DIY GARAGE CABINETS AND ORGANIZATION SOLUTIONS
Introduction: DIY GARAGE CABINETS AND ORGANIZATION SOLUTIONS
Looking for a practical and stylish cabinet design? This design delivers a lot of storage and flexibility. The top is designed for overhead storage and space for a future light fixture underneath.
To the left, there is a double door cabinet with fixed shelves inside. Below that is a big drawer with two fixed tray and deep side storage.
The middle section is left open for future creativity. The right side has an identical double door cabinet with top to the bottom pin shelf system for all the adjusting you may need. Below that, there are four drawers, three shallow and one deep.
Cabinet PLANS..
Tools used
* Pocket hole jig
* HUSKY air compressor
* HUSKY Nail Gun
* HUSKY Air hose for the compressor
* Speed Square
* Orbital Sander
* Woodworking clamp
* Level
* DeWalt Oscillating tool
* Dewalt Drill
* Kreg Hinge jig
* Adjustable Height Work Bench Table
* Table Saw
* Table Saw Outfeed
* Circular Saw
* Router
* Shelving Pin Jig with a bit
Supplies
* (8) 3/4in x 4ft x 8ft Plywood
* (2) 1/5in x 4ft x 8ft underlayment plywood
* (9) Pull handle
* (8) European hinge
* (12) 6 pairs or 20in. Drawer slides
* (80) 1-1/4in pocket holes screws
* (64) 1-1/4in wood screws
* (52) 2-1/4in wood screws
* (1) Set of Adjustable feet
* (4) Thread inserts or T-nuts
* (4) Washer
* Wood Glue
* 120 and 150 grit sandpaper
* Edge banding
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Step 1: Prep Work
There are a lot of parts involved in these cabinets; I mean a lot! To make this cabinet’s a table saw is recommended. A circular saw can get it done as well, but it will be very tedious. I have plans here if you would like to build these same cabinets.
After cutting all the parts, this is a good time to sand everything. If you do this before assembly, it will make your life easier; not have to fight to get into corners when things are assembled. Two passes were made with an orbital sander using 120 grit and 150 grit sandpaper.
Step 2: Build the Upper Cabinets
Before building the cabinets, some preparation is required. 401
For this, you will need a pocket hole jig, pocket hole screws, wood glue, square, and clamps.
Now, drill pocket holes in the top and bottom panels. Then, apply wood glue to the end grain and line it up to the adjacent part, “the side.” Use clamps to hold the plywood firmly to each other, then install the pocket hole screws. This was done on both ends until the cabinet frame is formed. To keep the cabinet frame squared, add the back panels at the top and bottom.
The back panel not only keeps the cabinet squared, but it also provides a mounting surface. Once mounted to the wall, the 1/4in sheet of plywood will be installed to cover the open space.
Based on the layout here, two identical cabinets were for the top.
Step 3: Build the Lower Cabinets
The lower cabinet will assemble just as the upper cabinets. The only difference is it’s a square rather than a rectangle.
You will need the sides, top, and back panel. The top and bottom will be placed on the inside of the sides. The way the frame is constructed, the pocket holes will face the outside of the cabinet to keep them hidden. Like the upper cabinets, two of these were built.
Since these are the lower cabinets, they will take on the bulk of the load. The back will be attached to the wall leaving the front suspended. 56