Modular Cabinet With Electronics and Wine Modules

This is a modular cabinet unit that consists of 7 separate modules, including an electronics module and a wine shelf module. It is designed so that you can rearrange the modules as you please, allowing customizability and versatility, offering a dynamic storage solution based on your needs. The modules are all made independently, allowing you to choose which ones you want to make.

Tools:

Table saw (or really any type of saw that can cut 19mm)

G-clamps

Sash clamps

Wood glue

biscuit cutter

biscuits of the appropriate size

laser cutter

Materials:

2 sheets of black walnut veneered MDF 19mm x 2440mm x 1220mm

Finishing:

White paint

iron on edging

Finish of choice

black stain

sanding paper

Optional if using acrylic inserts for Wine cabinet module instead of MDF:

acrylic sheet 6mm x 275mm x 200mm

line bender

Drill with Auger bit

small screws

Optional if adding back:

1 sheet of black walnut veneered MDF 7mm x 2440mm x 1220mm

panel pins

hammer

Mark out the measurements for each module as seen above. The number under "component" in the 2nd and 3rd pictures refers to the number of the component the panel is used for in the first picture. Make sure all the lengths are marked in the same direction on the panel if you want the wood grain to align in the final product.

You should end up with something like the 3rd picture. This can then be cut using a table saw (or any saw which can cut 19mm). I recommend labelling your panels with masking tape to help with organization later.

Draw two lines which divide your cut panels length-wise one module at a time, referring to the CAD model to see which side of the panel the biscuits are meant to be cut on. Then, align your biscuit cutter and cut. This should be done for all panels, as the inserts for the specialized modules can be added later.

There are some biscuits which need to be cut in the middle of some panels, such as for component one, and you have to make sure that the two holes you cut align, although it doesn't matter exactly what distance they are from either side. I found that clamping down another thin piece of wood to hold the biscuit cutter against is particularly useful.

Afterwards, dry fit the cabinet together to see if you have cut your biscuits correctly.

If using acrylic for the wine cabinet inserts, mark and cut out those biscuits in the corresponding panels as well

Draw out the designs on the 3rd and 4th picture on 2D design (or any app for your laser cutter), or refer to the model attached below. Then cut on the 7mm piece of MDF. Stick the cut panels onto another sheet of the same size to create a layer for your electronics to rest on. Optionally paint at the end with white paint.

Draw two lines length wise on your two panels for this module (component 7). Set up your router with a 14mm bit, and route along the line you just drew. Afterwards, sand as necessary until your laser cut dividers are able to slide in smoothly.

Glue together the panels into their individual modules using sash clamps, biscuits and wood glue. Refer to the CAD model as necessary for each module.

Do not glue wine cabinet module yet if you are using the thin MDF instead of acrylic.

Referring to the CAD model, draw out the inserts onto 2D design (or any laser cutter app you use), and cut into acrylic or wood using a laser cutter. If using Acrylic, make sure to add 20mm on both sides of your design to be sent to the laser cutter, while keeping the original end point line engraved instead of fully cut. Also add two small holes the same size as your screws.

If it is cut out of acrylic, then use the line bender to heat along your engraved line. Bend both sides to 90 degrees, then mark out and drill into the outer panels at the desired attachment points. Do not drill the whole way through. Add in your screws, then manually screw them into the MDF using the drilled holes as a guide

If it is cut out of leftover MDF, then use the biscuit cutter again and biscuit. Then, attach them in and glue the whole module together.

Measure out the size of the backing piece you would need for all modules, then mark these measurements onto your 7mm sheet of Walnut faced MDF. Cut these out on a table saw, then use panel pins to attach them to the back of each module. Sand the front and back of the modules before attatching the backs since that would allow the backs to be seamlessly attached. Optionally, a bit of glue could be used as well to further secure them in place.

Use iron on edging all visible parts of MDF except for the front, hiding the strips of MDF visible from the sides due to butt joints.

Using the black stain, stain the front of the cabinet on the MDF parts using bits of a cut-up sponge or brush. Be careful of it dripping down the sides, since if it penetrates too far into the veneered sides, it would be very difficult to sand off.

Sand gently with the highest grit paper available since the veneer is at risk of being sanded off since it's only a thin layer. Sand the sides of each module until they feel smooth.

Then, apply your finish to all cabinet parts except the front.