DIY Fitted Wardrobe Build - TOP BOXES, PAINTING & FASCIAS - Video #4

[@alprobert]

Can't for the life of me understand why someone would thumbs down this video. He's put a lot of effort in. Well presented and edited with nice, clear and well thought out voice overs. I for one am really appreciative of the effort he's putting in to his videos.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks mate. Can't legislate for the angry people, but I'm fortunate that most of the evil stuff goes straight into my spam folder and my wife goes through that for me 😉

[@jonny7491]

They probably had their iPads upside down.🇬🇧🇦🇺😀

[@iainamurray]

A lot of people are dicks.

[@normanboyes4983]

Not all thumbs down represent dislikes. The YT algorithm suggests videos to people but in practice they may have no interest in the subject matter, by giving it a thumbs down it improves the accuracy of future ‘recommendations’ for that user.

[@alprobert]

@@normanboyes4983 I see what you're saying but, if I get recommended a video outside the scope of my 'interests', I simply choose not to watch it. Rather than watch and dislike to the detriment of the uploader. There's a 'Not Interested' interaction that directly impacts your own future recoms.

[@TheAlanSaunders]

I love this Wardrobe Build! Around 1963, having just obtained my GCE in Woodwork I produced drawings to 'remodel' my parent's tiny kitchen. I actually measured the size of all the cupboard and drawer contents to ensure that their capacity was optimised. All construction was done with basic hand-tools (bought from the money I earned at a Saturday job), outside (no Workmate bench), over the long summer vacation. My father approved my design and paid for materials; N.B. mostly plywood and the worktop was Formica glued with contact adhesive! Maybe forty years later my 'kitchen' was replaced by 'modern units' and worktops. My mother, bless her, said that my 'bespoke design' was far better! I have never regretted that my Secondary School taught me Woodwork, Metalwork and even Brickwork as well as Technical Drawing! With 'A Levels' in Physics and Mathematics my career was in Computer Engineering and that gave me greater skills in electrical installation than most 'electricians' and greater skills in 'Mechanical Engineering' than most 'mechanics'! I, with some 'self education' have taken on every trade! Plastering was was the most difficult, agonisingly exhausting and painful - that is one I will forever leave to the 'professionals'.

[@dannymurphy1779]

Interesting story Alan. I didn't know that was even possible before the multitool was invented :).

[@elguapo1507]

👍

[@xxSydneyFox]

This sounds lovely. I wish schools still taught all of this. It is a useful life skill.

[@TheSadButMadLad]

Good that you show everything, including the mistakes as that's the best way to learn. The 2nd best way to learn is from watching someone else make a mistake. ;-)

[@CharlieDIYte]

Couldn't agree more 👍🏻👊🏻

[@jasoncook1886]

Genuine art I’ve binged so many of these now 😎

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Jason 👊

[@Benvos]

I’m never going to make anything like this, but I love watching the skilled work required creating this.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks. The trick is to start with small stuff and gradually scale up as your confidence grows. In sure you could do a wardrobe build. It doesn't have to be exactly like mine. My advice to you would be plenty of planning and give it a go. 👍🏻

[@PhillipParr]

That feeling when you get to the end of the episode and realise you're up to date and have to wait for more 😮

[@Brian18741]

Great progress 👍

[@desmond3905]

nice to see how Charly enjoys his work so much!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Desmond. I've got to say, it's pretty satisfying 😉

[@grahamarnold2591]

WOW. how good was that -- Your the "king of DIY " watchout "ROBIN CLEVETT," Charlie is coming. GREAT JOB. 10/10.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Graham, that's incredibly kind, although Robin's crown is perfectly safe 😉 🙏👊🏻

[@richarddicktaylor219]

There are few KZbin channels with such straight forward well presented content and reading the comments it's great to see how many people appreciate this as well.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks so much Richard - really chuffed you find my vids useful/interesting. Can't thank you enough for that. The comments have been a massive source of encouragement for me over the years, and dare I say it, a valuable checks and balances on what I do. It's so easy to get what you need from videos and then just click away so I'm very humbled that so many of you can find the time to drop me a line 🙏👍🏻

[@woody3831]

Looking good fella 👌

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Gav👍🏻

[@will2766]

New subscriber, just want to say, you're the most informative bloke on KZbin for DIYers, massively going to help 👍

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks so much mate. Welcome on board - great to have you here and thanks for the comment!!

