Adding Cabinet Boxes to the Face Frames | Home Renovation & Addition Part 58

[@rickroberts2198]

As a retired furniture/cabinet maker I think you're insane. Only your skill set would allow you to succeed in this fashion. My hat is off to you sir! Best KZbin woodworking channel bar none!

[@fritz4345]

I was wondering about that.

[@dwaynevarnell9157]

Same

[@johnking8679]

Yuuup !!

[@shinnick22]

As a current furniture/cabinet maker myself I think I’m insane. But not in the good way like Matthew

[@dban3750]

“Not that anyone will ever know but I will” pretty much sums up your quality of work. Great job 👍🏻

[@felixreali7101]

I love the way you went about making the cabinets. I would never have thought of doing the face-frames first and then just attaching the pieces to them. worked out great. 😎

[@pmdinaz]

the amount of mental planning..is mental! Way to go Matthew

[@davidfeldman7001]

You might want to make notches in sink support to left and right of faucet notch for hand and dish soap dispensers either now or in future. Really enjoy your videos and craftsmanship.

[@167curly]

Having the right height work surface and tools all to hand makes a big mass-production cabinetry project like that a pleasure.

[@bruceg5729]

Recently we had to pull out our stove and my son had drew a picture on the wall. It was like Finding a Treasure dated 12.30.2005 age 5. Lindsay is going to be so happy when you're finished! Looking Very Nice!

[@arimadx]

"Not that anyone will ever know. But i will..." ive definitely felt that one man!

[@robertpearson8546]

I like how you used a parallel clamp to hold the face frame upright.

[@wolfgangschmidtke8023]

Hallo Matt super Werkstatt und danke für die Info und tschüss aus Düsseldorf Germany 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇩🇪🤵🏻

[@jgbcodemonkey]

This is shaping up to be a beautiful kitchen, Matt. You and your family will enjoy this hard work for years to come!

[@mcremona]

Thanks!

[@chrisfrench8323]

You're a wonderful craftsman, Matthew.

[@johnking8679]

AMEN, brother !! What a skilled woodworker. I certainly enjoy all Matt's videos !! More, please !!

[@samiam9008]

Very nice work. Pleasure to watch your skill. I'm am really happy I ran into your videos several years ago, as I have found them informative and enjoyable to view. Be well, Matt and family.

[@mcremona]

Thank you very much!

[@Leffe192]

Fun to watch these with subtitles. Every tool in the shop seems to be a saw :)

[@mcremona]

I don’t think the transcriptionists are woodworkers

[@jamescrisafulli2140]

Stronger than any commercial cabinet I have ever seen. Should last for generations.

[@stevengallaher7955]

Whoever put in the time on these subtitles - you made my day a little happier. :)

[@rickallen9382]

Having the best tools makes the job look easy. Your lucky to get sponsored and show us how the Vesta tools perform

[@OKuusava]

Great tinkering, You really see the look of space of kithen cabinets area when you see it. Always learning: never heard a word of "toekick heater".no common here in Europe, and wonder the use in countries all using shoes at home.

[@Palinkat]

Daughter got so big!! Still remember when she was born. Time surely flies. Kitchen looks great!!!

[@donwilliams3626]

Nice design work on the cabinets. Also it is always good to have the farmer's sink on hand when building the cabinet. Often their dimensions change slightly when they are fired in the kiln. Custom fitting the sink is the best way to control the margins since the sink and countertop are the two elements the cabinet maker doesn't control!

[@geraldmoore3686]

Matt, I consider myself a good woodworker, but your skill level is off the charts. I mean that in the best of ways. Only a person with the patience you have could achieve what you are doing. You have the best woodworking channel by far of any I watch, and I watch a few. Thank you for letting me make this journey with you.

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

Absolutely an amazing job building out the cabinets! We're creeping closer to seing a finished kitchen! And the kiddos playing with your dust mask... priceless!

[@haltz]

Finally someone uses dominos and pocket holes where they make sense and just screws through the sides otherwise when that makes sense instead of unnecessary gratuitous pocket hole nonsense like most of the rest of youtube. Really interesting build. I've heard of building kitchens to scale with cardboard or something to get a feel for the final build. Face frames first is really smart. About halfway through I'm interested in how you handle the toe kicks.

