) 3 (76) WX-% (-19)
F 1 back plywood (19) wx-% (-19) 23 1/4 (590)

CHAPTER
30"-tall blind-corner
wall cabinets
OPTIMIZATION OF PARTS This optimization drawing is for a 30"-tall blind-corner wall cabinet.
The layout of the parts will be similar for all sizes of 30"-tall blind-
corner wall cabinets. Widths of some parts will be increased.
Bottom Filler Hanging strip
f----- ._--
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Hanging strip
Door support
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Top I, Side
I Side
188 CHAPTER SIXTEEN

1"
·t 12" -----f1--.t,'-
DADO LAYOUT
TopB~ Hanging
strip E
SIDE SECTIONAL
Line of
filler C
Back F
Side A (2)
Door
support D
Hanging
strip ~
Bottom B

Cut all parts to size, then make the Reset the fence to 12" and cut the rab- Reset the fence to 121'2" and ftnish cut-
2 bet for the back panel and hanging rails. 3 ting the rabbets.
panels you're using. (You can also use a

router set up on a router table.) Cut the da-
does %" deep. Set the fence to 291'", and cut
the dadoes for the bottom and top panels
first. See the illustration for layout details.
4 When starting the assembly of the cabi-

nets, have some wood glue, a brush and 5 Stand the side face edge up and slide
the top panel into the rabbet. Flush the
6 Attach the other side panel.
a damp cloth handy. Apply a bead of glue to face edges and nail through the side into the
the bottom panel dado of the right side and top panel. Use 11/4" narrow-crown staples
brush the glue evenly in the dado. (spaced 2-3" apart) or 2"-long NO.8 drywall
screws (spaced about 4" apart).
7 Drop the bottom in place and attach. 8 Use staples or screws to attach the bottom panel.
190 CHAPTER SIXTEEN

9
Install the filler panel between the top
and bottom panels and next to one side. 10 Attach the filler to the side, top and
bottom panels.
11 Install the door support.
13 Add glue to the rabbets.
14 Check for squareness and attach the back.

15 Glue and staple or screw the nailers in place on the back of
the cabinet.

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192 CHAPTER SIXTEEN

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F 1 back plywood % (19) 30 1/4 (768) 29 1/4 (743)
30."-TALL BLIND-CORNER WALL CABINETS 193

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194 CHAPTER SIXTEEN

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D 1 door support plywood % (19) 2'/4 (57) 28'1z (724)
F 1 back plywood % (19) 42% (1073) 29 1/4 (743)
196 CHAPTER SIXTEEN

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OPTIMIZATION OF PARTS This optimization drawing is for a 12"-deep pantry cabinet. The
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12"-DEEP PANTRY CABINETS 199

Cut all parts to size, then make the Reset the fence to 23Y," and cut the To cut the rabbet for the top, attach a
2 dado for the divider. If you're using your
router, you can reset the fence on the router
3 sacrificial fence to the table saw's fence.
Move the fence towards the dado cutter until
panels you're usi.ng. (You can also use a table (if the table is large enough) or use a the fence just touches the cutter. Make test
router setup on a router table.) Cut the da- straightedge to guide the router for this cut. cuts until the rabbet is the correct width.
does %" deep. Set the fence to 4" and cut
the dado for the bottom panel first. See the
illustration for layout details.
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4 sides. 5 rabbet for the back. 6 the top and bottom panels. Then cut
the toe kick cutouts in the sides. See "Cut-
ting Toe Kick Notches" on page 8.
Stand the side face edge up and slide Attach the divider using staples or
8 the bottom panel into the dado. Flush
the face edges and nail through the side into
9 screws.
the bottom panel. Use 11/4" narrow-crown

staples (spaced 2-3" apart) or 2"-long No.8
dlywall screws (spaced about 4" apart).
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7 bottom panel.
200 c HAP TE R S EVE N TE E N

