{"id":835,"date":"2024-12-02T09:45:40","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T01:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/22\/how-to-build-a-printer-cabinet\/"},"modified":"2025-11-22T14:42:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T06:42:15","slug":"how-to-build-a-printer-cabinet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/?p=835","title":{"rendered":"How To Build A Printer Cabinet"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\"><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mailmunch-forms-before-post\" style=\"display: none !important;\"><\/div>\n<p><em>Having your printer nearby in your office is a huge time-saver, but there isn\u2019t always room for it to reside on the desk. \u00a0Follow this step-by-step tutorial on how to build a printer cabinet and you\u2019ll add a beautiful piece of modern farmhouse furniture to your home office.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8217 size-full\" title=\"Having your printer nearby in your office is a huge time-saver, but there isn't always room for it to reside on the desk. \u00a0Follow this step-by-step tutorial on how to build a printer cabinet and you'll add a beautiful piece of modern farmhouse furniture to your home office.\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20500%20750'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"modern farmhouse printer cabinet\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_1876.jpg 500w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_1876-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_1876-400x600.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_1876.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Three years ago, I <strong>built a Murphy bed<\/strong> for our 4th bedroom so that it could function not only as a guest room, but also our home office. \u00a0The Murphy bed is <strong>complete with a long desk<\/strong> that my husband and I share. \u00a0Our printer has always sat at the end of the desk; however, it\u2019s size made it feel very imposing and took up valuable desk space. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve partnered with <strong>DAP Products<\/strong> today to show you how I built this modern farmhouse printer cabinet to get the printer off the desk and add a little more storage and organization to our office. \u00a0The bonus is that it perfectly matches the Murphy bed! \u00a0Keep reading to get the printable plans, the step-by-step, and the YouTube video for this project.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7361\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20450%20150'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"affiliate link disclosure\" width=\"450\" height=\"150\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/affiliate-links-disclaimer.jpg 450w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/affiliate-links-disclaimer-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/affiliate-links-disclaimer-400x133.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/affiliate-links-disclaimer.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>Watch The YouTube Video<\/h2>\n<p>For those of you who prefer to watch video over reading step-by-step plans, I\u2019ve got you covered! \u00a0Just click the video below to see how I built it.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KO69u-fcZz4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Download The Printable Plans<\/h2>\n<p>Click the button below to download the printable plans for this project. \u00a0In them, you will find the detailed materials list, cut list, and step by step drawings on how to build this project.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8218\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20500%20100'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"100\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Download-The-Printable-Plans.png 500w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Download-The-Printable-Plans-300x60.png 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Download-The-Printable-Plans-400x80.png 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Download-The-Printable-Plans.png\"><\/p>\n<h2>Step 1:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8230\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Ironing On Edge Banding-2\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Ironing-On-Edge-Banding-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Ironing-On-Edge-Banding-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Ironing-On-Edge-Banding-2-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Ironing-On-Edge-Banding-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Apply edge banding to the front edges of the cabinet sides as well as the cabinet top and drawer front. \u00a0Trim the banding and sand them smooth.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 2:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8224\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Attaching Sides of Cabinet To Base\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Attaching-Sides-of-Cabinet-To-Base-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Attaching-Sides-of-Cabinet-To-Base-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Attaching-Sides-of-Cabinet-To-Base-2-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Attaching-Sides-of-Cabinet-To-Base-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Build the carcass of the cabinet. \u00a0I added a 1\/4\u2033 rabbet to the back edges of the plywood to accept a 1\/4\u2033 plywood backing to the cabinet; however, you can skip this step and attach a 1\/8\u2033 hardboard backer to the cabinet if you prefer.<\/p>\n<p>Drill 3\/4\u2033 pocket holes into the cabinet bottom as well as the top edges of the cabinet sides. \u00a0Attach the bottom using 1 1\/4\u2033 pocket screws and wood glue.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 3:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8225\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Gluing-Cabinet-Back-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Gluing-Cabinet-Back-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Gluing-Cabinet-Back-2-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Gluing-Cabinet-Back-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8226\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Nailing-Back-To-Cabinet-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Nailing-Back-To-Cabinet-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Nailing-Back-To-Cabinet-2-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Nailing-Back-To-Cabinet-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>I used <strong>DAP carpenter\u2019s glue<\/strong> and added a bead of glue to both rabbeted grooves, then nailed the 1\/4\u2033 plywood backing with 3\/4\u2033 brad nails.