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Cabinets and Shelves

	Jelly Cupboard Straight from grandma's kitchen! Our jelly cupboard woodworking plan produces a real jelly cupboard—with ventilated panels that let freshly-canned jelly cool. Not a jelly maker? Nostalgic cabinet provides lots of storage for any kitchen or dining area. Simple dado and half-lap joinery can be easily cut on a table saw or router table. The cupboard can also be built with wood raised panels instead of tin. This project appeared in Woodsmith Magazine No. 87.
	Wine Cabinet The perfect companion to good wine is an attractive wine cabinet. You'll combine both beauty and function in this easy-to-build project that provides safe wine storage below and a serving counter on top. An enclosed glass compartment keeps hanging wine glasses clean and dust free. A 16-bottle wine rack in the lower cabinet conceals and protects your best wines from damaging sunlight. We used straight-forward frame and panel construction with stub tenon and groove joinery. We cut the raised panels on a table saw, and we've included some helpful tips on how to accomplish this time-saving method for cutting a beveled edge on solid wood panels. Overall dimensions: 24" W x 17" D x 41 1/2" H. This project appeared in Workbench magazine No. 280.
	Craftsman Cabinet Here's the perfect project for honing up your basic cabinet-making skills: assembling a case, fitting a door, and building drawers. Our Craftsman-Style Cabinet features a plywood case that rests on a solid wood base. The top is a large, glued-up panel. The cabinet measures 38" wide by 20" deep by 35-1/2" high. This project was originally published in Woodsmith Magazine No. 137.
	Craftsman Curio Cabinet This Craftsman Curio Cabinet puts your collectables and your craftsmanship in the best possible light. The clean lines and quartersawn oak tell you it's a Craftsman-style cabinet. But the glass makes it special. To allow you to see what's inside, this cabinet has beveled glass panels in the doors and on each end. Even the shelves are made of glass so you can see from top to bottom. The glass doesn't make the cabinet harder to build, but it does make it heavy. That's why we used Craftsman style joinery - sturdy mortise and tenon joints. The Craftsman Curio Cabinet is 56-1/2" high x 36" wide x 17" deep. We built the cabinet in the photo out of white oak. There are two 1/4"-thick plywood panels in the back. The glass shelves are adjustable. This Craftsman Curio Cabinet woodworking plan was originally published in Woodsmith No. 130.
	Armoire The graceful arched top and the raised panel doors of this cherry Armoire make it a classic. And since you can build the interior with shelves, hanging space, or both, the armoire is as functional as it is handsome. The most striking feature is the arched crown molding—a detail that looks very difficult to build. Fortunately it's easier than it looks. And we've included complete instructions for making it. The Armoire is made of a combination of cherry hardwood and cherry plywood. The overall dimensions are 84" high x 51-1/2" wide x 22" deep. This woodworking plan was originally published in Woodsmith No. 67.
	Display/Gun Cabinet This Display Cabinet can be built to display your favorite collectibles and books, or as a Gun Cabinet. Plans for both versions are contained in this electronic plan. DETAILS. The overall size of the cabinet is 42-1/4" wide x 16" deep x 77-7/8" high. It's built in two sections that are attached with threaded inserts. You can use your favorite technique for building the glass panel doors, or use our technique included in the plan which does not require specialized router bits to shape the door parts. The plans also include instructions for making the dentil molding and crown molding at the top of the cabinet. GUN CABINET. The gun cabinet plans show how to make the barrel rail and rifle base for storing and displaying six rifles. The Display/Gun Cabinet was originally published in Woodsmith No. 78.
	Corner Cabinet With its raised panel doors and shop-made moldings, this classic country corner cabinet will enhance any room in your home. The design of this cabinet keeps any complex joinery to a minimum. There are long splines that join the sides and front stiles. But the rest of the case is simply screwed together, and all the screws are hidden by the moldings. CONSTRUCTION. We built our Corner Cabinet out of clear, 3/4"-thick pine, with 1/4" plywood for the back and sides. The overall size of the Corner Cabinet is 44-3/8" wide x 16-1/8" deep x 79-3/8" high. This project was originally published in Woodsmith No. 61.
	Cherry Console Straight, clean lines add a contemporary look to this dining room classic. A perfect project for trying out a variety of woodworking techniques that are challenging but not too difficult. Includes basic frame and panel assembly with easy-to-build drawers and shelves. We've also included some tips and techniques for finishing cherry. This project appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 146.
	Classic Cherry Cabinet Small bathrooms usually have correspondingly small storage spaces. But that doesn't mean you have to settle for a cluttered vanity. This curio-style cabinet keeps bathroom items close at hand, but out of sight. The cabinet features four drawers and a compartment for your tissue box. The two shelves in the upper part of the cabinet are adjustable. We built the cabinet in the photo using solid cherry for most of the pieces, and cherry plywood for the back. We also include plans for building a "country" version of the Classic Cherry Cabinet. This we made out of poplar, and finished it with milk paint. The Classic Cherry Cabinet is 24" wide x 8" deep x 25" high. This project was originally published in Workbench Magazine No. 259.
	Walnut Cabinet Attention to details. That's what sets this walnut cabinet apart, and makes it an heirloom you'll be proud to show. Some of these details are obvious. Others you'd probably miss unless they're pointed out to you. The cabinet base is a good example. Instead of a plain piece of stock for the cabinet to sit on, there's an ogee profile cut into the front and side pieces. And to strengthen the miter joints used to join the pieces, splines are added at both front corners. A closer look at the doors reveals the molded stub tenon joint used to hold them together. Typically, molding is added after the door is glued together. But making the molding an integral part of the joint gives you a stronger door. There's more surface area for the glue to hold the door together. And we include a helpful jig for making the molded stub tenon joints. The plywood panel glued in the door frame is also a little out of the ordinary. Thin plywood comes with only one good face. But what do you do when the inside of a door (like these) will be exposed each time it's opened? The answer is to cover it with veneer. And we show you how to do that in these plans, too. The standard way to build this cabinet is with one adjustable shelf inside. But we've also included plans for building two additional shelves to turn this cabinet into a wine rack. The overall dimensions of the Walnut Cabinet are 31-3/4" wide x 13" deep x 36-1/2" high. The project was originally published in Woodsmith No. 101.