[@llljustcallhimdave]

Wealden tools router bits are great, nice to see someone on KZbin using them

[@andycade8325]

Charlie, love how your videos are designed for the home DIY'er who doesn't have access to a workshop. Great finish using the fascia pieces and the steel strengthening strips are also a good idea. Great job well done.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Andy, I really appreciate that. It's proving to be a fun project and I'm just really humbled by all the interest, and supportive comments 👍🏻

[@brianfield792]

Charlie,you're brilliant, great video.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Aw, thanks Brian 🙏

[@carllamb6711]

Really good Charlie I really enjoy your videos mate I learn so much

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks so much, Carl 👍🏻

[@denty32]

Mate that was a tremendous video

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks mate 👊🏻👍🏻

[@TheDranny]

Love that you showed cutting off the wrong piece of trim. The amount of times I've 99% nailed something then cocked it up, I can totally relate!!! Glue and sanding to the rescue!

[@-Colonel-Kernel]

very happy with your videos. Glad its not just me that has so many issues during DIY jobs.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Nigel. Really appreciate you watching them. 👍

[@emmacrook2792]

I wasn't disappointed. Looking forward to the next one already. Also, excited for what the lights will look like. Stay safe and keep up the great work!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Aw, thanks Emma. Always a bit heart in the mouth posting each video so it's fab to get feedback like that 🙏👍🏻

[@simatbirch]

I’m exhausted just watching this. Great stuff.

[@fihsak]

So talented. I'll never build a cupboard like that but it's great watching an expert do it!👏🏾

[@CharlieDIYte]

I wouldn't call myself an expert but many thanks for the comment 👍🏻

[@jonbear6263]

Loving this build. As others have said it is so nice to see the mistakes as well - the ones we all make!! Really looking forward to the Erbauer saw review. Great work Charlie.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks mate, I really appreciate that 👊🏻

[@ratchriat1716]

that's a lot off time and effort is been put to this work Charlie thanks for sharing this video with us.

[@valborchardt3596]

Oh thanks Charlie, coming along great, look forward to the next video....to you and yours be safe xxx

[@CharlieDIYte]

You too Val 👍🏻🙏

[@garvielloken3929]

This is just a fantastic series! I'm re watching it! Dripping in Honesty! TY

[@ridgmont61]

Liked. Tidy work on the facia, well done Charlie.

[@georgerothwell]

Great series

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks George 👍🏻

[@Brownie-956]

Awesome job. Looking forward to the next one

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Chris 👍🏻

[@dubhead11]

Another great video thank you! Keep us updated on the new zinsser results. I really like that you genuinely use affordable tools, nearly all other youtubers are obsessed with expensive track saws. I reacon you could make a solo video just on them scribe tools. Keep up the good work.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks mate, I really appreciate that. I've dive a couple of scribing videos over the years. Normally I improvise with a block of wood or a few glazing packers but the Swanky Scribe bloke got in touch and so I thought I'd give them a go. Not sure who came first, him or the Blockscribe people 🤔

[@amarcy5369]

Hi Charlie have recently subscribed to your channel , so hi from me . As a seasoned DIY person I must take this opportunity to praise your approach to various projects. I can definitely connect with your dogged determination to overcome problems that invariably beset any work . So a big thumbs up to you . As a retired electrical contractor I have worked on many such projects , and have been able to gain a lot of knowledge of other trades. But thanks to your channel people can set forth on their own adventures . Keep well my friend and continue on your journey to inform and advise and guide . Best wishes and kind regards 😀👍👍👍

[@CharlieDIYte]

Hi there. I can't thank you enough for subscribing and for taking the time to send me that comment - which is a massive compliment com ing from a seasoned DIYer such as yourself🙏. When I started the Channel I had a faint hope that I could bust a bit of the fear and/or apathy that has sprung up in recent times towards DIY but to see the things people have built from watching my vids is truly humbling! The thing about DIY is that it's very satisfying and I think generally good for one's mental health (not to mention a good way to save a few pennies), which is particularly important in these times. Thanks again, good luck with the forthcoming DIY projects and drop me an email if you ever have any queries 👍🏻

[@daveoconnor5084]

As always your videos are easy to watch with alot of useful information in them. They're also very relevant for the ordinary DIYer. As some others videos show them using very very expensive power tools. As has been mentioned can't wait to see the more detailed video on the Erbauer track saw. Keep the videos coming 👏👏👏👏👍

[@markrowland5393]

Excellent. Thank you. I love the honesty and way you overcome problems.

