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Free Woodworking Plans to Build the Easiest Pantry Cabinet Ever

10.25.10 By //
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Have you always wanted to have the Kitchen of Your Dreams, but didn’t think you could? Too expensive? Not a DIY project you feel comfortable handling? Say no more… We continue our Dream Kitchen Series with a Pantry Cabinet. We will continue with door stylings as well as additional wall and base cabinet systems, and a few other specialty items…stay tuned for those.

As with all of our plans, you are building at your own risk and you should have a firm understanding of building in general before you attempt many of our plans (some are easy as pie and perfect for beginners). With that, go forth, have fun, take lots of pictures and share them in a showcase on the site or on social media with the hashtag #builtTDCtuff and we will share our faves! Be sure to tag @thedesignconfidential on Instagram / FB and @thedesconf on Twitter / Pinterest. If you are a blogger and you post about your build, don’t forget to include a link to your post on your showcase here. Don’t forget… for all of our newer plans, clicking on the images will let them expand to enormous sizes with much greater clarity. The older plans may need updating so please let us know if you need one fixed!

$75-$100

  • 1/2 sheet- 3/4″ Plywood (a lower grade is fine).
  • 1 sheet – 1/2″ Plywood (a lower grade is fine)
  • 1 sheet – 1/4″ Plywood (this will be showing on the sides of outside cabinets).
  • 2 – 1×2 at 10′
  • 1 – 1×4 at 6′
  • 2 – 1/4″ Ply at 83 1/2″ x 23 1/4″ Outside Panels
  • 1 – 1/4″ Ply at 76 1/4″ x 31 1/4″ Back
  • 2 – 1/2″ Ply at 3/4″ x 23 1/4″ Inside Upper ledge
  • 2 – 1/2″ Ply at 5″ x 37 3/8″ Inside Upper Front Panels
  • 2 – 1/2″ Ply at 8 3/8″ x 37 3/8″ Inside Upper Middle Panels
  • 2 – 1/2″ Ply at 8 1/4″ x 37 3/8″ Inside Upper Back Panels
  • 2 – 1/2″ Ply at 5″ x 38 1/8″ Inside Lower Front Panels
  • 2 – 1/2″ Ply at 8 3/8″ x 38 1/8″ Inside Lower Middle Panels
  • 2 – 1/2″ Ply at 8 1/4″ x 38 1/8″ Inside Lower Back Panels
  • 2 – 1/2″ Ply at 5″ x 23 1/4″ Inside Lower Bottom Panels
  • 3 – 3/4″ Ply at 23″ x 31 1/4″ Bottom, Middle, Top Shelves
  • 1 – 3/4″ Ply at 5″ x 32″ Kickplate
  • 2 – 1×2 at 79 1/4″ Sides of Face Frame (Stiles)
  • 3 – 1×2 at 28 3/4″ Face Frame Rails
  • 2 – 1×4 at 31 1/4″ Cleats

**I have designed these plans with those of you in mind who don’t own fancy blades and table saws! However, if you do happen to own fancy blades and table saws and would like to give them a whirl, simply replace the panels and spacing with one panel and dadoes and grooves of the same dimensions as the spaces I have left. Easy Peasy…

Before beginning to build, always check in on my site to make sure you have the most up to date set of plans, I occasionally update and change the plans to make the building process easier or to allow for less expensive purchasing of materials! Read through the entire set of instructions and all comments before beginning this project. If you print out or save plans, be sure to check in on my site to be sure you have the most up to date set of plans, as I occasionally update things for ease of building or buying. If you are new to building, read through the GETTING STARTED section and other articles found under the BUILD tab in the menu on my site, it has valuable information about how to get started, tools and techniques. If you are unfamiliar with the finishing process, visit my Finishing school for some tips and tricks for painting like a pro and for special finishing practices. Use glue to secure your joints and Consider Painting or Staining individual sections prior to assembling. This makes the paint application virtually flawless. Coat with a spray on Poly or Wipe on Poly to protect your finish and your piece and it will last for ages. Adhere to all safety standards and guidelines, and be sure you follow safety protocol throughout your build. If you are unsure about whether you are building safely, run a quick online search for the tool or technique you are using, or contact me via email or post to the forum before you move ahead. My contact info can be found in the menu of my site.

Cut your Side Panels to size as indicated in the diagram above.

We will begin constructing the interior panels: I have made this so easy for you in the way I have designed this. You don’t need a table saw to create Dadoes, or a stopper on your drill for Shelf Bracket holes…it’s just plain easy. Cut your interior panel pieces to size (this will be mirrored on the opposite side) and attach as outlined to the outside panels. Mark out the area for your shelf standards. Follow the instructions on the shelf standards for attaching to the panels.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Plans from The Design Confidential Free DIY Furniture Plans // How to Build The Easiest Pantry Cabinet via @thedesconf

Attach the cleats to the back panel. This is how you will ultimately attach your cabinet to the wall using your dry wall screws.

Attach the Top, Bottom, and Middle Shelves using your Kreg Jig set for 1/2″ stock. Carve out a 3/4″ square from each top corner of your kick plate and attach from underneath (behind) using your Kreg Jig or finish nails from the front. Fasten the back panel and cleats to the side panels and shelves. Use 1″ brad nails or 5/8″ Screws.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Plans from The Design Confidential Free DIY Furniture Plans // How to Build The Easiest Pantry Cabinet via @thedesconf

Create your Face Frame: use your Kreg Jig set for 3/4″ stock and place your pocket holes on the rails (horizontal pieces). Fasten to your pantry using 2″ finish nails and glue.

Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School

**Disclaimer: Some rights reserved. Private use only. Feel Free to link to any of my plans so long as you provide an adequate link back to the appropriate post! Plans from this page are not to be used for commercial purposes or republished without the express written consent of Rayan Turner, The Design Confidential I hope to provide accurate plans, however, I cannot guarantee each plan for accuracy. Not every plan that I post has been built and tested, so you are building at your own risk. It is recommended that you have a clear understanding of how the project works before beginning any project. Please contact me if you find an error or inaccuracy so that I might fix it.

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3 comments on “Free Woodworking Plans to Build the Easiest Pantry Cabinet Ever”

  1. This looks like a great project. As soon as I finish the table I am building we will start this project.

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