	Modular Cabinets These cabinets were designed to be flexible. Standardized units can be mixed and matched to create your own custom cabinets. There's a standard cabinet that can stand alone or you can stack units on top of each other and place them side by side. Plus there are several options for each unit. They can be left open or have glass or wood paneled doors. And a lower cabinet can be made a little deeper so it stands out from the wall a little more. However you configure your cabinets, they are connected with knock-down hardware. So they'll be easy to move or rearrange later. CONSTRUCTION. We built our Modular Cabinets out of cherry plywood and solid cherry. The overall size of the standard unit is 31" wide x 11-3/4" deep x 35-1/4" high. The assembled height of two units, base, and top is 76". This woodworking plan was originally published in Woodsmith No. 105.
	Contemporary Cabinet This Contemporary Cabinet takes only two and a half sheets of plywood, but you get lots of storage space on its deep shelves. The wall unit gets both its good looks and its sturdiness from 3/4" oak plywood. All the joinery is tongue and groove, so building is fairly fast. And we've included special instructions and plans for a router jig to help you cover the exposed edges of the plywood with solid-wood strips. Build the Contemporary Cabinet with or without doors. All shelves but the center one are adjustable. CONSTRUCTION. We made our Contemporary cabinet out of solid red oak and oak plywood. The overall dimensions are 80" high x 30" wide x 16" deep. This project was originally published in Woodsmith No. 62.
	Collector's Cabinet Here's a beautiful wall cabinet with a simple design that will enhance the valuables you've displayed inside (and not compete for attention). The glass paneled doors provide an unobstructed view of your collection. And the arrangement of the dividers (shelves) is totally up to you. CONSTRUCTION. We built our cabinet out of hard maple for the case, doors and dividers. The back is 1/4" maple plywood. The overall size of the Collector's Cabinet is 25-1/4" wide x 4" deep x 18-1/4" high. This project was originally published in Woodsmith No. 73.
	Kitchen Cabinets Stop dreaming about a kitchen full of cabinets and start building--and save one-half the price of what you would pay for conventional stock units! These woodworking plans will take you step-by-step through the entire process: drawing a custom kitchen layout, building the cabinet bases and wall units, assembling the drawers, and choosing hardware. We'll also show you how to install beveled glass, a lighted valance, and a handy cutting board that fits above a knife drawer. This project was published in Workbench magazine, No. 261.
	Kitchen Facelift At first glance this remodeled kitchen has the look and feel of all-new cabinets and drawers. But don't be fooled. We simply transformed the existing cabinets and saved thousands of dollars in remodeling costs. How? Our Kitchen Facelift plan will show you how to reface — not replace — your kitchen cabinets with a simple cladding method that allows you to add new surfaces to your cabinets, drawers, and countertops. We'll take you step-by-step through the entire process, with detailed illustrations, tool set up diagrams, and shop tips for making this kitchen project smooth and trouble free. This project originally appeared in Workbench magazine No. 275.
	Pie Safe Straight from grandma's kitchen! Even if you won't be making pies, this three-shelf cabinet provides lots of storage for dishes and accessories in your country-style kitchen or dining room. We used simple mortise & tenon joinery for the cabinet and tongue & groove joinery for the drawers. We've included instructions for designing and punching your own tin panels for the doors. Or if you prefer, substitute with solid wood panels. Overall size is 39-1/2" wide x 13-3/4" deep x 54-3/4" high. We used common No. 2 pine throughout. This project appeared in Woodsmith No. 55.
	Scandinavian Corner Cabinet This Corner Cabinet is reminiscent of cabinets found in rural Scandinavian homes. Because these were utilitarian cabinets, they were often made of the least expensive lumber -- native pine. The joinery was equally simple and straightforward -- butt joints held together with nails. We followed tradition in our choice of wood, but we "upgraded" the joinery a bit. We also designed the back so the cabinet will fit tightly in a corner, even if the corner isn't exactly 90 degrees. CONSTRUCTION. We built our cabinet out of clear, quartersawn, 3/4"-thick Ponderosa pine. The overall size of the Scandinavian Corner Cabinet is 21-3/4" wide x 14-1/4" deep x 30-1/4" high. This project was originally published in Woodsmith No. 53.

