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Custom-Cabinets Kitchen Makeover, Pt. 2: Building the Cabinets A kitchen gets new cabinetry, tile flooring and granite tile countertops in this makeover. See more value-enhancing projects from Sweat Equity. From "Sweat Equity" episode DSEQ-208

	With the necessary tools and know-how, Reggie saved thousands of dollars by fashioning and installing his custom cabinets himself.
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Reggie and Victoria purchased a fixer-upper home. As they begin renovating room-by-room, their first big project is the kitchen. Reggie decides to build his own custom cabinets, spending just over $2,000 on materials. That's a fraction of the cost of purchasing new custom cabinets, which can run upwards of $20,000.

Below is a summary of the basic steps as seen in this project demonstration, as well as a list of tools and materials used.

Materials and tools:

wood (variety selected by homeowner)
table saw
router table
power drill with screwdriver attachment
finish nailer
measuring tape
level
wood glue
sand paper
wood stain
shims
hinges and drawer tracks
cabinet hardware
hardware template

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	Figure A
	Figure A
	Figure C

Tip: Building custom cabinets requires moderate woodworking skills and a variety of tools.

Safety Alerts: Always wear safety glasses when working with power tools.

Building the Custom Cabinets

• Determine the layout of your kitchen. Cut plywood templates to account for appliances (figure A).

• Build the shells or carcasses of the cabinets (figure B).

• Build the face frames (figure C) out of solid wood and attach to the front.

• Build your doors. Raised panel doors are standard.

• Install your cabinets, stain the doors and faces and hang your cabinet doors with your desired hardware.

RESOURCES :

Blumotion
Website: www.blum.com

Breville, USA
Website: www.brevilleusa.com

Peachtree Woodworking Supply, Inc.
Website: www.ptreeusa.com