How to Build a Corner Base Cabinet with Bi-Fold Doors

[@joelcopeland3018]

Great video... Real woodworking... We all make mistakes... I'm glad you always share yours... It actually encourages folks like me... I make tons... God bless...

[@WoodshopDiaries]

This video felt like a string of bloopers 🤣 I hope I can prevent someone else from making the same mistakes. Thank you so much for watching and I hope you have a wonderful weekend. God bless!

[@jeffh4505]

I just want to say that I love the fact that you build with Ryobi. It reminds me that I don’t have to have super expensive tools to get great results.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

So glad you enjoy the projects and videos 🙌 expensive tools don’t make better projects. Patience, practice, problem solving, and paying attention does. Those things are free!

[@rickdynes3478]

We have been following your videos and have been building cabinets for the last several months using you advice. We just got to putting the corner hinges on and were confused. I can't believe you dropped this video now! Thank you.

[@rogermcdaniel7861]

Great save with the back panel! Best part of being a maker is thinking outside of "the box"!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I felt like this whole video was a blooper reel 🙈 but glad it was an easy fix!

[@simonreynolds1518]

I'm glad I'm not the only person who cuts bevels the wrong way, fantastic build Shara, I'm really looking forward to the final video in the series where we get to see the whole project finished.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I’ll be so glad when I can share the finished pantry build out. But we’ve got to move a doorway first and i keep procrastinating because i don’t want to patch the drywall 😅 so it’ll be soon, but I don’t know how soon haha

[@mattbibeault843]

I love the "Give Blood" t-shirt, it's such an important thing to do and message to share. Nice build as always. Truly enjoy your channel.

[@genepolhamus7124]

I reall like that you share your mistakes. 😊 You make it more relatable.

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

Thanks Shara for this great build! So many simple things that I never consider and you always make easier! Thanks again and I hope you all are having a wonderful weekend!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much for watching and cheering me on! I hope you have a wonderful weekend and happy building!

[@timcampbell4267]

I like the way you use gravity to assist you to line up pieces on large projects. Most people lay them flat on the work table and struggle a bit to line things up.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Haha I guess I never really noticed that, but I do. I think it’s the only way I could assemble these big pieces 😅

[@Micha_Ba]

It's always fascinating how simple and easy it looks for you.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

If I can do it, anyone can. 🙌

[@Micha_Ba]

@@WoodshopDiaries ohhhh no, YOU are specialist 🍾🥂

[@cliff5240]

Great job! Thanks for leaving the mistakes in, it helps the rest of us mere morals remember we all make mistakes. It is how we overcome them that is important!

[@kamalkhadra8838]

Thank you for this video.i will try to follow your style of work 👍👏 greetings from Syria 🇸🇾👋

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed it 🙌

[@timothycreasy2161]

I love to watch your series. I will just have to wait for the next one. Thanks for sharing Ms. Shara

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much for following along! I hope you have a great weekend!

[@johnkelley9877]

The cabinet is beautiful! I too have cut miters the wrong way so don't feel alone. I appreciate you showing what happened as I can learn from this. Thanks for sharing this neat tutorial.

[@jehernandez1250]

Hi l been watching your show for some time now l love the way you work keep up the good work

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Hi! Thank you so much for following along and I hope you continued to enjoy the videos!

[@benjaqsonworkshop9974]

Beautifully structured. Thanks for leaving in the mistakes and your response to them - it's not just me that wants to throw things then.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Ahaha I can’t count on one hand how many times I’ve thrown something across the shop and broke something I didn’t mean to in the process 🙈 so I’ve tried to resist the urge to throw things lately 😆instead I just yell haha. You’re not alone!

[@benjaqsonworkshop9974]

@@WoodshopDiaries hahaha, me too!

[@johnford7847]

I have a corner cabinet that is essentially wasted space...but your design may solve that problem! Thank you so much!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

So happy this may have helped maximize your space! I appreciate you watching and hope you have a great weekend!

[@JustLikeDadbydesign_kc]

Love it!! You make everything seem so easy!!!

[@SawdustmakerLori]

That's a challenging project but it turned out looking so nice! It's great that you're working on the cabinets now. Then it won't take long to finish once the pantry room is ready. Looks like it was warm during filming. Maybe Lucy was outside laying in the sun. I see Bubs was helping you as usual. He's such a sweet cat!

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Shara, you wore my brain out on this one so I bet your brain is exhausted as well.....but this one looks like a lot of fun! So let me kick this one around some because we happen to have a corner cabinet I hate. Today it was beautiful here but this is probably the last good weather day we're going to have this year. Yes, winter is coming. Hugs to Lucy and Bubbs. Thanks for Sharing! 🙃🙂P.S. Purchasing your plans is a definite MUST on this one.

[@ELCADAROSA]

Another great build, Shara! Looking forward to seeing your future corner cabinet builds before tackling our Laundry Room upgrade.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! I hope the videos are helpful for your upcoming project 🙌

[@ELCADAROSA]

@@WoodshopDiaries, they are! Absolutely!

