How To Build A Cabinet Woodworking Tips and Ideas for building a Cabinet

Hiring a professional build a cabinet can be expensive, with the right materials and equipments you can build it on your own which saves you thousands of dollars and you also get a lot of funs by doing it. Here are some tips to build a cabinet by yourself.

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Tools required
Table Saw
Sandpaper
Tape measure
Drill
Wood glue
Clamps

Materials required
Plywood
Edge banding
Screws
Finishing Nails

Step 1. Measure and Design the Cabinet

Use a measure tape to determine the size of the area in which you are going to install the cabinet. Also have an idea what kind of items you are going to put there. Design the cabinet on paper. This gives you good ideas what the limits are and how much plywood you need buy from the store. Plywood is great choice for kitchen cabinets. It is solid, stable and ensures durability over time. You can also choose other wooden board, just make sure you sand surface of the board before you put them together. Then take the measure and purchase the type of wood you want to use from store. Seek advice from experts in the hardware store, tell them what project you are doing and theyll recommend what kind of hardware youll need, such as what kind of screws are best for you.

Step 2: Cut the boardUse the table saw and cut out the pieces for the cabinet, this includes the side, top, back and bottom pieces. Sand all the rough wooden surfaces and use edge banding to cover the edges. You may also need to cut out one or two studs pieces to be installed in the place where your cabinet goes.

Step 3: Assembly the CabinetUse drill to make holes and fasten all pieces together using screws. You can also use wood glue to reinforce the cabinet. Use the clamps to hold the frame together while the glue dries. Put in the shelves using the drill, screws and nails. Use the table saw and cut out the doors. When making the doors, make it at a length so that it overhangs the front frame of the cabinet. Sand the doors to smooth the edge and surface. Install the hinges and attach the doors to the cabinet. Put on the knobs or handles into the cabinet doors. Then your job is done.Tips and WarningHave a good measure and design is the most important for building cabinets by yourself.

Try to download one of the guides from online, featuring step by step instructions and diagrams on how to build cabinets on your own. I personally recommend John Metzs Woodworking 4 Home Package which has 14,000 woodworking plans.

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How To Build A Bed Frame Woodworking Tips and Ideas for building a Bed Frame

I have never thought about building a bed frame by myself until I helped one of my friends to actually build one. Its actually quite simple and straight forward as long as you understand what a bed frame consists of and how exactly they are put together.

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We decided to use construction lumber as it is quite cheap, however some construction boards come as a little twisted, you do need to be careful when picking up the board. You may need a planer if you are making a bed out of some recycled lumber.

So first all of, consider the hardware ad materials you will be using when building a bed - the most common materials for building a bed are the following:

Tools & Hardware
Hammer
Table Saw
Belt Sander or sandpaper
Tape Measure
Power Drill
Gripping Clamp
Screws
Wood Glue
Dowel
Bed Rail hooks

Step 1. Design the bed frame
The overall design of bed consists of a headboard and footboard, side rails and bed posts. The side rails are connected with the headboard and footboard using bed rail hooks (some people also call it bed rail clips or bed rail hangers). Posts are glued and joined to the headboard and footboard. There are many options with regards to what type of lumber to buy. Typically you can choose 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 for the headboard and footboard, 2 x 8 for the side rails, and 2 x 2 or 2 x 3 for the posts. Ask the expert in the store to see what they recommend for the project you are working on.

Step 2: Create the headboard and footboard
Cut the 2 x 4 (or 2 x 6) at the length in accordance to your bed design (queen or king). If you have a bandsaw, you may considering adding a little curve on top of the headboard which would look much nicer. The next step is to join the posts to the headboard and footboard. Clamp the posts and the the board and drill holes through, this way the holes on the two parts will be lined up. Attach the posts to the headboard and footboard with wood glue and dowels. The footboard is essentially the same, but shorter.

Step 3: Create the bed rails
Each bed rail is a 2x8 x 8 piece of lumber. Attach a 2x2 to the inside edge of the rail to create the ledge which will support the slats as well as the mattress.

Step 4: Assembly the parts

Bed rail hooks are used to attach the side rails and the headboard and footboard. Place the slats on top of the sledge inside the side rails. To prevent the slats from sliding around, glue a small block every six inches on each side of the ledge. Sand any rough edge and surface to make the bed smooth.

