Project 23: Cabinet Drawer Rebuild.

2023-09-30

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Objective:

To rebuild a damaged kitchen cabinet drawer. The materials were 1/4 plywood.

Material List:

• 2 qty, 19 in. 1X4 Pine
• 2 qty, 9-1/2 in. 1X4 Pine
• 18-3/8&quo X 10-3/8&quo 1/4 in. Plywood

Materials:

1. 1x 4" 10' Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) Lumber. Cost $11.22 ea.
2. 1/4 3X8 BCX Plywood. Cost $30.82 ea.

Total cost of all materials used $42 USD.

Tools:

1. Makita 7 1/4 Circular Saw 5007F, est. cost $140
2. Makita Orbiting Sander 5.0" VSP, est. cost $129
3. 3/8 Drill (6408), corded, est. cost $81
4. Black Oxide Drill bit Set (29-Piece). est. cost $27
5. 2x 4in C-Clamps, est. cost $12 ea.
6. 2x 8in C-Clamps, est. cost $15 ea.
7. 1x 12in F-Clamp, est. cost $11 ea.
8. Aluminum Speed Square, est. cost $8
9. 25' Tape Measure, est. cost $10
10. 18" Stiff Ruler, est. cost $8
11. Screw Driver Interchangeable Set, est. cost $7
12. 2" Putty Knife, est. cost $7.97
13. Safety Knife, est. cost $6.98
14. Hammer, Straight Claw, cost $10

Total cost of all tools if all bought new for project is approximately $500 USD.

Procedure

1. Cut 1/4 notch across 10 foot board.

2. Cut board shape, 4 pieces

3. Drill holes on each end of 19" long sides

4. Screw 3 boards, 2 sides and back.

5. Slide in 1/4" plywood into frame

6. Screw on the front board.

7. Drill pilot holes and screw in 4 screws to secure front panel.

8. Drill out hole for handle.

9. Screw in handle and tighten.

10. Using orbital sander sand rough edges with 150 grit paper.