Lesson 1Screws, bolts and anchors: self-tapping wood screws, confirmat screws, drywall anchors, masonry anchors, toggle bolts and recommended diametersPick screws, bolts, and holds that fit cabinet weights and wall kinds. We talk pilot holes, sizes, and deep set so fasteners hold tight in wood, wall board, stone, and empty walls without split or pull.
Wood screw kinds and pilot hole sizesUsing confirmat screws in board goodsWall board holds and their weight limitsStone holds and right drill stepsTurn bolts for empty walls and roofsLesson 2Edge treatments: solid wood lipping, veneer edge banding, thermofoil vs matching veneerLook at edge ways that guard boards and make look better. Compare real wood edge, thin cover band, and heat cover, and learn how each changes last, cut work, finish, and long fix.
Real wood edge thick and shapesIron on vs glue before thin cover bandUsing edge band machines and cuttersHeat cover edges vs match real thin coverSand and finish 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 think stiff, weight, cut easy, and edge good, and learn which levels and insides fit paint, clear finish, or stick covers.
Plywood insides, layers, and common cabinet levelsMDF thick, cut work, and edge goodWet hold and size stayBoard pick for paint vs clear finishCost, weight, and hold thinksLesson 4Shelf supports: adjustable shelf pins, euro-shelf clips, heavy-duty metal brackets and spacingLearn to pick and place shelf holds for different weights and materials. We compare pins, clips, and supports, talk drill patterns, space rules, and show how to stop bend, lean, and tear in daily use.
Weight rates for pins, clips, and supportsGood shelf pin thick and longSystem 32 hole space and plan tipsHold place to limit shelf bendFasten heavy angle supports safeLesson 5Shelf reinforcement options: thicker panels, solid front rails, plywood sandwich shelves, metal supportsLearn to make shelves strong that would bend under weight. We compare thick boards, front rails, sandwich build, and metal strongs, and show how to pick lightest that still meets bend limits.
Working shelf long and wait bendUsing thick boards to grow strongReal wood front rails and glue spacePlywood sandwich shelf build stepsAdding steel or alum strongs quietLesson 6Handles and pull options: edge pulls, bar pulls — spacing and screw lengthsPick handles and pulls that fit cabinet style, hand space, and door size. Learn space rules, screw long, and drill helps so parts line same and hold against loose in daily use.
Bar pulls vs edge pulls: use timesNormal middle to middle pull sizesHandle place on doors and pullsScrew long pick for board thickDrill helps for same part planLesson 7Recommended panel thicknesses for carcass sides/top/bottom, backs, doors and shelves with rationaleWork board thicks for sides, tops, bottoms, backs, doors, and shelves. Learn how long, weight, and material kind change stiff, fastener hold, and last so you pick safe, good cabinet parts.
Normal thicks for body sidesTop and bottom board thick guidesBack board thick and fix waysDoor thick vs hinge and part limitsShelf long, thick, 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 different wall kinds. Compare French holds and rails, pick fasteners, and plan screw patterns so weights move safe without lean, bend, or pull from wall.
French hold size and angle picksLong hang rails vs separate supportsFastener pick for posts and stoneHold-screw patterns for weight shareFinding posts and check wall statesLesson 9Hardware selection: concealed soft-close hinges types and mounting plate heightsLook at hidden hinge kinds, cover styles, and soft-close picks. You will size doors, pick mount boards, 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 thick and back spacesMount board heights and door show holdChange hinges for line and space
