Essential Tools For Cabinet Making
Building Your Own Simple DIY Cabinetry is a great way to add beauty and function to your home. Having the right tools makes it easy.
With the right tools, you can build all kinds of things. Making your own Built-in cabinetry in your home, doing a DIY Kitchen or bathroom remodel, or even build a Murphy Bed.
Like with all things having the right tools makes any job easy. Beyond the Essential Tools for Beginner Woodworking. These inexpensive cabinet-making tools will help you build great cabinets for your home.
The Complete Guide to Building Your Own Kitchen Cabinets
My Essential Tools for Building Kitchen Cabinets are
There are other brands that make these same tools but I’ve always found Kreg Brand Tools to be a good tool for a good value
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This is part of our Essential Tools Series. A Guide to help Begining woodworkers find the tools they need to build great furniture on a Budget.
Kreg 720 Pro Pocket Hole Jig
Kreg makes some cheaper pocket hole jigs, but do yourself a favor and pony up for this version. You will not regret buying it. If you’re about to build your own kitchen cabinets using our Kitchen Cabinet Plans, you’re about to drill A LOT of pocket holes. Having a nice pocket hole jig like this one will make the entire project more enjoyable.
If you are a serious woodworker and have the room the Kreg Foreman is a worthy investment
Kreg Corner Clamps
There are two versions of corner clamps from Kreg. In our Essential Clamps for Woodworking Article. I explained that the Right Angle Clamp is my preferred style but the 90-degree corner clamp has proven itself useful during our “DIY Kitchen Cabinet Series” on Youtube.
This is my preferred clamp for assembling furniture.
I’ve been on the fence about this clamp’s value, but it definitely has its uses and is growing on me
The Kreg Shelf Pin Jig is a fantastic little tool that I use all the time. Once you get one you’ll be surprised with all the places you decide to install simple adjustable shelving.
If you’ve read and watched our How to Build Great Drawers series you’ll already know about this jig. It’s simple, inexpensive, and does exactly what it is designed to do.
Complete Guide to Building Drawers
I prefer European-style concealed hinges on my cabinetry. If you make your own doors a jig like this one will be super helpful.
Kreg Drawer Pull Jig
Installing drawer pulls is something you 100% want to get right. Having a jig to do it with is the way to go.
Are These the Only Tools You Need for Cabinetry?
No, of course not. But you probably already have the basic tools, drill, table saw, router, miter saw, circular saw, nail guns, etc. Can you build great cabinets, and get great results without these tools? ABSOLUTELY!
These tools just make the process easier and faster to get great results. Time is your most valuable asset, so invest in the tools that save you time.
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