Put free space into good use by installing a DIY cabinet in it. This is how to build a wooden cupboard with drawers from scratch go to fill in unused spaces such as an alcove, under the stairs and under the bathroom sink.
Measure the area where you will put the cabinet. Plan your cabinet size while considering the space available. Make sketches that display the front, side, and top view of the cabinet. Planning this way will make you avoid unpleasant surprises.
If you will fit the cabinet in a tight space, allow enough room so that you can get it into position. A 1/8-inch clearance may be enough.
Cut the parts that will serve as the sides, bottom, and top of the cabinet. If the cabinet will be mounted into a wall, you can skip creating the back part.
Cut brace panels that will join the ends of the cabinets together. These will look like a picture frame. You will need panels for the top, sides, and bottom.
Join the panels together with heavy-duty glue. This will create an outline of the cabinet.
Attach the bottom, sides, and top of the cabinet to the panels. To ensure that a right angle is made, use an L-bracket along with C-clamps. Drill holes and screw on butt joints. Reinforce the joints with corner brackets.
Your drawer slides will determine the size of your drawers. For example, if you have 16” drawer slides, cut 16” sides. Because of this, you must choose slides that are a good fit with your cabinet. Show your design to hardware dealers so they can give you the drawer slides you need.
Assemble the drawer boxes. Drill pocket holes to the front and back of the ends of the drawer. Clamp the sides to the back and front. Secure them with pocket hole screws.
Cut the drawer’s bottom part and align it with the drawer box. Hammer the bottom into place. Do the same with the other boxes.
Cut the dividers that will carry the drawers. These are at the same length and width as the cabinet. Attach these to the main body of the cabinet with pocket hole joinery. Secure both bottom and top parts.
Install drawer slides on each side of the drawers. Place the drawers on top of the dividers and push them in.
If you have space under the stars, create shelves and install drawers in each. Use horizontal planks of wood for the drawer trays. Support the shelves with vertical pieces of wood.
Finally, attach handles to the front of the drawers. Make sure that they are firmly connected.
If you want to make the most out of your DIY drawer, consider installing dividers in every drawer. This will help organize your items better.
Creating a cabinet takes time, but it will save you a lot of money in the long run. Another advantage is that you won’t depend on cabinet suppliers for your storage needs. Simply visualize the type of cabinet you want and make an exact replica of it.
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