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A 48" vanity cabinet with an open center shelf cut for plumbing, flanked by a door on one side and a drawer on the other — a full vanity cabinet, not a hutch that bridges over an existing one.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 20 1/4" × 35" | 3/4" plywood, ripped to 20-1/4" strips, full sheet | ☐ |
| Bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 20 1/4" × 46 1/2" | 3/4" plywood, ripped to 20-1/4" strips, full sheet | ☐ |
| Inner dividers | 2 | 3/4" × 20 1/4" × 31 1/2" | 3/4" plywood, ripped to 20-1/4" strips, full sheet | ☐ |
| End shelves | 2 | 3/4" × 20 1/4" × 12 1/2" | 3/4" plywood, ripped to 20-1/4" strips, full sheet | ☐ |
| Center open shelf Cut the back edge to clear plumbing before installing. | 1 | 3/4" × 20 1/4" × 20" | 3/4" plywood, ripped to 20-1/4" strips, full sheet | ☐ |
| Back supports, short | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 12 1/2" | 1x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Back support, center | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 20" | 1x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Front-to-back nailers | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 20 1/4" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Face frame side stiles | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 35" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Face frame top/bottom rails | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 45" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Center shelf face stiles | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 5 3/4" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Door/drawer opening stiles | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 22 3/4" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Kick rail | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 45" | 1x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer sides | 2 | 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 5 1/2" | 1/2" x 3-1/2" board, 9 ft total (drawer box) | ☐ |
| Drawer front/back | 2 | 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 18 1/4" | 1/2" x 3-1/2" board, 9 ft total (drawer box) | ☐ |
| Drawer bottom | 1 | 1/4" × 17 3/4" × 4 3/4" | 1/4" plywood, quarter sheet | ☐ |
| Door stiles | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 16" | 1x3, 12 ft | ☐ |
| Door rails | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 9 3/4" | 1x3, 12 ft | ☐ |
| Door panels | 2 | 1/2" × 10 3/4" × 16" | 1/2" plywood, quarter sheet | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4" plywood, ripped to 20-1/4" strips, full sheet | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 12 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/2" plywood, quarter sheet | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/2" x 3-1/2" board, 9 ft total (drawer box) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, quarter sheet | 1 each | ☐ |
| Non-mortise hinges, pair | 2 set | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1" and 1-1/4" | 70 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Knobs and pulls | 3 each | ☐ |
| Euro drawer slides, 16 in, pair | 1 set | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 5 oz | ☐ |
| Sandpaper | 4 sheet | ☐ |
| Paint, primer or stain and poly | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 3/4" plywood, ripped to 20-1/4" strips, full sheet, Pocket hole screws, 1" and 1-1/4"
Build the basic plywood box with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws — sides, bottom, inner dividers, and end shelves.
Tools: Circular Saw, Drill / Driver. Materials: 3/4" plywood, ripped to 20-1/4" strips, full sheet
Cut the center open shelf to clear the plumbing at the back before installing it fixed or on adjustable shelf pins.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x4, 8 ft, 1x2, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1" and 1-1/4"
Attach the back supports and front-to-back nailers with pocket holes on the back side.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x4, 8 ft, 1x2, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1" and 1-1/4", Brad nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Build the face frame separately with 3/4" pocket holes, then attach it to the carcass with 1-1/4" finish nails and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Euro drawer slides, 16 in, pair, Wood glue
Attach the drawer slides to the inside of the cabinet with nails and glue, following the hardware's instructions.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1/2" x 3-1/2" board, 9 ft total (drawer box), 1/4" plywood, quarter sheet, Pocket hole screws, 1" and 1-1/4", Brad nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Build the drawer box to fit your actual opening and slides using 1/2" pocket holes and 1" pocket hole screws, attaching the plywood bottom with finish nails and glue. Inset the box 3/4" to leave room for the drawer front.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x3, 12 ft, 1/2" plywood, quarter sheet, Wood glue
Build the shaker-style door from the stiles and rails around the plywood center panel, sized to fit your actual door opening.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Non-mortise hinges, pair, Knobs and pulls
Fit the hinges and hang the door, and attach the drawer front. Add knobs and pulls.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Sandpaper, Paint, primer or stain and poly
Sand all surfaces and apply primer and paint, or stain and poly.