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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.