Build Storage Cabinet With Doors

Take the height of the door you want and add 1 8 in.

Build storage cabinet with doors.

Center the doors on the cabinet with a 1 8 inch space between them. Build the front of the frame in the same pattern as the back 8 feet wide and 8 feet tall. Cut the doors and set them in place to check the fit before banding the edges. Measure how tall you need the bottom shelf and mark for reference.

This will give you two 3 feet wide cabinets on the ends and a 2 foot wide cabinet in the middle. For each one you ll need two stiles the vertical parts two rails the horizontal parts and one panel. Position the doors over the hinges using shims to maintain a 1 8 in. I show you how i built a large storage cabinet with doors for my garage.

Cut plywood to make the doors to fit these openings. Figuring the length of the rails is more complicated. Make a list of the parts of your diy shaker cabinet doors before you begin. Make four or more or less shelves to add to the unit.

To determine the length measure the cabinet opening and add 3 4 in. I needed to organize my garage so i build some large storage cabinet with doors. Fasten two self closing cabinet door hinges to each door then lay the cabinet on its back and set the doors on the face frame. Use clamps or weights to hold the doors in place.

Figuring the length of the stiles is easy.