Lesson 1Screws, bolts and anchors: self-tapping wood screws, confirmat screws, drywall anchors, masonry anchors, toggle bolts and recommended diametersPick screws, bolts, and anchors fitting cabinet weights and wall kinds. We discuss start holes, sizes, and deep set so fasteners grip well in timber, wallboard, stone, and empty walls without cracks or pulls.
Timber screw kinds and start hole sizesUsing confirmat screws in board goodsWallboard anchors and weight limitsStone anchors and right drill stepsToggle bolts for empty walls and roofsLesson 2Edge treatments: solid wood lipping, veneer edge banding, thermofoil vs matching veneerLook at edge fixes that guard boards and boost look. Compare solid edges, thin cover bands, and heat wraps, and learn how each changes lasting, cutting, coating, and fix over years.
Solid timber edge thickness and shapesIron-on vs ready-glued thin cover bandsUsing edge band tools and cuttersHeat wrap edges vs matching true thin coverSmoothing and coating banded board edgesLesson 3Panel choices and structural behavior: plywood vs MDF with veneer — pros, cons, and typical gradesCompare plywood and MDF with thin cover for cabinet bodies, doors, and shelves. You will weigh firmness, weight, cutting ease, and edge good, and learn which levels and insides fit paint, clear coats, or stuck layers.
Plywood insides, layers, and common cabinet levelsMDF closeness, cutting, and edge goodDamp fight and size steadyBoard pick for paint vs clear coatsCost, weight, and handle thoughtsLesson 4Shelf supports: adjustable shelf pins, euro-shelf clips, heavy-duty metal brackets and spacingLearn picking and placing shelf holds for varied weights and goods. We compare pegs, clips, and supports, cover drill setups, gap rules, and show avoiding bends, twists, and tears in daily use.
Weight rates for pegs, clips, and supportsSuggested shelf peg sizes and lengthsSystem 32 hole gaps and setup tipsHold place to limit shelf bendFastening heavy angle supports safeLesson 5Shelf reinforcement options: thicker panels, solid front rails, plywood sandwich shelves, metal supportsLearn firming shelves that would bend under weight. We compare thicker boards, front bars, layer builds, and metal firmers, and show picking the lightest that meets bend limits.
Figuring shelf length and wait bendUsing thicker boards to boost firmnessSolid timber front bars and glue areaPlywood layer shelf build stepsAdding steel or alum firmers hiddenLesson 6Handles and pull options: edge pulls, bar pulls — spacing and screw lengthsPick handles and pulls fitting cabinet style, hand space, and door size. Learn gap rules, screw lengths, and drill guides so parts line up steady and fight loose in daily use.
Bar pulls vs edge pulls: use casesUsual middle-to-middle pull sizesHandle place on doors and pullsScrew length pick for board thicknessDrill guides for repeat part setupLesson 7Recommended panel thicknesses for carcass sides/top/bottom, backs, doors and shelves with rationaleSet board thicknesses for sides, tops, bottoms, backs, doors, and shelves. Learn how length, weight, and good type affect firmness, fastener grip, and lasting so you pick safe, good cabinet parts.
Usual thicknesses for body sidesTop and bottom board thickness guidesBack board thickness and fix waysDoor thickness vs hinge and part limitsShelf length, thickness, and weight tablesLesson 8Wall-hanging systems and fixings: French cleats, hanging rail systems, through-cleat vs cleat-screw strategiesUnderstand wall hang ways for cabinets in varied wall types. Compare French holds and rails, pick fasteners, and plan screw setups so weights pass safe without twists, bends, or wall pulls.
French hold sizing and slant picksSteady hang rails vs separate supportsFastener pick for beams and stoneHold-screw setups for weight spreadFinding beams and check wall statesLesson 9Hardware selection: concealed soft-close hinges types and mounting plate heightsLook at hidden hinge kinds, cover styles, and soft-shut picks. You will size doors, pick mount boards, and set drill setups so shows stay even, doors line clean, and moves feel smooth.
Full, half cover and set-in hinge picksSoft-shut vs usual hinge worksCup drill sizes and back distancesMount board heights and door show controlSetting hinges for line and space
