How to Build a Wood Display Cabinet

Cabinets cab be built from wood, such as birch.

When you are looking for a way to display items of meaning or importance on a wall, one option is to build a wood display cabinet. A wood display cabinet can be used to showcase your collectibles and trophies. You can build a display cabinet by first determining the material you want to use for the cabinet, such as birch plywood.

Things You'll Need

• Tape measure
• ½ inch birch plywood
• Table saw
• Wood glue
• Nail gun
• Power drill
• Screws
• Decorative trim
• Circular saw
• Stud finder

Instructions

1. Take measurements for the size of the cabinet using a tape measure. Measure the wall to determine the length and height for the display cabinet. Make a note of these measurements on a piece of paper.

2. Draw a diagram of the cabinets you want to build on a piece of paper. Indicate the measurements for the width and height, from Step 1, on the diagram.

3. Transfer the measurements from the diagram you drew in Step 2 to a sheet of birch plywood. Mark with a pencil where the plywood will need to be cut.

4. Cut the birch plywood sheets to the required sizes with the table saw. Cut out the back and one or more dividers that will go inside the cabinet.

5. Create a rectangle shape for the shell of the display cabinet. Apply wood glue along the edges of the pieces of birch plywood. Secure the pieces of plywood together with the nail gun. Place a nail about every 4 inches along each edge of the cabinet.

6. Insert the dividers into the cabinet to create separate sections, and secure them with screws using a power drill.

7. Measure and cut pieces of decorative trim for the front of the cabinet. Cut the trim pieces with the circular saw and attach them to the cabinet with finish nails, using the nail gun.

8. Find a place to hang the cabinet to complete the project. Locate the studs on the wall with a stud finder. Secure the cabinet to the wall studs with screws, using the power drill. Drill two screws into a stud on each side of the cabinet.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a section of pegboard and a pencil to mark the location of adjustable pin holes, then make holes with the power drill.

References

• This Old House: How to Build a Stylish Bar Cabinet

Resources

• Black and Decker: How to Build & Install a Wall Cabinet