Corner cabinet woodworking plans

Description:
This cabinet came into my family in the late 1960's. We acquired it at a farm auction in southern Ohio. It was probably made by a
member of the family selling it. What I remember about the auction was the buggies parked under an enormous tree in the side
yard of the farm. I don't know if the farm itself was Amish, but certainly many of the neighbors were. The cabinet is not particularly
old, as it is held together with wire finish nails, and the drawer bottom is plywood. Nonetheless, it is a very traditionally built piece.
The cabinet face is dark cherry with a gloss varnish. Interior and hidden work is poplar or some other white wood. Except for the
drawer and the doors all joints are butt joints secured with nails.
This cabinet is divided into two sections for easier transport. The joining of the upper and lower sections is concealed by the band
of trim just above the drawer.
If I were going to reproduce the cabinet, I'd choose a hardwood plywood for the shelves and back, and face it with solid lumber.
A word about the size of this piece: of the six houses it's been in since my family acquired it, only one has had more than one place
it would fit. The only place it fits in my present home covers a small closet door.
Corner Cabinet
501 West Chicago Boulevard, Tecumseh MI 49286
Copyright 2002, Dale Austin
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Disclaimer:
These plans are provided without warranty of any kind. It is
assumed that the user is a sufficiently experienced woodworker
to verify dimensions and construction details. If this does not
describe you, don't try it. Use proper safety precautions when
using any tool.
Corner Cabinet
501 West Chicago Boulevard, Tecumseh MI 49286
Copyright 2002, Dale Austin
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All dimensions in inches
Lower Case
Upper Case
Joint between
upper and lower

cases covered
with trim
Disclaimer:
These plans are provided without warranty of any kind. It is
assumed that the user is a sufficiently experienced woodworker
to verify dimensions and construction details. If this does not
describe you, don't try it. Use proper safety precautions when
using any tool.
5
4
37-5/16
2-1/2
13-3/4
49
1-1/8
39-5/8
11-3/4
18-3/4
2-1/2
2-1/4
39-3/4
2
3
Shelves
10
16-3/4
2-1/2
2-1/2
2-1/2
18-3/4

25-5/8
36
2-3/4
30-1/8
2-1/2
16-1/2
2-1/2
18
4-1/8 7
1-5/8
1/2 inch grid
4 5
2-1/22-1/2
2-1/4
2-1/2
Corner Cabinet
501 West Chicago Boulevard, Tecumseh MI 49286
Copyright 2002, Dale Austin
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All dimensions in inches
Lower Case
Upper Case
49
36
18
4-1/8
Disclaimer:
These plans are provided without warranty of any kind. It is
assumed that the user is a sufficiently experienced woodworker
to verify dimensions and construction details. If this does not

describe you, don't try it. Use proper safety precautions when
using any tool.
2-1/2
13-1/16
11-13/16
14-3/16
Note: top and bottom shelves form stops for doors
Drawer "kickers"
3-1/4
12-3/4
Note: bottom shelf forms stop for doors
15/16
5/16
Corner Cabinet
501 West Chicago Boulevard, Tecumseh MI 49286
Copyright 2002, Dale Austin
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Disclaimer:
These plans are provided without warranty of any kind. It is
assumed that the user is a sufficiently experienced woodworker
to verify dimensions and construction details. If this does not
describe you, don't try it. Use proper safety precautions when
using any tool.
Moulding profiles
2-3/4
3
Cornice profile
Section through lower doors
1/2
3/4

Section through upper door showing glass mounting
3/4
Knobs
7/8
2
7/8 X 3/4 Cherry edging
3/4
Poplar
section through plate
grooves and stop
Section through upper case
Back boards 3/4 Poplar
19-1/4
36-9/16
3-1/4
5/16
3/8
Corner Cabinet
501 West Chicago Boulevard, Tecumseh MI 49286
Copyright 2002, Dale Austin
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Basic assembly:
The carcass consists of two boxes constructed
from cherry-faced poplar shelves and poplar
back and side boards. The frame and trim detail
were applied afterwards.
Disclaimer:
These plans are provided without warranty of any kind. It is
assumed that the user is a sufficiently experienced woodworker
to verify dimensions and construction details. If this does not

describe you, don't try it. Use proper safety precautions when
using any tool.