1 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long 1 - base cabinet 1 - knob or handle 1 set of either narrow profile or surface mount hinges Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Measure your door openings first before building doors. Doors should be 1/8" less on each side, or 1/4" smaller overall. 2 - 1x3 @ 17 1/4" 2 - 1x3 @ 14 1/2" First you will need to build the base from this plan. If you add shelves, leave the front trim off to give room for the inset door.  

Measure the opening, confirming it is 1/4" wider and taller than the overall dimensions of door in this plan. Build the door with 3/4" pocket holes and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws. Cut plywood to fit back and attach with glue and nails. It's better to make the plywood smaller than larger - this is not the place for overhangs. If you are using the euro style surface mount non-mortise full overlay/inset hinges we are all so fond of, you will need to notch the back plywood at the hinge installation spot. These hinges only work with 3/4" stock, and with the back plywood, your doors are too thick. We have been putting hinges on quite a few projects lately, and have been using a few different types. Narrow Profile or Butt/Mortise Hinges These hinges are very inexpensive and can also be installed surface mount. You will need to add a magnetic clasp or other stop to keep the door shut. There's also decorative types, and these, though more expensive, do not require any notching.

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cabinet which looks acceptable and is holding the tank well! Here is a guide to how it was made, in photos. was £19 for the pine 2x2, £16 for the chipboard, and £15 for paint, hinges, magnetic catches and doorhandles. I needed the following equipment, most of which I already had: wood glue, electric drill/screwdriver, chisel, mallet, g-cramps, wood saw, junior hacksaw, sander, various drill bits including countersink bitOther jobs were made easier by using a tenon/box saw (for very precise cuts) and circular saw (quicker!) but these were not essential. I also took care to use eye protection and dust mask where necessary. It took me ten days to build, working for a few hours a day. I also managed to do most of it sitting down, which was important as I have mobility problems and can't stand for too long. First you need to throw the cat out of the room! I tried sawing my 2x2 with a tenon boxed saw, which gave very

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