Shaker cabinet doors have a timeless look that works in both traditional and modern kitchens. And they’re surprisingly easy to make at home — with just a table saw and intermediate-level carpentry skills.
Plan to use 1×3 or 1×4 hardwood boards for the door’s frame. You’ll find this material at most home centers and lumberyards. Store-bought wood has very straight and square edges. For the best results, use the wood in the widths it comes in. Narrower boards ripped from wider ones have a good chance of warping, a problem you won’t be able to fix. Plus, you’ll have a hard time making the new ripped edge smooth, square and crisp, which you’ll need for tight joints. Be picky when you choose your wood. Sight down each piece to make sure it’s flat and straight. If it’s not, your cabinet door won’t be flat or straight either, and it certainly won’t close right! For the panel, look for ¼-inch plywood that lies flat.
Measure & Shop for Materials
- Make a list of the parts of your DIY shaker cabinet doors before you begin.
- Note: For each door, you’ll need two stiles (the vertical parts), two rails (the horizontal parts) and one panel.
- To figure the length of the stiles, take the height of the door and add 1/8 inch.
- Pro tip: It’s a good idea to make your doors an extra 1/8 inch tall, so you can trim their ends after gluing.
- To figure the length of the rails, measure the total width of two stiles placed side by side.
- Subtract this number from the desired width of the door.
- Add ½ inch, the length of two tenons.
- Note: You’ll also need at least two extra “test” pieces that are the same thickness as your rails and stiles. For your safety, they should be at least 12 inches long. It’s best to cut the plywood panel extra large at first. Rip it 1 inch wider than the length of the rails and 1 inch shorter than the length of the stiles.
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