How to Build a Vanity Base Cabinet

Base cabinets, such as one used for a vanity in a bathroom, can be constructed from various types of wood to which a sink or counter can be mounted. This type of cabinet can also have one or more drawers or a door added for more storage. You can build a vanity base cabinet by first determining where the cabinet will be located and then measuring for the proper dimensions. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

1

Determine the size of the vanity base cabinet. A standard base cabinet can measure 34 inches high, 14 inches deep and 36 inches wide, and many counters will be made to fit over such standard dimensions.

2

On one -inch plywood sheet, measure and mark 34 inches by 17 inches for the side panels. Cut two pieces this size with the table saw.

3

On the -inch plywood sheet, measure and mark 34 inches by 35 inches for the back panel, and cut it.

4

Measure and mark 16 inches by 35 inches on the -inch plywood, and cut the bottom panel.

5

Measure and cut two supports from the 1-by-3 boards, each 34 inches long.

6

Install a Dado blade on the table saw. Adjust the height of the table saw to inch high. Measure and mark the side panels 3 inches up from the bottom. Cut along the marks with the table saw to put a groove in each panel.

7

Place a bead of wood glue in the grooves in the side panels. Insert the bottom panel into the grooves and attach the clamp. Secure the panel by driving the finishing nails into sides of the boards with the nail gun.

8

Remove the clamp and run a bead of glue around the perimeter of the frame. Align the back panel properly on the glue-ringed frame and secure it with finishing nails using the nail gun.

9

Insert the 1-by-3 boards between the side panels on the top of the cabinet. Secure the 1-by-3 boards to the side panels with the nail gun.

10

Cut four 1-by-3 oak boards to a length of 14 3/8 inches, one board that measures 16 inches, one board that measures 31 inches and two boards that measure 34 inches. Cut one 1-by-6 oak board that measures 31 inches.

11

Assemble the face frame on a flat surface. Set the 1-by-6 oak board on the bottom and place the two 34-inch boards on each side. Measure up 10 inches from the 1-by-6 board and lay the 31-inch 1-by-3 board there. Measure up 5 inches from the 1-by-3 board and place one of the 14 3/8-inch 1-by-3 boards. Set the 16-inch 1-by-3 board perpendicular to the 14 3/8-inch board. Set the remaining 1-by-3 boards in place to complete the frame.

12

Drill holes into the sides of the 1-by-3 boards and connect the face frame pieces together with screws using the power drill.

13

Set the face frame on the front of the base cabinet and secure it with finishing nails using the nail gun.

14

Install a counter or sink to complete the base cabinet.