Lesson 1Screws, bolts and holders: self-turn wood screws, confirmat screws, wallboard holders, stone holders, flip bolts and suggested sizesPick screws, bolts, and holders that match cabinet loads and wall kinds. We cover start holes, sizes, and deep set so fasteners hold firm in wood, wallboard, stone, and empty walls without split or pull out.
Wood screw kinds and start hole sizesUsing confirmat screws in panel goodsWallboard holders and their load limitsStone holders and right drill stepsFlip bolts for empty walls and roofsLesson 2Edge fixes: solid wood cover, thin wood edge tape, heat wrap vs matching thin woodLook at edge fix choices that guard panels and better looks. Compare solid cover, thin tape, and heat wrap, and learn how each changes lasting, cutting, finishing, and long fix ability.
Solid wood cover thickness and shapesIron-on vs pre-stick thin wood edge tapeUsing edge tape machines and cuttersHeat wrap edges vs matching real thin woodSanding and finishing taped panel edgesLesson 3Panel picks and building act: 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, cutting ease, and edge good, and learn which levels and insides suit paint, clear finish, or covers.
Plywood insides, layers, and common cabinet levelsMDF tight, cutting, and edge goodDamp resist and size steadyPanel pick for paint vs clear finishesCost, weight, and handle thoughtsLesson 4Shelf holders: movable shelf pins, euro-shelf clips, heavy metal supports and spacesLearn to pick and place shelf holders for different loads and materials. We compare pins, clips, and supports, cover drill patterns, space rules, and show how to stop bend, twist, and tear in daily use.
Load rates for pins, clips, and supportsSuggested shelf pin sizes and lengthsSystem 32 hole spaces and setup tipsHolder place to limit shelf bendFastening heavy angle supports safeLesson 5Shelf strength choices: thicker panels, solid front bars, plywood sandwich shelves, metal holdersLearn 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 that still meets bend limits.
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 hiddenLesson 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 resist loose in daily use.
Bar pulls vs edge pulls: use casesStandard center-to-center pull sizesHandle place on doors and drawersScrew length pick for panel thickDrill guides for repeat part 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 thick guidesBack panel thick and fix waysDoor thick vs hinge and part limitsShelf length, thick, and load tablesLesson 8Wall-hanging setups and fixings: French cleats, hanging bar setups, through-cleat vs cleat-screw waysKnow wall-hanging ways for cabinets in different wall kinds. Compare French cleats and bars, pick fasteners, and plan screw patterns so loads move safe without twist, bend, or pull from wall.
French cleat sizing and slant angle picksContinuous hanging bars vs separate supportsFastener 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 inside hinge picksSoft-close vs standard hinge worksCup drill sizes and back spacesMount plate heights and door show controlAdjusting hinges for line and space
