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A three-shelf pantry cupboard with a face frame and three chicken-wire-front doors, keeping produce visible and ventilated instead of sealed behind solid panels.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 17" | Pine 1x12 | ☐ |
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 38 1/2" | Pine 1x12 | ☐ |
| Shelves | 3 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 14 1/2" | Pine 1x12 | ☐ |
| Back | 1 | 1/4" × 16" × 39 1/4" | 1/4" plywood, beadboard, or other backing, 1/4 sheet | ☐ |
| Face frame top | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 17" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Face frame sides | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 38 1/2" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Shelf trim | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 13" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Door stiles 2 per door; cut to fit each opening, 1/4" less than actual height. | 6 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 6 1/4" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Door rails 2 per door; cut to fit each opening, 1/4" less than actual width. | 6 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 12 3/4" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x12, 12 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x2, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| 4-1/4" base moulding, 4 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, beadboard, or other backing, 1/4 sheet | 1 each | ☐ |
| Chicken wire or wire mesh and staples | 1 each | ☐ |
| Surface mount hinges, set | 3 set | ☐ |
| Clasps | 3 each | ☐ |
| Knobs or handles | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1-1/4" pocket hole screws | 1 box | ☐ |
| 1-1/4" and 1" finish nails | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
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: Pine, 1x12, 12 ft, 1-1/4" pocket hole screws
Build the basic carcass out of the 1x12 boards, using 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 1x2, 8 ft, 1-1/4" pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 1" finish nails, Wood glue
Build the face frame with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws, then attach the completed face frame to the front of the cupboard with 1-1/4" finish nails and glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1/4" plywood, beadboard, or other backing, 1/4 sheet, 1-1/4" and 1" finish nails, Wood glue
Attach the 1/4" plywood back with 1" finish nails and glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Miter Saw. Materials: 4-1/4" base moulding, 4 ft, 1-1/4" and 1" finish nails, Wood glue
Cut the base moulding to fit, mitering the front corners. Nail on with nails long enough to pass through the moulding into the 3/4"-thick sides and front (typically 1" nails), with glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Staple Gun. Materials: Pine, 1x2, 8 ft, Chicken wire or wire mesh and staples, Surface mount hinges, set, Clasps, Knobs or handles
Build each door frame to fit its own opening, 1/4" less in height and width. Staple chicken wire or wire mesh to the inside of each frame, then hang with surface mount hinges. Add a clasp and knob to each door.