[@265mac]

6:16 Remember, happy building 😂 great work!, greetings from Perú

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Haha yes, always have to remember that 😆 thank you so much for watching and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

[@MCsCreations]

Really beautiful work, Shara! 😃 I've never seen a cabinet like that! I loved it! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@DaPaVo358]

Like John 9877 said. I too have made mistakes like this, and I am glad that you showed yours, Great job. will be waiting for the other corner cabinets. David

[@jewdd1989]

I think this was a great build how to because of the angles and the door being more complex this was helpful to see a version built. I personally would love to see drawers put in… that’s not your project but one I wished was filmed because it is more popular and in some cases maybe more functional. My corner cabinet in my kitchen has one longer side than the other so it’s like a massive rectangular shelf but makes getting stuff clear in the corner hell. Look forward to the other styles, this could be helpful for wood shops and garages too!

[@doriangray7006]

love you mistake, a real human...❤

[@WoodshopDiaries]

There’s always a blooper or two in every project. That’s just part of the process 😅 thanks for watching!

[@curtisi4403]

Mistakes are always fun. Similar to yours I cut the board in half, corrected the orientation, then spliced with 1by material. More work but at the time I didn't have another panel on hand.

[@RipleywsRght]

Your timing couldn't have been better! Just bought some kidney l-z shelves for my first kitchen cabinet install and I was thinking "what the hell did I just get myself into?" btw - Your videos are always appreciated! Full of detailed info, to the point, and good editing too.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I hope this helps! Sounds like you have a fun project ahead 😉🙌 thank you so much for watching and good luck with the install!

[@sooome9294]

That is a solid cabinet, wow. Thanks for showing it and explaining it in such detail.

[@brewster3987]

Hmm. “Basic corner base cabinet.” Say that three times fast and be sure to include the smirk at the end…😁. This is a great addition to your cabinet series and lets us see you flex a few different muscles. I might be able to help you with your struggle to find the right words at the “moment of realization “ 😜. I can’t count the number of times I’ve cut backwards bevels (even after supposedly thinking it through) and I also regularly have to take things apart because I put them together out of order. SMH. Nice, adaptable, and accessible build! Hi to Bubs!

[@xersys]

That's for leaving in the mistake. It reminds us that, no matter how long you've been doing it, everyone makes mistakes.

[@garynagle3093]

Great video. Thanks for sharing the mistakes. Makes me feel better about mine. 🤪. Can’t wait for the next one

[@jw1731]

Hi Shara, can you talk a little about the advantage or disadvantage of framed cabinets vs frameless cabinets, other than the aesthetic aspect?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

That’s mostly it-just looks. Some people stay the frame adds some stability and strength, but once they’re installed (if done properly), and unless you just have a really really wide cabinet, frameless cabinets are just as stable. Framed cabinets are most common in the US. Most everywhere else uses frameless. It’s really just about the look you’re going for.

[@simonpetermurrell]

We have all made that 45 degree mistake! Good recovery there!

[@benraf]

Very good work, I like it very much 👍👍👍

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@V1N_574]

Amazing work as always!!!!!

[@jeremyhuggins8796]

Very cool!

[@jasonthomas1760]

Awesome build as always Shara! Have you seen the new (to me) corner cabinet hardware? On a pivot mechanism where the shelf pivots out of the carcass to access every inch of space

[@krikaiaquinto]

I have made 3 cabinets and going to build 2 corners next, all using your advices. The way you do is easier and more understandable than all of the other videos out there. Thank you for that. I have a question, I don’t see you adding glue? Do you use it?

[@emilevoyer123]

THANKS FOR THE GREAT VIDEO

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you for watching! Hope you have a lovely weekend!

[@scottthompson7916]

Great video! Thanks

[@noahb.7838]

That looks great 👍

[@scottmorris4914]

Good video

[@PassionatelyParis]

Wonderfully informative video as always! Curious, will you put any type of finish (poly or otherwise) on the inside of the cabinet and shelf?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it! I don’t plan to. I rarely ever finish the insides of my own cabinets.

[@FoodNotPharms]

Daaaaannnngggg You go girl

[@hupajo]

WOW - good job and good girl 👍👍👍👍👍 greeting from Germany/BY ❤

[@MarkMcDonaldHodge-g2q]

Like it cool vlog marky

[@TheBeerbelly007]

Hey Shara :)

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Hi!! Happy Saturday!

[@KellyCortijo]

Hi there! I love your content! Do you have an app that you use to design your spaces or do you just draw them out? I am not an artist and have so many ideas, but it is so hard to draw them out.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I prefer to draw my rough room layouts by hand. It’s just so much faster and easier than software. I draw it up in software after I have a good idea already sketched on paper. I’m no artist-my sketches are rough. But they don’t have to be amazing. I just use them to figure out measurements. But, if you’re looking for software, MakeByMe and Sketchup are two good options.

[@ryanrgoing]

@woodshopdiaries How do you measure for this type of corner cabinet?? If i have a 24 in by 24 in space to put one in do i make it larger to keep the 24 in side cabinets lined up?? BTW you inspired me to consider this instead of wasted dead space in the corner of my bar. Thanks for any input!!!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I’m not sure if I’m understanding correctly. Since typical cabinets are roughly 24” deep, if you have a 24” square space to put a corner, that means your other two cabinets would be butted together at the corner (in the front) and there would be no room for an opening to anything you’d put in the corner. In order to put a corner cabinet in there, you’d have to slide your other cabinets over or make them smaller to give you room for a corner.