Starting at the bottom, attach the Continue up the cabinet and attach
10 other side. 11 the divider to the side. 12 Install the toe kick between the
sIdes.
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13 staples or screws. panel. 15 Attach the second nailer to the di..-
VIder.
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6 snugly into the rabbets. The back will help
square the cabinet, so a good fit is important. You can
use a framing square or measure diagonally from top to
bottom. Repeat with the opposite corners. If the cabinet
is square, both measmements will be the same. If the
measmements are not the same, adjust the longest di-
mension by pulling the corners diagonally together until 17 Finally, attach the back with glue and staples or nails.
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B 2 top and bottom plywood % (19) 13 (330) 11'/4 (285) cut '/4 x % dado back edge
C 1 divider plywood % (19) 12% (324) 11'/4 (285)
D 2 nailers plywood % (19) 3 (76) 10'12 (267)
E 1 sub shelf rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 10'12 (267)
G 1 back plywood 1/4 (6) 11 1/4 (28S) 79'12 (2020)
H 5 shelves plywood % (19) 11% (298) 10% (264)
I 1 door plywood % (19) 11'/4 (28S) 23% (591)
J 1 door plywood % (19) 11'/4 (285) 56% (1429)
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G 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 17% (438) 79'12 (2020)
I 1 door plywood % (19) 1i/4 (438) 23'/4 (591)
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I 2 doors plywood % (19) 13';'6 (332) 23 1/4 (591)
J 2 doors plywood % (19) 13 1;'6 (332) 56 1/4 (1429)

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B 2 top and bottom plywood % (19) 13 (330) 29'/4 (743) cut 1/4x % dado back edge
( 1 divider plywood % (19) 12% (324) 29'/4 (743)
G 1 back plywood 1/4 (6) 29% (743) 79'12 (2020)
I 2 doors plywood % (19) 149;'6 (370) 23'/4 (591)
J 2 doors plywood % (19) 149;'6 (370) 56'/4 (1429)

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C 1 divider plywood % (19) 12% (324) WX-% (-19)
D 2 nailers plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-1'h (-38)
E 1 sub shelf rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-1'h (-38)
F 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) wX-1'h (-38)
G 1 back plywood % (6) WX-% (-19) 79 1h (2020)
H 5 shelves plywood % (19) 11% (298) WX-1%(-41)
I 2 doors plywood % (19) WX-% (-19) 23'/4 (591) if two doors WX-lfa72 (-2272)
J 2 doors plywood % (19) WX-% (-19) 56'/4 (1429)
12"-DEEP PANTRY CABjNETS 207

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OPTIMIZATION OF PARTS This optimization drawing is for a 24"-deep pantry cabinet. The
layout of the parts will be similar for all sizes of 24"-deep pantry
,
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Toe kick
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Side Top
208 C HAP TE REI G HTE E N

'/4"
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3/4"
Top/bottom B
22 1/2" 23 1/4"
3/4" I Shelf H
Divider C
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Back G
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55 1/4"
Sheif H
Top/bottom B
3/4"
4" Toe kick F

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2 4 " - DEE P PAN TRY CAB I NET S 209

Cut all parts to size, then make the dado cuts. Set the dado- Reset the fence to 23 1/4" and cut the dado for the divider. If
table.) Cut the dadoes "Is" deep. Set the fence to 4" and cut the dado router for this cut.
To cut the rabbet for the back, attach a Cut the rabbets for the top panel into Reset the fence to 23%" and cut the
3 sacrificial fence to the table saw's fence.
Move the fence towards the dado cutter until
4 the sides. 5 rabbet for the back in the sides.
the fence just touches the cutter. Make test

cuts until the rabbet is the correct width.
Cut the rabbets for the back panel in Run a bead of glue in the dado for the Stand the side face edge up and slide
6 the top and bottom panels. Then cut
the toe kick cutouts in the sides. See "Cut-
bottom panel. 8 the bottom panel into the dado. Flush
the face edges and nail through the side into
ting Toe Kick Notches" on page 8. the bottom panel. Use 11/." narrow-crown
staples (spaced 2-3" apart) or 2"-long No.8
drywall screws (spaced about 4" apart).
210 C HA PTER EI GHTE EN

9 Attach the other side to the bottom.
10 Attach the divider using staples or
screws.
Install the toe kick between the
sides.
Attach the top panel using glue and Attach the top nailer to the top Attach the second nailer to the cli-
12 staples or screws. 13 panel. 14 Vlder.
16 Finally, attach the back with glue and staples or nails.
good fit is important. You can use a framing square or measure cliag-
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the corners cliagonally together until the cabinet is square.