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 4:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8227\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Adding Cove To Moulding For Bottom of Cabinet-2\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Adding-Cove-To-Moulding-For-Bottom-of-Cabinet-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Adding-Cove-To-Moulding-For-Bottom-of-Cabinet-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Adding-Cove-To-Moulding-For-Bottom-of-Cabinet-2-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Adding-Cove-To-Moulding-For-Bottom-of-Cabinet-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8228\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Mitered Corners For Moulding-2\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Mitered-Corners-For-Moulding-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Mitered-Corners-For-Moulding-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Mitered-Corners-For-Moulding-2-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Mitered-Corners-For-Moulding-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>I used a <strong>cove bit<\/strong> to make the custom moulding for the base of the cabinet out of a 1\u00d76 select pine board. \u00a0Alternately, you can leave the board as is and use it for the bottom moulding. \u00a0I measured and cut the pieces at a 45 degree miter on my miter saw. \u00a0You\u2019ll want to measure each piece individually and fit them to the bottom of the cabinet before moving on to the next piece of moulding.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 5:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8229\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"gluing moulding for cabinet-2\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/gluing-moulding-for-cabinet-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/gluing-moulding-for-cabinet-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/gluing-moulding-for-cabinet-2-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/gluing-moulding-for-cabinet-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>I glued and attached the moulding to the cabinet using 1 1\/4\u2033 brad nails.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 6:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8231\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Adding-Wood-Filler-To-Cabinet-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Adding-Wood-Filler-To-Cabinet-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Adding-Wood-Filler-To-Cabinet-2-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Adding-Wood-Filler-To-Cabinet-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>I used <strong>Plastic Wood X wood filler<\/strong> from DAP to fill all of the nail holes and any gaps in my miters. \u00a0I love using this wood filler because it\u2019s very easy to work with, it goes on pink and lets you know it\u2019s dry when it turns to a natural color, plus it\u2019s stainable and takes paint extremely well. \u00a0I used it on all of my kitchen cabinets when I needed to fill the knots before painting them. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Once the wood filler was dry, I sanded all of the areas I filled with 220 grit sandpaper. \u00a0I took extra care to shape the wood filler on the corner to match the shape of the moulding.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle\" style=\"display: none !important;\"><\/div>\n<h2>Step 7:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8234\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"gluing up cabinet door-2\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/gluing-up-cabinet-door-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/gluing-up-cabinet-door-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/gluing-up-cabinet-door-2-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/gluing-up-cabinet-door-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8235\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"building drawer for cabinet-2\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/building-drawer-for-cabinet-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/building-drawer-for-cabinet-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/building-drawer-for-cabinet-2-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/building-drawer-for-cabinet-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Build the cabinet door and drawer. \u00a0For the door, I used tongue and groove joinery, then glued and clamped the door together. \u00a0Alternately, you can use pocket joinery; however, you will still want to route a 1\/4\u2033 groove for the plywood face to fit into. \u00a0You can find all of the details for this in the<strong> printable plans<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For the drawers, I used 1\/2\u2033 baltic birch plywood and attached them using pocket joinery. \u00a0While the photo shows the pocket holes being in the front and back of the drawer box, I have modified the plans for the pocket holes to be on the sides. \u00a0This will allow for the drawer front to fit flush against the front of the drawer box. \u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Step 8:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8232\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"painting cabinet base-2\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/painting-cabinet-base-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/painting-cabinet-base-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/painting-cabinet-base-2-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/painting-cabinet-base-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8233\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"brushing polyurethane on cabinet top-2\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/brushing-polyurethane-on-cabinet-top-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/brushing-polyurethane-on-cabinet-top-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/brushing-polyurethane-on-cabinet-top-2-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/brushing-polyurethane-on-cabinet-top-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Finish the cabinet as desired. \u00a0To match my Murphy bed, I painted the cabinet base, door and drawer front in Swiss Coffee. \u00a0I applied three light coats <strong>with my paint sprayer<\/strong> to get a smooth, even finish.<\/p>\n<p>For the top of the cabinet, I used special walnut stain and three coats of polyurethane in a satin finish.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 9:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8236\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"attaching cabinet top-2\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/attaching-cabinet-top-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/attaching-cabinet-top-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/attaching-cabinet-top-2-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/attaching-cabinet-top-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8237\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"installing drawer slides-2\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/installing-drawer-slides-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/installing-drawer-slides-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/installing-drawer-slides-2-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/installing-drawer-slides-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Attach the cabinet top using 1 1\/4\u2033 pocket screws. \u00a0It is difficult to clamp this, so having someone assist you with holding downward pressure is best.<\/p>\n<p>Attach the drawer slides, and install the drawer. \u00a0Determine what type of drawer slide hardware you will be using to determine the height at which to install the slides. \u00a0The total height of the drawer box is 3 1\/2\u2033. \u00a0Measuring 3 3\/4\u2033 from the top inside corner of the cabinet will give you a reference point for where the bottom of your drawer should be and therefore will help you determine where the drawer slides should be installed. \u00a0I installed the side mount drawer slides so that they were centered on the sides of the drawer.