BBQ Tool Cabinet
- A side frame pieces – (2) 5/4 X 6 X 28″
- B bottom frame piece – (1) 5/4 X 4 3/4″ X 19″
- C top frame piece – (1) 5/4 X 6 X 23″
- D front strip – (1) 1″ X 23″ (cut from 5/4 X 6 cedar)
- E back pieces – (4) (cut to fit from 1 x 6 T & G cedar)
- F feet – (2) (see drawing) (cut from 5/4 X 6 cedar)
- G door pieces – (2) 1 X 4 3/4″ X 23 7/8″
- H door pieces – (2) 1 X 4 1/2″ X 23 7/8″
- I door cleats – (4) 1 X 2″ X 8″
- J door strip – (1) 1/4″ X 1″ X 23 7/8″
Pre-drill all screw locations with a #8 countersink bit and sand the pieces before assembly.
- Referring to the diagram, cut the two side pieces, the top and bottom pieces, and the feet to size. Glue and nail the front strip to the top piece.
- Using a bench saw or router, cut a 1/2″ x 1/2″ rabbet along the back edges of the side, top and bottom pieces of the frame. (Note that the rabbet on the side pieces only extends to the base of the bottom frame piece.)
- Assemble the frame using 2-1/2″ deck screws and exterior wood glue. Make all the pieces flush at the back and centre the top piece on the sides of the frame. Using clamps will help in the assembly process. Check to ensure that the frame is square. A temporary wood strap fastened diagonally to the front of the frame will keep the unit square until the back is installed.
- Cut and assemble 1 x 6 cedar boards for the back, using 2″ galvanized finishing nails and glue. The temporary wood strap (step 3) may now be removed.
- Referring to the schematic diagram, cut the four door pieces to size from 1 x 6 tongue and groove cedar. Cut off the tongue and groove from the inner and outer edges of each door.
- Fasten the two cleats to the back of each door, using glue and 1″ #8 brass screws.
- With the cabinet on its back, install the two doors, using two hinges per door. Install the cedar strip to the right side door, using 1″ finishing nails and glue.
- Install the barrel bolt, drilling a 1/4″ diameter hole half an inch into the top frame piece to line up with the bolt.
- Attach the two wooden feet, using glue and 2″ deck screws. Initially insert one screw into each foot, set the cabinet on a level surface, and using a level or carpenter’s square check to make sure the unit is vertical. Then secure with three more screws in each foot.
- Install the hooks and handle as shown.
- Finish with a natural UV resistant wood finish.
The original plan can be found at http://www.homeathome.homehardware.ca