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G 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 11'/4 (285) 79'12 (2020)
I 1 door plywood % (19) 11'/4 (285) 23'/4 (590)
J 1 door plywood % (19) 11'/4 (285) 56% (1429)
212 CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

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HARDWARE NEEDED:
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B 2 top and bottom plywood % (19) 24 (610) li/4 (438) cut '/4 x % dado back edge
C 1 divider plywood % (19) 23% (603) 17% (438)
D 2 nailers plywood % (19) 3 (76) 16112 (419)
1
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F 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) 16112 (419)
G 1 back plywood 1/4 (6) 1i/4 (438) 79 112 (2020)
I 1 door plywood % (19) li/4 (438) 23% (590)
J 1 door plywood % (19) li/4 (438) 56% (1429)
24"-DEEP PANTRY CABII)IETS 213

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J 2 doors plywood % (19) 11 9h6 (293) 56'/4 (1429)

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B 2 top and bottom plywood % (19) 24 (610) 26 1/4 (666) cut 1/4x % dado back edge
C 1 divider plywood % (19) 23% (603) 26 1/4 (666)
D 2 nailers plywood % (19) 3 (76) 25'1z (648)
E 1 sub shelf rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) 25'1z (648)
F 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) 25'1z (648)
G 1 back plywood 1/4 (6) 26'/4 (666) 79'1z (2020)
I 2 doors plywood % (19) 13 1;'6 (332) 23'/4 (590)
J 2 doors plywood % (19) 13 1;'6 (332) 56% (1429)

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G 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 29% (743) 79'jz (2020)
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J 2 'doors plywood % (19) 149;, 6 (370) 56'/4 (1429)

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D 2 nailers plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-l'h(-38)
E 1 sub shelf rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-l'h(-38)
G 1 back plywood % (6) WX-% (-19) 79'12 (2020)
H 5 shelves plywood % (19) 22% (578) WX-15fs(-41)
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1
J 2 doors plywood % (19) WX-% (-19) 56 /4 (1429)

dressers
Dressers can be fitted with the tops described on pages 233 and 235.
Make the tops to match the dresser cabinet's dimensions.
OPTIMIZATION OF PARTS This optimization drawing is for a dresser. The layout of the parts will be
similar for all sizes of dressers. Widths of some parts will be increased.
Top 5ub rail

1---. _ _...
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F
5 1/4 "
40'12"
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5 1/ 2"
34'/2"
DADO LAYOUT
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front K, L, M, N Back I
Toe kick F
DRESSERS 219
- - - - - - - - -IDRESSER30
HARDWARE NEEDED:
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Top sub
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B 1 bottom plywood % (19) 22 (559) WX-% (-19) 1/4 x % dado in back edge WX= width of cabinet
E 2 top sub rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-372 (-76)
F 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) wX-1 1h (-38)
G 6 drawer glide supports plywood % (19) 11/4 (32) 18% (476)
H 2 nailers plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-372 (-76)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) WX-% (-19) 36% (936)
J 2 dividers plywood % (19) 5% (146) 21% (552) nailed together
K 2 finished drawer fronts plywood % (19) 5% (146) WX-1'h72 (-38)
L 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 6 (152) WX-% (-19)
M 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) l1 1h (292) WX-% (-19)
N 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 12 1h (318) WX-% (-19)
220 CHAPTER NINETEEN

_ _ _ _IDRESSER DRAWERS
color
Drawer back finish

P1(2), P2, P3, P4
Drawer side
01(2),02,03,04
1/4" x 3/8" dado

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01 2 bottoms plywood 1/4 (6) 199;'6 (497) ,,% (298)
02 3 bottoms plywood 1/4 (6) 199;'6 (497) 26% (679)
DRESSERS 221
nightstands
Nightstands can be fitted with the tops described on pages 233 and 235.
Make the tops to match the nightstand cabinet's dimensions.
OPTIMIZATION OF PARTS This optimization drawing is for a nightstand will be similar for all
sizes of nightstands. Widths of some parts will be increased.
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front J, K support G
Side A
Bottom B
Toe kick F
NIGHTSTANDS 223
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HARDWARE NEEDED:
Top sub
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Nailer H
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Assembly of the nightstand is the
same as for the base cabinet with
drawers except there is no toe-kick
cutout.
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1
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I 1 back plywood % (6) WX-% (-19) 18% (479)
J 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 5'/8 (146) WX-% (-19)
224 CHAPTER TWENTY

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finish
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(2 each)
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M2 2 drawer fronts and backs plywood 3t4 (19) 8 (203) 18 (457) cut fronts % narrower than backs
N 4 drawer bottoms plywood '/4 (6) 18% (476) 13 9;'6 (344)
NIGHTSTANDS 225
CHAPTER
desk & file cabinets