[@marklee81]

This is not a criticism, but maybe a suggestion for a future video. I prefer a 45 corner, so you can have two shelves with a full circle lazy susan inside just sitting on top. No need for a central pole or a cheese wedge removed. I don't see it a lot, but it's going to be one of my next projects. Great job.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Hi! Yes there are different styles of corner cabinets-including the diagonal front. I’ll be building some different variations in the coming months because there are just so many different options with corner cabinets.

[@bonganigwexe4433]

This is not about you Tom.

[@benjaqsonworkshop9974]

I like them too but got caught out trying to then match the worktop 'wedge' along the grain in two directions.

[@emiliotapia9925]

Good 👍

[@elizabethmorris62]

Hi Shara, would you be able to link the lazy Susan things that you mounted inside? I started this build today and I'm loving how easy the printable instructions are! Thanks!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Hi! I don’t have the exact link to these specific lazy Susan’s as I “stole” them from my kitchen cabinets to stage this cabinet with. However, here’s a similar one: amzn.to/4eV2HNH

[@elizabethmorris62]

@ thank you so much!!

[@chrisbmurphy]

Shara, your bench protector 2x4’s that you use to protect the bench top while breaking down sheets… do we have an over/under on how much longer they’ll last?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I mean, three of them are 7 years old and I don’t have any plans of replacing them anytime soon

[@mckenna2206]

Where do you get your plywood? Big box stores? Special order cabinet grade?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Hi! I buy it from Home Depot

[@mckenna2206]

@@WoodshopDiaries so just regular 1/2 or 3/4 birch, maple, oak ply?

[@michelleburell3743]

Curious have you ever built something like this- I am doing this for my son- it is an existing kitchen bottom cabinet where he wants a microwave to sit on a shelf with trim around it and then a bottom drawer. I am having trouble with the shelf-I would prefer to just put a shelf in to hold the microwave but don't know how to hold it up- like pocket holes and maybe like a 1x3 but would I also need something from bottom of shelf to bottom of cabinet to hold it and then a drawer underneath. Also I am taking of the t bracket on the cabinet so I know I need to attach like a 2x4 at the top to help brace the counter top correct- any suggestions would be appreciated

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Hi! I’m not sure if I completely understand what you’re wanting, but when I redid my kitchen island in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n17OYpWLoK9_epIsi=iMXE9kOD2_K9uMCp I cut out existing drawers, added a shelf, and kept the drawer underneath. Sounds similar (maybe?) to what you’re doing. The shelf was installed with pocket holes and I wouldn’t hesitant to put a microwave in it if that’s what I needed there. Maybe that can give you some ideas?

[@MattLauver]

I see you using the Kreg rip-cut in all these videos. How do you get accurate cuts? I bought the Kreg Rip-cut recently for building some master bedroom built-in closet shelving... and I hated it. It was terrible. Not a single cut was straight or square. I returned it and after much decision making, I ended up buying a makita track saw. Tear-out was non-existent, cuts dead on straight and easier to set up than the Kreg rip-cut.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I’ve been using it for years with multiple saws and have loved it. Takes a couple cuts to get it dialed in, but after that, it cuts beautifully for me. Everyone has a different preference. Whatever works for you works 👍

[@jimgreenhouse214]

Every video you create teaches me another trick or technique on different woodworking projects. Ps. You don’t have a big head

[@BigMike646]

This is going to be a random comment, but I think it everytime I see you build some these furniture pieces. You should try competitive strength training/lifting. You are shockingly strong, how you lift all these plywood pieces.

[@sivucit]

Hi how did you managed to cut side and bottom panel to the exact length.. even if you mark with pencil and measure twice there is always a difference in hair, i see pros uses repeat cut with track saw, can u pls explain a bit more. a small difference in length on sides wil make it not square..

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Hi! I’m not sure what you mean? I marked and cut using my accucut track and circular saw to the exact size I needed.

[@dianes2300]

Awesome job!! I have a small, L-shaped kitchen and the builder stopped the cabinets at the corner. I could have used more storage but instead he just wasted that space. 😒

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Oh no, I’m so sorry to hear that. Extra storage space is always nice to have. Maybe you can find a way to squeeze some in

[@andrewskitoyukak48]

❤❤❤

[@TheZombiecowmeat]

would this be cheaper than just buying a set? Just curious

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Yes

[@Loverboydamion]

Can you please share your lazy susan link?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Hi! I don’t have the exact link to these specific lazy Susan’s as I “stole” them from my kitchen cabinets to stage this cabinet with. However, here’s a similar one: amzn.to/4eV2HNH

[@eugenewilson7555]

Face frames?? I’m so used to you building frameless cabinets.

[@liveoakwoodworxllc]

We ALL make mistakes... and throw tools, wood, hinges, etc. on occasion. ;-)