[@bombaydan]

Just amazing Charlie , keep up the videos

[@derekhansen7508]

Excellent series Charlie. Nice to see someone share their mistakes as well as their successes. As a old site manager said to me many years ago ‘Everyone makes mistakes. That’s why they put rubbers on the end of pencils’

[@jamesduffy5019]

Fantastic as usual Charlie, so much in this video! I’m looking forward to your Zinsser comparison. I got onto Zinsser after watching your past videos and it’s my favourite! ‘Come on Zinsser, give Charlie a few complementary gallons!’ 👍

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks James 👊🏻 I don't think it will replace my loyalty to B.I.N but yes, I'm interested to see what it's like.

[@whatthedeuse]

Worth investing in some TCT hole saws for cutting through MDF, the bi metal ones gum up with adhesive 😋

[@CharlieDIYte]

Yes, that did happen. Thanks for the tip. It's in the notepad!

[@elguapo1507]

Smashing job! 👍

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@shapiemau2244]

Another great and well presented video Charlie, you are good at what you do! Thank you!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thank you 🙏

[@Ianf1x]

Super vid. I always use a compass to scribe. Very tidy work and lots of skill.

[@ChrisHansonDev]

Wow fantastic job Charlie. Love watching your projects.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks mate, really appreciate that 👍🏻

[@woodworkingphoto8083]

Been looking forward to this update for a while now. What a job you've done. I gasped as I saw you cutting the wrong bit out with that jigsaw! I agree about the track and cutting fine bits, tracks are perfect for breaking down sheets but theyre not ideal for redimensioning lumber, a fence and circular is the next best thing to a table saw for that job for sure. Can't wait to see this all finished!

[@sulaymanmshahnawaz6216]

Thanks for that. It’s inspiring.

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're very welcome. Thanks for the comment 🙏

[@raydunn3501]

Your doing a fantastic job Charlie,,, its looking great and i cant wait to see the finishing touches,,,,,, and the bonus is with the money youve saved from buying from the shop,,, you get to buy some new tools,,,(cant have enough tools) Well done again Charlie.

[@garvielloken3929]

You make it look so easy Bro! gives us the confidence!!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks mate, and good to hear from you. I think once you start a job like this (overcoming that initial inertia is the hardest bit), and immerse yourself in it, you'll be surprised what you can achieve 👍🏻

[@Handleyman]

Brilliant video Charlie. I learn so much from your channel. Thanks! 👍

[@gholmes182]

Brilliant stuff. So much great information. Really helpful. And much appreciated. Thanks.

[@azza1793]

Great work on 233k subscribers Charlie and wardrobes are looking great

[@roberthatcher2773]

Great work as always Charlie. You are a pioneer for us DIYers! Thanks for all your Vids.

[@stevebates2393]

Another excellent video Charlie, I am about to go and watch the one on the extraction system with cyclone as I want to build one myself. Keep up the perfect content and stay safe.

[@johntaylor2489]

Well done Charlie. I really enjoyed that.

[@karlburkett]

I'm now on my fitted wardrobe project with tips n tricks from you :) thanks , ps, customer is well happy

[@CharlieDIYte]

That's great news. Good luck with the rest of the project 👍🏻

[@malcolmcoward7480]

Thank you so much for this episode? So many good tips and guidelines here that I've created a new folder to reference them in.

[@jonny7491]

Love the colour of the inside of the top boxes would never have thought of that. Probably would have gone with the default white.

[@CharlieDIYte]

It's controversial mate, and I'm still soul searching over it. On the advice of an interior designer I heard on the radio, we've painted everything in the room - walls, skirting, window frames - the same colour, a pale blue, and we LOVE it. Removing that contrast makes the room seem larger and helps you focus on the outside. However we choose the wardrobe paint before we made that decision. So it could massively backfire or alternatively become a "wow factor" feature in the room. Only time will tell 🤞🏻

[@andrewlouden3419]

Excellent video series, informative, educational, honest, entertaining, top job 👍

[@andyjackson2269]

Top quality work that Charlie, cheers👍👌

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Andy, really appreciate the comment 👍🏻

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Looks great Charlie!! Looking forward to seeing the next episode

[@newmmusic]

Thanks Charlie your videos are so good, a fairly complex build no doubt but you’ve made it look easy. Thanks again looking forward to seeing the end result. 👍

[@M6JKW]

Awesome 👍

[@bscott77]

Fantastic work mate, looks very pro so far

[@SteS]

Try floetrol additive for the top coat water based paint. I've done that for skirting and doors. It makes the water based paint behave like oil based. The finish will be much better when brushing or rolling.

