Lesson 1Screws, bolts and holds: self-turn wood screws, confirmat screws, wallboard holds, stone holds, flip bolts and good sizesPick screws, bolts, and holds that match cabinet loads and wall kinds. We go over start holes, sizes, and deep set so fasteners hold tight in wood, wallboard, stone, and empty walls without split or pull out.
Wood screw kinds and start hole sizesUsing confirmat screws in panel goodsWallboard holds and their load limitsStone holds and right drill stepsFlip bolts for empty walls and roofsLesson 2Edge fixes: real wood cover, thin wood band, heat wrap vs match thin woodLook at edge fix choices that guard panels and better look. Compare real cover, thin band, and heat wrap, and learn how each changes strong, cut, finish, and long fix.
Real wood cover thickness and shapesIron-on vs ready-glue thin wood bandUsing band machines and cuttersHeat wrap edges vs match real thin woodSand and finish banded panel edgesLesson 3Panel picks and build act: plywood vs MDF with thin wood — good, bad, and usual gradesCompare plywood and MDF with thin wood for cabinet bodies, doors, and shelves. You will weigh firm, weight, cut easy, and edge good, and learn which grades and insides suit paint, clear finish, or stick-ons.
Plywood insides, layers, and common cabinet gradesMDF thick, cut, and edge goodWet hold and size stayPanel pick for paint vs clear finishCost, weight, and hold thinksLesson 4Shelf holds: adjust shelf pins, euro-shelf clips, heavy metal brackets and spacesLearn to pick and put shelf holds for different loads and materials. We compare pins, clips, and brackets, go over drill patterns, space rules, and show how to stop bend, twist, and tear in daily use.
Load rates for pins, clips, and bracketsGood shelf pin sizes and lengthsSystem 32 hole spaces and setup tipsHold place to limit shelf bendFasten heavy angle brackets safeLesson 5Shelf strong choices: thicker panels, real front bars, plywood sandwich shelves, metal holdsLearn to make shelves firm that would bend under load. We compare thicker panels, front bars, sandwich build, and metal firmers, and show how to pick lightest that still meets bend limits.
Working shelf length and wait bendUsing thicker panels to up firmReal wood front bars and glue areaPlywood sandwich shelf build stepsAdding steel or alum firmers quietLesson 6Handles and pull choices: edge pulls, bar pulls — spaces and screw lengthsPick handles and pulls that fit cabinet style, hand space, and door size. Learn space rules, screw lengths, and drill guides so parts line up same and hold against loose in daily use.
Bar pulls vs edge pulls: use casesNormal middle-to-middle pull sizesHandle place on doors and drawersScrew length pick for panel thickDrill guides for same hardware setupLesson 7Good 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 firm, fastener hold, and last so you can say safe, good cabinet parts.
Usual thicknesses for body sidesTop and bottom panel thick guidesBack panel thick and fix waysDoor thick vs hinge and hardware limitsShelf length, thick, and load tablesLesson 8Wall-hang systems and fixes: French cleats, hang rail systems, through-cleat vs cleat-screw waysKnow wall-hang ways for cabinets in different wall kinds. Compare French cleats and rails, pick fasteners, and plan screw patterns so loads go safe without twist, bend, or pull from wall.
French cleat sizes and angle picksFull hang rails vs separate bracketsFastener pick for posts and stoneCleat-screw patterns for load shareFinding posts and check wall statesLesson 9Hardware 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 held.
Full, half cover and in-set hinge picksSoft-close vs normal hinge worksCup drill sizes and back spacesMount plate heights and door show holdAdjust hinges for line and space
