Building The Bathroom Vanity Cabinet - Part 1

In this video, I build the base cabinet for the bathroom vanity. The design is fairly simple, just a box that will house three large drawers. The construction is barebones, using stretchers instead of a solid bottom shelf and a back panel, but has a solid maple faceframe attached to the carcass with biscuits and glue.
In the next video, I'll apply the finish to this part of the cabinet. It will be stained a dark colour and I'll go through how I do that.
The video on adding the supports to my miter saw station:
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In this video, I build the base cabinet for the bathroom vanity. The design is fairly simple, just a box that will house three large drawers. The construction is barebones, using stretchers instead of a solid bottom shelf and a back panel, but has a solid maple faceframe attached to the carcass with biscuits and glue. In the next video, I'll apply the finish to this part of the cabinet. It will be stained a dark colour and I'll go through how I do that. The video on adding the supports to my miter saw station: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIK3fp2Ga8uCesU Here are some ways that you can help support the work I do in making these videos: Plans for sale: www.ibuildit.ca/plans.html Patreon: www.patreon.com/user?u=865843&ty=hWebsite: www.ibuildit.ca/ Facebook: facebook.com/I-Build-It-258048014240900/ Instagram: instagram.com/i_build_it.ca/ Google+: plus.google.com/u/0/b/107142665853474113931/

[@McAVITYourWay.]

Very interesting to watch thank you, the fourteen & a half went by so quickly,

[@tamarawilliams8965]

I Build It Home

[@dutenn]

Do you keep checking for square throughout or is it easy enough to pull it back into square later?

[@jayjaehn656]

I Build It Home

[@ryanartlip8543]

I Build It Home can you put up the link for part 2? Thanks in advance

[@Christopher-pf8qt]

Honestly, I don't understand the mindset of your detractors. You provide a quality service, for free. If anyone doesn't like it, just stop watching. I'm a furniture maker and I really, really appreciate john's point of view. I'm constantly exposed to new ways of doing things and i especially appreciate his constant creativity in solving problems, building things normally bought and his forthright on camera delivery. Also, the care and effort that goes into the video production itself makes watching fun. And if you've ever seen, and who hasn't, a bad KZbin video, you know what I mean. How about we all just say thank you, thank you and thank you?

[@paulhillbiz]

This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection kzbin.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO I still will rate this woodwork plan as the best in my reference library. It always seem to stand out from the rest whenever you go through the library. This is a masterpiece.

[@coxsj]

Thanks for keeping it real by including putting the toe kick block on the wrong side. There's more to learn when things go wrong than when things go right. cheers.

[@craighatch3221]

Thanks, I have enjoyed your channel. There is a ton of shop videos on build stuff but you show how with just the basics tools that probably the 90% of us have.

[@DecorInteriorABF]

Nice clear descriptions of what you were doing

[@jedroyalable]

The value in these videos is immeasurable! Thanks for putting the time and effort in to get a project of this scale not only built, but recorded, edited, uploaded, etc! Great channel.

[@brainslushy]

So great to see more quality videos coming out, John! Keep it up. I was very inspired to get into woodworking and home improvement once I found your channels last year.....and binge-watched everything I could find. Thanks again! ...and good job!

[@jseneque]

That was awesome! I learnt so many wood working tips then. It is like watching a master at work. I love it!

[@mattseager6737]

This was great! I'm just getting starting in building my own cabinets. So far, your videos are the most concise and don't have useless filler or, even worse... background music:) When you glued that piece on backwards it gave me a good chuckle. I'm glad I'm not the only one who does that. Frankly I have changed my motto to "Measure 3 times so you have to only cut twice".

[@muh1h1]

This extension on the miter saw is brilliant! :)

[@almagill]

That was great John. Nice clear descriptions of what you were doing. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the build (and hiding this one from the Mrs or there'll be cabinests on the Honey Do list...)

[@bigboss4298]

I really like what you have done with your miter saw station and cabinetry!

