Convert Cabinet Shelves into Pull Out Drawers

How to convert kitchen cabinet shelves into pull out drawers. Use the existing shelf for the bottom of the drawer, just add sides and drawer slides.

[jljohnson]

This is a great addition to any cabinet. My wife is disabled and can't stoop down to find out what is in the back of the cabinet, so I added these types of rolling shelves to the cabinets when I built her kitchen. Now she just pulls out the drawer and can see everything without wondering what is at the back that she can't see.
Just found your channel and I can tell I am going to enjoy looking through your projects and techniques.

[jeanninepleva]

You Rock Girl.
I hate cabinets that don't have pull-out drawers.
Thank you so much for sharing your tips and tricks on how to make this process easier.

[raeogden]

We are remodeling our kitchen, and I think this would be perfect for the pantry cabinet. Thank you for the detailed instructions you gave. Always makes it easier when you have a step by step to follow.

[DaveMethvin]

Great idea to use the shelf pins to hold up the glides while you attach them! Getting those straight and level is the hardest part.

[tammy]

Thank you for this. I have a huge cabinet that needs to have the shelves converted to pull outs. So happy to see this is an option. I've been fighting with this cabinet to find anything for years! so many things don't get used because they're hidden in the back.

[Affordablebath_remodel]

I've remodeled a number of kitchens, but haven't done a conversion like this. Thanks for a well done video.

[NycCitizen]

Wow. I have 50 years experience with wood working and power tools and I have to say I was very impressed with your wood working skills, proper use of tools, and presentation. Great job.

[billnoe]

I've been trying to talk my daughter into doing this. I'm going to share this video with her. Thanks for an easy upgrade to a kitchen cabinet. Good video.

[aeae]

This video combined with one of your more recent videos on install the drawer slides before building the drawer + attaching drawer slides to the sides of the drawer itself ahead of building the drawer is blowing my mind right now.

I'm so happy I found this channel! I'm looking forward to making my way through a bunch more of the content.

[l]

Love love love this video!
Not everybody has a table saw, router table, or pocket hole jig.
Your joining method of wood glue and staples are plenty strong enough for this little drawer and should last for a very long time, especially since you didn't use MDF material as well.
Keep up the great work.

[sandravanlankvelt]

I am surprised you didn't put a drawer slide on the bottom of the cabinet to hold your pots and misc. I am not into carpentry I am into quilting and I must say you did a fantastic job. I had to hire a local cabinet company to install my drawer pullouts two per cabinet. The reason for the bottom cabinet slide out was because I had to have a total knee joint and knee cap replacement from a bad fall and therefore I am unable to get down on my knees to fetch items from the back of the lower shelf. It allows me to utilize all of my lower cabinets with ease and I am thankful for these slide outs for sure...you are a very gifted lady and did a beautiful job.

[williambirnbaum]

Thanks for the education. I just found six large slide out draws with high end hardware.
Went to Habitat for Humanity Store....each draw was $2.50 each...what a find.
Very happy on how they came out ...hardware even has a automatic pull in slide.
No more having to bend down and dig while making a JOB !!

[brejaimecastillo]

Great video to encourage women they not only know how to yarn but learn to be a carpenter

[stephenirwin]

Great idea and well explained. I would be inclined to put a pullout at the bottom to make the pots more accessible. Somehow I think I am am about to do both of them! Thanks for the demo,

[williamlittle]

Now you have to make another one for your pots below your lids. Nice project. Joinery weaknesses from your method, and every one wants to keep you safe I also noted. Thanks for sharing.

[hallelujahhomestead]

I love this tutorial!! I desperately need pull out drawers because my kitchen lacks a pantry but I don't have a table saw needed for making drawers. This is PERFECT!

[kilala]

Thank you. My husband thought I was crazy when I wanted to start building up my tool collection. I wear the tool belt in our family. I love my Ryobi tools.

[bridgettestokesconner]

You Go Girl!! This is so RIGHT ON TIME!! I'm remodling my kitchen for Functionality. I went on YouTube after Praise & Worship and here you are looking like a Star

[MrJohnnyboyrebel]

What a great project. If my wife sees this, I will be very busy making them. Do us all a favor and protect your beautiful brown eyes with safety glasses! Especially when shooting nails or staples! It only takes one accident to blind you!

[KathleenJean]

Drawers are so much more useful than a big empty cabinet. Consider a pull out on the bottom for easier access to the pans. Bravo.