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Title: FABRICATE WOODEN CABINET
Performance Objective: By the given task, the student must perform

how to fabricate wooden cabinet
Supplies/Materials : Fabricated door and window jambs assembly ,

Fabricated door panel, flushed (0.8 m x 2.1 m) , Nylon string (10 meters),
Pencil , Loose pin hinges, 4” , Finishing wire nail, 1”, Finishing wire nail, 1½
inches , Finishing wire nail, 3” inches, Common wire nail, 1”, Common wire
nail, 1½ inches, Common wire nail, 2 inches, Pulley, 4”, Nylon rope, 1” dia.,
Bolo
Equipment: Compressor , Paint Mixer with hand drill , Sander/sanding

machine , Scaffold H Frame , Ladder , Railing system , Spray Gun , Swivel Gun
and Airless Spray
Tools : H-frame scaffolds system and accessories, Portable electric drill

(variable speed), Portable electric planer, Circular saw/jig saw with vacuum
with vacuum
Steps/Procedure:
1. Plan your cabinets. Standard counter depth is 25", which the cabinets
themselves being 24" to allow for a 1" countertop lip. Standard counter
height is 36", with the cabinets usually being around 34.5" tall to allow
room for the countertop material. For upper (or wall) cabinets, add 18-
20" to the 36" counter height. Any space left over between that distance
and your ceiling is fair game for upper cabinets. The cabinet width can
be anywhere from 12-60", but always should be made in 3" increments.
The most common sizes are 15", 18", 21", and 24". Always account for
the size of the doors you want and can buy when planning the width of
your cabinets
2. Cut the bottom. The bottom piece will be 24" deep but the width will
depend on the dimensions of your kitchen. Make sure that the width of
the bottom section accounts for the width that will be added by the side
pieces being added on either side
3. Cut the front and back base panels. Use 1x6 lumber and cut two
pieces to the width that you cut your bottom panel. Skip this step if
making wall cabinets
4. Cut the top brace panels. Cut two more pieces at the same width to
hold the top ends together. Skip this step if making wall cabinets
5. Cut the facing panels. The facing panels will be assembled like a
picture frame and will be the main part of the cabinets that show. Since
this is the case, you will want to use dimensional lumber in a wood that
appeals to you in order to make these panels. Good sizes to use,
depending on the part of the face and the style you want, include 1x2,
1x3, and 1x4
6. Join the base panels to the bottom. Align and glue the base panels so
that one flat face is flush with the back edge of the panel and the other is
3" back from the front end. Then, using butt joints, screw through the
cabinet base and into the edge of the panels. Pilot holes are a good idea
here
7. Join the sides to the bottom. Glue and then secure (again with butt
joints) the side panels to the base and bottom structure, fitting the toe-
kick in with the gap you made. Make sure all of the edges are flush.
Clamps and angle measuring tools can make this easier
8. Secure the top brace panels. Next glue and secure (so many butt joints)
the back brace panel so that it will sit flat against the wall. The front
brace panel should be placed so that it will sit flush with the countertop,
once the countertop is placed
9. Nail on a back panel. Measure and then screw a 1/2" plywood back
panel into place. A thicker back panel will be needed for wall cabinets,
like 3/4" MD
10. Reinforce the joints. Now, reinforce all the joints with corner brackets
and screws.
11. Install the shelves. Measure, mark, and level locations for at least four
corner brackets (two to a side) and then slide in the shelves. Wait to add
the shelves for wall cabinets.
12. Add the facing panels. Assemble the facing panels into one unit like
you would assemble a picture frame. You can use flat joints or you can
miter them. Pocket holes, dowels, or mortise and tendon joints should be
used, according to your skill level, to join the pieces together. Nail and
the countersink the nails to attach the completed face to the cabinet
13. Place the cabinets. Place the cabinets in their location. Screw through
the back panel and into the wall studs to secure the cabinet it place.
Upper cabinets may require more support, such as L brackets (than can
be covered up by a backsplash), if you plan to put heavy items such as
dishes in the cabinet.
Assessment Method:
Actual demonstration , Performance Criteria Checklist
Performance Criteria Checklist
Trainee’s Name: _________________________________ Date: ___________________
Criteria YES NO
Did …
1. Prepare the tools and equipment?
2. Wear PPE?
3. Plan your cabinets
4. Cut the bottom
5. Cut the facing panels
6. Join the base panels to the bottom
7. Join the sides to the bottom.
8. Secure the top brace panels
9. Nail on a back panel
10. Reinforce the joints.
11.Install the shelves
12. Add the facing panels
13. Place the cabinets.
Comments/Suggestions:
Trainer: ___________________________________ Date: ___________________

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TASK SHEET

Title: FABRICATE WOODEN CABINET

Performance Objective: By the given task, the student must perform

Supplies/Materials : Fabricated door and window jambs assembly ,

Equipment: Compressor , Paint Mixer with hand drill , Sander/sanding

Tools : H-frame scaffolds system and accessories, Portable electric drill

Trainee’s Name: _______________ Date: _

10. Reinforce the joints.

11.Install the shelves

12. Add the facing panels

13. Place the cabinets.

Trainer: _________________ Date: _

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