DIY Slat Wood Storage Cabinet

I've been wanting to build a new DIY slat wood storage cabinet for our records since we moved into our apartment, but haven't had the chance. Luckily, the first ever storage cabinet I ever built is still standing strong. But, it's finally time for me to make a design I've had in my head come to life for our space. So, I created this slat wood storage cabinet and I am so excited about how it turned out!
This project is sponsored by DAP Products.
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For a full written tutorial and product list, please visit my website: wp.me/p79fl6-1YJ
You can find the printable PDF plans for this build here: gum.co/XQfBw
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[@diyhuntress]

Hi friends! Mentioned some dimensions in my video for the lumber I used for the base and the slats, but after listening to myself talk, they may not be accurate. 😂So, if you're looking to build this project, please check out the plans on my website (wp.me/p79fl6-1YJ)! As always, thanks for being awesome!

[@bleugaze]

Could you make more furniture stands or bases? I love the way they change cabinets, dressers, etc, but I am afraid to make them bc they hold a lot of weight. Can I interest you in making something with a midcentury wood base/stand?

[@xtramoist9999]

Discovered by the Germans in 1904. They named it San Diego, which of course in German means a whale's vagina - Ron Burgundy, Anchorman.

[@dmorafferty]

Watching you build the cabinet, and all that goes into it, gives us so much more of an appreciation of the finished piece. Seriously, you can never get that feeling if you buy something someone else has made. Awesome piece of work but we all know that off camera it’s your dogs who really built it!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you for all of the love! I totally agree about the feeling - that is my FAVORITE part! And, ugh... clearly they are the best workers. 😂

[@letitiakiu]

I love when DIYers bring other DIYers together! What an incredible piece you've made here!

[@diyhuntress]

Same! You’re so awesome! Thank you. 💕

[@PrayYourGods]

Never let perfection prevent your progress. I love your videos. Great work.

[@diyhuntress]

Sometimes the best lessons learned come from mistakes. Thank you!

[@terrirouleau4758]

I am hoping to do slat doors on a piece a furniture I've had for years. I love mid century style. Great job. Thank you for showing us girls are Great Carpenters too.

[@diyhuntress]

Ah! Hope you get to do it soon! Thanks for the love!

[@msjulie9592]

Your beautiful shop helpers want snacks! Gorgeous cabinet!

[@springman1740]

It looks awesome! Really nice job. Great solution to the door issue. I love the Bob Ross quote!

[@Blurko17]

Bravo !!! Bravísimo !!! I love it !!! And specially I like your sentence: " We don´t make mistakes, we make happy accidents." !!! It has a profound metaphysical sense, applied here and now, but also everywhere and always; because, as Albert Einstein said: "God does not play dice." Keep on doing like this, you´re my inspiration, and for sure also for much more people in the world; because you should remember that you´re seen all over the world !!! God blesses you !!!

[@keshavsingh635]

Looks really awesome and beautiful grain in wood.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Sam! You're a rockstar. This build is spectacular! 😍😍

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! So much love for you!

[@AldousDurden]

Those doors are excellent! I love the depth they give. I’m going to use that style on something. Great job!!!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much! I'd love that! 😍

[@FirstLast-zr9cy]

Lol. I love the loose-leaf paper. Same here, honey, same here. But look at that amazing piece of furniture at the end. Love it. You’re a beast!! ✌🏼

[@diyhuntress]

Hahah - so many of my doodles have made it into the real world. So, I just keep on trekking with that looseleaf paper. 😂 Thanks for the love!

[@mark2730]

Love the random Line 6 DL4

[@diyhuntress]

Hahah - my other half is a musician!

[@surajitbiswas6292]

Another classic build. The plywood looks like solid wood. Amazing carpentry. And i guess the helpers were hungry.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much! They’re always hungry... 😂

[@ammcjk2011]

You are one talented lady. I thoroughly enjoyed watching your video and want to thank you for sharing.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@puwazatza]

to be honest, on youtube, there are so many female creators doing DIY but many of them are kind of clickbait. Not so informative. However, your attention to detail and the build quality is so impressive! thank you.

[@Vman7757]

Wow. I have been sitting on a Bathroom Vanity build for over a year. I can't seem to pull the trigger on it. It's just Poplar and plywood. Thanks for sharing.

