The first 5 weeks of Introduction to Cabinet Making takes the student through the steps of designing and making a basic cabinet from plywood. The student will complete a small bedside table or entertainment stand using the same techniques that would be used to build kitchen face-frame cabinets or bathroom vanities. This cabinet will have finished shelves for storage. In weeks 6 and 7 students will learn to construct and install a drawer. Weeks 8 and 9 will cover cabinet door construction and installation.
Students need to purchase:
- 3 pieces of 3/4″ B-2 Birch plywood measuring 48″ x 24″ cut so that the grain is running lengthwise,
- 3/4″ S4S Birch, either 3-pcs of 7.25″ W x 72″ L, or 4-pcs of 5.5″ W x 72″ L,
- 1/4″ Birch plywood 24″ x 48″
- Students should these materials to the first class. Additional materials will be discussed in class. Estimated material cost for a Birch cabinet is $115.00
Topics will include:
- Design
- Box Construction
- Developing a Cut-List
- Use of the table saw, router table and, miter saw
- Pocket Hole Joinery
- Dado and Rabbet Joinery
Oct 5 – Dec 7, 2025
