Five Tools To Get Started Building Cabinets

Custom Cabinets Add Value

Building your own custom cabinets can increase the value of your home. Its easy to get started using these 5 basic tools.

Miter Saw

01 A miter saw is a vital part of cutting face frame components when building cabinets. A simple miter saw will do. It does not need to be a large fancy saw.

Table Saw

02 A small table saw will allow you to make repetitive cuts quickly. This table saw can cut up to 24.5" wide. This size will allow you to process the parts needed for cabinet boxes.

Nail Gun

03 A simple nail gun will help with assembling box parts and putting face frame on cabinets

Kreg Jig

04 A Kreg Jig is very helpful to assemble face frame parts. Face frames are the fronts of cabinets.

Orbital Sander

05 An orbital sander should be your first sander. You can sand at a variety of different grits making it very versitile.

Once you have saved thousands building your own cabinets you can start to acquire more tools! This is a great start!

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