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Cutting the plywood with the grain, longest cuts first, is what keeps this manageable as a one-person job: rip an 18"-wide strip off the sheet first, then cut the sides and shelf from that strip, rather than trying to lay out every piece across the full sheet at once. Most lumber yards will make these long rip cuts for you, which is worth asking for — it turns a full sheet of plywood into pieces that actually fit in a car.
The front apron gets a 4" gap left above it on purpose, sized to clear the vanity top's front edge and any faucet or fixture reach — skip that gap and the doors won't clear the top when installed. The decorative trim on the apron and doors is genuinely optional; the cabinet is fully functional without it, and it's really a styling choice for how finished the front reads.
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Plywood, 3/4", 4x8 sheet | 1 each |
| Pine, 1x3, 8 ft | 1 each |
| Pine, 1x6, 4 ftOptional toe-kick trim — 3/4" plywood works instead. | 1 each |
| Decorative trim stock, 1x2 x 1/4" thick, 8 ftOptional door and apron trim. | 1 each |
| Edge banding, 25 ft rollFor a stained finish. | 1 roll |
| Finish nails or brad nails, 3/4" | 1 box |
| Pocket hole screws or countersunk screws/finish nails | 1 box |
| Full-overlay door hinges, set | 1 set |
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.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom shelfPlywood, 3/4" | 1 | 3/4" × 18" × 22 1/2" |
| SidesPlywood, 3/4" | 2 | 3/4" × 18" × 32" |
| Front/back panelsPlywood, 3/4" | 2 | 3/4" × 12" × 30 3/4" |
| Toe kickPine 1x6 or plywood scrap | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 24" |
| Face railsPine 1x3 | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 22 1/2" |
| Door and apron trimDecorative trim stockCut to fit each door face and the front apron. | 4 | 1/4" × 1 1/2" × 22" |
Buy 5 boards at 8 ft.
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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 →
Cut with the grain, longest cuts first — rip an 18"-wide strip off the sheet, then cut the sides and bottom shelf from that strip. Consider having the lumber yard make these long cuts for easier transport.
Place the bottom shelf between the sides and attach with a pocket hole jig, or countersunk screws or 2" finish nails and wood glue.
Attach the front and back face rails. The front rail needs a 4" space left above it to clear the vanity top and any fixtures. The back rails go at the top and bottom of the bottom shelf, centered.
Cut out the toe kick opening and attach with 2" finish nails and wood glue.
Glue and attach the decorative trim pieces to the front apron, if using them.
Attach decorative trim to the door faces if desired, add edge banding to any stained edges, and hang the doors with full-overlay hinges.
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