How to Build Base Cabinets with Face Frames--EASY!

Hey friends, let's build some basic base cabinets! While these cabinets were built specifically for my laundry room, these same style, size, and type of cabinets can be used in a kitchen, bathroom, office, or built ins. Grab printable base cabinet building plans here: https://woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/base-cabinet-box-building-plans For more information on this project, see: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-base-cabinets-for-laundry-room/ **Follow Woodshop Diaries On** Website: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@woodshopdiaries? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woodshopdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodshopdiaries Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sharamccuiston SHOP WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE: https://woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/ **Helpful resources for this build:** How to cut plywood sheets: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw/ How to use a pocket hole jig: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig/ How to size drawer boxes: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-measure-and-size-drawers/ How to size cabinet doors: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-determine-cabinet-door-size/ How to build a drawer box: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-a-drawer-box/ How to build a cabinet door: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-make-diy-cabinet-doors/ How to install a drawer box: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-install-drawers-with-side-mount-drawer-slides/ How to install a cabinet door: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-install-concealed-hinges-cabinet-hardware/ How to install a drawer front: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-install-drawer-fronts/ How to add adjustable shelves to furniture and cabinets: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-add-adjustable-shelves/ Ten must have tools for cabinet building: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/must-have-tools-for-cabinet-furniture-making/ Drawer Building Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZXlzM3gc_U2VAcejawDXcsSU6pm4PESL How to build frameless cabinets: https://youtu.be/j-VEsdM1rdw?si=wzPT1PDC_4O_2QLE Tools & Materials: *Affiliate links below Tools: Circular Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx Cutting Guides–Kreg Rip Cut & Kreg AccuCut (optional): https://amzn.to/3Y38tDQ & https://amzn.to/49jZFAe Miter Saw (optional): https://homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx Jig Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912 Pocket Hole Jig: https://amzn.to/32eoPBY Kreg Micro Pocket Hole Jig: https://amzn.to/46JXSBJ Drill/Driver: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya Stapler or Brad Nailer (optional): https://homedepot.sjv.io/c/1404662/1354698/8154 Shelf Pin Jig: https://amzn.to/3D04UWY Concealed Hinge Jig: https://amzn.to/3Rc65qZ Materials*: ¾″ plywood for cabinet boxes (birch or maple recommended for cabinets) ¼″ plywood for back panels 1x2s (for face frames) 1 ¼″ pocket hole screws: https://amzn.to/3FKfikk Wood Glue: https://amzn.to/34NCtuv Shelf Pins: https://amzn.to/3ya9teA Concealed Hinges (type will depend on door style–learn more about hinge types here: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-install-concealed-hinges-cabinet-hardware/ ) Material for doors and drawers–varies depending on style. *material amounts will vary depending on your cabinet size and number of cabinets needed. In most cases, one ¾″ sheet of plywood will make about 2 cabinet boxes. Paint Color: SW Stardew **CHAPTERS** 00:00 Introduction 00:37 Standard Cabinet Dimension Overview 01:58 Assembling Cabinet Boxes 05:58 Building and Installing Face Frame 08:04 Preparing Cabinet Boxes for Drawers/Shelves 09:27 Attaching Cabinet Back Panels 10:02 Assembling Cabinet Doors 11:21 Assembling Drawer Fronts 12:42 Painting Cabinets 13:26 Installing Drawers 15:24 Installing Cabinet Doors 15:56 Finish and Final Reveal