How to Build Basic Upper Cabinets | EASY DIY Wall Cabinets
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 Published On Feb 17, 2024

Hey friends, let's build some basic upper cabinets! In my last video I shared the base cabinet build, so it only makes sense the uppers would follow :)

While these cabinets were built specifically for my laundry room, these same style, size, and type of cabinets can be used in a kitchen, bathroom, garage, or office.

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*Helpful resources for this build:*
How to cut plywood sheets: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/cut-d...
How to use a pocket hole jig: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-t...
How to size cabinet doors: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-t...
How to build a cabinet door: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-t...
How to install a cabinet door: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-t...
How to add adjustable shelves to furniture and cabinets: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-t...
Ten must have tools for cabinet building: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/must-...

How to build frameless cabinets:
Base and pantry:    • How to Build Basic Cabinets--Using ON...  
Base and uppers:    • How to Build Your Own DIY Kitchen Cab...  

Tools & Materials:
*Affiliate links below

Tools:
Circular Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Cutting Guides–Kreg Rip Cut & Kreg AccuCut (optional): https://amzn.to/3Y38tDQ & https://amzn.to/49jZFAe
Miter Saw (optional): https://homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Jig Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912
Pocket Hole Jig: https://amzn.to/32eoPBY
Kreg Micro Pocket Hole Jig: https://amzn.to/46JXSBJ (handy for face frames)
Drill/Driver: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Stapler or Brad Nailer (optional): https://homedepot.sjv.io/c/1404662/13...
Shelf Pin Jig: https://amzn.to/3D04UWY
Concealed Hinge Jig: https://amzn.to/3Rc65qZ
Router: https://homedepot.sjv.io/vqZAA

Materials*:
¾″ plywood for cabinet boxes (birch or maple recommended for cabinets): https://homedepot.sjv.io/EazMWQ
¼″ plywood for back panels
1x2s & 1x3s (for face frames)
1 ¼″ pocket hole screws: https://amzn.to/3FKfikk
Wood Glue: https://amzn.to/34NCtuv
Shelf Pins: https://amzn.to/3ya9teA
Concealed Hinges (type will depend on door style–learn more about hinge types here: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-t... )
Material for doors–varies depending on style.
*material amounts will vary depending on your cabinet size and number of cabinets needed. In most cases, one ¾″ sheet of plywood will make about 2 cabinet boxes.

Paint Color: SW Stardew

*CHAPTERS*
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Upper Cabinet Dimensions
02:05 Cut Plywood to Size
02:41 Assemble Upper Cabinet Box
05:00 Assemble and Attach Face Frames
06:41 Prepare for Adjustable Shelves
07:17 Attach Back Panel
07:35 Assemble Cabinet Doors
08:56 Paint Cabinets
09:16 Install Doors on Cabinets
10:01 Hang Cabinets on Wall
10:52 Install Trim and Add Shelves
11:42 FINAL REVEAL

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