Assemble Base Cabinets
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What happens here
Construct four individual base cabinets rather than one large unit to ensure consistency in sizing and easier assembly. Each cabinet will feature a 'toekick' (a recessed area at the base for foot room) measuring 4.5 inches tall and 2 inches deep, plus the face frame. Use a Kreg Jig to drill pocket holes along the edges of the plywood pieces for strong, concealed joints. Apply wood glue (Titebond III is seen) to the edges before joining them, then secure with appropriate screws using a drill/driver.
Goal: Construct four sturdy base cabinets with consistent dimensions
Tools and materials
- Clamps Milescraft — Holding pieces together while glue dries and screws are driven
- Cordless Drill/Driver Ryobi — Drilling pilot holes and driving screws
- Kreg Jig Kreg — Drilling pocket holes for joinery
- Tape Measure — Measuring dimensions for the toekick and overall cabinet size
- Plywood — Constructing the cabinet boxes
- Pocket Hole Screws Kreg — Securing pocket hole joints
- Wood Glue Titebond III — Strengthening joints