Tips
This bed plan can be modified to any size or height you want, isnt it?

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How To Build A Bench Woodworking DIY Ideas and Tips for building a Table

Although it looks difficult, trying to build a bench is a easy task for most people. It not only saves you money, but you will get a lot of fun from doing it. I recently built a very simply three-piece garden bench by myself and here are the steps.

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Step 1. Determine measures for the bench.

Make a design sketch of the bench. This is the most important steps for building a bench. Figure out the height, depth and width of the bench before you start. Decide what you’re going to use it for and how many people are going to sit there. Based on these measurements, it will be easier for you to come with a design and concept for your bench.

Consider the hardware and materials you will be using when building the bench– the most common materials on how to build a bank are the following:

Tools Table Saw
Miter Saw
Jig Saw
Hammer
PencilBelt
Sander or sandpaper
Tape Measure
Power Drill
Router with Round-over Bit
Bar Clamps
Gripping Clamp

Materials:
4 x 4 x 6 ft wood stock
2 x 6 x 6 ft wood stock
Several nails
ScrewsGlue

Step 2: Create the Leg Frames
Cut the 4 x 4 stocks to create each leg. The leg frame parts are notched to fit with each other. Cut two 11-inch short rail where the front and back legs will be resting against. Using glue and pocket hole screws, assemble two legs and short rail. After this you will have two leg frames for the bench.

Step 3: Create the Seat
Use a circular saw to cut three 2x6 boards to lengths of 5 feet-6 inches. The seat will extend over the sides by a few inches. Cut two 2x6 boards to lengths of 10 inches. These are used to hold the seat boards together. Lay the boards side by side. Position the 10-inch cleats across the boards near the ends. Secure the seat with 3-inch galvanized deck screws.

Step 4: Assembly the parts
Sand all of your pieces before assembling. Attach leg frames with the seat, this can be easily done using glue and screws. A simple bracket brace along the joint between the legs and seat will make the bench sturdy.

Tips and Warnings
Benches come in different varieties. The most common ones consists of just the four legs and a rectangle seat. Others come with arm rests, back rests and other designs. The basic building principles are the same though.
Make sure you protect your eyes from splinters and saw dust, also take care not to cut your hands when cutting wood.

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How To Build A Table Woodworking DIY Ideas and Tips for building a Table

Although it looks difficult, building a wooden table is a easy job for most people. With the right materials and equipment you can have it done in a few hours. Most importantly building your own table is a very rewarding process. You dont need workshop full of tools to build a wooden table, all you need is a circular saw, a drill, two bar clamps and a few sand papers. In this article, I will explain the steps and tips for building a table in your own workshop.

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Materials:

2x4 wood stocks
Plywood
Dowels
Wood Glue
Round wood screws
Sandpaper
Planning:

Design of your table on paper.
Get some rough idea about the dimensions of the table, make sure it fits the area where you will place the table. Consider the type of wood you are going to purchase. It is best to buy pre-surfaced wood for the table top which is smooth, or you can consider some less expensive wood, which may need to be planed using a joiner.For the legs and rails, two-by-four lumber should do the job. Make the purchase of the wood stock according to the the dimensions of your design and you may want to buy one or two extra.

Preparing the legs and rails
The rails are the part that attaches to the table top and connects to the legs. Cut two 2x4 of wood for the front rails and two for the side rails. They can have the same length if you are building a square table. These pieces are glued and doweled together. Next, cut four legs and attach the table legs to the rail. It is best to use dowels instead of screws as it would ensure the stability of the table. To ensure the holes line up, its best to clamp the two pieces together, so that you can drill holes through both parts at once.

Create the Table Top
There are many ways to create the table top. One of the easiest ways is to purchase a piece of plywood and cut to the dimension according to your specification. Or you can assembly a table top using several individual pieces of wood and glue them together side by side.

Note: the edge need to be smooth and square before you start gluing.

Assembly
Drill two 3/8" pocket holes on inner side of the rails so that screws can be screwed through from the side and into the table top. Brad-point bit is used to drill pilot holes. Sand the table top to give it smooth finishing. Secure the table top with the rails using wood screws. There you go!

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