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A face-frame 18"-wide kitchen base cabinet built to standard dimensions, set up for a trash pull-out or a door cupboard. Real cabinetmaking from a half sheet of plywood.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 22 3/4" × 31" | 3/4 in plywood | ☐ |
| Bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 22 3/4" × 16" | 3/4 in plywood | ☐ |
| Back support Or scrap plywood. | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 16" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Countertop supports Or scrap plywood. | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 22" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Back | 1 | 1/4" × 17 1/2" × 34 1/2" | 1/4 in plywood | ☐ |
| Face frame stiles | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 31" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Face frame rails | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 15" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Base 2x4s | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 17 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Slide spacers Only if side-mount slides require. | 2 | 1/2" × 3" × 22 3/4" | 1/2 in plywood | ☐ |
| Pull-out short sides | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 14" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Pull-out long sides | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 21 1/4" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Hardwood plywood, 3/4 in, 4x8 sheet Ripped into 22-3/4" strips; half a sheet used, scrap kept for supports. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft Face frame. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft (or stud) Toe-kick base. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 8 ft Drawer/pull-out sides. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/2 in (slide spacers) Only if side-mount slides need it. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/4 in, sheet Back. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Drawer/pull-out slides | 1 pair | ☐ |
| Cabinet door, 30-1/4 in x 17-1/2 in Buy or build. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Trash can(s) to fit | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4 in | 1 box | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 1-1/4 in | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 bottle | ☐ |
| Finish or paint | 1 quart | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig, Table Saw. Materials: Hardwood plywood, 3/4 in, 4x8 sheet, Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4 in, Wood glue
Drill all your pocket holes before assembling anything — it's far easier on flat boards than around a mounted trash bin later. Attach the bottom to the sides with glue and 1-1/4" pocket screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x4, 8 ft, Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4 in, Wood glue
Add the back support, using the scraps from cutting the plywood or a 1x4/1x3. This ties the back of the box together.
Tools: Bar / Pipe Clamps, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig, Speed Square. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4 in, Wood glue
Build the face frame flat on a smooth table with clamps, square, joining with 3/4" pocket holes, 1-1/4" screws, and glue. Mark the sides at 1/4" for the side overhang and attach the frame to the cabinet face through predrilled pocket holes.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Miter Saw. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft (or stud), 1x4, 8 ft, Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4 in, Wood glue
Attach the countertop supports (also fasten them to the sides, not just the front, for lateral support). Build the 2x4 toe-kick base and attach it under the cabinet.
Most remaining steps depend on your slide hardware. For standard side-mount slides, add a 1/2" plywood spacer to bring the slides flush with the inside of the face frame. Mount them at the height of your trash can.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x4, 8 ft, Trash can(s) to fit, Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4 in, Wood glue
Build the pull-out from 1x4 to hold your can(s) — this plan fits two side by side, but you can add compartments or put the pull-out on the bottom as a platform. If you make it a bottom platform, add cross supports for strength. Size it to your actual can.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Cabinet door, 30-1/4 in x 17-1/2 in
Attach the trash pull-out assembly to the door with screws, keeping the door flush at the bottom and with a 1/4" gap on each side so it clears the face frame.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Plywood, 1/4 in, sheet, Finish nails, 1-1/4 in, Wood glue, Finish or paint
Add the back last — after the slides are installed, so you could reach inside to work. Use glue and 1-1/4" finish nails. Sand and finish or paint to match your kitchen.