DIY Fitted Wardrobe Build with Basic Tools - Video #1 : PLINTH & CARCASSES

[@davenottingham3254]

Love it! Once again the wife has demanded that I start the next project. Once again I start collecting measurements and beginning the planning phase and once again I end up straight on your channel!! She never used to trust me when I started out but now because of people like you she has rooms she can show off to her friends and her list of my jobs keeps growing!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Hi Dave, looks like I missed this. Can't thank you enough for getting in touch. Really chuffed you've found my content useful. It's epic life affirming stuff building things isn't it, particularly when the wife can show them off to her friends 😉

[@Mr.DarrenGriffin]

I've just started my wardrobe project. After extensive planning, watching this series multiple times and buying similar resources (thank you for all the links), I've made a really good start and have the plinth and 2 of the 7 carcasses done. Thank you so much for the series, it's helped me a TON. What really helped, especially for someone who is building their first wardrobe, is to plan plan plan. I used SketchUp to design the wardrobe to my dimensions, following this series to ensure I have taken everything into account. I also paid the timber supplier to cut the MDF using the cut list (produced using the free and open source SketchUp addon, OpenCutList). Last thing I learned was to have faith in yourself and don't get too bogged down then things don't go to plan. Thanks Charlie, you've really boosted my motivation to design more and commit to buying the materials instead of putting it off! Legend!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Hi Darren. I thought I'd replied to this but it's not showing up, so just a quick one to say massive thanks for your comment. I'm humbled you've used my series to plan your own, and my wardrobes are functioning and looking as good today as when I finished them. You've inspired me to do an update video which I'm working on today! Thanks again and good luck with your project and come and join us on Discord if you've got any questions as the build progresses.

[@Mr.DarrenGriffin]

I commented once but for some reason it disappeared. Oh well Thank you for the reply. You've also inspired me to become a patron as you've provided me with so much value. Excited that I've inspired you to make an update video. I'd love to share my design files, drawings, cut lists and own feedback if that would be useful for your video!

[@elviraejang9224]

Very useful comment. Would you mind sharing the mdf supplier you used? I would love to have everything cut to size as I don’t have the space and budget for heavy machinery ❤

[@elviraejang9224]

Very useful comment. Would you mind sharing the mdf supplier you used? I would love to have everything cut to size as I don’t have the space and budget for heavy machinery ❤

[@elviraejang9224]

Very useful comment. Would you mind sharing the mdf supplier you used? I would love to have everything cut to size as I don’t have the space and budget for heavy machinery ❤

[@innercityprophet85]

I get so much confidence to take on projects from your channel, and being able to plan and build things like our built in alcove cabinets, and our chunky shelves throughout lockdown literally kept me sane, and my gf happy. Massive thanks!

[@wallstreetcrash1]

Yes ... healthy have a go attitude, common sense, the correct equipment and bingo....! I like this guy.. Rock on..! Respect. KCB... 30 + years a working carpenter.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Cheers Keith. Praise indeed from a pro, I really appreciate that 👍🏻

[@dannymurphy1779]

Love the way you crack on with it Charlie, we don't all have Festool!

[@C4sp3r123]

So true about Festool!

[@stephenlomas8555]

Seems most people on here are going with festool but it's way too far out of most people's budget.

[@jait2024]

This guy is a rookie

[@C4sp3r123]

@@jait2024 He doesn't claim to be a professional rather a competent DIY'er. The clue is in the channel name.

[@jait2024]

@@C4sp3r123 very true. A little harsh. Im just a bit of a perfectionist although on other videos he has done are spot on. Good on him

[@charles99958]

I am in the middle of doing cupboards in our dining room, and having seen your videos it is a lot easier watching and building mine.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Glad to hear that. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@charles99958]

There isn’t a lot of carpentry programs from British carpenters. I watch a American programs a lot

[@tobybeswick36]

as a joiner I've used MDF, glue and coarse on many occasions, and they're more than strong enough. You can get exterior tite ironmongery screws from screwfix , which are very cheap but hold amazingly in MDF. Also if you see how kitchens are constructed, this built in cabinet is no different, and it's not like anyone's going to be swinging from it so no need to over engineer it. Great video

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Toby. Makes sense and I'm a big fan of the Tite range.

[@HIYAharry]

Castor wheel for moving full sheets is genius, & use your henry hoover for dust extraction on the dust port of the circular saw!

[@C4sp3r123]

Combine the hoover with a cyclone dust collector and you have the perfect combination. Especially if you make a unit on castor wheels to house both the hoover and cyclone.

[@rodrothwell3162]

I use my Henry as a blower in garden and a sucker as dust extraction! It is one of the old vacs with ability to do this.