[@galady8632]

I have to replace a bathroom vanity and the ones I see in the stores are obviously poorly made yet expensive. Your vanity will survive decades of use. A neighbor of mine recently replaced both of his vanities, one had broken ends (only discovered when the packaging was removed), and the other had all broken support pieces. Flimsy from the start. Both units were delivered by the seller so he did not cause the damage. After seeing his experience I am tempted to purchase an assembled plain cabinet and not have to deal with all that chaos. I wish I had the tools and skills involved in creating a vanity similar to yours. I prefer a simple yet strong cabinet rather than fancy and flimsy. The timing of this video topic is ideal for me. As always thank you for providing your viewers with such wonderful info.

[@noeffnwaypal]

Good morning John! Thanks for the video, love watching your channel!!!

[@jonnymiskatonic]

Oooo that dig 1:43 Gonna be doing some cabinets in some property I just picked up. Reviewing your videos on this stuff is definitely a must. Great work as usual.

[@CReevesMakes]

Great video John! Very informative with clear and simple methods. We have been talking about building our own vanity for some time now, and this helps instill the confidence I need to get to it! Thanks for sharing!

[@imortaldeadead]

Thank you for another fantastic video, filled with helpful tips tricks and WoW I missed your video on the miter saw forward extensions best idea for a miter saw I've seen 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@McCuneWindandSolar]

I love watching these type videos. I want to build all my cabinets in my home. Have most of the tools.

[@tsadkiel2008]

Best part is that you admit to your mistake, not a virtue many people have anymore.

[@barbudabob1]

Why are woodworker always such nice guys? Nice video! Thanks!

[@Wordsnwood]

Love it when I learn a different technique. That's a new (for me!) way of doing a face frame.

[@jackpinnell3204]

Great video! I watched A LOT of videos on bathroom vanity builds along with other types of cabinets and YOURS is far and away the best!!!

[@mrkattm]

Nice job, looking good, I use to use biscuit joinery to build cabinets years ago, worked well most of the time, I now use the Summerfeld Tools tongue and groove method of cabinet construction, it is just as fast, very strong but more importantly for me is that it is very accurate... I get perfectly square cabinets without even trying. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing!

[@thecountrycarpenter1816]

Man you are very good at what you do. Very simple bits an pieces of what you do in your video prove to me you have loads of experience and knowledge to show. I love the video and that Boston shirt!

[@bosdoank4202]

thank you very much for this video, you are so clear explaining, and easy to understand and I enjoyed it, thank you for your knowledge

[@miloakkad5084]

just found your channel a few days ago. Love your videos man i have watched a ton now, how about a quick walk through ouside and in. Keep up the great work.

[@mianovak5441]

I love your work shop!!! So smartly designed

[@ray73864]

Love the vanity, really nice job. The wood looks like what we here in Australia would call chipboard or particle board, really really cheap stuff (half the cost of regular plywood, and significantly cheaper than pine). All the cupboards in my house are made from it here in Western Australia. The only danger is even with the laminate on it, one has to be careful not to get it wet (mostly a problem with the benchtops.

[@wayne-brock7515]

I worked in a Cabnet Shop before for 2 in a half years. I really loved it and enjoyed it. Although my boss at that time can be a butt hole from time to time. I would cut and put stiles with rails together with screws and wood glue upon a slightly from top and bottom chalkboard slanit.

[@montanamike53]

Great advice John! "Mistakes happen, fix them and move on."

[@gregorypeel5136]

Liked this one very much John.

[@topkek_]

awesome video, john! much appreciated. it's a real joy to see you work and put your experience to practise.

[@PaulRhodes420]

Hey Don! Something tells me we're gonna have a blast! Anyone with a Boston t-shirt on is my kinda 🤘😝ROCKER!!

