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Kitchen Pantry Cabinet

Step-by-step build — 15 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Dimensions

    Overall dimensions: 36"w x 24"d x 36"h

    Kitchen Pantry Cabinet — step photo 5
  2. 2Step 1

    Attach sides to undertop using wood glue and 1 ¼” pocket hole screws.

    Kitchen Pantry Cabinet — step photo 6
  3. 3Prep for Step 2

    Using a jig saw notch out bottom piece at sides as per sketch above.

    Kitchen Pantry Cabinet — step photo 7
  4. 4Step 2

    Attach bottom to sides using wood glue and 1 ¼” pocket hole screws.

    Kitchen Pantry Cabinet — step photo 8
  5. 5Step 3

    Attach shelves as desired. I suggest making one fixed shelf and one movable shelf. For the fixed shelf attach using wood glue and 1 ¼” pocket hole screws.

    Kitchen Pantry Cabinet — step photo 9
  6. 6Step 4

    Attach top to undertop using wood glue and countersunk 1 ¼” wood screws. Leave ¼” overhang at back and ¾” overhang on both sides.

    Kitchen Pantry Cabinet — step photo 10
  7. 7Step 5

    Attach base trim sides to carcass sides using wood glue and countersunk 1 ¼” wood screws. Attach front portion to bottom piece using 1 ¼” pocket hole screws.

    Kitchen Pantry Cabinet — step photo 11
  8. 8Step 6

    Attach front base trim to bottom piece using wood glue 1 ¼” pocket hole screws. Also attach to base trim side pieces using 1 ¼” pocket hole screws.

    Kitchen Pantry Cabinet — step photo 12
  9. 9Step 7

    Attach backing to carcass using wood glue and ¾” countersunk wood screws.

    Kitchen Pantry Cabinet — step photo 13
  10. 10Door Dimensions

    Overall door dimensions: 17 1/8"w x 31 1/2" h x 8 1/4"d

    Kitchen Pantry Cabinet — step photo 14
  11. 11Door Step 1

    Make door frame by attaching top and bottom to sides using wood glue and 1 ¼” pocket hole screws.

    Kitchen Pantry Cabinet — step photo 15
  12. 12Door Step 2

    Insert shelves using wood glue and 1 ¼” pocket hole screws.

    Kitchen Pantry Cabinet — step photo 16
  13. 13Door Step 3

    Attach shelf trim flush to front using wood glue and 1 ¼” pocket hole screws at sides and secure to shelf at underside using 1 ¼” finish nails.

    Kitchen Pantry Cabinet — step photo 17
  14. 14Door Step 4

    Attach backing to door frame using wood glue and countersunk 3/4” wood screws.

    Kitchen Pantry Cabinet — step photo 18
  15. 15Door Step 5

    Attach trim pieces using wood glue and 1” finish nails.

    Kitchen Pantry Cabinet — step photo 19