Desks and file cabinets can be fitted with the tops described on pages 233
and 235. Make the tops to match the desk or file cabinet's dimensions. The
top can be extended to create a desktop if desired.
OPTIMIZATION OF PARTS This optimization drawing is for desk and file cabinets and will be
similar for all sizes of desk and file cabinets. Widths of some parts
will be increased.
;
Nailer
L
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Rail
Rail
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226 CHAPTER TW ENTY-ON E

4
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28 1/2" 1
,
DADO LAYOUT
22 1/2"
-
-
16"
29 1/
4"
4"
Top_---TOP
sub rail C )
~-----=~
rail E
L
Drawer front J
SIDE SECTIONAL Rail D
Drawer front K
Rail D
Back I
Side A
Drawer front L ~
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Bottom B
Toe kick F
DESK & FILE CABINETS 227

_ _ _-------'-ID_E_S_K_&_F_IL_E_C_A_B_IN_E_T_19_1 I _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
3 handles or pulls for the drawers
color
Top rail C Top sub
rail E

finish
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4
~__- Rail D (3)
Side A (2)
Side A (2)
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. Assembly of the desk or file cabinet is
the same as for the base cabinet with
~
., drawers except there is no toe-kick
cutout.
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B 1 bottom plywood % (19) 24 (610) 18% (463) '/4 x % dado in back edge
( 1 top rail plywood % (19) 4 (102) 18'/4 (463)
D 3 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) 18'/4 (463)
E 1 top sub rail plywood % (19) 3 (76) lih (445)
F 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) lih (445)
H 1 nailer plywood % (19) 3 (76) lih (445)
I 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 18% (463) 24% (632)
K 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 6% (162) 18% (463)
L 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) li/4 (311) 18'/4 (463)
228 CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE

_ _ _ _I_FI_LE_D_R_A_W_E_R I _
color
finish
Drawer back
N1, N2, N3
Drawer side
M1, M2, M3
(2 each)
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for bottom typo
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N2 2 drawer fronts and backs plywood % (19) 3'12 (89) 15 (381) cut fronts % narrower than backs
N3 2 drawer fronts and backs plywood % (19) 10 (254) 15 (381) cut fronts % narrower than backs
0 3 drawer bottoms plywood % (6) 15% (400) 21 9;'6 (547)
DESK & FILE CABINETS 229

entertai nment centers
Entertainment centers can be fitted with the tops described on
pages 233 and 235. An extended top can be made that would
span two entertainment center cabinets to house a large-screen
television. The length of the top would be determined by the
width of the two cabinets plus the width of the television.
OPTIMIZATION OF PARTS This optimization drawing is for an entertainment center

and will be similar for all sizes of entertainment centers.
Widths of some parts will be increased.
Divider
Toe kick
Nailer
I
Nailer
I
Side Bottom
Side Top
230 C HA PTER TW ENTY· TWO

{ Eer "tt'" U5t pacts \
Front C r- Top A
Top/bottom B
NallUDS
Back F
Si~ ---J
6 2"
3/4"
25 1/4"
Divider C
20 1/2"
Top/bottom B
3/4" ~
4" Toe kick E

4" ~
ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS 231

--- -~---------
_ _ _ _IENTERTAINMENT CENTER24I
color
finish
Assembly of the entertainment center

is the same as for the pantry.
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B 2 top and bottom plywood % (19) 20 (508) 23'/4 (590) 1/4x % dado in back edge
( 1 divider plywood % (19) 19'/4 (489) 23'/4 (590)
E 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) 22'12 (572)
F 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 23% (590) 57% (1454)
232 CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

____ I~EC_=____=T::...==2'____=__4 ___'_ _
color
finish
_ _- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . . ~L
End B (2)
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B 2 ends hardwood % (19) 1'12 (38) 21 (533) 45° miter one end
C 1 front hardwood % (19) 1'12 (38) 26 (660) 45° miter both ends

IENTERTAINMENT CENTER30 1 - - - - ' - - - - - -_ _
color
finish
SideA(2)
Assembly of the entertainment center

is the same as for the pantry.
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( 1 divider plywood % (19) 19'/4 (489) 29'/4 (743)
E 1 toe kick plywood % (19) 4 (102) 28'12 (724)
F 1 back plywood '/4 (6) 29'/4 (743) 5i/4 (1454)
234 CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

_ _ _ _I_EC_T_3_0 I _
color
finish
End B (2)
Top A 20 1/4"
3/4"
1[,~' 30 1/2"
Front C j 11[,"
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B 2 ends hardwood % (19) 1'12 (38) 21 (533) 45° miter one end
( 1 front hardwood % (19) 1'12 (38) 32 (813) 45° miter both ends

