Build Storage Cabinet With Doors

The 1x2 in the front should form a lip to prevent things from sliding off easily.

Build storage cabinet with doors.

Cut the doors and set them in place to check the fit before banding the edges. Fasten two self closing cabinet door hinges to each door then lay the cabinet on its back and set the doors on the face frame. I needed to organize my garage so i build some large storage cabinet with doors. Take the height of the door you want and add 1 8 in.

Center the doors on the cabinet with a 1 8 inch space between them. Make a list of the parts of your diy shaker cabinet doors before you begin. For each one you ll need two stiles the vertical parts two rails the horizontal parts and one panel. Figuring the length of the rails is more complicated.

Use clamps or weights to hold the doors in place. Make four or more or less shelves to add to the unit. Position the doors over the hinges using shims to maintain a 1 8 in. Measure how tall you need the bottom shelf and mark for reference.

Build the front of the frame in the same pattern as the back 8 feet wide and 8 feet tall. Figuring the length of the stiles is easy. I show you how i built a large storage cabinet with doors for my garage. Cut plywood to make the doors to fit these openings.

To determine the length measure the cabinet opening and add 3 4 in.