Making Sliding Wood Cabinet Doors

And that s something that will aggravate the heck out of a new buyer their cabinet doors coming off the track and potentially breaking a cup or something so i d install some very simple knobs or something.

Making sliding wood cabinet doors. Since i m finally investing some real thought time and energy into revamping my shop i finally built some sliding cabinet doors for my workshop. In addition it will enhance the quality and beauty of the overall piece. Other than the visual appeal cabinet doors don t serve any function besides keeping some dust out of the cabinet. Bonnlo 32 h rustic storage cabinet with sliding barn doors hardware and 2 drawers farmhouse buffet entryway end table console cabinet vintage furniture no need assembly 4 4 out of 5 stars 25.

Sliding cabinets are a whole nother story. I recently showed you all the beginning of my laundry room remodel. And while i was at it i needed to make two doors for a cabinet i have been working on for a friend. Much like barn wood walls remember this one sliding doors are so in right now.

They ve been in for a while actually. Cabinet doors can make or break the look of your kitchen or bathroom cabinets and the longevity of the cabinets. A wooden sliding door is an attractive feature to add to a cabinet project. If you ve got a table saw here s a new way to put it to work.

I made my first set of diy sliding doors over two years ago. These are simple shaker style cabinet doors and are not very expensive to make but i warn you they are a little time consuming. Collections etc versatile wood sliding door media display cabinet provides plenty of extra storage and display space. This video shows how to build cabinet doors using 3 4 cabinet grade plywood.

But i m not sure they re going to go away any time soon. Not only do sliding doors look nice but they also save space and could save you a lot of money if you need to replace an odd shaped door that they. The secret lies in the workmanship and quality of materials used to make cabinet doors. The wooden track will make the entire project more cohesive.

But i still had to make shaker cabinet doors for the big cabinet that i built. Choose which door to make. I accidentally took my closet doors off their track because they didn t have hardware. You don t need any special jigs just your saw large or small a miter gauge and a sharp blade.

So they haven t been a high priority on my mile long to do list. And you don t need any specially prepared wood. Instead of using a plastic or metal door track you can make your own wooden sliding cabinet door track.