Assemble Drawer Boxes
From Under Stair Storage · Step 5 of 7 · Video by Daniel Dunlap Woodworks
Showing 7:16–8:26 of the source video.
What happens in this clip
Apply a bead of wood glue along the edges where the drawer box components will join. Carefully fit the drawer side, front, and back panels together, ensuring the drawer bottom panel slides into the dado grooves. Use a brad nailer to secure the corners of the drawer box, creating a strong and durable assembly. Wipe away any excess glue with a damp cloth.
Goal: Construct the main drawer boxes using glue and brad nails.
What's used
Tools
- Brad Nailer Bostitch
- Screws and drill
- Drawer Panels
- Rags
- Wood Glue Titebond Quick & Thick
- Wood adhesive
About the full video
This project transforms standard kitchen base cabinets into more functional storage by adding custom-built roll-out drawers. The process involves modifying the cabinet by removing its center stile, precision cutting and assembling plywood and lumber components for the drawers, applying a protective finish, and finally installing heavy-duty drawer slides to create easily accessible storage for pots, pans, and other kitchen items.
Step 5 of 7: Assemble Storage Units
Assemble the drawer boxes by joining the sides, front, and back pieces using screws, nails, and wood glue. Ensure the boxes are square. If building pull-out carts, assemble the frame and attach the casters. For drawers, attach the drawer slides to the sides of the drawers and to the corresponding location within the under-stair cavity or frame structure.
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Under Stair Storage
This project involves designing and building custom drawers or pull-out carts to maximize storage space within the often-underutilized area beneath a staircase. The process includes measuring the space, designing the storage units, selecting appropriate materials, cutting and assembling the components, and installing them into the stair cavity.
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