Shanty 2 Chic

Step 1

Cut List 1

Step 2

Cut List 2

Step 3

Cut the bottom and side panels to size. Drill 3/4" pocket holes at both ends of the bottom board and the top ends of the side pieces. Attach them side panels to the bottom panel with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue. Leave a 3/4" space at the bottom.

Step 4

Cut the middle divider to size. Drill 3/4" pocket holes at both ends and attach it to the bottom panel with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue.

Step 5

Cut the face frame pieces to size and drill 3/4" pocket holes at both ends of the top, bottom and middle pieces. Attach them together with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue. Build 2 face frame assemblies.

Step 6

Attach the face frames to the front and back of the cabinet with 1 1/4" brad nails and wood glue. The side face frame pieces should be flush with the inside of the side panels.

Step 7

Measure and cut the side trim pieces to size. Attach them to the top and bottom of both side panels with 1 1/4" brad nails and wood glue.

Step 8

Attach the drawer slides according to the manufacturers instructions. The front of the drawer slides should be flush with the front of the divider.

Step 9

Cut the drawer pieces to size and attach them together with 5/8" brad nails and wood glue.

Step 10

Cut the drawer bottom to size and attach it to the bottom of the drawer frame with 3/4" staples and wood glue. Build 3 drawers.

Step 11

Install the drawers with the drawer slides.

Step 12

Measure and cut the drawer faces to size. Attach them to the front of the drawers with 1" pin nails and wood glue. There should be a 1/8" gap around all sides of the drawer faces.

Step 13

Cut the door frame pieces to size and drill 3/4" pocket holes at both ends of the side pieces. Attach them together with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue. Cut the door panel to size and attach it to the back of the frame with 3/4" staples and wood glue.

Step 14

Attach the door to the cabinet with cabinet door hinges. There should be a 1/8" gap around all sides.

Step 15

Cut the project panel to size and attach it to the top of the cabinet with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue.

Step 16

Add a finish and hardware and that's it! Be creative and make it your own! Be sure to share your builds with us on social media and use #shanty2chic so we can share them too!Happy Building!