This project was built and designed by Drew Fisher from Fisher’s Shop. It combines practical storage with beautiful woodworking details, creating a custom dartboard cabinet that’s both functional and eye-catching.
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A Practical Addition to a Game Area
Creating a space that invites family and friends to relax and have fun is a goal many homeowners share. This dartboard cabinet offers a clean way to store your dartboard while adding visual appeal to your game area.
The cabinet design includes two swinging doors, interior scoreboards, and storage for darts. Drew added personal touches like decorative trim and molding to elevate the final look.
Choosing the Materials
For this build, Drew selected black walnut for its durability and rich grain pattern. He looked for wide, clean pieces to avoid needing glue-ups, which helped streamline the preparation process.
Each board was trimmed on the miter saw to remove rough edges and then brought to final size on the table saw. Flattening and thicknessing at the planer ensured that each panel would fit perfectly during assembly.
Building the Cabinet Frame
Once the lumber was milled, Drew began building the cabinet’s frame. He glued in the cross member and used clamps to hold everything in place while the glue dried.
Reinforcement screws added structural strength to the frame. To keep the surface flush and clean, he covered the screws with walnut dowels, creating a seamless look.
Constructing the Back Panel
Drew used a rabbeting bit to carve out a recess for the back panel, allowing it to sit flush against the cabinet. This detail also ensured that the French cleat would mount cleanly to the wall.
The back panel was glued into place and clamped tightly to dry. Attention to these details created a tight, professional finish that would hold up over time.
Adding Decorative Details
To give the cabinet a more finished look, Drew added custom crown molding. Using a router, he shaped the molding with smooth curves that gave the top of the cabinet an elegant touch.
The doors feature a unique routed border made using an equilateral triangle attachment. This design gave the cabinet a retro flair and showed off the woodworking creativity behind the build.
Functional Hardware and Dart Storage
For clean lines and wide door swing, Drew installed frameless hidden hinges. These allow the doors to open smoothly without distracting hardware.
Dart holders were made by drilling into small blocks of wood. A slight chamfer on the edges gave the holders a finished, intentional appearance.
Final Finishing Steps
To finish the cabinet, Drew applied a tongue oil mixture, which brings out the warmth and depth of black walnut. After letting the oil soak in, he added a coat of wax and buffed it to a smooth, subtle sheen.
Once the finish cured, he mounted the dartboard inside and added cork along the back panel. The cork helps protect the wood from stray darts and makes maintenance easier.
Mounting the Cabinet
For added style and protection, Drew installed a pallet slat wall behind the dartboard cabinet. This adds visual texture and shields the wall from dart damage.
The cabinet itself is mounted securely with a French cleat. This hidden system keeps the cabinet stable during use and easy to remove if needed.
Why This Project Stands Out
This dartboard cabinet blends beauty and utility in a way that few store-bought options can match. It’s built to last and adds a polished, custom touch to any game room or basement.
From high-quality walnut to carefully crafted trim, every detail reflects thoughtful design. The added storage for darts and scoreboards keeps the space tidy and ready for play.