[@diyhuntress]

You’ve got this! It’s just a box with doors. 😉

[@FZBLAZER]

you have lots of patience for a numbers girl.......good job on milling your own pieces..the doors look great considering you used the spray adhesive...like the hinge Jig...nice fix for the door center piece...great job the cabinet is awesome...keep up with the beautiful projects.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@martinebangs6520]

Hi Sam....beautiful cabinet...so inspiring...Take care...stay safe...

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! You too! 💓

[@dalejones4186]

Hi Sam. If you use sanding sealer first and then stain it won’t blotch. Thanks for sharing. Great build.

[@diyhuntress]

Gonna try that next! I admittedly used a super blotchy stain color too though. I’m starting to love gel stain more and more.

[@MissChelle]

I love the look of this! I have a challenge for you, if you choose to accept lol I would love to see you make a cabinet in a half moon shape. Curves are definitely a challenge, especially with doors. I call my Bob Ross moments ‘creative opportunities’. 🤪❤️🇦🇺

[@markt.6915]

im so impressed how that came out! Ive been thinking about making a recycled pallet wood style cabinet ALSO for records and this was so inspiring

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much! You should totally do it!

[@allipickle]

I learned so much from this video. You're so honest about what goes right and what goes wrong and it's very helpful and endearing. You have a wonderful teaching style with all your encouraging words. Thank you!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you for the love - so glad this was helpful! I always try to keep it real! 💕

[@JennaMcCallister]

You are such a freakin inspiration as I continue to increase my comfort level with power tools. Plus, we have very similar fashion sense. Vans 4 lyfe lol 🖤

[@diyhuntress]

Ahhh! I’m so excited for your power tool journey! Anyone who wears Vans can hang anytime. 😘

[@williamellis8993]

Really nice cabinet, Sam. It's amazing what you can build in your small shop. Stay safe. Bill

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much! Same to you!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Turned out great Sam! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you, friend!

[@ifiwooddesigns]

Long Island, woo hoo!!! Yes, COVID prices on lumber are ridiculous! Love the ‘save’ on middle slat and personally I think gives it better detail and character! Awesome as always!

[@diyhuntress]

Hey, neighbor! Yess... that’s why I used box stores number for this one. 😊 Thanks for the love!

[@bleugaze]

I waited for half an hour to get some cuts made @ HDepot today and then "forcefully" slid the lumber off my cart onto whatever/a door, got a paint sample (bc I'm here) and frantically tried to finish my todos, racing against the clock. I lost, but I believe this may be a sign I'm not mature enough to do a build like this. It's tearing at my hearstrings though......beautiful/sound 🤙

[@diyhuntress]

Hahah... patience is definitely not always my strong suit as well. But, there are certain projects that I love taking my time with, and this was one of them. You will definitely find that project soon, I know it!

[@VijayaBjoshi]

so glad you made a mistake of door not fitting as you expected. Then use that mistake to make an handle correcting the mistake and changing n to happy ending- that's real pro. Kudos to you, Hat's off sister..💋maw maw

[@jholmessiedle]

I really like that, and the central handle works brilliantly!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! Seriously such a happy accident!

[@tn9274]

like this, very good looking eventhough from plywood.

[@robertevans6481]

Happy mistakes, those doors look awesome.

[@diyhuntress]

Yesss! Thank you!

[@emilybennett9390]

Absolutely gorgeous..... I would pay absolutely top dollar for this piece 💕😍😍😍

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@137-trimethylxanthin7]

this is the exact cabinet I dreamt of making and now I have a tutorial😊😊 I will use an Ikea cabinet tho and just add the doors

[@diyhuntress]

Ahh! So excited! Such a good idea to add the slats to Ikea doors!

[@jimmcnett]

Hey Sam. Okay. First off. That looks awesome. You're really getting very good at this. This was a great video. The cabinet looks perfect. And you nailed it. Pun intended. Keep the awesome content coming.

[@diyhuntress]

Ahh! Thank you so much! 😁

[@nealgoldman4397]

wasn't expecting to see that Line6 DL4 in the cabinet at 0:25

[@BryanBuilt]

looks great! Glad to know im not the only one with plans on a random sheet of paper lol

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! So many fun builds have come from random pieces of paper. 😂

[@kristinekoski7345]

I think you did an awesome job and I love your idea,, I also like to 'get my hand dirty". and customize to my style,,,and ive been known to "not leave it alone" and what I mean by that is,,. For the most part,. I usually will find someway I can squeeze some of my own taste into ,,,chairs , my walls,. floors ECT. .and even when I buy an outfit at a thrift store ,,,I still cut , crop and clean it But anyways ,,you really made an awesome video Keep doin what your doing!