[@Psychlist1972]

I made my kitchen cabinets in a similar way. One thing we found, after them being installed for years, is those face frames going all the way to the floor creates an inside corner that fills with crud that is dropped, spilled, or kicked under the toe kick. You can't get a swiffer or similar in there to clean it properly, you have to get down on your hands and knees. You have kids as well, so it'll presumably end up the same way with you. The other thing is the legs get hit all the time with kids, vacuum, etc. They look great, but turned out not to be practical for us.

[@c.f.sedgwick1885]

Your solutions are always well thought out, efficient, and esthetically pleasing. I always look forward to your next video.

[@jgraeff1]

I actually like this method of building cabinets. Probably not the fastest or most efficient but could be very accurate to fit a space.

[@robertpearson8546]

Every endeavor has its own vocabulary. Machining has "swarth" to mean the metal cut off a "job". Sawyers have "wain" and "figure". Cabinetry has "face frame" and "box". I wondered about "box". In ceramics, a "box" has 2 parts: the bottom and sides vs. the "lid". In cabinetry, the "lid" is the front of the "box" and a "box" can have multiple "lids". If the "lid" slides out, it is a "drawer". If it swings open on a hinge, it is a "cabinet".

[@troybrown9817]

Cabinet plywood is available where the grain runs perpendicular to the length of the sheet. Might ask your supplier. Great job! Love your demeanor! Matt is REAL.

[@rkins100]

The plumber is going to love you when he/she tries to figure out how to get the faucet into the kitchen sink and then if there is a need to replace it later, trying to figure out how to get it out. ;-) Might want to take a picture as you assemble so they will understand.

[@jlmfoy365]

The problem as I see it is tightening the locknut on the faucet and future maintenance. Regards Jim UK.

[@glengoforth3092]

Cabinets can be made many ways, you are as creative as I’ve seen. That’s like eating dessert first. I like it.

[@budjordan1]

Hey Matthew, you are amazing, keep them coming.

[@bobparrott9257]

Awesome job as usual. I can't wait to see the finished product. I can't believe that there isn't a walnut slab top island.

[@frankschoenle8566]

I like that you always seem to be having such a good time no matter which project you’re working on. 😊

[@freddieslaughter1107]

That is some nice looking plywood

[@danielharsh7698]

The kids are just too cute.

[@michaelc.3812]

Hilarious caption at ~35:10 said “sander whirring” as Matt used his block plane! Nice job caption team!!!

[@kbaker7430]

A master craftsman at work.

[@billk8780]

Matt, Having installed lots of kitchen sink faucets I can assure you will never have enough space to work inside comfortably. All the best!

[@markcannon3266]

Looked below and found them, thanks .

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Absolutely a perfectionist! 😊

[@MattB-zm2uk]

I just took out a magic corner yesterday!

[@ericcorse]

Beautiful and it is evident how much thought went into this. I noticed you didn't glue most of the wafers, is that because it was unnecessary or is there another reason? Peoples toes will appreciate that under sink heater.

[@judithfairchild8620]

That was very interesting. I watched my dad put in kitchen cabinets back when I was a teen. That's a lot of work making sure everything is done just right and fits the space. The one huge plus is he put spinning shelves in the corner to make that corner cabinet easier to use. Your cabinets look great!

[@dianeewoldt3035]

So much progress- Looks fantastic!

[@MRrwmac]

Matt, Hmmmm…..sorry to say but you……..DID IT ALL RIGHT !!!! The crowd cheers and stomps their feet at the Amazing Cabinetry skills!

[@barryirby8609]

Beautiful. In your last cabinet video you mentioned making the cabinet for the fridge 3 feet wide. Hope you made it bigger. Fridges seem to get bigger year after year and they radiate the heat off the sides now so leave plenty of air space around it. If you seal it up too tight you might kill the fridge. Good time to double check.

[@mcremona]

The opening for it is 3’ wide. There’s 2” of air space on either side

[@robertpearson8546]

That small Japanese saw seems quite useful in squaring the corners of holes and notches.

