Lesson 1Screws, bolts and anchors: self-turn wood screws, confirmat screws, wallboard anchors, stone anchors, flip bolts and suggested sizesPick screws, bolts, and anchors that fit cabinet loads and wall kinds. We cover start holes, sizes, and deep set so fasteners hold tight in wood, wallboard, stone, and empty walls without split or pull out in daily work.
Wood screw kinds and start hole sizingUsing confirmat screws in panel goodsWallboard anchors and their load limitsStone anchors and right drill stepsFlip bolts for empty walls and roofsLesson 2Edge fixes: solid wood cover, thin wood strip, heat-wrap vs matching thin woodLook at edge fix choices that guard panels and better the look. Compare solid cover, thin strip, and heat-wrap, and learn how each changes lasting, cutting, finishing, and long fix ability without waste.
Solid wood cover thickness and shapesIron-on vs pre-stick thin wood stripUsing strip machines and cuttersHeat-wrap edges vs matching real thin woodSanding and finishing stripped panel edgesLesson 3Panel picks and build behaviour: plywood vs MDF with thin wood — goods, bads, and usual levelsCompare plywood and MDF with thin wood for cabinet bodies, doors, and shelves. You will weigh firmness, weight, cut ease, and edge good, and learn which levels and insides suit paint, clear finish, or stick-ons for home use.
Plywood insides, layers, and common cabinet levelsMDF tight, cutting, and edge goodDamp hold and size steadyPanel pick for paint vs clear finishesCost, weight, and handle thoughtsLesson 4Shelf supports: flexible shelf pins, euro-shelf clips, heavy metal brackets and gapsLearn how to pick and place shelf supports for different loads and materials. We compare pins, clips, and brackets, cover drill patterns, gap rules, and show how to stop bend, twist, and tear in daily reach.
Load rates for pins, clips, and bracketsSuggested shelf pin sizes and lengthsSystem 32 hole gaps and setup tipsSupport place to limit shelf bendFastening heavy angle brackets safeLesson 5Shelf strength choices: thicker panels, solid front bars, plywood sandwich shelves, metal supportsLearn how to firm shelves that would bend under load. We compare thicker panels, front bars, sandwich build, and metal firmers, and show how to pick the lightest choice that still meets bend limits for strong hold.
Working out shelf length and expected bendUsing thicker panels to grow firmnessSolid wood front bars and stick areaPlywood sandwich shelf build stepsAdding steel or alum firmers quietlyLesson 6Handles and pull choices: edge pulls, bar pulls — gaps and screw lengthsPick handles and pulls that fit cabinet style, hand space, and door size. Learn gap rules, screw lengths, and drill guides so fittings line up steady and hold against loose in everyday pull and push.
Bar pulls vs edge pulls: use casesStandard middle-to-middle pull sizesHandle place on doors and drawersScrew length pick for panel thickDrilling guides for repeat fitting setupLesson 7Suggested panel thicknesses for body sides/top/bottom, backs, doors and shelves with reasonsFind panel thicknesses for sides, tops, bottoms, backs, doors, and shelves. Learn how length, load, and material kind change firmness, fastener hold, and lasting so you can set safe, good cabinet parts without waste.
Usual thicknesses for body sidesTop and bottom panel thick guidesBack panel thick and fix waysDoor thick vs hinge and fitting limitsShelf length, thick, and load tablesLesson 8Wall-hang systems and fixings: French cleats, hang rail systems, through-cleat vs cleat-screw waysUnderstand wall-hang ways for cabinets in different wall kinds. Compare French cleats and rails, pick fasteners, and plan screw patterns so loads pass safe without twist, bend, or pull from wall in home setups.
French cleat sizing and slant angle picksSteady hang rails vs separate bracketsFastener pick for beams and stoneCleat-screw patterns for load shareFinding beams and check wall setupsLesson 9Fitting pick: hidden soft-close hinge kinds and mount plate heightsLook at hidden hinge kinds, cover styles, and soft-close choices. You will size doors, pick mount plates, and set drill patterns so shows stay even, doors line clean, and move feels smooth and in check for daily use.
Full, half cover and set-in hinge picksSoft-close vs standard hinge worksCup drill sizes and back set distancesMount plate heights and door show controlSetting hinges for line and space
