Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Welcome to PART 2 of the Modular Mix & Match Furniture series! This time, let's build the base cabinets.
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Check out part 1 of the series here: youtu.be/ydFcM6WNQrU
Grab the printable 3 drawer base cabinet building plans here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/modular-3-drawer-base-cabinet-building-plans
Grab the printable glass door base cabinet building plans here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/modular-glass-door-base-cabinet-building-plans
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SHOP WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE:
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Helpful resources for this project:
Drawer Building Series (including how to build and install drawer boxes and slides): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZXlzM3gc_U2VAcejawDXcsSU6pm4PESL
Cabinet Door Building Series (including how to build and install doors and hinges): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZXlzM3gc_U1wfgpoRlN78lc8C4eK4yYR
How to cut plywood sheets: 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 to apply edge banding: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
When and why to use the Kreg Micro Jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-the-kreg-micro-pocket-hole-jig
How to add adjustable shelves: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-add-adjustable-shelves
How to use a dowel jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-a-dowel-jig
Tools & Materials:
*affiliate links below
Tools:
Drill/Driver: amzn.to/4bOEU3i
Circular Saw: amzn.to/4b7kL8e
Plywood cutting guides–Kreg Rip Cut: amzn.to/3Y38tDQ & Kreg AccuCut: amzn.to/49jZFAe
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Dowel Jig: amzn.to/4euaEdx
720 Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/45pHpoN
Micro Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/46JXSBJ
Brad nailer: homedepot.sjv.io/c/1404662/1354698/8154
Table saw (optional)
Router: amzn.to/4vmrBO2 with ⅜″ rabbeting bit: amzn.to/4fs3qZL
Chisel(s)
Shelf Pin Jig: amzn.to/3D04UWY
Concealed Hinge Jig: amzn.to/3Rc65qZ
Materials:
¾″ plywood
¼″ plywood
1x2x8′ boards
1x3x8' boards
1x4x4′ boards
1/2" square dowel: amzn.to/4uOsBtB
¾″ square dowel
Base cap molding (optional)
Cove molding (optional)
3 ¼″ base board molding (optional)
⅜″ x ¾″ lattice trim (optional)
¼″ x 1 1/2" dowel pins: amzn.to/3SapIFY
⅜″ x 1 ½″ dowel pins: amzn.to/3SxcVxh
18″ drawer slides: amzn.to/4ehsPEB
20″ drawer slides: amzn.to/4uRg3m9
Wood Glue: amzn.to/34NCtuv
1 ¼” brad nails
1 ¼” pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3FKfikk
1 ¼” wood screws
Edge banding (optional, but recommended): amzn.to/4jQ9MCe
Drawer pulls, knobs: amzn.to/4u0u3cm
Shelf Pins: amzn.to/3ya9teA
Concealed Inset Frameless Hinges: amzn.to/3SiECGE
⅛″ thick acrylic (for door panels)
Materials needed and quantities vary based on the type and size cabinet being built. This is a general list of materials used to build the cabinets shown.
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:34 A Quick Note About the Modular System
01:04 Assembling the Cabinet Box
03:52 Adding the Face Frame
05:07 Installing the Drawer Slides
05:55 Glass Door vs Drawer Cabinet Compare
06:12 Adding the Top Drawer
07:13 Attaching the Top Panel
08:07 Adding Trim Details
09:10 Installing Drawers in Drawer Cabinet
11:26 Building the Glass Doors
14:00 Finishing--the good and bad...
14:50 Installing the Doors
16:03 FINAL REVEAL & Arrangement Ideas
Welcome to PART 2 of the Modular Mix & Match Furniture series! This time, let's build the base cabinets.
This video is sponsored by Wolfbox.
Prime Day is almost here! ⚡Don’t miss the biggest deals of the season — enjoy huge discounts on Wolfbox products during Prime Day!
