How to Create a Custom Ikea Cabinet Using Drawer Fronts for Door & How to Make Holes for Hinges

[@michaelcassarino7522]

Thanks for this helpful video. I run a business in Melbourne, Australia, called Flatpack Kitchen Fitters, installing IKEA kitchens and laundries for customers. We did one recently where the customer wanted to use their own farmhouse sink which meant that we had to modify the sink cabinet to suit. We had to cut down the width and height. This resulted in the doors needing to be custom made to suit. I hadn’t really used Kreg stuff much before, but went out and got myself this handy little jig after watching your video. It worked great! Customer was very happy with the end result. I just wish Kreg had some storage solution for all the bits and pieces.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

You're very welcome. I bought a small DeWalt tool pouch which can hold the Kreg jig, drill bit and two Kreg clamps. Like these. amzn.to/3QgzJ1a

[@csrnibbler9912]

I am actually using some 5" drawer fronts which I braced together end to end to cover up a 5" gap between my cabinets and the wall (5" wide x 80" tall). I figured why just cover the area when I could make it into a little hidden door on the side of the cabinet where we could store brooms and such. Your demonstration gave me the courage to do this, so thanks for that.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

That's a good idea, to stack the fronts. A 5" wide filler doesn't look good so making use of the space is much better. I'm happy you found it useful.

[@danalarson3978]

Great stuff. I have a situation where I would be left with 11 inches to fill if I didn't do something, so I came up with this idea, too. Nice to see someone actually do it, and see what the end result looks like.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Thanks. With 11" to fill you could cut the cabinet to 10" and use a 10x30" drawer front ☺️

[@johosjokers]

Thanks for the video, I'm doing another ikea kitchen (3rd one) but am wanting to make my own drawer/door fronts, but wasn't sure the Krebs jig would work.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

I'm glad it was helpful. Keep the thickness of your fronts in mind when you use the jig. I made holes for hinges in a Havstorp front the other day and it is so thin that I couldn't push the 35 mm but to the end stop without poking all the way through. I measured the depth of the bit before drilling so I knew I had to pay attention.

[@stevenbennett8875]

Had this exact situation! Perfect install, looks great! Thank you!

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Glad it helped! 🙂

[@wesbit88]

Exactly what I have been looking for thanks!!

[@kitchensbyrannes]

You're very welcome.

[@carold.7907]

Ha! I came home with 8 clearance priced drawers from Ikea today, exactly for this reason. I haven't decided though what hinges I should get because I don't have the bit to drill those special holes. Thanks for explaining I may be heading to the hardware store tomorrow.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Wow....that's lot. I went to Ikea myself Friday evening and they literally had hundreds of discontinued drawer fronts for $5 each. Could be used for s lot of things 😂 but I resisted the urge to buy any.

[@carold.7907]

@@kitchensbyrannes not really the larger ones were $4 and the smaller were $3 .Bargain central!! ... and the first are the perfect size to do a 30 inch cabinet. Appreciate your video

[@kitchensbyrannes]

@carold.7907 Excellent, now you need the Forstner bit thingy. I use the one from Kreg (amzn.to/3OU4oz6 #ad), but many variations exist.

[@carold.7907]

@@kitchensbyrannes I have a 75 bit router set that I haven't learned to use yet. Maybe there is one in there....or there could be something else I could use to drill it out.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

I'm not sure that'll work. The positive things is though, it's only $3 if you fail ☺️

[@cpm5303]

Thanks for the bonus tips. Working one one right now plus reducing the depth to 18 1/2 inches at the same time for the 5 inches cabinet. Will tackle next the drawer door, bought the tool, hope it will be easy.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

You can do it 👍

[@cpm5303]

@@kitchensbyrannes Do you have link to the krey tool? Mine has the drill bit for the big hole longer than the one shown on the video?

[@kitchensbyrannes]

You can find it at the bottom of this page. kitchensbyrannes.com/how-to-create-a-ikea-cabinet-door-using-a-drawer-front/

[@cpm5303]

I did one more but this time 10 inch. After doing 2x 5 inches, I had too much space for a filler so I decided doing bigger. I wouldn't do it if the stands 12 inch works. I found it's more effective using regular clamps, put the drawer vertically, clamp the grey tool by the markings , no need to turn back to check, the n drill the holes. Also for the 2 small holes, I opt not using the nut but wrap electric tape at the right depth and make sure while drilling, I don't drill deeper than the tape marking. Happy that your guide of which cabinet to buy, I ended up for my need to use 24x14.5x30 due to custom angle cabinet.

[@cpm5303]

Just when I thought custom cabinet is done, still have one 5 inch to do to reduce filler size

[@Michael_Courtney]

I enjoy your channel. I'm planning my 2nd Ikea kitchen. One thing I'd like to see in a video is how you cut filler strips to avoid seeing the cut ends. Do you use smaller cover panels so you have 2 finished edges? If you use a 24" panel and cut 3" fillers most are going to have 2 unfinished side edges.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

I'm not sure if I understand you correctly, but if you mean the filler between a cabinet and a wall, I push them back about 1/16" so I don't see any cut end. I know some people double up on fillers so an uncut end is protruding and facing the cabinet, but I don't do that.