[@CharlieDIYte]

That's a lovely tip, and does it make it more durable too? Thanks Stephen 👍🏻

[@SteS]

@@CharlieDIYte it's doesn't affect durability at all. Read all 1,100 plus reviews on Amazon ;) always best for waterbased paint to have a week or two to fully dry. Even 2k car paint can take months to achieve its full strength.

[@awantamta]

Great job. I love the moulding.

[@kills99ofbacteria50]

Just watched Peter Millard review the Erbauer and Triton saws. He was a little apprehensive on advising the removal of the anti kickback device on camera.... And you go and bin it within 2 min!! You're both absolutely correct though.

[@jondanks2000]

Great series of videos Charlie. Inspires me to have a go at some larger projects. Many thanks

[@jowowen]

Brightened up my Saturday. I’ve been waiting for the video all week. I learn so much from the videos you do! Thank you and the editing by the way is superb. Well done! Nearly there!

[@SalC007]

Loving this wardrobe build series. Looking forward to seeing the end product.

[@AccountantDoesDIY]

My viewing of your wardrobe series has coincided with the end of a big diy project. I’ve been wondering what to get my teeth into next and I think I now have an answer! Very informative series. Oh and wish I’d been a fly on the wall when you realised the scribing jigsaw mistake. If it’s any consolation I’ve frequently done the same - would you believe even when I pencil mark those dashed lines to show the wastage side of the cut!!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Me too, and there's a huge mistake coming up in this week's wall papering video.

[@xinixxagnix201]

Cracking project Charlie, thank you!

[@skywalkermahone9219]

Looking really good mate!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks. Something's happened to the quality though, in the upload, which is frustrating! Having a few tech issues this week. 🙄

[@skywalkermahone9219]

@@CharlieDIYte all looked good to me

[@barryquinn5840]

Just came across your channel today. I’m looking forward to seeing more of these videos 👍🏻

[@hb4519]

Hi Charlie. Great to see you making wardrobes again, you inspired to take up more DIYing a few years ago with one of your older wardrobe builds. I've experimented with plenty of rollers for cabinet painting now and I think I have found the answer - "Rota Premier Concave Mini Roller" from Toolstation. They are foam rollers with concave ends which eliminates the streaking you can get with traditional foam rollers. I normally get a really nice finish with them. Good luck with the rest of the build, they are looking really good.

[@jbxnoir]

Was just about to purchase some rollers but these look much better, off to toolstation tomorrow ;)

[@Jayrune]

Hi Charlie, I can’t say you are a diy’er you work more precisely than most professionals. Question how did you scribe the top metal strip. It fits so perfectly.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks buddy. I lowered it to the point where I could position it horizontally and then scribed the contour of the ceiling on it, from memory. 😉

[@bodins2704]

What amazing work and skill!I am still so far from it, but learning!

[@STANWoodwork]

nice one. big project and is looks good

[@runzareviews4188]

would love to see a review on that plunge saw.

[@cmbespoke3699]

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[@kevinbowden1155]

Looking great Charlie. Face frames really lift it

[@branigg]

Excellent.

[@andyjames8612]

Charlie, I always spray my wardrobes, cabinets etc but when I need to use a roller my go to is the 4” Albany short pile microfibre. They sell them in Brewers and give a much better finish than any foam roller

[@dazcssdsc]

Hey Charlie, was really hoping you would take us through how you measured the angles for The end boxes, not many videos in that on tinternet and would be great to be taken through how to get the angles

[@CharlieDIYte]

I'm sorry about that Darren. If you pause it at 02:35 you'll see how I got the angles. I basically put the box without the angled section on its side, rested the diagonal piece on top and then drew on that diagonal piece a line in each corner where it hit the box. That was my cut line. Does that make sense? If not I'll see if there's any other way I can describe it.

[@dazcssdsc]

@@CharlieDIYte yes didn’t catch it initially! Thanks Charlie, top class work

[@CharlieDIYte]

@@dazcssdsc Thanks mate 👍🏻

[@dannymurphy1779]

Great to see you taking the plunge Charlie! I've seen Peter Millard cut grooves with his tracksaw, it could be a good alternative to the router in some situations. Anyway it's looking good!