Wolfbox Prime Day Mega Sale Up to 50% OFF sitewide, shop Wolfbox Electric Air Duster now：（June 23- June 26）
Amazon
MF200: amazon.com/dp/B0FPMPBSLL?maas=maas_adg_F57DC0BA278A97FB77FB5F2BF9683BA2_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
Apply WOLFBOXMF200 for Extra 19% off after Prime Day ends.
MF 60: amazon.com/dp/B0GF74ZGDZ?maas=maas_adg_CDEC45865B5810D9F7E28F7E187BC708_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&th=1
Website|Code: wolfbox.com/?ref=sadwxrjs&utm_source=goaff | WBBESTGEAR
#wolfbox #airduster #compressedair
Check out part 1 of the series here: youtu.be/ydFcM6WNQrU
Grab the printable 3 drawer base cabinet building plans here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/modular-3-drawer-base-cabinet-building-plans
Grab the printable glass door base cabinet building plans here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/modular-glass-door-base-cabinet-building-plans
**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 for this project:
Drawer Building Series (including how to build and install drawer boxes and slides): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZXlzM3gc_U2VAcejawDXcsSU6pm4PESL
Cabinet Door Building Series (including how to build and install doors and hinges): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZXlzM3gc_U1wfgpoRlN78lc8C4eK4yYR
How to cut plywood sheets: 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 to apply edge banding: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
When and why to use the Kreg Micro Jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-the-kreg-micro-pocket-hole-jig
How to add adjustable shelves: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-add-adjustable-shelves
How to use a dowel jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-a-dowel-jig
Tools & Materials:
*affiliate links below
Tools:
Drill/Driver: amzn.to/4bOEU3i
Circular Saw: amzn.to/4b7kL8e
Plywood cutting guides–Kreg Rip Cut: amzn.to/3Y38tDQ & Kreg AccuCut: amzn.to/49jZFAe
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Dowel Jig: amzn.to/4euaEdx
720 Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/45pHpoN
Micro Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/46JXSBJ
Brad nailer: homedepot.sjv.io/c/1404662/1354698/8154
Table saw (optional)
Router: amzn.to/4vmrBO2 with ⅜″ rabbeting bit: amzn.to/4fs3qZL
Chisel(s)
Shelf Pin Jig: amzn.to/3D04UWY
Concealed Hinge Jig: amzn.to/3Rc65qZ
Materials:
¾″ plywood
¼″ plywood
1x2x8′ boards
1x3x8' boards
1x4x4′ boards
1/2" square dowel: amzn.to/4uOsBtB
¾″ square dowel
Base cap molding (optional)
Cove molding (optional)
3 ¼″ base board molding (optional)
⅜″ x ¾″ lattice trim (optional)
¼″ x 1 1/2" dowel pins: amzn.to/3SapIFY
⅜″ x 1 ½″ dowel pins: amzn.to/3SxcVxh
18″ drawer slides: amzn.to/4ehsPEB
20″ drawer slides: amzn.to/4uRg3m9
Wood Glue: amzn.to/34NCtuv
1 ¼” brad nails
1 ¼” pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3FKfikk
1 ¼” wood screws
Edge banding (optional, but recommended): amzn.to/4jQ9MCe
Drawer pulls, knobs: amzn.to/4u0u3cm
Shelf Pins: amzn.to/3ya9teA
Concealed Inset Frameless Hinges: amzn.to/3SiECGE
⅛″ thick acrylic (for door panels)
Materials needed and quantities vary based on the type and size cabinet being built. This is a general list of materials used to build the cabinets shown.
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:34 A Quick Note About the Modular System
01:04 Assembling the Cabinet Box
03:52 Adding the Face Frame
05:07 Installing the Drawer Slides
05:55 Glass Door vs Drawer Cabinet Compare
06:12 Adding the Top Drawer
07:13 Attaching the Top Panel
08:07 Adding Trim Details
09:10 Installing Drawers in Drawer Cabinet
11:26 Building the Glass Doors
14:00 Finishing--the good and bad...
14:50 Installing the Doors
16:03 FINAL REVEAL & Arrangement Ideas
