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Shop the DIY Cabinet Products We Use

We’ve been building and installing cabinets for more than 20 years. In that time we’ve found that we use and recommend certain products again and again. In fact, you may recognize some of these items from our helpful videos.

We hope that having these in one place makes it easy for you to find what you need. Plus, we’ll make a small commission when you follow these links for your purchase.

EZ Level Cabinet Leveling System

Some Cabinet Joint customers have found great success using the EZ Level Cabinet Leveling System. Whether you’re in an older home with uneven floors or just looking to save time, this system can be a great option in place of traditional shims. (Tip: You can share your Cabinet Joint design with them to speed up the process!)

“The product is fantastic. They responded quickly and professionally to my questions (which I later realized were all answered in the instructions). I would recommend them to anyone installing cabinets without hesitation.”
— John S. (Cabinet Joint customer)

SHOP EZ LEVEL PRODUCTS

cabinet assembly

Bosch Self-Centering Drill Bit Set

For drilling pilot holes and installing glides/hinges.

#8 x 1-1/4 inch Drawer Front Screws

Our pick for attaching drawer fronts to drawer boxes

Inset Pull Out Tray Screws

Ideal for installing your Pull Out System in Inset cabinets.

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18 Gauge 1 inch Staples

The staples we use in our assembly shop

Utility Knife

For opening packaging

Rubber Mallet

One option – any rubber mallet will do!

Cabinet Door Bumpers

Our go-to door bumper

Spray Adhesive

For mounting veneer or 1/4″ plywood end skins. Sets up FAST and is easy to apply.

Painters Tape

For marking and protecting edges during cuts. IMPORTANT: Do not use Green Frog Tape as it damages cabinet finishes

Titebond II Wood Glue

Ideal wood glue for cabinet assembly, sets up strong with enough open working time to finish your assembly.

Assorted Clamps

Cabinet assembly is a great excuse to build out your clamp collection. You’ll want to have a variety of sizes on hand.

Speed Square Set

Includes: (1) 7 inch Rafter Square, (1) 4-1/2 inch Trim Square

Hinges & Hardware

Blum 1-1/4″ Overlay hinge (1 piece)

Same hinge we sell with our cabinets

Blum 1/2″ Overlay hinge (1 piece)

Same hinge we sell with our cabinets

Salice Pie Cut Hinge

For use on door designs where the soss hinge will not work for joining doors. Need hinge plate too!

Salice Pie Cut Hinge Plate

For use on door designs where the soss hinge will not work for joining doors. Need hinge too!

Blum 95 Degree Blind Corner Inset-Self-Closing Hinge

These low-profile hinges are used for the Girasolo Blind Corner Pull Out in Inset cabinets. Need hinge plate too!

Blum 173L6100 Clip Top Mounting Plate

This mounting plate is used for the Girasolo Blind Corner Pull Out in Inset cabinets. Need hinge too!

Forstner Drill Bit 35mm (1-3/8 inch)

Suitable for cutting hinge cup holes into solid wood, softwood, hardwood, plywood, or MDF

Blum Hinge Restrictor Clip – Overlay

Restricts hinges from opening beyond 90 degrees. Ideal for situations where door opens into a wall or deep cabinet, rubs adjacent cabinet door, etc.

Blum Hinge Restrictor Clip – Inset

Restricts hinges from opening beyond 90 degrees. Ideal for situations where door opens into a wall or deep cabinet, rubs adjacent cabinet door, etc.

Blum PlateMate Jig

A time saver if you’re doing a full kitchen or multiple cabinet projects.

Adhesives & Finishing Supplies

Titebond II Wood Glue

Ideal wood glue for cabinet assembly, sets up strong with enough open working time to finish your assembly.

2P-10 Super Glue Adhesive + Activator Combo Pack

10-second bonding of most materials
30 seconds to cure
Fast, permanent bond

Spray Adhesive

For mounting veneer or 1/4″ plywood end skins. Sets up FAST and is easy to apply.

Power Tools

Senco Compressor

Small, lightweight compressor and a great value!

18g Senco Brad Gun

Not top of the line, but a very serviceable brad gun for a reasonable price.

Senco Compressor/18g Brad Gun Combo

Save money on the Compressor and Brad gun by buying as a kit. Comes with the hose & safety glasses.

Milwaukee M18 Jig Saw

Milwaukee M18 FUEL D-Handle 10T Metal Blade Jigsaw

Milwaukee M18 Stapler

Pneumatic Performance Drives staples consistently into hard and soft materials without a compressor.

Milwaukee M18 Oscililating Multi-Tool Kit

M18 FUEL Oscillating Multi-Tool (Kit)

Milwaukee M18 Impact Driver Kit

Compact size while being lightweight and portable The brushless motor delivers 1,700 in-lbs of torque and 3600 RPMs

Milwaukee M18 Drill & Impact Driver Kit

2-pc M18 Compact Drill Driver / Impact Driver w/ (2) Batteries Kit

DeWalt 10″ Chop Saw

Perfect for cutting crown, fillers, etc. Not a top of the line saw, but very reasonably priced for a serviceable DIY saw. May need a 12″ model for some taller crown applications.

DeWalt 20V Cordless Drill/Impact Driver Combo

These are the drills shown in all our videos. The ‘impact’ driver is awesome. Small, powerful and helps with wood splitting due to the ‘impact’ driver feature.

DeWalt Table Saw

Perfect job site table saw for ripping fillers, mitering panels, etc. Comes with a stand. You will use this saw on much more than just your cabinet project.