[@georgeking5746]

Appears you are using two sided pre-finished 3/4" plywood to build the cabinet boxes. Do like the idea of building th eface frames first and attaching the cabibet sides to them.

[@grahamehurst4620]

What a fantastic project, can't wait to see it complete.

[@joeybox0rox649]

Now those are some Ultra solid, heavy duty cabinets, Matt! Thomasville Cabinets have nothing on Cremona Cabinets! I want a set! 👍👍

[@andrewwetzel6036]

It was fun watching the evolution or de-evolution of the finger bandage.

[@tobysauer225]

Thanks!

[@markbrown6236]

You wear a respirator all the time, but what about ear protection when running power tools? As an older guy with a hearing loss, wish I would have started wearing ear protection sooner. Cabinets look good.

[@mcremona]

That’s the one thing I wear most often. I find the noise uncomfortable which prompts me to put them on

[@digimonjo]

cant get over that beautiful wood floor!

[@Woodhead4sure]

Matt Your work is just out standing!

[@dorotheaisserstedt9238]

Endlich wieder einmal ein Blick in die Halle...............

[@GlassImpressions]

You should have had me CNC all your parts and deliver them! Keep up the great content!

[@jrmintz1]

Great! My ability to conceptualize things in three dimensions is not good, yours is amazing to watch.

[@fastjazz]

Nice of Triton to pass along the saw and that 10’ (?) guide

[@mcremona]

2 55” tracks

[@Psychlist1972]

That sink cabinet will be a nice focal point in there.

[@lyndamcardle4123]

Extremely well thought out and elegantly executed sir !

[@Psychlist1972]

The other thing I recommend is considering putting some support cleats under the floors of the cabinets. Maybe the screws are sufficient, especially with you having a solid 3/4 back, but those bottom shelves tend to get *heavy* things thrown in them, like bottles of bleach/drinks, sacks of potatoes, heavy pots and pans, etc.

[@mcremona]

I might but none of the bottoms will bear any weight. All the lowers are drawers

[@Psychlist1972]

@@mcremona Oh, good point. It's just drawer slide screws supporting them anyway, so probably not worth it.

[@louiswestreich3911]

Incredibly creative & a talented craftsman - very impressive project.

[@tom314]

Looks like a great job :) I can't wait to see what it finally looks like! I'd be really interested in a short video comparing different methods and materials for cabinet making and why you went in the direction you did. Maybe a wood talk topic instead??

[@jimquinty5378]

you and April went with Triton and it don't come easy.

[@RXRSawdustStation]

Those look fantastic in place! The set back of the cabinets nearest the sink are more set back than I imagined. Looks nice! Looks dramatic! Well done, #MassiveMatt! Very well done! That variation of the sink height wasn't due to the sink drain protruding down just a little bit? All the very best going forward!

[@stevengordon7188]

Great job matt it's looking good. Please watch those strings hanging from your top as you lean over the table saw.

[@joehuinker7009]

Very nice Matt. Need a foolproof plumber!

[@keithkenny4576]

When you have the know how and all the machinary it just works out fine

[@wilfredsanchez7086]

you have the eye and the feel.

[@phooesnax]

Interesting! Never thought face frames first. Sort of story stick for boxes.

[@tomthumbworkshop249]

No negative comments here. Loving the series. Thanks for another great video 👍

[@Gingin7321]

You are Amazing 👏, I just watch in amazement, wishing I had just 1/4 of your knowledge. 😊

[@maverick5162010]

Awesome work Matt. Great video of your progress. I like seeing your updates as often as you send them!

[@drjonritz]

You did it ALL RIGHT!

[@bmc5108]

Nice work!

[@jimlawrence8905]

Awesome job Matt those are going to be nice and sturdy. I built cabinets in my pantry so I know what you are dealing with. Keep up the good work I love watching your videos. Looking forward to more workshop happy hour videos.

[@paulpaul1948]

Very smart to enlarge that hole for access to install the faucet. I can only imagine what it would have looked like if you let the plumber do it. 😁

[@davidapp3730]

Great job on the cabinets.