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 10:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8238\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"attaching drawer front-2\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/attaching-drawer-front-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/attaching-drawer-front-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/attaching-drawer-front-2-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/attaching-drawer-front-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8239\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Permanently Attaching Drawer Front-2\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Permanently-Attaching-Drawer-Front-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Permanently-Attaching-Drawer-Front-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Permanently-Attaching-Drawer-Front-2-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Permanently-Attaching-Drawer-Front-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>To install the drawer front, pre-drill the holes for the hardware in the drawer front only. \u00a0Fit the drawer against the front of the drawer box and set an 1\/8\u2033 gap around the drawer front. \u00a0Evenly stacked playing cards is a perfect way to do this. \u00a0Drive 1 1\/4\u2033 wood screws through the holes you pre-drilled to temporarily attach the drawer front to the drawer box. \u00a0Pull the drawer out and permanently attach the drawer front from the inside of the drawer by driving 1\u2033 screws into the inside upper and lower corners of the front of the drawer box. \u00a0Remove the screws from the drawer front, finish drilling the holes through the drawer, then install the drawer pull.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 11:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8240\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"drilling mortises for cabinet doors-2\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/drilling-mortises-for-cabinet-doors-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/drilling-mortises-for-cabinet-doors-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/drilling-mortises-for-cabinet-doors-2-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/drilling-mortises-for-cabinet-doors-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8241\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Installing Cabinet Door-2\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Installing-Cabinet-Door-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Installing-Cabinet-Door-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Installing-Cabinet-Door-2-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Installing-Cabinet-Door-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Install the cabinet door using frameless inset hinges or euro style hinges. \u00a0Frameless inset hinges will need to have mortise holes drilled; however, they will allow for adjustments once the hinges are installed to obtain an even 1\/8\u2033 gap around the door. \u00a0Euro style hinges are far easier to install and do not require a mortised hole to be drilled; however, adjustments to these hinges is a bit more limited once they are installed.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 12:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8242\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Installing Cabinet Pull-2\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Installing-Cabinet-Pull-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Installing-Cabinet-Pull-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Installing-Cabinet-Pull-2-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Installing-Cabinet-Pull-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8243\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Installing Magnetic Door Stop-2\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Installing-Magnetic-Door-Stop-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Installing-Magnetic-Door-Stop-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Installing-Magnetic-Door-Stop-2-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Installing-Magnetic-Door-Stop-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Drill the holes and install the cabinet pull, then install a magnetic door stop so the door stops flush with the inside of the cabinet.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8244\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Modern Farmhouse Printer Cabinet\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_1875-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_1875-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_1875-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_1875-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_1875-1200x1800.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_1875-683x1024.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The finished cabinet fit perfectly into this little space in our office and we are loving the added space we now have on the desk. \u00a0The top drawer has plenty of space to hold extra paper, printer cartridges, etc. \u00a0The bottom cabinet has a ton of space where additional shelves can be added, though I\u2019m going to just use it as a place to store all of my camera equipment. \u00a0Make sure that you <strong>download the printable plans<\/strong> for this project so you can build your own, as well as check out my <strong>YouTube video of the build<\/strong>. \u00a0I\u2019ve included a few shareable images below for you to save this for later and\/or share it with your friends!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8245 size-full\" title=\"Having your printer nearby in your office is a huge time-saver, but there isn't always room for it to reside on the desk. \u00a0Follow this step-by-step tutorial on how to build a printer cabinet and you'll add a beautiful piece of modern farmhouse furniture to your home office.\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20600%20900'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/How-To-Build-A-Modern-Farmhouse-Printer-Cabinet.jpg 600w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/How-To-Build-A-Modern-Farmhouse-Printer-Cabinet-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/How-To-Build-A-Modern-Farmhouse-Printer-Cabinet-400x600.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/How-To-Build-A-Modern-Farmhouse-Printer-Cabinet.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8246 size-full\" title=\"Having your printer nearby in your office is a huge time-saver, but there isn't always room for it to reside on the desk. \u00a0Follow this step-by-step tutorial on how to build a printer cabinet and you'll add a beautiful piece of modern farmhouse furniture to your home office.\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20600%20900'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Modern-Farmhouse-Printer-Cabinet.jpg 600w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Modern-Farmhouse-Printer-Cabinet-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Modern-Farmhouse-Printer-Cabinet-400x600.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Modern-Farmhouse-Printer-Cabinet.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>DISCLOSURE: \u00a0I was provided products and\/or compensation for this project. \u00a0All opinions and ideas are 100% my own. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"mailmunch-forms-after-post\" style=\"display: none !important;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having your printer nearby in your office is a huge time-saver, but there isn\u2019t always room for 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