Free Standing Pantry with Crate Organization

Hey all you sports fans,  I have got a good one for you today!  The great folks over at Crates and Pallets extended a challenge of sorts.  They wanted to see how I could organize a kitchen using their assortment of their crates. “Challenge Accepted!”

 

 

 

Tools Suggested:

•  Table Saw
• Miter Saw
• Drill
• Kreg Jig
• Sander
• Finish Nailer

Shopping List:

• (x2) 4×8′  3/4″ PureBond Plywood
• (x1) 4×8′ 1/4″ MDF Panel
• (x3)  1×3″ Board
• (x1)  1×4″ Board
• (x5) 1×2″ Board
• (x6) Non-Mortise Butt Hinges for 3/4″
• (x 2) Handles
• Double Magnetic Catch
• 1  1/2″ Kreg Screws
• 2″- 16 Gauge Nails
• (x9)- Small Crates
• (x4)- Large Crates
• (x4)- Half Wall Shelf
• (x1)- Wall Shelf
• (x3)- Vegetable Crates

Cut List(s)

Base Unit-

(3/4″ PureBond Plywood )

• (4) @ 19″x 40″
• (3) @  9 1/4″  x  40″
• (2) @ 19″ x 75 1/2″
• (2) @ 19″ x 13″

Face Frame – 

• 1×4″ Board = (x2) @ 38 1/2″
• 1×2″ Board = (x2) @ 75 1/2″
• 1×2″ Board = (x2) @ 38 1/2″
• 1×2″ Board = (x3) @ 40″    (Interior Shelf Support)

Doors-

• 1×3″ Board = (x4) @ 41″
• 1/4″ Paneling = (x2) @ 14 1/2″ x  35 1/2″
• 1×3″ Board = (x4) @ 14″ (if you are using pocket holes)     *Hold off on cutting until you determine what style door you are making.*

Back – 

• 1/4″ MDF Paneling = @ 41 1/2  x  72 3/4″

Let’s Get Building

Base-

Let’s start with the bones on this bad boy. When putting together a cabinet, I prefer to use Kreg Jig Pocket Holes.  They are strong,  and easy to conceal.

I assemble my base unit when it is laying on the floor.  Begin by securing the sides ( 19″x 75 1/2″)” to the top and bottom shelf (19″x 40″).  Then add subsequent shelves (19″x 40″), followed by the dividers (19″ x 13″).

Alright, moving on!  Time to add the upper shelves (9 1/4″  x  40″) ,  again I use Kreg Jig Pocket Holes to secure them. 

It should be looking a little something like this…

 

 

 

Face Frame-

Next up is the face frame!  Again, I use pocket holes to create the face frame.

Once the face frame is assembled, you are ready to attach it to the base unit.  I use wood glue and reinforce using 16 gauge 2″ finish nails.

At this point  I attached front shelf supports to the upper 3 shelves. (1×2″ Board = (x3) @ 40″).  Again, I applied wood glue and reinforced with 16 gauge 2″ finish nails.

I chose to add the backing at this point.  I find it helps keep everything square, although I know many builders prefer to leave it off when adding the doors, because it allows for easier access to the hinges.  It is all personal preference.

Doors-

Next is time for the doors!

I opted for a basic shaker style door.  I am going to direct you to the talented  Jill from “The Rozy Home” she has  an excellent tutorial. (One of  these days I will document the process, but until then, she does a lovely  job 😉

Next?  Install those suckers!  I used a non-mortise, full inset, for 3/4″ door.  I had a tough time tracking them down, but I was able to order them online. You can find them here. (Affiliate Link)  I wanted these doors to be able to easily  handle the weight of the crate shelves plus anything I would be storing in them. So I used 3 on each side for a total of 6.

Last but not least it is time to paint and add the hardware and crates.  These crates are available  online at  Crates and Pallet, and a number of Home Depot locations.

They do come unfinished and ready to paint or stain. In my case I opted  for the two tone look and decided to stain all of my crates I used Jacobean stain by Minwax on the crates.  For the pantry unit I used Dustblu by Sherwin Williams.

… and there you have it folks, another blend of form and function!

 Take Luck,

Corey

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