CHEAP and EASY Shaker Cabinet Doors and Drawers | DIY | HOW TO

***READ THIS!!! The material
I used was 5/8” MDF NOT 1/2”. The price is effectively the same, but a smidge thicker. My apologies to everyone who saw the initial video, I never double checked the thickness, just assumed it was 1/2”. I must have misread the labels. I used Youtube's editing tools to remove the 1/2" reference. Get 5/8" MDF instead! Thank you all for your support!***

Easy and cheap shaker cabinet doors DIY
Let me show you how to build the best cheapest shaker style cabinet doors and drawers I can come up with on a budget.
To be clear, this is not the BEST way to make cabinet doors... This is the BEST BUDGET way to make shaker cabinet doors I have been able to find.
They are made with 1/2" MDF and 5mm plywood panels. These shaker style doors look nice and are so easy to build, even a beginner can do it.

One thing I forgot to mention in the video is how careful you should be when drilling for the hinges. You’ll have about 1/16 inch left after drilling so practice and setup your forstner bit on a scrap piece of MDF. To avoid this, 3/4 inch MDF will allow you more room for those cups.

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Here are a few methods how:

Venmo: Tyler-S-22189

Cheers everyone!

Tools Featured:

Table Saw Fence Extension:

Table Saw Freud Blade:

Table Saw Material Roller:

Table Saw Incra Miter Gauge:

Set Up Blocks:

Rockler Drawer Face Clamps (Blue):

Red Handle Drawer Face Clamps:

Kreg Door/Drawer Pull Jig:

Kreg Hinge Install Jig:

DeWalt DCF850:

Soft Close Cabinet Hinges:

Door/Drawer Pulls:

Paintable Caulk:

Respirator:

Camera Gear:

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[WoodNerds]

Wow! This video is getting a lot of attention! Just wanted to thank everyone for the supporting comments and for sharing tips that others can benefit from! I appreciate you guys!
🍻Cheers!
-Tyler

[carlosarredondo]

This is what I call an actual TUTORIAL! Thank you for being specific enough for us amateurs. Just subscribed. A big THANK YOU.

[hustletradinginvesting]

Excellent vid! I'm an Architect/Retired PM, Generalist. Just finished doing my kitchen tile, now I'm gonna use this video as my main ref video for refacing. Awesome basics tutorial. U rock. Well explained and u kept it simple and easy to understand. Thanks

[PatrickEArchuleta-fsbv]

Young man your work is second to none outstanding work God continue to bless you.😊

[Henry_Swanson]

I made 52 doors and drawer faces like this all over my house. My advice, take your savings and spend some of it on good paint. I used Latex in the bathrooms and good Alkyd enamel in the kitchen. Two years later I have had to remove and repair several cabinet doors in the kids bathroom since the MDF blows up once the water gets past the coating. The kitchen still looks nice.

[ryanrents]

I do flips and rentals full time. I often do a variant of this that I like even more. Cut 1/2" MDF sheet to exact size of finished door or drawer. Rip 1/4" sheets of MDF down to rail/stile size. Glue liberally with brush or roller and stick them on the 1/2". Let them overhang all around by about 1/16". I'll usually use a few 5/8" 23gauge pins and/or large binder clips to hold them til glue dries. Then flush trim the overhang with a router bit. Prime, and paint with Sherwin Williams Emerald Urethane or similar. If you pay attention to detail you get an excellent looking result. Also works great for built ins for book cases, closets, etc.

[ResinEssenceByCheri]

I actually prefer the look of the thinner mdf you’ve used. It’s very classy compared to the chunky look of the thicker. I’m inspired to replace all my drawer fronts and cupboard doors in my workshop. Great job! I love your wife’s taste in the green/gold combo. Beautiful little bathroom. 🫶🏻🇨🇦

[ChrisDac]

I love how I watch DIY youtube vids at lunch and I feel like I'm a seasoned cabinet maker when its time to go back to work ;)

[EkhoProductions]

I work in one of the largest US cabinet manufactures and we make TONS of doors out of MDF. Seal them properly and they will last forever!

[surewhatever]

I’m about to embark on a down-to-the-studs renovation on a small cottage (~425 sf) to which I’ll move in while renovating the main house (~1200 sf). Both built in the 1950s and my overall design hinges on custom cabinetry. I’m good with the functional part of the build, but the aesthetic part concerned me.

I appreciate your budget savvy ideas and also that you shared your decision making process. I lost most my shop tools so seeing you create such beautiful doors and door fronts without an insane $150K workshop is inspiring.

Thank you!

[T_Jonesy]

Cutting the extra stile to double check where to put the cabinet hinges without having to deal with the weight of the door is a brilliant idea. Great video.

[erpinterfaces]

IWATCH THIS. I did this for a laundry room but used ash for stiles and rails. Also used table saw. However if I had this video first I would have saved countless hours on redoing my stiles and rails. The many, many tips will save you time and frustration over and over again. The careful explanations and tool reviews are golden. The pure quality of the video is practically flawless, and it’s engaging and fun. What the heck more could you ask? Thank you man! Cheers!

[stevevogt]

I finally found a wood working video that keeps the basics BASIC. You had me with the Metallica T-shirt. I am looking at renovating my kitchen and bathrooms and this video gave me a touch of confidence and encouragement. THANK YOU. 🍺🍻

[expeditionadventure]

Brutha, now I can rebuild my cabinet doors in my 1980s condo. I might even become a cabinet door maker thanks to you! Appreciate the quality video 💪

[MrPCLY]

I love that you describe what you used at the end of the project.

[RooneyAnneJames]

You are a saint for including terminology!

[eddiekenn]

Of all the videos I've watched about making shaker doors, you have done the best job. Yours is clear and concise, and easy to understand. My plans are to help my nephew build new doors for his kitchen to replace the ones they lost in the 2016 flood in South Louisiana. I am looking forwarding to tackling this project. Thanks again!

[BR-lprf]

Very cool. As a professional cabinet finisher, my only critique would be to caulk after primer. Well done

[azammohammed]

I actually like the way you explain yourself, and you do a very good job at the demo.

[twfc]

Great info, Clear and concise with lots of tips. Great video. lol great T shirts also.