Wall Cupboard
Build this country-style cupboard out of pine to match recent styles in country furniture, or build it out of oak or walnut to match what we used to call "Early American." What ever wood and finish you use, you'll have a cupboard that is both attractive and functional. The four drawers provide lots of storage space for small items, and the two shelves with plate grooves are perfect for displaying special pieces of china or your plate collection. CONSTRUCTION. We built our Wall Cupboard out of butternut which can be difficult to find. You might build this shelf out of pine or oak, or any wood that would match your decor. (Butternut's grain is very similar to walnut, but butternut is lighter and softer than walnut.) The overall size is 36-1/2" wide x 9" deep x 30-7/8" high. This project was originally published in Woodsmith No. 40.

	Country Cupboard Here's one of the best examples of why country-style furniture is so popular -- it's beautiful, warm, friendly, and very functional. Our cupboard has two adjustable shelves in the top, one adjustable shelf in the base, and a big drawer in between. We've included plans for building a router jig to cut the dadoes. This project was originally published in Workbench Vol. 54, No. 2. CONSTRUCTION: The Country Cupboard is 78-3/4" high x 36-1/2" wide x 13-1/4" deep. We built our cupboard out of pine plywood, and #2 common pine.
	Country Hutch Knotty pine boards give this hutch an authentic "country" look. And simple design and joinery make it fairly easy to build. The only tricky part might be moving this large piece of furniture around your shop. So we designed it to be built in two separate pieces. This way you can built and finish it in your shop, and assemble it in your kitchen or family room, and not need a crew of movers to get the job done. CONSTRUCTION. We built our hutch out of No. 2 common knotty pine. The shelves in both the upper and lower parts of the cabinet are adjustable. The overall size of the Country Hutch is 50" wide x 18-3/4" deep x 80" high. This project was originally published in Woodsmith No. 96.
	Knife and Spice Rack Need more room in your kitchen? Clear off the countertops with these hideaway drawers for storing your knives and spices.
	Plate Shelf Perfect for the dining room and kitchen. This plate shelf features several types of architectural-style moldings that are mitered together.
	Storage Made Simple For about $100 and a weekend in the shop, you can build these popular melamine storage units for closet storage, an office desk, and more.
	Laundry Cabinet Plenty of space to sort, fold, and hang clothes. Plus, store your detergent, fabric softener, and all the other stuff that go with doing laundry.

	Apothecary Cabinet When you come right down to it, to be a woodworker is to enjoy building boxes. This Apothecary Cabinet is right up there with best of the boxes.
	Country Shelf Here's a beautiful country-style shelf that would look terrific in your front hall or by your back door.
	Decorative Shelves Features gentle curves on the brackets and arcs at the ends of the shelves. And they hang on the wall using a neat, invisible system.
	Dovetailed Shelf This project features an interesting band saw technique for cutting the dovetails.Makes a beautiful contemporary shelf.
	Knock-Down Shelf Look ma, no hardware! This knock-down shelving unit is held together without using any permanent joinery or hardware.
	Wall Shelves There isn't a drop of glue in this project. You can build these shelves in a weekend using a table saw and a router table.