Make cabinets the easy way begin with the right cabinet dimensions.
How to build a wall mounted kitchen counter.
Cabinets are usually about 24 deep to allow for a roughly 25 deep countertop with a slight lip.
Pocket holes simplify.
Use a tape measure and pencil to place a mark at the height you need then use the pencil and a framer s level to draw a level line across the wall at the height you plan to install the countertop.
For a base cabinet less than 4 wide you can cut all the parts except the back.
Measure and mark the wall measure the height of the base cabinets.
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Cabinets are also usually 34 5 tall allowing for a 36 overall height once the countertop material is added.
Lift the cabinet into place so the halves of the french cleat interlock.
Most standard cabinets are 34 1 2 high.
Drive a pair of 3 inch screws through the bottom nailer from the inside of the cabinet.
Add 1 1 2 for a standard countertop and 18 inches for a standard backsplash though some designers now want a 20 inch backsplash to make room for small appliances.
To calculate the size of wall or upper cabinets add 18 20 to the counter height.
The 3 4 plywood case eliminates panel jointing planing and glue ups.