

Before we start...
Some details about my cabinets

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Before You Get Started on Your Garage Cabinets
- Either use shimsĀ (place them between the base frame and the top of the base) to raise the base on the lower side.
- Cut the vertical 2×4 on the front cabinet frame longer for the lower side. I opted for this option, because my garage had a slight slope, less than an inch off.
Decide on Cabinet Location & Locate the Studs

One crucial step when anchoring anything to the wall is finding the studs*.
After determining the location for your cabinets, use a stud finder for this task. I initially used the Zircon stud finder Ā during the cabinet construction. However, I now prefer the stud finder from Kreg Tools.Ā Once you’ve located the studs, mark them with painter’s tape.Ā
I recommend adjusting the position of your cabinet if necessary, ensuring that at least one side (either left or right) is anchored on studs. In our case, the left side of our cabinet is directly on studs, while the right side is not.
Trace Your Cabinet on the Wall with Painter's Tape

If you are using different measurements than I am, decide on your own measurements and mark them on the wall using painter’s tape.
I determined the measurements for each compartment based on what I planned to store in the cabinet.
Materials
- (4) 1/2 plywoodĀ
- (7) 3/4 plywoodĀ
- (1) 5mm plywoodĀ
- (5) 1/2×48″ dowelĀ
- (3) 1/4 x48″ dowelĀ
- (2) 2x4x12 Ā Ā
- (9) 2x4x8Ā
- (10) 1x2x8Ā
- (1) 2X4 pegboardĀ
Supplies
- 3/4 inch screwsĀ (pegboard)
- 2 inch pocket hole screws Ā -you will need (2) boxes for 50 count
Tools
- Stud finder
- DrillĀ
- Kreg rip cutĀ Ā
- Laser level Ā (optional)
- 90 degree clamp (this is the one I used to build the rolling cart, since then I have purchased these corner clampsĀ that I prefer them
Time to Start Building the Cabinets!
Step 1 - Build The Rolling Cart
Step 1a - Cut Pieces for Rolling Cart Frame
Use a table saw or a circular saw Ā with a rip cut guide, to cut (4) pieces of the 1/2 plywood to the size shown in the pdf guide.


Step 1b - Build the Rolling Cart Frame


Step 1c - Cut Pieces for Rolling Cart Shelves
Step 1d - Attach Shelves to Rolling Cart

Step 1e - Attach Dowels to Rolling Cart

Use either a circular saw or miter saw to cutĀ (10) 1/2 inch dowels and (5) 1/4 inch dowels to 16.75 inches. Put the rolling cart on its side on a flat surface, feeding the dowel through each hole made in step 1a. Add wood glue to the end to secure the dowels in place.

Step 1f - Attach Bottom Shelf Side Panels
Use a brad nailer with Ā 1-inch brad nails to nail them to the front and back panel of the rolling cart, as shown in the diagram below.Ā

Step 1g - Add the Casters
Step 1h - Add Front Faux Cabinet Frame Panel
See how to install the rolling cart door in step 13a
Step 2 - Build the Cabinet Base
Why use pressure-treated wood?
Step 2a- Bottom of the Base


You can use a 90 degree clamp Ā to hold the corners together if you have one, I did not have one at the time so I didn’t use one.
Step 2b - Top of the Base


Step 3 - Build Back Frame of the Cabinet

Step 3a - Cabinet Back Frame - Top & sides

Step 3b - Cabinet Back Frame - Middle

Use either a circular saw or miter saw to cut (5) pieces of the 1x2x8Ā to the lengths shown in the detailed cut list.

Step 4 - Build the Cabinet Front Frame




Step 5 The Middle Panels
Step 5a - Cut the Plywood for Panels

Next, use a pocket hole jig to create pocket holes onĀ all 4 sides of each 3/4 plywood.
Step 5b- Attach Panels to the Frame
How I divided my compartments from left to right:
- Rolling cart spray paint organizer
- Storage boxes for hardware
- Pull-out pegboard tool organizer
- (4) Shelves
- Paint & painting supplies
- (1) Shelf
- Outdoor chairs
- Wet/dry vacuum
- (3) Shelves
- Gardening supplies
- Car supplies
- Large gardening tool
Step 5c - Add Top Support to Panels


STEP 6 - Compartment #2 Shelves
Step 6a Cut 1x2 for shelves
Use either a circular saw or miter saw to cut (6) pieces of 1×2 to the length specified in the detailed guide.
Step 6b Attach 1x2 to Compartment #2
Attach the pieces on both sides of compartment #2 as shown in the picture below using 1-1/4 pocket hole screws. Use a leveler, to ensure each piece is straight.

Step 7 - Compartment #3-#4 Shelves


Step 7a Cut 1x2 & 3/4 Plywood
Use either a circular saw or miter saw to cut (16) pieces of 1×2, for 8 shelves.



Step 7b - Attach the Shelf Brackets
Optional: You can add an additional bracket at the back that you can drill into the wall for extra support if you will be storing heavy items on the shelf.

Step 7c - Add the Shelves
Step 8 - Side Panels

Step 8a - Cut 3/4 Plywood
Step 8a - Attach Side Panel
Step 9 - Top of Cabinet

Step 9a - Cut 3/4 Plywood
Using a table saw or a circular saw Ā with a rip cut guide,Ā cut (2) 3/4 plywoods.

Step 9b - Attach Top Panel
Step 10 - Paint



Step 11 - Cabinet Doors

Step 11a - Cut 1/2 Plywood
Using a table saw or a circular saw Ā with a rip cut guide,Ā cut (6) 1/2-inch plywood pieces to the measurements specified in the PDF guide.
Step 12 - Rolling Cart Cabinet Doors

Step 13 - Cabinet Door Handles


Step 14 - Pull Out Pegboard Tool Organizer

Step 14a - Cut the Wood Pieces
Using a table saw or a circular saw Ā with a rip cut guide, cut the pegboard to the measurements specified in the detailed guide.
Use either a circular saw or miter saw to cutĀ (5) pieces of 1×2 for the frame.
Using a pocket hole jigĀ to make pocket holes on both ends of the (2) long pieces, as well as both ends of the shortest piece.
Step 14b - Assemble the Pegboard Frame

Attach the outer pieces of the frame using wood glue and 1 inch pocket hole screws.
Step 14c - Attach Drawer Slides