CHAPTER
bookcases
These bookcases are designed to match the overall height of kitchen cabinets,
which are 84". There are plans for an 84"-tall freestanding bookcase. Also included
are plans for a 52"-tall bookcase that can sit on top of a vanity base (32"-high cabi-
net) or a 48"-tall bookcase that can sit on top of a kitchen cabinet (36"-high cabi-
net), both will finish out at 84"-high.
3/4"
Top/bottom B
Nailer D
Shelf F
Back E
Sid~ -----J
- 48
Divider C
Nailer D
Shelf F
23 5 /9"
Top/bottom B
3/4"
236 C HAP TE R T WEN T Y-T H R E E

_ _ _--'I_B_OO_K_C_A_S_E_W_X_4_8 I _
HARDWARE NEEDED:
color
finish
It is recommended that bookcases

Side A (2) be no wider than 30".
Nailer
D (2)
Assembly of the bookcase is the

same as for the pantry except
their is no toe-kick cutout.
,.;'
" .....
'. See page 200, steps 3-4 for cutting the
,- rabbets for the top and bottom panels.
inches _(millimeters)
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B 2 top and bottom plywood % (19) 10 (254) WX-% (-19) % x % dado back edge WX=width of cabinet
D 2 nailers plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-1'h (-38)
E 1 back plywood 1/4 (6) WX-% (-19) 4i/4 (1200)
F 2 shelves plywood % (19) 9'12 (242) WX-1% (-41)
BOOKCA SES 237

3/4"
\
Top/bottom B
Nailer D
Shelf F
Back E
~
Sid~
54"
1/4"
Divider C Nailer D
24 7 /8"
Shelf F
Top/bottom B
238 C HAP TE R T WEN T Y- T H R E E

- - - - - - - - -I BOOKCASE WX54
HARDWARE NEEDED:
16 shelf supports (pins). either 5mm or '/4" hole size required
color
finish

be no wider than 30".

See page 200, steps 3-4 for cutting the

~,V'" rabbets for the top and bottom panels.
w
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B 2 top and bottom plywood % (19) 10 (254) WX-% (-19) '/4 x % dado back edge WX=width of cabinet
( 1 divider plywood % (19) 9% (248) WX-% (-19)
D 2 nailers plywood % (19) 3 (76) wX-1'h (-38)
E 1 back plywood '/4 (6) WX-% (-19) 53'/4 (1352)
F 4 shelves plywood % (19) 9'h (242) WX-1% (-41)
BOOKCASES 239
Top/bottom B
Nailer D
Shelf F
40 7 /8"
Shelf F
Back E
----J
Sid/
84"
3/4"
Divider C Nailer D
Shelf F
40 7/8"
Shelf F
Top/bottom B
3/4"
240 CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE

IBOOKCASE WX84
HARDWARE NEEDED:
color
Side A (2)
finish

be no wider than 30".

Top/bottom B (2)
See page 200, steps 3-4 for cutting the

rabbets for the top and bottom panels.
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B 2 top and bottom plywood % (19) 10 (254) WX-% (-19) '/4 x % dado back edge WX=width of cabinet
( 1 divider plywood % (19) 9% (248) WX-% (-19)
D 2 nailers plywood % (19) 3 (76) wX-1'h (-38)
E 1 back plywood % (6) WX-% (-19) 83% (2114)
F 6 shelves plywood % (19) 9'12 (242) WX-1 Sfs (-41)
BOOKCASES 241
pencil drawers
OPTIMIZATION OF PARTS The layout of the parts will be similar for all sizes of pencil drawers.
Widths of some parts will be increased.
ONE-PENCIL-DRAWER UNIT 12"-WIDE TWO-PENCIL-DRAWER UNIT 33"-WIDE
Drwr front 3/4 x 48 x 96 sheet stock
Drwrfront
Finished
drwrfront
.~_._---_._.-
_Top sub.r:ail
c.;:.n:ter /lrawer
:;', jAp. ':'nno-t:
&;, ';"
Back
,~ ..v ","~v·~~rr'":.'._:.
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Rail
~Topsubrail
Rail Finished
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Rail Drawer side
Drawer side c-.-. - . - - - -. .- - -.... - - - . - - - - - - - i - ~ - - - - - - . - - - . - -
f·····---··- . - - - - . - - - ----
Rail Drawer side
Side ~- - -..- - -.. ----------f-------~--.--
Rail Drawer side
~-.--.-- ------~c-----~--~-_+--.- -.---. -----.-.-
Side Rail Drawer side
242 C HAP TE R T WEN T Y - F 0 U R

