Building à China cabinet - oasis style

Put your prettiest china on display in this classic-style open cabinet.

Measuring 40" wide by 84" high, this open display cabinet will enhance the look of your dining room without taking up too much space, as it is only 6 1/4" deep. The back is made from MDF beadboard, and a “cove” type moulding is used to hold plates in position. Once the pieces are cut, the cabinet is relatively easy to assemble using screws for the main components and nails for the finishing trim.

Important note: all pieces to be screwed or nailed should also be glued in place first. Always pre-drill holes before driving screws, except in the case of the brackets.

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Tool list

  • Circular saw
  • Sliding mitre saw
  • Table saw
  • Hammer or air nailer
  • Screwdriver-drill (electric or cordless)
  • Countersink drill bit for No. 6 screws
  • Drill bit 3/64" (1.2 mm) if nailing with hammer
  • Measuring tape
  • Pencil

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  • 1 sheet MDF 48" x 96" x 5/8"
  • 1 decorative panel HDF “Universal” 48" x 96" x 1/4" (No. 8914045)
  • Angle brackets 1" x 1" x 1 3/4"
  • 5/8" No. 8 screws
  • Wood glue
  • 1 1/4" 18-gauge nails
  • 3 casing mouldings 2 3/4" x 96" x 1/2" (Boulanger No. 09566127)
  • 2 rosettes 3" x 3" x 7/8" (Boulanger No. 09565916)
  • 1 screen moulding 3/4" x 5/16" x 96" (Boulanger No. 09565000)
  • 2 cove mouldings 7/16" x 7/16" x 96" (Boulanger No. 09565017)
  • Filler
  • RONA paint
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