How to Reduce Wall Cabinet Depth in Carpentry

How to Reduce Wall Cabinet Depth in Carpentry
Written By
Jared Curtis
Jared Curtis
Published: Oct 14, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. Measure the amount you would like to cut off the wall cabinets from the back of the cabinet and mark it with a pencil.

  2. Draw a line around the entire cabinet using a straight-edge and a pencil.

  3. Cut the back of the cabinet off using a circular saw. Cut slowly to avoid jagged and rough cuts.

  4. Remove the sides from the back that was previously cut.

  5. Place the back onto the cabinet. Attach it to the cabinet with 1 1/4-inch grabber screws and a power drill.

Warnings

Use caution when working with power equipment.

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Jared Curtis

Living in Utah, Jared Curtis graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science degree from Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Curtis is continuing his education in hard sciences to apply to medical school in the future. He began writing…

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