Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
In this video, I'm sharing how to build basic pantry and base cabinets and how I used them to add storage to this blank wall in my workshop!
You can grab the dimensions and details for this project here:
woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-base-pantry-cabinets
This video was sponsored by @KregToolCompany and Kreg Academy.
Kreg not only makes building furniture and cabinets easy with their TOOLS, but they also provide helpful educational resources to help you get started building with Kreg Academy.
Check out the 40+ foundational skills videos, step by step expert led project videos, skilled support, and everything else Kreg Academy has to offer here:
bit.ly/3jSQIWw
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Guides, Posts, and Helpful Resources for this project:
How to cut plywood sheets: woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw
How to apply edge banding: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
Which pocket hole jig do you need?: woodshopdiaries.com/which-pocket-hole-jig-should-you-buy
How to build and install drawers: woodshopdiaries.com/theres-no-wrong-way-to-make-a-drawer
How to measure and build cabinet doors: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-make-diy-cabinet-doors
How to use concealed hinges: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-install-concealed-hinges-cabinet-hardware
How to finish raw wood furniture and cabinets: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-finish-raw-wood-furniture-without-a-sprayer
10 tools you need for cabinet & furniture building: woodshopdiaries.com/must-have-tools-for-cabinet-furniture-making
How I built my kitchen cabinets: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-your-own-diy-kitchen-cabinets-2
Tools and Materials:
*affiliate links below
Tools:
Circular Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Cutting Guides: amzn.to/3x7fDLq
Jig Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/3qUEZem
Concealed Hinge Jig: amzn.to/3x5fGqL
Shelf Pin Jig: amzn.to/3CwdABr
Stud Finder: homedepot.sjv.io/N36jO
Nail gun (optional): homedepot.sjv.io/vn2RJv
Materials:
3/4" PureBond birch plywood (for cabinet boxes and painted doors): homedepot.sjv.io/9rR95
3/4" PureBond hickory 2x4 plywood panels (for wood cabinet doors): homedepot.sjv.io/Z3kgk
1/4" plywood for drawer bottoms and cabinet backs: homedepot.sjv.io/3vVYr
Edge banding: amzn.to/3HCnmpw
1 1/4" pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3Fv9ICG
2 1/2" wood screws (to secure cabinets to wall studs)
Shims
Wood Glue
Concealed Overlay Hinges: amzn.to/3oN9L62
Drawer Slides (I used 22" and 16" slides): amzn.to/3FoDusO & amzn.to/3kT8fOu
Shelf Pins: amzn.to/3crNViV
Drawer/Door pulls: amzn.to/3HCrB4q
In this video, I'm sharing how to build basic pantry and base cabinets and how I used them to add storage to this blank wall in my workshop!
You can grab the dimensions and details for this project here:
woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-base-pantry-cabinets
This video was sponsored by @KregToolCompany and Kreg Academy.
Kreg not only makes building furniture and cabinets easy with their TOOLS, but they also provide helpful educational resources to help you get started building with Kreg Academy.
Check out the 40+ foundational skills videos, step by step expert led project videos, skilled support, and everything else Kreg Academy has to offer here:
bit.ly/3jSQIWw
Follow Woodshop Diaries On:
Website: woodshopdiaries.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@woodshopdiaries?
Facebook: facebook.com/woodshopdiaries
Instagram:instagram.com/woodshopdiaries
Pinterest: pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
SHOP NEW WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com
Guides, Posts, and Helpful Resources for this project:
How to cut plywood sheets: woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw
How to apply edge banding: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
Which pocket hole jig do you need?: woodshopdiaries.com/which-pocket-hole-jig-should-you-buy
How to build and install drawers: woodshopdiaries.com/theres-no-wrong-way-to-make-a-drawer
How to measure and build cabinet doors: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-make-diy-cabinet-doors
How to use concealed hinges: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-install-concealed-hinges-cabinet-hardware
How to finish raw wood furniture and cabinets: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-finish-raw-wood-furniture-without-a-sprayer
10 tools you need for cabinet & furniture building: woodshopdiaries.com/must-have-tools-for-cabinet-furniture-making
How I built my kitchen cabinets: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-your-own-diy-kitchen-cabinets-2
Tools and Materials:
*affiliate links below
Tools:
Circular Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Cutting Guides: amzn.to/3x7fDLq
Jig Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/3qUEZem
Concealed Hinge Jig: amzn.to/3x5fGqL
Shelf Pin Jig: amzn.to/3CwdABr
Stud Finder: homedepot.sjv.io/N36jO
Nail gun (optional): homedepot.sjv.io/vn2RJv
Materials:
3/4" PureBond birch plywood (for cabinet boxes and painted doors): homedepot.sjv.io/9rR95
3/4" PureBond hickory 2x4 plywood panels (for wood cabinet doors): homedepot.sjv.io/Z3kgk
1/4" plywood for drawer bottoms and cabinet backs: homedepot.sjv.io/3vVYr
Edge banding: amzn.to/3HCnmpw
1 1/4" pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3Fv9ICG
2 1/2" wood screws (to secure cabinets to wall studs)
Shims
Wood Glue
Concealed Overlay Hinges: amzn.to/3oN9L62
Drawer Slides (I used 22" and 16" slides): amzn.to/3FoDusO & amzn.to/3kT8fOu
Shelf Pins: amzn.to/3crNViV
Drawer/Door pulls: amzn.to/3HCrB4q
