STEP 1
Build Cabinet Frame.
Build
the outer frame for the cabinet
section out of 1x8s. Cut the two
side (vertical) pieces at 42". The
top and bottom boards will be
28" and 29 -
1
/
2
", respectively. The
top board should fit inside the
two side boards, 5 inches below
the top of the two side pieces.
The excess 5 inches will create an
additional shelf on top of the unit.
The bottom will be flush with the
ends of the two sides. Attach the
boards together using screws.
STEP 2
Add Back Supports to Cabinet
Frame.
Cut four 1x2s to 37".
Lay the 1x2s inside the box even-
ly spaced apart. The two outer
ones should butt up against the
sides of the frame. Screw all four
supports into place.
STEP 3
Add Back to Cabinet Frame.
To
create the back, cut four 1x10s
to 28". Lay the 1x10s inside the
frame on top of the 1x2s. If they
are too snug, you may need a
hammer or mallet to get them
in place. Secure the 1x10s with
screws.
STEP 4
Paint the Cabinet Frame.
Paint
the cabinet frame with an exte-
rior-grade paint-and-primer-all-
in-one. Painting this section now
will ensure there are no spills
on the redwood boards for the
shelves or tabletop.
STEP 5
Install Shelves.
Cut the 1x6s
for the cabinet shelves. Cut
the center divider to 34 -
1
/
4
'
and the shelves to 10 -
5
/
8
". The
shelves should fit snugly within
the frame. Apply exterior-grade
urethane to the tabletop, let
dry. When the shelves are dry,
secure them to the frame using
a nail gun with 1 -
1
/
4
" nails. Ar-
range and customize the shelves
however you’d like.
TOOLS & MATERIALS
do it yourself
FOLD
DOWN BAR
Love to entertain, but don’t have space for a bar? Build a foldaway table and cabinet so you’ll
be ready for a party at any time. We built ours for the patio, but it can be hung indoors too.
Estimated Cost
$200
Time
1 Day
Skill Level
1
2
3
4
(6) 1x6 x 8' redwood or cedar for tabletop and shelves • (2) 1x2 x 6' pine for cabinet supports • (2) 1x8 x 8' pine for
cabinet frame • (4) 1x10 x 8' pine for cabinet back • (4) 1x4 x 8' pine for tabletop frame and legs • (2) decorative gate hinges
(2) flush cabinet hinges • (2) gate latches • pocket-hole jig with 1-
1
/
4
” pocket-hole screws • nail gun • 1-
1
/
4
" finishing nails
1-
1
/
2
" exterior-grade screws • drill • measuring tape • hammer • straight edge and a speed square • level • urethane
exterior paint-and-primer-all-in-one • paintbrush • miter saw or circular saw • metal straps for hanging cabinet • (2) bar stools
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