[@garrettg.1480]

The cabnet is looking good! I can't wait for the staining video. I just finished a hand carved urn box for my friends dog and I Have to stain it, I dont know a whole lot about staining, other than every time I do it I find out I didnt get out all the sand scratches. Lol

[@darrylb4048]

Mistakes happen...absolutely!!! A mark of a true craftsman is not that they don't make mistakes, its what they do about them. However, in time we must make less mistakes, LOL. Good work as usual. Ciao

[@PBMS123]

I think the mark of a true craftsman is still not making mistakes, but ALSO about the ability to deal with and fix them when they happen.

[@willarid1]

Love your video's, love how you don't just care about the "special" comments about your videos, and tell them to go away, I think they stay to watch more. Your reno's of your house is very realistic in time and money. Like majority of people in the world, who don't have abundance of time and money and by the best of everything and work with what you have. Keep the great videos

[@gravelcreekfarms3850]

Really liked this one,it's clear and concise, it's not full of garbage like the allot of the other cabinet build videos and it really shows how simple a build can be. The people that have problems with particle board can suck it. I've installed $20k kitchens that used particle board and they didn't even edge band the bottoms or tops. I applaud what you do

[@khanhkhanh-ik9dq]

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[@alext9067]

@@veronicawilliams8056 That's very nice of you.

[@mrchemistry5351]

this guy is so awesome and inspiring. Great work sir

[@dilligaf2386]

Great video. I purchased kitchen units for my bathroom looks great and the cows less than half. Don't know why bathroom furniture is so expensive, I told three of my friends and they are going to do the same thing.

[@kaycox5555]

What a terrific idea those arms out for saw!! Wish you were here in Fresno, CA to build a new vanity for me! Ha!! I'll just have to try myself....Thanks for your videos. Great job.

[@63256325N]

Really good build tips, thanks.

[@johnschotz1614]

Great guy and a great craftsman

[@ConwayT91]

Great video! I'd like to see how this one will turn out

[@americanwoodworkingtrickss6543]

I have the same chop saw . Nice trick. Good Job !

[@tykellerman6384]

Well done john

[@randythomas5475]

I would like too you do a video of you making your table saw top and extensions. I think this would make a great video. Thanks and as always keep up the good work.

[@SmartShocks]

Great videos. I enjoy each and everyone.

[@hyunsikpark2961]

Hello John! Thanks for video.

[@jbestell]

Very timely, at least from my perspective. I am about to build a cabinet for my shop utility sink. I'm particularly interested in your thoughts on moisture and what you'll be doing for the top.

[@Joshua-sd1cb]

This is amazing! ❤️ Thanks for sharing.

[@HomeImProveMentHow]

Thanks for sharing your techniques and the method in which you use to build these cabinets people need to realize they can use whatever type of material they like they could use a combination of 1 by 12 1 by 6 is when x46 cetera is showing in the technique sandwich is in the ability to build a cabinet and that's what matters thanks for sharing

[@eddie1330]

Hi John Great videos, we in the UK call that veneered chipboard Eddie Harper

[@Squay313]

great info, great editing, great shirt

[@davidwilliams2821]

I will be so happy the day I get my own little shop😁. Great video

[@jesusfelix2605]

Another great video thanks for uploading

[@janavy2510]

Excellent work john 👍🏼

[@flamabl1]

Thanks for taking the time. I always learn multiple new ways of building from you.

[@Kabob_King]

Might try cutting the toe kicks on the bandsaw using the fence. No overcut and you can cut all several at one time by just stacking the material.

[@n0rth3rnlight]

Youre on fire now John making good progress on your homereno. Thanks for taking us with. Also i cant help to feel that if you were to buy a property to fix up maybe you could vlog about it and set up a patreon to help bring in some cash?

[@FOMI1970]

between your three channels , planing , filming , editing , and uploading l wonder if you have any time to sleep , you are like a busy bee John , much appreciated .

[@rob8529]

Nice video. cool miter saw dogs. love the tee

[@BillyMaysFan95]

Boston! Great video, too.

