Notch- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 3–5.8 hours
- Cost
- $$$
About this build
This is a great build. This jewelry cabinet can really be used for anything, but it's especially perfect for use in a closet or bathroom. The cabinet shelves can be adjusted and built as you'd like. The cabinet has a mirror on the front, and is made of solid pine wood. It can be stained or painted.
Tools
Essential
- Circular Saw
- Drill / Driver
- Impact Driver
- Miter Saw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
- Staple Gun
Optional / nice to have
- Bar / Pipe Clamps
- Tape Measure
Materials
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Board, 1x4 72" | 5 board |
| Board, 1x6 72" | 1 board |
| Board, 1x3 96" | 2 board |
| Plywood, 1/4" Thick Quarter Sheet | 1 board |
| Hinges | 4 each |
| Knob or Door Handle | 1 each |
| Door Close Magnets | 1 each |
| 1" pocket hole screws | 50 each |
| Wood Glue | 1 each |
| Paint or Wood Stain | 1 each |
| Mirror- 24" x 30" | 1 each |
| Wood Filler (paintable or stainable) | 1 each |
| Screw Hooks | 10 each |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet frame pieces | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 37" |
| Cabinet frame Pieces + Cabinet door frame pieces | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 2" |
| Cabinet door frame pieces | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 31" |
| Cabinet supports | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 2" |
| Shelves | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 2" |
| Cabinet door backing | 1 | 1" × 27" × 33" |
What to buy
Buy 5 boards at 8 ft.
1" × 27"
1 board
3/4" × 5 1/2"
1 board
3/4" × 3 1/2"
2 boards
3/4" × 2 1/2"
1 board
Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Instructions
1Build cabinet frame
Drill pocket holes in ends of 29.5" boards. Using 1" pocket hole screws and wood glue, Attach those boards to the 37" boards to create the cabinet frame.
2Attach supports to frame
- Cut 2- 1x6 boards 29 1/2" long.
- Drill pocket holes in both ends and across one side of each board. Use 1" pocket hole screws and wood glue, attach one to the top and one to the bottom of the frame. These boards are used to add stability to the frame, and for mounting the cabinet to the wall.
3Build Shelves
- Cut 4- 29 1/2" 1x3's.
- Drill pocket holes in each end of the boards. These are your shelves. You can place the shelves wherever you want them.
4Install Shelves
You can build your shelves wherever you'd like. I placed mine above and below the 1x6", and then 13" down from the top, and 12 1/2" up from the bottom. Use 1" pocket hole screws and wood glue to attach shelves to the vertical supports of the cabinet frame.
5Build Cabinet Door Frame
Cut 2- 30" 1x4's and drill pocket holes on each end of both boards. Use 1" pocket hole screws and wood glue to attach them to your 31" 1x4's. This frame will be your cabinet door frame.
6Attach cabinet door backing
cut a piece of 1/4" plywood 27x33". Using staples and wood glue, attach it to the back of your cabinet door frame. This will hold your mirror in place.
7Attach door to the cabinet
- Finish the cabinet by filling in holes with wood filler and sanding.
- Paint or stain the wood. Using either 4 hinges or a piano hinge, attach the door to the cabinet.
- Add a knob or handle to the door and a magnet closure to the inside to keep the door shut.
- Screw your hooks into the bottoms of your shelves, if desired. *note: The Kreg cabinet door jig is a perfect tool to use for this.
8Glue mirror in place
Using construction adhesive or mirror adhesive, glue your mirror on to the front of the cabinet door. Let dry completely before moving.
9Attach cabinet to wall
Attach the jewelry cabinet to the wall with grabber screws or lag bolts, through the 1x6's.
Tags
- Bathroom
- Beginner
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