[@asallenfort]

I'm working on a cabinet similar to this so this video has given me the confidence to know that I am going in the right direction!! Awesome build!!

[@diyhuntress]

Yess! You’ve got this! 🙌🏼

[@bendiede7982]

Those safety glasses at 6:25!! 😍😍

[@diyhuntress]

I’ll have to find the link! I love them.

[@serenityprojects7364]

I love it sam, I LOVE the stain color ended up so beautiful. Great job girly.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@cathalsmyth721]

Watching from Ireland... Love that cabinet.. Great job 👍👌

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@ErinSpainDIY]

Great job, friend!

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks, girlfriend! 💓

[@theacousticpoet]

I need to finish your videos before I comment! I deleted a comment about trying gel stain to avoid blotches right after you moved on to say you use gel stain to clean up blotchy appearance. Great job on the cabinet!

[@diyhuntress]

Hahah. Great minds! Thank you!

[@jessicahites871]

This record cabinet looks fantastic!!

[@whitneyharry991]

Love this build. So right, it’s just a box and that’s something I need to remember !!!! Great job

[@diyhuntress]

Yess! I always have to remind myself the same thing! Thank you!

[@hansdegroot8549]

The slats are making this cabinet so beautiful. Thanks for sharing the video. But you should really come to live in Europe. Here, 20 degrees is a perfect temperature for working in the shop. LOL.

[@diyhuntress]

Hahaha. 20 degrees here is freezzinggg.

[@hansdegroot8549]

@@diyhuntress I know 32 Fahrenheit is the freezing point. We have Celsius in Europe. 20 degrees Celsius is great. But now we have minus 8 here. I'm glad my shop is in our house and not in a garden shed. But you are better skilled. I'll reach that only in my next life or in my dreams, if I try hard.

[@FranksDIY]

Came out great. My daughter is now trying to design something in that regine for her records so Dad (ME) can build it. lol

[@diyhuntress]

Haha - yessss! 🙌🏼

[@user-jn6xk7uc2f]

Thanks! Enjoyable built especially the doors 👍👍

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@sportakiss888]

Looks beautiful

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@timdyer7692]

Another nice and useful project! I love the look of the cabinet. Keep up the good work, Sam!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@markegy671]

Hey Sam, I think the slat spacing problem was because you used a spacer on only one side in the dry fit (11:33) but spaced both sides when you glued them at the end

[@diyhuntress]

I actually used a spacer on both ends because I knew that I needed vacant space in order for the cabinet doors to open since I was insetting them. I think I actually grabbed the wrong spacer when I was gluing. 😩

[@remodelanddiys5115]

Bravo 👏 very impressive I love the way the finish product turn out 👍🏼

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you very much!

[@andrewpinson1268]

You might already be using this, but buy a couple of bags of assorted dowel centers - about $10 apiece - to help with aligning dowels.

[@frankkirschner]

Nice job. I wish you had explained the parts that I find the most difficult - getting things to line up and fit. For example, I always have a problem getting those inset hinges to line up with the part that attaches to the cabinet. Also, no matter how carefully I measure, dowel holes never seem to be the same on the two pieces to be joined. A separate video on some of these techniques would be appreciated.

[@diyhuntress]

Ah! I can totally do that! I like that idea!

[@sarikaupadhyay7735]

It's very amazing what you build It's help us .stay safe

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! You too!

[@pteddie6965]

Another cool project, Sam. The slat doors are awesome. I enjoyed watching and listening to you. Stay safe.

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks, friend! Same to you! 😊

[@correia707]

Those dogs are so cute :)

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! They're the best.

[@rosebuhr]

You are incredibly talented. What a beautiful piece of furniture! Well done. I enjoy your channel

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much for the love! 💓

[@annie-centrepiecefurniture]

Wow just stunning! Well done love this Sam, cabinets & doors do take a lot of work. Really enjoyed your process thank you.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@bennlaplante1796]

Love the vans!!