[@daphnevl3424]

Love your videos especially as I'm looking to do a mini version of this

[@CharlieDIYte]

That's great news, and thanks so much for the comment. 👍🏻

[@iLouis96]

Just wanted to say thanks for all the things you show, super helpful giving me the confidence, advice and ideas to do the work on my own house. All the jobs I do are a first for me as its my first house, so it's good to try and understand how to do things before tackling them. One thing that has caught my eye is the Ryobi router - I am in the one+ tool range and you seem to have got so much out of the router but I can't quite see where I would get the use out of it - would be great to see a video on this! Also looking forward to seeing the comparison between the plunge and circular saws, as I want to buy the Ryobi brushless circular saw but only if it is more useful than a plunge saw for my needs.

[@marcogarofalo6343]

Awesome job 👍

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

I use an old matchbox for my scribing tool as you can use it on the thin sides or the wider face/back pieces and it's readily handy in the tool draw on my workbench but you can use anything even a scrap piece of timber offcut.

[@normanboyes4983]

Charlie - this has been and is a really good series and you are well on the way to producing a well finished product. Great use of the trim router. A shame you sprung for the Erbauer track saw prior to seeing Peter Millard’s recent review of the larger Triton and Erbauer (185mm) but you have a competent and capable tool. In hindsight though purchasing the Evolution and the Erbauer does put you into Festool territory.😉 Anyhoo - good job.👍

[@gazza2933]

Great Channel Charlie. Just subscribed. 👍

[@CharlieDIYte]

Cheers mate. Really appreciate the sub 👊🏻👍🏻

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[@nick878]

I've found the rota premier concave mini rollers in toolstation give the best finish apart from spraying of course.

[@kills99ofbacteria50]

Totally agree with you. Peter Millard recommended them on one of his vids. I wouldn't use anything else.

[@adrianwilding2912]

Hi Charlie, great progress and I like the face detailing with the softwood moulding which gives a touch of class. I think you may have been more successful gluing it onto the metalwork with PU cartridge adhesive such as can be bought from Toolstation etc. It sticks like sxxx to anything and joints dissimilar materials really well. It's also good at gap filling not that your work has any! All the best😁👍

[@paulcharman44]

Nice job Charlie. I am still not sure about the metal band, but at least you used it in the correct orientation. I also made a cyclone collector similar to yours and it works well. The only problem is a collapsing barrel, which i have fixed for now with some internal wooden re-enforcement.

[@paulroberts2111]

I agree about the metal band, correct orientation, great idea but not sure of implementation. I would prefer several fixings in both layers of the MDF shelves. Really impressed with your execution of the wire loom. It really demonstrates the complexity required to deliver a lighting system for a built in wardrobes. To a layperson they would open a door and be pleasantly surprised that there's an auto lighting system without any appreciation of the work planning and execution required to deliver a simple lighting system, well done bud for you persistence and determination to deliver those lights.

[@alisterkelly4052]

Quick pro tip, when attaching your fillers at the sides add a couple of biscuits up the vertical edges of the mdf and it'll help your alignment and stop it pushing away from the side of the carcass as much, dominoes are best but we don't all have the budget for them 🤷‍♂️

[@emmacrook2792]

Exciting! Just about to watch 😊

[@thetruth6693]

Your work is absolutely spot on!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thank you, my friend 👍🏻

[@paulstaniford8622]

Please make sure you give those lime green rollers a good wash and rinse. I’ve started putting the pack through the washing machine on a wash before they get used. Even run them through a quick tumble as it seems to make sure they not then leave micro/flock in the paint !

[@chrisohanlon69]

Have you done an in depth video on scribing in situ?

[@figrollin]

Those scribe tools look neat - is there a link to the inventor?

[@sorleymcsorley5558]

Hello Charlie, thanks for the videos and tips I'm currently working out from your guidance what material I would need, but I'm not sure about the back of the wardrobe could I use 6mm or even 3mm mdf board to close it in from the bare back wall

[@MrJimtimslim]

Wow that wiring looked fiddly. Would be interested to know the total time spent on the build and paint. Try Two Fussy Blokes paint rollers. They're great

[@aaronconnelley7731]

Loving the project so far. When is the next video going to be up?

[@billybob8420]

Out of curiosity, i checked the price difference of the PAR facia wood you bought. it's doubled since March!

[@CharlieDIYte]

No way! It's gutting what's happened to prices over the last 12 months. Just got to pray they come back down again, but can't see it happening any time soon 😬

[@billybob8420]

@@CharlieDIYte I'm finishing a house i've totally renovated and need a LOT of sheet materials and timber for building storage. It's making me bankrupt!