How to Build an EASY File Cabinet--{Using Plywood and 2x4s!}

Learn how to build your own DIY File Cabinet in this video!

Plans, details dimensions here:
https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/home-...

This video was sponsored by my friends at DAP!

I’m bringing you another fun build to add to the matching series I’ve been building for my Dad’s office. This time, it’s a DIY filing cabinet.

If you’ve followed this whole series, you may be thinking—haven’t you already made your Dad filing cabinets for his office?

And yes—I did. I built modular file cabinets for my dad to set his large stencil cutting machine on in his office back last fall:
https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-f...

But apparently that wasn’t enough for all his papers, so I’m back at it building another one—this time in a design that matches the style I built his recent table, desk, and shelf.
See Table: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-t...
See Desk: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-t...
See Shelf: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-s...

This is a very basic cabinet that works well as a file cabinet, but could also make a nice printer cabinet, or even a side table or nightstand.

I'm sharing some helpful tips throughout this video including:
--How to make your own table legs from 2x4s
--How to turn a drawer box into a file folder drawer
--How to ensure a cabinet is level
--How to attach trim pieces using RapidFuse

Tools and materials used in this video:
(affiliate links)
Miter Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/2rkObz
Circular Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/drzBM
Drill/Driver: https://homedepot.sjv.io/9WGNvW
Pocket Hole Jig: https://amzn.to/3rorfFS
Table saw and/or router (optional)
(3) 2x4x8 boards
(2) 2x2x8 boards
(1) sheet 3/4" plywood: https://homedepot.sjv.io/9rR95
(1/2) sheet 1/4" plywood
(4) 8' sticks cove molding
(2) pair 16" ball bearing drawer slides: I buy bulk package--https://amzn.to/3bjzXQo
2 1/2" pocket hole screws: https://amzn.to/30hjXYQ
2" wood screws
1 1/4" pocket hole screws: https://amzn.to/30dDA3Z
1" wood screws
Weldwood Wood Glue: https://amzn.to/3kMfHty
RapidFuse Glue: https://amzn.to/3sQMMax