SIDE SECTIONAL
WX"
B
FRONT ELEVATION
(
T
D D
~E
B 1
WX" --------------,l,~
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FRONT ELEVATION
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PEN elL DR AWE R S 243

!PD1
HARDWARE NEEDED:
1 set 20" - full extension drawer slides
color
Side D (2)
Rail B (4)
,i
ii finish
Top subrail C
~~;IB(4)
!
!
1 \ Drawer glide
~pportE(2)
3/4" 1 G(2)
~" x 3/8" dado

for bottom typo
front F H
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B 4 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX (WX)
C 1 top sub rail plywood % (19) 2 (51) WX-1 112 (-38)
D 2 sides plywood % (19) 4 (102) 21'/4 (539)
E 2 drawer glide supports plywood % (19) 1'12 (38) 15'/4 (387)
F 1 finished drawer front plywood % (19) 41/4 (108) WX-% (-19)
G 2 drawer sides plywood % (19) 3 (76) 20 (508)
H 2 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX-4 (-102)
I 1 drawer bottom plywood % (6) 199;, 6 (497) WX-4% (-121 )
244 CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR

IPD2
HARDWARE NEEDED:
color
Side D (4)
Rail B (4) r T:
, ,
,
finish
Top subrail C (2)
~~IB(4)
Rai~j j
, Drawer glide
! ,, support F
! Drawer back
! \ Drawer glide
1(2)
~portE(2)
H(4)
Finished drawer
front G(2) 1(2)
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B 4 rails plywood % (19) 3 (76) WX (WX)
( 1 top sub rail plywood % (19) 2 (51) WX-3(-76) .,.2
D 4 sides plywood % (19) 4 (102) 21'/4 (539)
E 2 drawer gl ide supports plywood % (19) 1'12 (38) 15'/4 (387)
F 1 center drawer glide support plywood % (19) 2'12 (64) 15'/4 (387)
G 2 finished drawer fronts plywood % (19) 4% (108) WX-1(-25) .,.2
H 4 drawer sides plywood % (19) 3 (76) 20 (508)
I 4 drawer front and back plywood % (19) 3 (76) Y-1'h (-38) Y=WX-5.,.2 (-127)
J 2 drawer bottoms plywood '/4 (6) 199;'6 (497) Y-% (-19)
PENCIL DRAWERS 245

CHAPTER
countertops and corbels

The drawing below shows how the countertops and cabinets in this book work with each
other. The top and sides of the backsplash are made of 1/4 "-thick plywood that can be easily
sanded to scribe the top to the wall when installing the top. The %" x %" turn down is used
to mask the top of the cabinet. For each finished end, add 1%" to the overall length of the
countertop. If the top has both ends finished, add 2%" to the overall length.
ANATOMY OF A COUNTERTOP
Line of wall
25"
r/ L
l
-.-J
1/4"
Turn
down
~~ - ---
r Countertop
1/4" x 11/4" ~
} 3/4"
Na iler
Drawer [-J~~1/'
Sub l
-)
front rail
~
~- - -~---
~
- -- .><
~ Cabinet side
Door
~
=~ - --
~
---- --
246 CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE

_ _ _ _ _I_C_O_U_N_TE_R_T_O_P ------L _
color
finish
scribe~
End scribe D
~I' ~r
11/4"
o
1/4"
1/2" x 3/4" x 11/2"
scribing block
3 3 /4"
,,
•
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•
!
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down E
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B backsplash plywood % (19) 3% (95) Bl (Bl) Bl = needed length of backsplash
C scribe plywood 1/4 (19) 1'/4 (32) 5l (Sl) Sl = needed length of scribe
D 10r2 end scribe(s) plywood % (6) 1'/4 (32) 3% (95)
E 10r2 end turn down(s) plywood % (19) % (19) 24'/4 (616)
F 1 turn down plywood % (19) % (19) TO (TO) TD = needed length of turn down
COUNTERTOPS AND CORBELS 247

