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A plywood corner base cabinet with an angled pie-cut front, sized to match standard 34-1/2" x 22-1/4" base cabinet dimensions so it can sit in a run alongside other modular base cabinets.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larger back piece | 1 | 3/4" × 34 1/2" × 34 3/4" | 3/4" plywood, full sheet | ☐ |
| Smaller back piece | 1 | 3/4" × 34 1/2" × 34" | 3/4" plywood, full sheet | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 34" × 34" | 3/4" plywood, full sheet | ☐ |
| Sides Must match the depth of other base cabinets in the run. | 2 | 3/4" × 34 1/2" × 22 1/4" | 3/4" plywood, full sheet | ☐ |
| Top, with pie cut Cut from scrap; must start at least 34" x 20" before the pie cut. | 1 | 3/4" × 34" × 20" | 3/4" plywood, full sheet | ☐ |
| Base support, long | 1 | 3/4" × 34" × 5" | 3/4" plywood, full sheet | ☐ |
| Base support, short | 1 | 3/4" × 15" × 5" | 3/4" plywood, full sheet | ☐ |
| Face frame stiles Should match face frame stiles from other base cabinets in the run. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 27" | Hardwood 1x2, 10 ft total | ☐ |
| Face frame rails, wide | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 13 1/2" | Hardwood 1x2, 10 ft total | ☐ |
| Face frame rails, narrow | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 12 3/4" | Hardwood 1x2, 10 ft total | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4" plywood, full sheet | 2 each | ☐ |
| Hardwood 1x2, 10 ft total | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Cabinet door | 1 each | ☐ |
| Concealed euro hinges, pair | 1 set | ☐ |
| Primer and paint, 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, full sheet
Drill 3/4" pocket holes along the back side edges of both back pieces so the sides can attach in later steps.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 3/4" plywood, full sheet, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Attach the bottom shelf with a 5" space underneath, using the base support pieces as spacers to set the gap. Drill 3/4" pocket holes along the underside of the side edges.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 3/4" plywood, full sheet, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Attach the sides to the back and bottom, keeping a 5" gap under the bottom shelf on the sides. Drill 3/4" pocket holes along the sides for the face frame.
Tools: Circular Saw, Pocket Hole Jig, Table Saw. Materials: 3/4" plywood, full sheet, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Cut the top from scrap left over from the back pieces, cutting out the pie-cut front. Drill 3/4" pocket holes facing forward on the front pie-cut edges for the face frame.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Hardwood 1x2, 10 ft total, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Build the face frame separately with 3/4" pocket holes, pocket hole screws, and glue. Attach through the predrilled pocket holes with pocket hole screws, overextending the sides by 1/4".
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Cabinet door, Concealed euro hinges, pair
Hang the cabinet door with concealed euro-style hinges, matching the door height to the other base cabinets and cutting the door 3/8" wider than the face frame's inside opening.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Sand all surfaces and finish with primer and paint or stain and poly. When installing, use scrap plywood blocking at the wall attachment point, since this cabinet has no 1/4" back panel tacked on like the others in the run.