## How to Make a Kitchen Sink Cupboard
### Materials
– 3/4-inch plywood (for the cabinet box)
– 1/2-inch plywood (for the cabinet door)
– 1×4 pine boards (for the cabinet frame)
– 1×6 pine boards (for the cabinet legs)
– 1/4-inch hardboard (for the cabinet back)
– 3/4-inch thick x 1-1/2-inch wide strips of wood (for the cabinet stiles)
– 1-1/4-inch thick x 1-1/2-inch wide strips of wood (for the cabinet rails)
– 1-1/2-inch thick x 1-1/2-inch wide strips of wood (for the cabinet mullions)
– 1-inch wood screws
– 2-inch wood screws
– 3-inch wood screws
– 4-inch wood screws
– Wood glue
– Clamps
– Sandpaper
– Paint or stain
– Clear finish
### Tools
– Circular saw
– Table saw
– Miter saw
– Drill
– Countersink bit
– Brad nailer
– Hammer
– Measuring tape
– Level
– Square
– Pencil
### Instructions
1. **Cut the cabinet box parts.** The cabinet box is made from 3/4-inch plywood. Cut the following parts:
– Two sides: 24 inches wide by 30 inches high
– Two shelves: 24 inches wide by 12 inches deep
– One back: 24 inches wide by 30 inches high
2. **Assemble the cabinet box.** Apply wood glue to the edges of the sides and shelves. Clamp the sides and shelves together, making sure that the edges are flush. Drive 1-1/2-inch wood screws through the sides into the shelves. Repeat to assemble the back of the cabinet.
3. **Cut the cabinet door parts.** The cabinet door is made from 1/2-inch plywood. Cut the following parts:
– Two stiles: 1-1/2 inches wide by 30 inches high
– Two rails: 1-1/4 inches wide by 12 inches long
– Two mullions: 1-1/2 inches wide by 12 inches long
4. **Assemble the cabinet door.** Apply wood glue to the edges of the stiles and rails. Clamp the stiles and rails together, making sure that the edges are flush. Drive 1-inch wood screws through the stiles into the rails. Repeat to assemble the mullions.
5. **Attach the door to the cabinet box.** Apply wood glue to the edges of the door opening in the cabinet box. Place the door in the opening and clamp it in place. Drive 3-inch wood screws through the cabinet box into the door.
6. **Cut the cabinet frame parts.** The cabinet frame is made from 1×4 pine boards. Cut the following parts:
– Two sides: 24 inches wide by 2 inches high
– Two crosspieces: 24 inches wide by 1-1/2 inches high
7. **Assemble the cabinet frame.** Apply wood glue to the edges of the sides and crosspieces. Clamp the sides and crosspieces together, making sure that the edges are flush. Drive 1-1/2-inch wood screws through the sides into the crosspieces.
8. **Attach the cabinet frame to the cabinet box.** Apply wood glue to the bottom edge of the cabinet frame. Place the cabinet frame on the cabinet box and clamp it in place. Drive 4-inch wood screws through the cabinet box into the cabinet frame.
9. **Cut the cabinet legs.** The cabinet legs are made from 1×6 pine boards. Cut the following parts:
– Four legs: 3-1/2 inches wide by 24 inches high
10. **Attach the cabinet legs to the cabinet box.** Apply wood glue to the top edge of each cabinet leg. Place the cabinet legs on the cabinet box and clamp them in place. Drive 3-inch wood screws through the cabinet box into the cabinet legs.
11. **Attach the cabinet back to the cabinet box.** Apply wood glue to the edges of the cabinet back. Place the cabinet back on the cabinet box and clamp it in place. Drive 1-1/2-inch wood screws through the cabinet box into the cabinet back.
12. **Sand the cabinet.** Sand the cabinet with sandpaper to remove any rough edges or splinters.
13. **Paint or stain the cabinet.** Paint or stain the cabinet to the desired finish.
14. **Apply a clear finish to the cabinet.** Apply a clear finish to the cabinet to protect it from wear and tear.
Congratulations! You have now made a kitchen sink cupboard.
### Tips
– Use a level to make sure that the cabinet box is level before you attach the door.
– Countersink the screws that attach the door to the cabinet box so that the screws are flush with the surface of the cabinet.
– Use wood glue to strengthen all of the joints in the cabinet.
– If you are using a heavy countertop, you may need to reinforce the cabinet box with additional bracing.
– You can add decorative molding to the cabinet to give it a more finished look.