[@diyhuntress]

Always with the Vans. 😍

[@bennlaplante1796]

@@diyhuntress I wear vans as well! But they are not as nice as yours

[@ciptajatiabadichannel81]

Wowww... Amazing and inspiring, I am CIPTA JATI ABADI channel from Indonesia? Your video is an inspiration for me ....👍👍👍

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@mohit1045]

M ur biggest fan from india. Lots of love.. really love ur work❤❤

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@shadowess1961]

It turned out gorgeous!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Great job Homie. Nicely done on making the handle for the door. You can't even tell it's different from the slats. Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks, my dude! Hope all is well!

[@elamigodetuhermana103]

Beautiful!!!! 👋👋👋👋👋

[@espnmk]

thanks for sharing and for the tips great build

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi it’s so nice not to have dominos shoved down my throat nowadays. This makes a nice change.

[@diyhuntress]

I’ll be honest... there are many times I wish I had one... but, it’s not in the budget yet! So, Gotta get creative!

[@jbbeto007]

Le quedó muy bonito. Felicidades

[@diyhuntress]

Gracias!

[@MultiDonna26]

Love the process! Beautiful cabinet.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@LetsGoHelio]

So nice!!! That handle made it look even better!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! Literally the definition of a happy accident! 😍

[@LetsTalkAboutLaMode]

that's a really pretty piece of furniture

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@ioooo4943]

Nice work,thanks.

[@1myedwards]

This is fabulous!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@Lolo_Schmidt]

This cabinet is gorgeous!! Fabulous job!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@jeanniealford4234]

I love your cabinet build. Great job, as always.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@taylorhearns4355]

Easy step by step install

[@billofalltrades1468]

I love it! Great job.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@nizar8193]

SOOO PERFECT AND SOO CLEAN ! AM OBSESSED 😍😍😍👌

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! 🥰

[@feliciag5044]

Wow love it! Great job!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@chenaramjangid8151]

Beautiful

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@amandavincett7409]

This is such a beautiful cabinet ❤️

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@chrisanthony144]

Great Job!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@dre7637]

Looks awesome! Your work is second to none!

[@diyhuntress]

Ahh! Thank you!

[@markGibby]

Looks good!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@pamelabc6867]

It looks amazing, as always I love your ideas, you inspire me so much!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@frankstoverpurebloodsaltya6441]

Another awesome build Sam!!!!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@antiquesrestoration3874]

Wow...so clever and creative!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@cgorter2800]

Helemaal goed , met leuke details

[@shaishannahbennett8055]

Absolutely stunning! All the time and effort you put in to get it right and learn along the way was so worth it for the end result and the joy you will feel every time you use it, every record you listen to (though I'm sure that will wear off as you'll be onto your next project hehe) also your very inspiring, I have built things before in my kitchen as didn't have a yummy workshop like yours 😀 Now I have a bigger shed and am building up my tools, now to heal from Lyme Disease so I've got some energy and wellness to creatively build something, in the meantime, I'll continue watching and being enthused by you and your workshop dances lol. All the best 👍🏻🙋🏼

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much for all of the love and so much love right back at you on your health and building journey. 💕

[@shaishannahbennett8055]

@@diyhuntress Thank you so much 😊 💞

[@marknahabedian1803]

"What happened?" Your 22 slats have 44 edges. You sanded them after you fit them. Sanding makes wood smaller. Removing as little as .001 from each edge would narrow the total width by .044. Your slats missed by much more than that, but I was making a WAG with the .001. Depending on how rough the wood was, you might have removed much more. That's my best guess at how the slats got thinner than the doors.

[@diyhuntress]

I don’t think it was that at all. I barely sanded... I think I grabbed the wrong spacer. 😩

[@michellecabasal2963]

Absolutely love the project!!!! 🔥😊💗

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@NataliaKlim]

WOW!

[@jonsmith9868]

Nice work

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@heyimamaker]

0:45, see who needs cad or SketchUp! 😂

[@diyhuntress]

Hhaha. My weird doodles turn into furniture so many times!

[@heyimamaker]

@@diyhuntress It's a success then!

[@plants5743]

You have so many husky’s 😂 the cabinet not the dogs

[@diyhuntress]

Hahahah. Yess. They are minis! 😍

[@bobchristensen4897]

Try gel stain. I use Varathane.

[@lfuentes4098]

Love your creations!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@petsdinner]

8:34 boy that escalated quickly!

[@diyhuntress]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lisalee2702]

Awesome!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!