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Rolling Trash Can Cabinet

Step-by-step build — 16 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Complete Cut List

    Use the cut-list to break down 3/4" plywood to the specified dimensions. Use a circlular/track saw to cut your pieces down to manageable pieces then cut to final size on the table saw.

    Rolling Trash Can Cabinet — step photo 2
  2. 2Drill Pocket Holes

    Drill pocket holes on each end of the Cabinet Sides. Space them out every 6" or so.

    Rolling Trash Can Cabinet — step photo 3
  3. 3Assemble Cabinet

    Attach the Sides to the Top and Bottom pieces uses 1 1/4" pocket screws. Make sure the joints are square during assembly.

    Rolling Trash Can Cabinet — step photo 4
  4. 4Add Stretchers

    Add Two Stretchers to the Top of the cabinet along the front and back sides. Use 1 1/4" Pocket Screws to secure them in place.

    Rolling Trash Can Cabinet — step photo 5
  5. 5Mitered Corner Frames

    • Start off by running your corner stiles through your table saw at 45 degrees.
    • Once all your bevels are cut you are going to run them through your router table using a tongue and groove bit. After all your groves are cut, glue both pieces together to make a 90 degree corner.
    Rolling Trash Can Cabinet — step photo 6
  6. 6Cut Tongues on Side Rails

    Cut a groove in your Side Panel Rails so that it can accept a 1/4" panel. Next use your grove bit to make a tongue for face frame assembly.

    Rolling Trash Can Cabinet — step photo 7
  7. 7Side Panel Assembly

    • Start by installing the bottom Side Rail to your Corner Stiles with wood glue.
    • Slide your Side Panels in one by one until you get to the last one. The top side panel will most likely have to be trimmed before you can install the Top Rail.
    Rolling Trash Can Cabinet — step photo 8
  8. 8Back Panel Assembly

    Repeat Step 7 for your Back Rails and Back Panels.

    Rolling Trash Can Cabinet — step photo 9
  9. 9Attach Face frame pieces

    Attach your Top and Bottom Rails to the frame using 1 1/4" pocket screws. Add the Center Stile to the front frame making sure you have 16" gap on both sides.

    Rolling Trash Can Cabinet — step photo 10
  10. 10Drop in Face Frame

    Flip the carcass upside down and drop in the frame slowly. Once the frame is dropped in secure the carcass to the sides with a few 1 1/4" screws where the rails are.

    Rolling Trash Can Cabinet — step photo 11
  11. 11Flip Frame Upright

    Once your frame has been secured to the carcass flip it back over to begin making the doors.

  12. 12Make the doors

    • Start glue-ing up your door by taking one of the rails and adding wood glue to both of the tongues.
    • Clamp your bottom rail to both of your stiles and begin placing center panels in until the door is complete. Drop in the top rail and let the door dry for about an hour.
    Rolling Trash Can Cabinet — step photo 12
  13. 13Attach the Doors

    Use the provided instructions from Rev-A-Shelf to attach the doors to the hardware brackets.

  14. 14Overview

    At this point your cabinet is ready for Hardware and Sanding/finishing. Attached cabinet pulls/knobs to each door and secure the casters to the bottom of the carcass.

    Rolling Trash Can Cabinet — step photo 13
  15. 15Prep for Sanding/Finish

    Sand the frame and doors to 150 and apply your favorite stain. Once its dry add two coats of Poly and the cabinet is ready!

  16. 16Attach the Top

    I made my cabinet with a granite top so i just drop it in place. If you are making a wood top, secure it to the carcass with some wood screws.