Making a Countertop
The countertop is laminated in an
order that both hides the "end grains"
and best protects it from water. For
best results, follow these step-by-step
instructions.
After cutting all the parts to size, attach Attach the turn down using
the turn down starting at the front of II/,ll narrow-crown staples.
the top. Cut the turn down to length and
add glue.
If necessary,
4 attach a 1/2"
x %" X 11/2" filler
piece to the back
edges and/or end
(if the top goes
into a corner)of
the top_ The filler
pieces rest
against the walls
Cut the end turn downs (if needed at When cutting the backsplash to length,
3 the finished ends of cabinets) and at-
tach the same way as the front turn down.
where the top
will be installed.
5 use the 11."_thick end piece(s) as spacers.
Now, attach the If,lI_thick by II/,ll-wide Measure and cut the 1/,II_thick top piece
6 by 3%"-tall end piece(s). If the counter- 7 for the backsplash.
Glue and staple or screw the top back-
top is going into a corner, only one end will
be needed (on the end opposite the corner). 8 splash piece in place.
Sand the top Temporarily

piece of the
backsplash flush
1 clamp the
backsplash to the
with the ends. countertop and sand
the ends of them
flush to each other.
248 c HAP TE R T WEN T Y - F I V E

Before gluing the high-pressme lam-
11 inate to the countertop's edges, level
and smooth them using a large sanding block.
The sanding block I'm using is a sanding belt
from my belt sander that is fitted over a flat
e
piece l 4"-thick particle board is perfect) of Before cutting the high-pressme The scrap helps backup the saw to
wood. This fast-cutting sanding block makes
short work of smoothing these edges.
1 laminate, cut a saw-kerf notch in a
3/4"-thick scrap.
13 cut the laminate cleanly.
Be sure the edges of the countertop When the contact cement is dry to
14 are clean and free of chips. (One lit-
tle chip can cause a dimple in the laminate.)
........., the touch, attach the laminate to
the front edge. The laminate is cut oversize,
Apply contact cement to the edges of the so center it on the edge top to bottom and
countertop. Then, apply contact cement to side to side and press in place. Use a roller (the roller I'm using is
the back side of the laminate strips. called a J-roller) to press the lami-
nate tightly to the countertop.
Attach the side laminate stlips. Keep Lubricate the surface of the lami-
17 them tight against the front strip. nate where the trimmer router bit
will rub. Use candle wax or spray lubricant.
19 Trim the excess laminate using a
router with a straight-cutting bit and
a bearing. This will cut the laminate flush.
COU NTERTOP SAN D COR B ELS 249

Flush the edge of the laminate A belt sander can be used to flush
20 using a file. Be sure to hold the fIle
flat with the surface of the countertop.
the laminate to the countertop's
surface. Be careful not to over sand.
Use dowels as spacers to keep the Lay the laminate on the dowels and Remove the center dowel first and
contact cement from sticking be-
fore you want it to.
line it up with the countertop. Let it
hang evenly over all the countertop's edges.
25 press the laminate to the counter-
top. Be sure to start at the center and work
your way to the edges. This will keep you
from trapping any air bubbles between the
laminate and the countertop.
Remove the remaining dowels and Trim the top laminate flush to the To laminate the backsplash, start
26 roll the top flat. 2 edges. 28 with the ends. Glue, attach and trim
the laminate. Sand the laminate flush to the
face of the backsplash.
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29 Laminate the face and trim.
3 Sand both the top and bottom of
the backsplash. 3
Then laTI1inate the top of the back-
splash. The top edge is always last.
Scribe a line %" from the back of COW1ter sink the pilot holes from Apply a bead of caulk to the COW1-
the cow1tertop and drill 1M-diame- the bottom of the cOW1tertop. tertop along the line you scribed.
ter pilot holes for the screws that will be The caulk will create a water-resistant fit for
used to connect the backsplash to the COW1- the backsplash.
tertop. Start drilling the holes 11/2" from the
ends and then about every 4".
Clamp the backsplash in place on

3 the cow1tertop.
Attach the backsplash using 2" dry-
wall screws installed from the bot-
tom of the cOW1tertop. Be careful not to
Hold a file screwed and at an angle
to the cOW1tertop's surface. File the
edges of the top laTI1inate smooth with the
overtighten the screws or they will stripped front edge. Clean up any glue and/or caulk
of their holding strength. and you're ready to install the cOW1tertop.

