Lesson 1Screws, bolts and anchors: self-turn wood screws, confirmat screws, wallboard anchors, block anchors, toggle bolts and suggested diametersPick screws, bolts, and anchors that match cabinet loads and wall kinds. We cover starter holes, diameters, and deep set so fasteners hold firm in wood, wallboard, block, and empty walls without cracks or pulls.
Wood screw kinds and starter hole sizesUsing confirmat screws in panel goodsWallboard anchors and their load limitsBlock anchors and correct drill stepsToggle bolts for empty walls and roofsLesson 2Edge fixes: solid wood covering, thin wood edge tape, heat wrap against matching thin woodLook into edge fix choices that guard panels and better looks. Compare solid covering, thin tape, and heat wrap, and learn how each changes lasting, cutting, finishing, and long fix ability.
Solid wood covering thickness and shapesIron-on against pre-glued thin edge tapeUsing edge tape machines and cuttersHeat wrap edges against matching real thin woodSanding and finishing taped panel edgesLesson 3Panel picks and building behaviour: plywood against MDF with thin wood — goods, bads, and usual gradesCompare plywood and MDF with thin wood for cabinet bodies, doors, and shelves. You will weigh firmness, weight, cutting ease, and edge quality, and learn which grades and insides suit paint, clear finishes, or covers.
Plywood insides, layers, and common cabinet gradesMDF tightness, cutting, and edge qualityDamp resistance and size steadinessPanel pick for paint against clear finishesCost, weight, and handling thoughtsLesson 4Shelf supports: adjustable shelf pins, euro-shelf clips, heavy metal brackets and spacesLearn how to pick and place shelf supports for different loads and materials. We compare pins, clips, and brackets, cover drill patterns, space rules, and show how to avoid bend, twist, and tear in daily use.
Load ratings for pins, clips, and bracketsSuggested shelf pin diameters and lengthsSystem 32 hole spaces and setup tipsSupport place to limit shelf bendFixing heavy angle brackets safelyLesson 5Shelf strength choices: thicker panels, solid front bars, plywood sandwich shelves, metal supportsLearn how 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 the lightest choice that still meets bend limits.
Working out shelf length and expected bendUsing thicker panels to increase firmnessSolid wood front bars and glue areaPlywood sandwich shelf build stepsAdding steel or aluminium firmers quietlyLesson 6Handles and pull choices: edge pulls, bar pulls — spaces and screw lengthsChoose handles and pulls that fit cabinet style, hand space, and door size. Learn space rules, screw lengths, and drill guides so fittings line up steady and resist loose in daily use.
Bar pulls against edge pulls: use casesStandard center-to-center pull sizesHandle place on doors and drawersScrew length pick for panel thicknessDrill 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 pick safe, good cabinet parts.
Usual thicknesses for body sidesTop and bottom panel thickness guidesBack panel thickness and fixing waysDoor thickness against hinge and fitting limitsShelf length, thickness, and load tablesLesson 8Wall-hanging setups and fixings: French cleats, hanging bar setups, through-cleat against cleat-screw plansUnderstand wall-hanging plans for cabinets in different wall kinds. Compare French cleats and bars, pick fasteners, and plan screw patterns so loads pass safely without twist, bend, or wall pull.
French cleat sizing and angle picksContinuous hanging bars against separate bracketsFastener pick for studs and blockCleat-screw patterns for load shareFinding studs and checking wall conditionsLesson 9Fitting picks: hidden soft-close hinge kinds and mount plate heightsLook into 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 match clean, and movement feels smooth and controlled.
Full, half cover and inside hinge picksSoft-close against standard hinge worksCup drill diameters and back distancesMount plate heights and door show controlAdjusting hinges for match and space
