Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
This arched cabinet project has been on my to do list for a LONG time. Join me as I finally build it...and learn a lot of what not to dos along the way!
This video was sponsored by Kreg Tool. Check out Kreg's new Ionic Drive Tools and some of my favorite guides and jigs throughout the video. Find them all on KregTool.com.
Grab the printable plans for this arched cabinet project here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/armoires/products/arched-cabinet-building-plans
Check out additional project details, tips, and helpful resources on the blog: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-an-arched-cabinet
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Helpful Resources To Use with This Project:
How to cut plywood: woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How, when, and why to use the Kreg Micro Pocket Hole Jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-the-kreg-micro-pocket-hole-jig
How to use a dowel jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-a-dowel-jig
How to use a router: woodshopdiaries.com/basic-woodworking-router-guide
How to apply edge banding: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
Tools & Materials:
* Affiliate links below
Tools:
Kreg Ionic Drive Drill/Driver: amzn.to/4vplbi0
Kreg Ionic Drive Circular Saw: amzn.to/4ec6EQq
Kreg Rip Cut: amzn.to/4a7bHiG
Kreg AccuCut: amzn.to/4b9HD77
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Kreg 720 Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/45pHpoN
Kreg Micro Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/46JXSBJ
Kreg Doweling Jig (⅜″ recommended): amzn.to/4tDJF5j
Kreg Ionic Drive Trim Router: amzn.to/41UwUYb
Kreg Trim Router Circle Guide with ¼″ straight bit: amzn.to/4soxwAe
⅜” Rabbeting Router Bit: amzn.to/4mjRxGJ
Flush Cut Router Bit: amzn.to/420NR36
Stapler
Kreg Ionic Drive Jig Saw: amzn.to/4cgcBcz
Materials:
(1) 4’x8′ sheet ¾″ plywood
(2) 4’x8′ sheets ¼″ plywood
(8) 1x2x8′ boards
(1) 1x8x10′ board
(1) ½” x 1 ½″ x 8′ board
(1) ¼” x 1 ½″ x 6′ board
1 ¼” washer head pocket hole screws (100 count box): amzn.to/3FKfikk
1 ¼” pan head pocket hole screws (100 count box): amzn.to/4sZM7TE
1″ pan head pocket hole screws (100 count box): amzn.to/4chJx4u
(20) ⅜″ x 1 ½″ dowel pins: amzn.to/4tuh6r0
⅝” long staples
Wood glue: amzn.to/34NCtuv
Edge banding (optional, but recommended): amzn.to/47PxeuM
(4-6) Large Cabinet Butt Hinges: amzn.to/47L2uv2
Knobs/Pulls for Doors: amzn.to/3QaIMmg
Magnetic catches (optional): amzn.to/3Q2IgGY
Finish used:
Minwax Weathered Oak Wood Stain: amzn.to/4cxPIm5
Minwax Polycrylic: amzn.to/41SjHz8
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:49 Cutting circles for the Frames
03:30 Assembling the Arched Frames
06:21 Kerf Cutting the Plywood
07:42 Building the Curved Top
10:24 Assembled Arched Top Cabinet Box
13:35 Adding the Shelves & Trim
14:23 Assembling the Arched Doors
17:56 Cutting the Legs
19:34 Fining and Hang Doors
21:03 WE BUILT AN ARCHED CABINET!
This arched cabinet project has been on my to do list for a LONG time. Join me as I finally build it...and learn a lot of what not to dos along the way!
This video was sponsored by Kreg Tool. Check out Kreg's new Ionic Drive Tools and some of my favorite guides and jigs throughout the video. Find them all on KregTool.com.
Grab the printable plans for this arched cabinet project here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/armoires/products/arched-cabinet-building-plans
Check out additional project details, tips, and helpful resources on the blog: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-an-arched-cabinet
**Follow Woodshop Diaries On**
Website: woodshopdiaries.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@woodshopdiaries?
Facebook: facebook.com/woodshopdiaries
Instagram: instagram.com/woodshopdiaries
Pinterest: pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
SHOP WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE:
woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com
Helpful Resources To Use with This Project:
How to cut plywood: woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How, when, and why to use the Kreg Micro Pocket Hole Jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-the-kreg-micro-pocket-hole-jig
How to use a dowel jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-a-dowel-jig
How to use a router: woodshopdiaries.com/basic-woodworking-router-guide
How to apply edge banding: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
Tools & Materials:
* Affiliate links below
Tools:
Kreg Ionic Drive Drill/Driver: amzn.to/4vplbi0
Kreg Ionic Drive Circular Saw: amzn.to/4ec6EQq
Kreg Rip Cut: amzn.to/4a7bHiG
Kreg AccuCut: amzn.to/4b9HD77
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Kreg 720 Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/45pHpoN
Kreg Micro Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/46JXSBJ
Kreg Doweling Jig (⅜″ recommended): amzn.to/4tDJF5j
Kreg Ionic Drive Trim Router: amzn.to/41UwUYb
Kreg Trim Router Circle Guide with ¼″ straight bit: amzn.to/4soxwAe
⅜” Rabbeting Router Bit: amzn.to/4mjRxGJ
Flush Cut Router Bit: amzn.to/420NR36
Stapler
Kreg Ionic Drive Jig Saw: amzn.to/4cgcBcz
Materials:
(1) 4’x8′ sheet ¾″ plywood
(2) 4’x8′ sheets ¼″ plywood
(8) 1x2x8′ boards
(1) 1x8x10′ board
(1) ½” x 1 ½″ x 8′ board
(1) ¼” x 1 ½″ x 6′ board
1 ¼” washer head pocket hole screws (100 count box): amzn.to/3FKfikk
1 ¼” pan head pocket hole screws (100 count box): amzn.to/4sZM7TE
1″ pan head pocket hole screws (100 count box): amzn.to/4chJx4u
(20) ⅜″ x 1 ½″ dowel pins: amzn.to/4tuh6r0
⅝” long staples
Wood glue: amzn.to/34NCtuv
Edge banding (optional, but recommended): amzn.to/47PxeuM
(4-6) Large Cabinet Butt Hinges: amzn.to/47L2uv2
Knobs/Pulls for Doors: amzn.to/3QaIMmg
Magnetic catches (optional): amzn.to/3Q2IgGY
Finish used:
Minwax Weathered Oak Wood Stain: amzn.to/4cxPIm5
Minwax Polycrylic: amzn.to/41SjHz8
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:49 Cutting circles for the Frames
03:30 Assembling the Arched Frames
06:21 Kerf Cutting the Plywood
07:42 Building the Curved Top
10:24 Assembled Arched Top Cabinet Box
13:35 Adding the Shelves & Trim
14:23 Assembling the Arched Doors
17:56 Cutting the Legs
19:34 Fining and Hang Doors
21:03 WE BUILT AN ARCHED CABINET!
