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A single base cabinet with a shelf-pin adjustable shelf, a mitered-frame door, and an optional pull-out drawer built from the leftover scrap.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides (A) | 2 | 3/4" × 23 1/2" × 29 1/4" | 3/4" MDF or plywood | ☐ |
| Bottom (B) | 1 | 3/4" × 23 1/2" × 22 1/2" | 3/4" MDF or plywood | ☐ |
| Top (C) | 2 | 3/4" × 23 1/2" × 24" | 3/4" MDF or plywood | ☐ |
| Back (D) | 1 | 3/8" × 24" × 30" | 3/8" MDF or plywood | ☐ |
| Bottom trim (E) | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 24" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Top trim (F) | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 24" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Side trim (G) | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 25 1/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Shelf (H) | 1 | 3/4" × 23 1/2" × 22 1/2" | 3/4" MDF or plywood | ☐ |
| Door backs (I) | 2 | 3/8" × 10 1/4" × 25" | 3/8" MDF or plywood | ☐ |
| Door rails (J) | 4 | 3/8" × 1 1/2" × 10 1/4" | 3/8" MDF or plywood | ☐ |
| Door stiles (K) | 4 | 3/8" × 1 1/2" × 22" | 3/8" MDF or plywood | ☐ |
| Pull-out drawer bottom (L) Optional — sized to use the scrap left from cutting the main box. | 1 | 3/4" × 17 1/2" × 22" | 3/4" MDF or plywood scrap | ☐ |
| Pull-out drawer sides (M) | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 22" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Pull-out drawer front/back (N) | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 19" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4" MDF or plywood, ripped into 23-1/2" strips, 8 ft sheet | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x6 board, for the optional pull-out drawer (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 3/8" MDF or plywood, for backs and doors, full sheet | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2 board (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3 board, 24 in needed (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Base moulding, 2-1/2" high, 24 in | 1 each | ☐ |
| Butterfly hinges or face-frame euro hinges | 2 set | ☐ |
| Pulls or knobs | 2 each | ☐ |
| Shelf pins | 4 each | ☐ |
| Undermount drawer slides, 21" Only needed if building the optional pull-out drawer. | 1 pair | ☐ |
| Edge banding Only needed if staining rather than painting. | 1 roll | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 1-1/4" and 2" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 3/4" MDF or plywood, ripped into 23-1/2" strips, 8 ft sheet, Finish nails, 1-1/4" and 2"
Fasten the bottom (B) to the sides (A) — the top of the bottom panel sits 2-1/2" up from the floor, leaving 1-3/4" of clearance underneath. Add the top (C) to the sides with 2" fasteners.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Speed Square. Materials: 3/8" MDF or plywood, for backs and doors, full sheet
Check the box for square, then fasten the 3/8" plywood back with 1-1/4" fasteners.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Speed Square. Materials: 1x2 board, 1x3 board, 24 in needed
Check for square, then add the bottom trim (E) with 2" fasteners. Check square again, then add the top trim (F), keeping outside edges flush, and finally the side trim (G) the same way.
Tools: Drill Bit Set. Materials: 3/4" MDF or plywood, ripped into 23-1/2" strips, 8 ft sheet, Shelf pins, Edge banding
Mark where the shelf will sit and drill two holes 1" from each end with a 1/4" bit, 1/2" deep — set your drill bit so only 1/2" is exposed to keep every hole consistent. Insert the shelf pins and drop in the shelf (H); it can be repositioned any time. If using plywood with a visible edge, finish it with edge banding.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 3/8" MDF or plywood, for backs and doors, full sheet, Wood glue
Dry-fit the door backs (I) into the cabinet opening and confirm about a 1/8" gap all around, trimming if needed, and check your chosen hinges will fit the door thickness. Use 5/8" staples or brad nails plus glue and clamps to attach the rails (J) to the tops and bottoms of the doors, then the stiles (K) the same way, keeping outside edges flush. Weight the assembled doors flat under a piece of plywood and something heavy while the glue dries.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Base moulding, 2-1/2" high, 24 in, Butterfly hinges or face-frame euro hinges, Pulls or knobs
If dressing up the base, add the base moulding with 1-1/4" fasteners. Hang the finished door with your chosen hinges and add pulls or knobs.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Jigsaw. Materials: 1x6 board, for the optional pull-out drawer, Undermount drawer slides, 21"
Cut the drawer bottom (L) from the scrap left over from the main box. Fasten the sides (M) to the bottom, then notch the front face as needed and fasten the front and back (N) to the sides and bottom. Mount using the undermount drawer slides.