[@darrannewman7113]

Great use of construction John, the material is commonly used for carcasses and in the uk we call it chipboard. But whatever it's called around the globe its still a carcass, and it does the job.

[@TheDisorderly1]

I've heard it called chipboard or MDF (medium density fiberboard) in the US. I'm curious if he attached that veneer himself or if it comes from the store that way. I believe that veneer to be the source of confusion.

[@darrannewman7113]

TheDisorderly1 the sheet comes veneered already, but it can be bought naked. MDF is fibres whilst this stump is made from formed wood chips, that's why it's called chipboard . Like john said let's a stable product ( until it gets wet then it will blow) as long as it's the water resistant stuff.

[@IBuildItHome]

Industry name for it here in North America is "particleboard", since it's made from wood particles (saw dust, basically) and not chips. MDF is another thing altogether, more like cardboard.

[@hanslanger2248]

I like what u do guys and am also studying about jainer and cabinet making

[@adrianafavela2204]

Admire your teaching skills, thank you.

[@regularguy9264]

Love your videos. I watch them all. (Just getting caught up on your vids after returning from holidays actually!) I have built cabinets out of traditional plywood as well as melamine. I have also done many plumbing repairs to bathroom and kitchen sinks. One thing I would suggest if you are using the particleboard is to caulk the inside corners along the bottom of the cabinet. The particleboard does not seem to hold up well to water leaks in my experience. The two main reasons that I have come across for replacing cabinets are due to water leaks and due to door hinges ripping out. Feel free to let me know if I am "all wet" with my comments.

[@briannickel1116]

Anyone with Boston shirt is my kinda guy. Thanks for the video

[@waynebooker498]

I like the Boston shirt. And the cabinet is ok too.

[@baconsoda]

Super video, thank you.

[@IBuildItHome]

Thanks :)

[@johngordon9889]

John its amazing. I thought all cabinets built on KZbin needed pocket screws! Wow! :-) Nice job sir. Keep the videos coming - really enjoy them.

[@michaeltempsch5282]

> I thought all cabinets built on KZbin needed pocket screws! Clearly not a subscriber of Matthias Wandel's... :-)

[@alext9067]

Fantastic!

[@angelinamichel123]

I love your videos, tanks so much.

[@christopherdekonstrukt444]

Boston... I remember that album in 1978... I was in 7th grade.

[@edwardl.2646]

really thinking about getting a biscuit joiner great video

[@daifeichu]

edward lier Same here. I'm thinking of building cabinets in my bathrooms and kitchen and a biscuit cutter would come in real handy.

[@jean-marclabonte2844]

Thanks again for another informative video. I was wondering what kind of stain you are going to use? I know that maple does not take stain very well. I am looking forward to the next video.

[@juanzimbron5202]

Very good video...thanks for shsring..its help to me much 👍👍👍

[@ElectricPulse100]

Your voice is soothing

[@DisarrangedKing]

Got the same saw.. last of the legends

[@aakbeta6752]

Hi! This video could be easily part of one of your more viewed channels. Sorry for grammar, not my native.

[@benicio1967]

I have wanted to do this my whole life. I’d love to make simple tables with decorative tiles. What saws do most people buy to get started?

[@PedroPerez-cm6hz]

good job

[@dwaynedance634]

So good

[@SgtElev3n]

that's a nice bookshelf you are building there! can't wait for part two

[@mikek5042]

I liked your video, but I don't like cutting toe kicks. I set my cabinets on a 2x4 frame witch I level before placing the cabinet on it. just seems much easier for me.

[@hyperuben]

Awesome work buddy, I'm a carpenter too!

[@jadenjuzmeeh]

My brother love his gift

[@DarronRansbarger]

Cool for not editing out the mistake.

[@andrewlopin5247]

Thanx for sharing. Really good info. Will it work to only make the holes half thru the table if the table is 1.5 inches thick ???

