Here we show a quick version of the process invo.
Making a shaker style door.
How to build a shaker cabinet door step 1.
How to build a diy two panel shaker style door materials.
Sheet of hardboard.
Now sit back and marvel at the fact that you just made a shaker style frame and panel door.
This is pretty simple.
Once you have your panel cut make kreg jig pilot holes following ana s directions.
If you re starting with lumber that has already been surfaced and squared for example from a big box store you can skip straight to x but if you re like me and beginning with rough lumber then proceed below.
These are simple shaker style cabinet doors and are not very expensive to make but i warn you they are a little time consuming.
All you have to do is measure the opening of the cabinet and then add the desired overlap.
Boards 1 4 x 8 ft.
Shaker doors are some of the simplest to build.
But the payoff is huge.
3 or more pipe clamps.
Shaker style doors add a simple and clean look to your cabinets and add a level of true craftsmanship to your cabinet project.
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Make a list of the parts of your diy shaker cabinet doors before you begin.
For each one you ll need two stiles the vertical parts two rails the horizontal parts and one panel.
A kreg jig makes these shaker style cabinet doors possible without having a router.
Begin by marking your lumber for rough cutting to length.
Most people opt for 1 2 inch.
Other than the hinges there is no metal just wood and glue.
Take the height of the door you want and add 1 8 in.
Figuring the length of the stiles is easy.
I made two on the short ends and three on the long sides.
Determine the cabinet size.
2 2 x 6 x 10 ft.
Your cabinet opening is 17 x 37 so you would want your shaker cabinet door to be 18 x 38.
Finishing supplies paint brushes sander sandpaper caulk gun step one.
At the miter saw cut to length.
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Make sure you have the kreg jig to the right setting.
It s a good idea to make your doors 1 8 in.
And if you are starting with wood that is already surfaced and squared then you can build the entire door with just a table saw and miter saw.
But i still had to make shaker cabinet doors for the big cabinet that i built.
Figuring the length of the rails is more complicated.
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Making a shaker style door.
You will switch the settings when you put on the sides.
Making shaker style doors from your existing doors isn t a difficult process but it will take you some time and sweat equity.
Router with bit.