[@mattpeterson7074]

30:30 would you potentially be putting weight on that panel if you had to do plumbing work under the sink? Just thinking of times when I've had my back down under a sink to mess with new drains / fix leaks / install new faucets. I'm sure it'll be fine and worst case, it falls through onto the heater and you figure out a new system, but figured I'd share.

[@michaelc.3812]

Matt, it’s great to see you wearing the respirator, and I hope other woodworkers will ask why you go to that extreme. In actuality, all sawdust is carcinogenic and some wood (and glue) are toxic. Your modeling safe cutting is appreciated, while I’m as guilty as anyone in cutting wood with no respiration.

[@richardthornhill4630]

Beautiful cabinet work. Your wife will enjoy them for years. Well made.

[@HGD70]

So will he.

[@timothyball3144]

And the toekick heater will keep her bare feet warm, right?🙄

[@annlaurie1484]

Amazing work, how good to have the right tools for the job. 😊

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome job Matt, the cabinets are really coming together! 😃👍🏻👊🏻 .... you didn't mention it, but I noticed that you definitely put some thought into which side of the divider panels you put your pocket holes on ...😉

[@ronnielloyd4514]

Nice job!!

[@latherookie]

Recess a rare earth magnet on bottom side of door and then have another on stick to pull open flap!

[@Cynyr]

As for handles, since this is already over engineered, two threaded inserts set deep enough you can get a counter sink head flush, or just some rounded head ones. a screw in the threaded insert just to limit the crap that gets in them over time.

[@edwardsimmons3721]

This is a great series.

[@normolson1]

Great job Matt, thanks

[@jeanhawken4482]

Looking wonderful

[@MikeC19100]

The cabinets are coming along nicely. I didn’t realize how heavy the sink was until you got it out of the box and started moving it around. You may have mentioned this in a previous video, but the plywood looks like a cabinet grade type with some kind of finish on it. Can you let us know what it is and give us an idea what it costs per sheet? I know that birch, maple and oak veneered plywood have different prices, but I don’t recall seeing the type your using for your cabinet box builds.

[@mcremona]

3/4” c2 prefinished maple ply; $125/sheet

[@Ironman-harmonica]

Wonderful content

[@cliftonsnider1520]

So the cabinets are open underneath? In that case you better build a scooper stick for all the stuff that’s going to roll right to the back not to mention all the dust bunnies that are going to build condos back there. 😊

[@robertr4193]

Looking good Matt.

[@dland4]

Very nice job! Cabinets are looking good

[@turtuhl]

What is the purpose of the toe-kick heater? Also, consider removing even more wood (maybe up to the edge of the shelf divider) for access to the faucet if possible. That extra inch will go a long way and your plumber will thank you. 😛

[@mcremona]

Keep your feet warm

[@turtuhl]

Wow that is a nice luxury, which fits this amazing kitchen build!!@@mcremona

[@robertanderson2223]

Who was that little elf I saw running through your shop? LOL. Your kids are getting big.

[@love__JOY__peaches]

Are you going to be adding hidden features into the toe kick area? Pull out dog bowls, hidden drawer for valuables, etc? The cabinets are looking awesome 😊

[@frankreidy5881]

I guess the hidden drawers will be hidden😅

[@TaylerMade]

if he shows it it isnt hidden anymore lol

[@firesurfer]

30:00. Glass Suction Cup, don't forget to seal all cut edges. Over time all sorts of liquids will seep into the cuts. This makes a mess when it swells up. You may be better off making the insert small by a smidge to allow for a rubber seal of some sort. Ask me how I know... edit; you can redo the insert by making rabbits on the edges and base to simplify it. No rubber. (I don't see the need for the heater at all) I put a second layer on top to hide it (1/4'') Just make sure you can remove it if you need to.

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

Or you could just run a 1/8" brad of clear caulk in the corners. But my cabinets from the store don't even have that... all of the clear coat is pealing off of the doors. Cabinets are only 12 years old.

[@johnhawkinson]

As I watch the initial sheet goods breakdown with the tracksaw, I am sort of imagining a goofy alternative: Matt turning the pallet of 4x8 sheets sideways and batch cutting that whole stack in half on the sawmill.