This entryway cabinet with hooks adds tons of storage in a stylish way. Build it from plywood with free plans by ANA-WHITE.com
Preparation
2 - sheets 3/4" plywood, ripped into strips 8 feet long x 15-3/4" wide (can also use 1x12s, cabinet will be less deep)
2 - 1x6 @ 6 feet long
2 - 1x4 @ 6 feet long
4 - 1x2 @ 8 feet long
4 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long
3 sets of hinges for inset doors
6 magnetic clasps
3 knobs or pulls
hooks
CARCASS
2 - 3/4" plywood 15-3/4" x 77"
3 - 3/4" plywood @ 15-3/4" x 70-1/2"
2 - 1x6 @ 70-1/2"
1 - 1x4 or similar (1x3 or plywood strip) @ 70-1/2"
FACE FRAME
1 - 1x4 @ 72"
2 - 1x2 @ 73-1/2"
1 - 1x2 @ 69"
2 - 1x2 @ 32"
DOORS
Build to fit with 1x3s and 1/4" plywood
Instructions
Step 1
This project is designed to fit on top of this drawer bench - the plans are here.
Step 2
Step 3
Drill two 3/4" pocket holes on each end of all the 1x6 and 1x4 boards. Attach to the sides as shown in the diagram. Also nail the bottom shelf to the top edge of the middle 1x board (where the hooks go) with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.
NOTE: If you expect heavy loads on the top two shelves, add a 1x3 under the back edge of the top two shelves (same as you did for the board that will hold the hooks) this will add alot more support to the upper two shelves.
Comments
maeve
Tue, 12/04/2018 - 01:50
Build a box concept
Really like this idea. Been wanting to make a faux fireplace surround for an existing electric heater (rarely used, outside stays cool, heat blows out front). Your fireplace is great but larger than what we are able to use.
Not good with the math so trying to adapt it was frying my brain - until you made entryway cabinet bench using the "build a box" concept. Now when I look at the fireplace I see four boxes, making it easier for me to adapt it.
Just wanted to run it by you (and Jacob) to determine the soundness of this idea, or if there was a glaringly obvious reason why it wouldn't work.
Thanks for your inspiration and generosity! (Would have attached a photo of the heater but couldn't figure out how! For future reference, is this possible?)
ShalakoZuni
Tue, 04/27/2021 - 11:36
Mounting the cabinet doors?
How did you mount the cabinet doors? Did you attached to the face frame, carcass, or shelves?