Cabinetry projects

Cabinetry projects made by contributors to Canadian Woodworking are presented with complete step-by-step instructions, photos with explanatory text, and project drawings and lists.

  • Router bit cabinet

    Without them your router is an expensive paperweight, so protect your investment in high quality bits by storing them in this elegant wall cabinet. 

    September 13, 2009
    Michael Kampen
  • Recycle centre

    With stories about landfill sites nearing capacity appearing regularly in the news, it’s hard not to be aware of the growing need to divert some of this material by recycling whenever possible. Build this simple rolling recycling station to keep your recyclable material sorted and your garage or utility room tidy.

    March 13, 2008
    Michael Kampen
  • Tambour Spice Cabinet

    Tambour doors were first employed in France during the 1600s and their use became widespread during the 1800s with the advent of roll top desks. Today you can often find them in kitchens, mounted on built-in or movable cabinets, between the countertop and the upper cabinets. Generally they are used for storing breads or small appliances.

    March 13, 2008
    Lee Brubaker
  • Versatile hand tool display

    Some tools are best kept tucked away – they work, but they are hardly things of beauty. Other tools cry out to be displayed, as they are far too elegant or beautiful to be concealed in boxes and drawers.

    January 13, 2008
    Michael Kampen
  • Tiny toy box

    Here is a great little project for you and the younger woodworker in your family to make together in a weekend.

    July 13, 2007
    Michael Kampen
  • Hand tool cabinet

    This tool cabinet is a practical, attractive way to store and protect a collection of hand tools.

    January 13, 2007
    Michael Kampen
  • Medicine cabinet

    The original medicine cabinet was made of wood or metal, and was a place where Grandma stored her health remedies.

    November 13, 2006
    Dale Winhold
  • Display Case

    Display Case

    Everybody has something that means a great deal to them, something they would like to display, yet keep safe from harm.

    August 1, 2006
    Michael Kampen
  • Blanket chest

    Here is a project that will give you a place to store winter items in the summer, summer items in the winter, or anything else you care to toss in throughout the year.

    March 13, 2006
    Michael Kampen
  • Chimney cupboard

    Chimney cupboards have been with us for hundreds of years. Originally, they were found in kitchens, but in more recent times they have been used in bathrooms to store linens. It is a great way to increase your storage space, regardless of where you use it.

    July 13, 2005
    Michael Kampen
  • Wine Cabinet

    Wine cabinet

    This wine cabinet was to keep some of a clients most precious red wines in the dining room.

    January 13, 2005
    Chico Sakman
  • CD cabinet

    This cabinet stores all of your CD's in a practical, yet attractive cabinet.

    November 13, 2004
    Danny Proulx
  • Corner cabinet

    Customize this cabinet to house your smart TV, stereo system or your favourite collectibles.

    November 13, 2004
    Jim Shaver
  • Curio cabinet

    This project is one of the most popular display cabinets built by woodworkers. If you have valuable items to display, this is the cabinet of choice.

    January 13, 2003
    Danny Proulx