[@Michael_Courtney]

@@kitchensbyrannes Okay. Thanks. Pushing back a little makes sense. However, at a corner where there are 2 fillers meeting, how do you handle that? I know the last kitchen I did the saw blade could make a not so perfect cut. Any tips on that? I'm sure a sharp and smaller tooth blade would help. If the cut edges don't matter, does it make sense to buy a big cover panel for fillers since it is relatively cheaper?

[@kitchensbyrannes]

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[@patricktang5414]

Thanks for your help I did make a 5” wide cabinet I’m planning to use the old board to make a pantry cabinet then get doors from ikea, so would like to know how we drill the hole on the cabinet to put in the hinge part for door

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Hi Patrick. I'm glad to hear that you managed. Drilling holes, for hinges on the cabinet side walls. I only done it once and I used another Ikea sidewall as a template for where the holes must be made.

[@akeofalltrades]

thank you for this detailed video! what was the size of your hole drill?

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Hi Ake., you're welcome. The Forstner bit is 35 mm. This is the kit I use: amzn.to/3ZVRsOj #ad And these are the clamps: amzn.to/3ZVRsOj #ad All the best with your project.

[@fulldemont]

Hi Rannes, love your videos, they have been very helpful. Just checking if the Kregg jig is for 35mm hole and will this work for faktum kitchen fronts?

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Thanks 🙏 The one I use is indeed 35 mm but whether the point of the drill bit will poke through when the stop ring is sat to minimum, I cannot say. Hold it up to the door and check before drilling. Some of the thinner doors are a close call.

[@karend.9218]

Thanks for all the awesome content. I can do it now!

[@kitchensbyrannes]

You're very welcome, Karen. I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT 🙂

[@thezfunk]

I have a spot where I need a 10" base cabinet. I will cut down the 12" cabinet and then use a 10" drawer front. Instead of making it a door, Rev-A-Shelf has a 9" cutting board slide out accessory that you can attach the door/drawer to the front.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Yup, possible. I just never offer to install non-Ikea hardware for my clients. But still a good diy idea.

[@csrnibbler9912]

Oh and you should add some Amazon affiliate links to your "more info" section with the tools and such that you use so that you can monetize your videos. I am totally going to go buy some of those drill bits that you mentioned that result in a flat bottom hole instead of using the pointy bits that could poke through your material. Looks like they are called "brad point bits". Thanks again.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

I'm looking into this but there's a few obstacles. Until these have been cleared, it's sufficient for me to know that some people find my videos helpful. Thanks for the tip though.

[@lyndonfoster1090]

Thank you so much for this. I have the exact situation. Love your channel! Keep on helping

[@kitchensbyrannes]

You're very welcome, Lyndon. I'm glad you're finding it useful.

[@adamklinger9804]

Do you have a video showing the opposite? We are setting up a drawer for waste containers and are looking to use an 18" x 30" door as a full height drawer.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Thank you for your question. No I don't have a video showing how to do that yet. Using a door as a drawer front for a pullout is a standard Ikea thing, for which they have a kit (805.105.83) to use. It even comes with a template for marking where the hardware for the drawers go. Easy to do 👍☺️

[@trishglxk]

Hi Lars. For the Sektion door boring pattern, what is the precise distance, in mm, from the top/bottom of the door to the center of the 35mm boring? Also, can you pls confirm that 6mm (not 5mm) is the distance from the door edge. Can't seem to find this detailed info anywhere. thank you

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Hi... The distances/measurements in the video I've found on the Wide World web ☺️ so it's not something I've come up with. And the 6 mm, that's the setting on my Kreg tool, and it seems to fit. 5 mm would most likely work as well since the hinge can be adjusted to adapt, but having an extra millimetre of material right there, seems to be a good thing 😃 I say a lot without being of much help, huh? 😊🤣

[@ronniejob]

It is for the Ikeas Method cabinets, corect?

[@kitchensbyrannes]

The Ikea system shown in all my videos is the SEKTION. However, you can put hinges on a front for the METOD system too, if the dimensions matches.

[@EsbenLykkeskov]

Are you danish Rannes?

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Ja da, 100% jysk 👌

[@EsbenLykkeskov]

@@kitchensbyrannes Fantastisk! Jeg er også jyde 😂

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Så bliver det ikke bedre ☺️

[@kyliaROX]

Please add the warning to add the inner part of the hinges before final assembly. So you don't need to get a shorter screwdriver or special drill for it.😂

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Yeah, and drill holes for screws if the 5" cabinet sits next to a filler e.g. at a wall or 47" corner cabinet ☺️ I use a 90 deg. angel attachment for my screwdriver.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Do you find that the Ikea cabinet sizes fulfil your needs, or do you think there are too few options?