How To Make Shaker Cabinet Fronts

Cut shaker cabinet doors frames.

How to make shaker cabinet fronts. Make sure your 1x3s are actually 2 1 2 wide. The steps in making shaker cabinet doors are the same whether using a basic table saw or modern moulders and computerized assembly equipment. How to build a shaker cabinet door step 1. Diy shaker cabinet doors plan.

This is standard but make sure you double check. This is pretty simple. These simple raised panel drawer fronts are easy to make and truly look professional. How to make shaker cabinet doors from old flat fronts.

Shaker cabinet doors are among the most popular cabinet door designs precisely because they are simple. The possibilities are endless. All you have to do is measure the opening of the cabinet and then add the desired overlap. I decided i wanted a shaker style door just like my kitchen cabinets.

Most people opt for 1 2 inch. They are simple in appearance and simple to make with minimal woodworking equipment. Your cabinet opening is 17 x 37 so you would want your shaker cabinet door to be 18 x 38. This is an easy way to build drawer fronts plus it s cheap about 20 without the hardware.

We are continuing on with our closet makeover and finishing it off with the drawer fronts. Shaker cabinet doors reflect old world craftsmanship. For this particular tutorial take the total width the door needs to be and subtract 5. This is a simple video without the editing help of my buddy the diy dad showing a simple way to make your own shaker style or craftsmen style cabinet door.

I ve got a detailed explanation of how to determine your door size in this post. Determine the cabinet size. Also known as an inset panel door. How to make quick and easy shaker style drawer fronts post preview.

So make sure to hop over to ana white s site by clicking here to grab the printable plans for these diy shaker cabinet doors. Measuring for new shaker style cabinet doors. I ended up redoing the whole cabinets and converting the top half into open shelving with fake shiplap. You ll find out how to build simple drawer fronts that can be used on cabinets and furniture.