[@edJoeMiller]

If you said it, I didn't hear but is there a reason for not doing a separate toe kick?

[@robertjanez7467]

Nice job, but you aren't checking for square? I know I had this issue when making a carcase the first time as it didn't align with my face frame box.

[@Magicbusme]

What blade are you using in the table saw to cut the panels? I never seem to get a cut without chipping the veneer. Thanks

[@iam4TINT]

Please can you give those of us who are beginners a list of the equipment you used here and others that are routinely used. Thanks!

[@AnotherOverTaxedTaxPayer]

Trying to find the part where you put the wood veneer on. Can you please help?

[@williamlaird2136]

I will add my distaste for particle board when used where there is any chance of water. I have removed and replaced multiple kitchen lowers simple because a sink ran over and the particle board promptly swelled and fell apart. I enjoy the simplicity of your projects although I sometimes question the life expectancy of the material used to make the project.

[@IkesThePyro]

What would you use instead? MDF? Seems to me that melamine particle board is the best choice for economics and endurance. If the sink, plumbing, and cabinet are installed right, sinks overflowing are user error, and thus not my problem to compensate for.

[@williamlaird2136]

I know it is a novel idea but wood works really well when making cabinets. Wood like cedar or cypress are good choices. Particle board is heavy, has little to no structural strength and is not particularly safe to work with. I guess if you don't give a darn about your end user, particle board is a great choice, good for hit and run, no pride in workmanship group. I know that there are a multitude of "cabinet makers" that charge their customers big bucks for lesser quality work and still sleep at night. I tend to do work for others the same way I would make anything for myself. Just a weird habit I have.

[@IkesThePyro]

William Laird particle board and MDF have plenty of structural strength in this application. Especially when either veneered or coated in melamine. Solid wood would be fine, if expensive and time consuming, in areas where expansion isn't as much of an issue. However, because of the expansion and contration relative to a countertop, solid wood cabinets tend to bow and move throughout the year. This, in addition to the risk of cupping that solid wood panels are prone to lead me to believe that engineered material is the most economical, and practical choice for your standard kitchen/bathroom cabinets. Built-ins and other cabinets/bookcases are somewhat of a different story(more sides/surfaces revealed, often the center of attention in a room. The insides of kitchen and bathroom cabinets are paid very little attention, but the countertop, drawer fronts, doors, and faceframes, not to mention sink, window and appliances, are the focus, and that's where I spend my time on making the details pop) but in my mind it comes down to what the customer wants, the budget, and the demands of the application. So if you want to spend all your time color matching boards to glue up into dozens of panels, not to mention milling all of that lumber, just to build a full set of kitchen cabinet carcasses, that's great. I'm glad you have customers who can afford that crazy expense.

[@tonymurray7282]

Love watching the Bathroom Vanity Part 1, but now need Part 2 to complete the project. How can I access it?

[@dmarsh3947]

Like the Boston t-shirt

[@mightygrom]

Related to the faceframe construction, since you offset the styles on both sides to the left, are you going to add a spacer board for the drawer slides inside on the right side panel interior? Or are you going to offset the drawers for drain pipes and water supply pipes?

[@nklenke]

I can't watch enough of these cabinet builds. Always learn a new way of doing things. One question. It looks like you made the face frame flush with the outer face on one side and the inner face on the other side. Did I see that right? Just wondering if there was a reason for that.

[@IBuildItHome]

Yes, the left side face frame is also the filler that will be scribed to the wall.

[@ww55d]

Nick Klenke I noticed that earlier as well. The inner reveal will be different then? Correct?

[@nklenke]

ww55d I think he said he was doing drawers so the reveal won't matter much. He may just be adding a filler on the one side for the drawer slides? I'm sure it will be addressed in the next video.

[@lolagarcia7416]

Que hermosa manera de enseñar sus conocimientos, todo un maestro, Gracias por excelente trabajo, mucho exito!!!😊😀🤗