Making a Corbel
These corbels are designed to match
the countertops they will be supporting
in that they are made of the same ma-
terials as the countertops.
Install the corbels by attaching them
to the walls with screws inserted
through the back nailer of the corbels.
Install the corbels before setting the
countertop in place.
After the countertop is in place, at-
tach the countertop to the corbels Cut all parts to size, then cut the angle Cut on the second line as shown in the
using screws inserted through the top 1 on the brace. Draw a cut line 4%" in
from opposite corners. Draw another line 3"
2 photo.
nailer of the corbel.
away and parallel to the first line.
Cut a scrap piece of %"-thick stock Nail the scrap to the brace lis" from the 5 Cut the corbel as shown in the photo.
3 31/ 2 "-wide and 14"-long. Leave the fence
set to make a 3'/2" cut.
4 cut line.
If you are laminating or veneering the brace, do it before cutting 7 Attach the nailers with glue and staples or screws.
6 the dadoes in the top and back nailers. Adjust the dado cutter
to cut the proper width and then cut the dadoes.
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24"-tall wall cabinets, 152-163
30"-tall blind-corner cabinets,
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Bookcases, 236-241 sink base cabinets, 60-69 Power tool safety, 2
vanity base cabinets, 70-85 Prices, 2
Cabinets vanity cabinets without draw-
base. See Base cabinets ers, 86-97 Safety tips, 2
blind corner, without drawers, vanity sink base cabinets, 118- Sink base cabinets, 60-69, 118-127
138-145 127 Suppliers, 254
blind-corner, 24"-tall wall cabi- Drawers
net, 178-187 base cabinets, 16-27, 40-59 Tips and techniques
blind-corner, 30"-talJ wall cabi- blind-corner base cabinets with cutting dadoes, 9
net, 188-197 drawers, 128-137 cutting toe kick notches, 8
blind-corner, with drawers, 128- desk and file cabinets, 226-229 doors and drawer fronts, 14-15
137 dresser, 218-221 drawers, 12-13
countertops and corbels, 246- making and assembling, 12-13 finishing cabinets, 10-11
253 making drawer fronts, 14-15 hardwood facings, 10
fInishing, 10-11 nightstand, 222-225 high-pressurelaminat~, 11
lazy susan, 146-151 pencil, 242-245 veneered plywood, 10
pantry, 12"-deep, 198-207 vanity base cabinets, 70-85, 98- Toe kick notches, 8
pantlY, 24"-deep, 208-217 117 Tools
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vanity base, with drawers, 70- Entertainment centers, 230-235 toe kick notches, 8
85,98-117
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wall. See Wall cabinets File cabinets, 226-229 with drawers, 70-85, 98-117
Corbels, 252-253 sink base cabinets, 118-127
Corner cabinets, 176-177 Glass shelving, 2 without drawers, 86-97
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178-187 Hardwood facings, 10
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wall, 176-177 Introduction, 6-15 24"-tall blind-corner, 178-187
Countertops, 246-251 cutting dadoes, 9 30"-tall, 164-175
cutting toe kick notches, 8 30"-tall blind-corner, 188-197
Dadoes, 9 fInishing cabinets, 10-11 corner, 176-177
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207 14-15
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8 basic cabinetry construction

16 base c abi nets

28 base cabinets without drawers

40 base cabinets with drawers

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60 sink base cabinets

LLI 70 vanity base cabinets

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CO 86 vanity base cabinets without drawers

vanity base cabinets with drawers

118 vanity sink base cabinets

128 blind-corner base cabinets

138 blind-corner base cabinets without drawers

146 lazy susan cabinets

152 24"- tall wall cabl ets

164 I 30"- tall wall cabinets

176 wall corner cabinets

24"- tall blind-corner wall cabinets

188 30"- tall blind-corner wall cabinets

198 12"- deep pantry cabinets

208 24"- deep pantry cabinets

226 desk & file cabinets

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Toe kick cutouts can be cut using the

Draw the cutout on the

The toe notches can be cut using other tools as shown.

JIGSAW CROSSCUT HANDSAW CIRCULAR POWER SAW

8 TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

The hardwood guide will stabilize the

To cut the dadoes for the drawers I used

BASIC CABINETRY CONSTRUCTION 9

Measure for the rail strips and cut them

In order for the Iami- Cut the laminate 1-

Use a block sander to flush the

Attach the rail

10 If your miter saw is sharp, you

BASIC CABINETRY CONSTRUCTION 11

12 TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

10 Slide the bottom in place.

BASIC CABINETRY CONSTRUCTION 13

Attach a sacrificial fence to the table saw's fence.

Use a scrap piece of door

Turn on the saw and continue raising the blade until

14 TIP SAN D TE C H N I QUE S