[@kenn1936]

That is just AWESOME - setting up you own little workshop outside - who would have thought!!! Another little tip, that I would never have thought of was the leaf blower!!! That is just a fantastic idea to use it for saw dust, etc!! I love the way that you explain everything, and add all the details.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks. The only thing about the leaf blower, it is excellent for clearing the bench but I quickly realised on this job that I was generating too much MDF dust to keep blowing out like this so I ended up building a cyclone for my vacuum kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4PJeaOjZ9uZapI

[@kenn1936]

@@CharlieDIYte You are a very talented man!!!! That is fantastic. I am going to watch that right now!

[@crazyronnie]

Love this channel! Probably one of the best on KZbin.

[@lesliefontenelle7224]

I love how you walk through this build, even taking time to explain material selections and tools. Great video ❤

[@shaanuday]

Charlie DIYte, Thanks for recommending this video. This too helped me to know more about doing cupboards with minimum tools.

[@raydunn3501]

Hi Charlie,,, you got the hardest bit over with now the planning of it,,, Having the Idea of it and putting it into practice, will have taken the longest time,,, Don't be so hard on yourself,,, anyone who watches this channel Knows you do a great job. Well Don,,, looking forward to the next episodes.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Ray, I really appreciate that. There's a bit of fiddling to do this week, particularly with channeling for the electrics, but I agree, the hardest bit is hopefully behind me 👍🏻

[@iAnton3000]

Thanks for this series. Appreciate a chance to understand this daunting process.

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome Anton👍🏻

[@finallevel29]

Chaz been following your channel for years! Always so enjoyable to watch and very informative. The number one DIY channel on KZbin by a country mile. Hope you and yours are all well! 👍💯

[@CharlieDIYte]

Aw, thanks mate, I'm humbled by that. Can't thank you enough for your support 👊🏻👍🏻

[@skipskops]

Honestly this is SO handy. You talk clear, show absolutely everything. I'm so impressed! Great video!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks so much. You've got another 6 vids to wade through in this series 😬

[@figrollin]

Fwiw Charlie, SketchUp is incredibly easy to learn. I picked up the basics in an afternoon and it's proved very helpful.

[@acchaladka]

Did you do it yourself by messing about, or is there some online tutorial that speeds things up?

[@nickallport1]

Just completed a built in corner wardrobe adapting the techniques in this video. The depth you go into is so helpful, thank you! The main changes I made were to route small channels for the LEDs and then put some trim in front of them to stop the glare. I couldn't be bothered to make the angled router bit you created. I also made the doors overlayed, so the LED sensors were mounted inside the frame. Thank you and keep it up!!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Good work Nick. Chuffed you found it useful. Sounds like you've done a great job.

[@zhain0]

I've just taken on my first property renovation to make a living, this has helped me SO MUCH! This is literally saving me 2 grand. im taking my time but it's going to be so worth it.

[@annelynn3506]

This is a fantastic video. So educational. You have a great teaching style x

[@keithtomalin3172]

My favourite DIY channel... Well done Charlie.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Aw, thanks Keith 👊🏻

[@mariosavva999]

Fantastic Charlie! So looking forward to this series, I'll re watch them all 1000 times before I attempt a build of my own 🤣

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Unknown Caller! People like you are manna from heaven for this channel 😉

[@elviraejang9224]

Thank you for taking the time to explain this carefully. I am going to give this a try

[@CharlieDIYte]

You won't regret it 👌👊

[@garvielloken3929]

Right! Definitely getting the leaf - blower! You've convinced me

[@CharlieDIYte]

I had someone slightly annoyed because they bought a leaf blower on my recommendation after this vid, and then a couple of videos later I'm saying not to blow the MDF dust everywhere, but to vacuum it up instead. However I pointed out that I still use my lead blower every day on this project, but primarily for cleaning the power tools and their bags every evening. It's one of the most useful tools I've bought!

[@garvielloken3929]

@@CharlieDIYte LOL and then '100 x FacePalms' - I look at tools as an investment, it will definitely come in use. Even if its 1 time in six months, you'll be glad you had it. Plus your previous recommendations have been fantastic and have never let me down

[@stephenlomas8555]

I really like your videos as you speak in layman's terms and explain everything really well. It's also good that you use the cheaper range of tools that most people could afford if they are careful. I started to watch a lot of people that started to use festool and high end market products which put me off watching them as I find the tools extremely expensive. Keep up the videos they are very interesting and informative cheers Charlie.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Stephen, I appreciate that. I've got say. I've got to say, you get a lot of bang for your buck with Evolution. The laser on that chop saw has been out since day 1 which is a bit annoying but other than that, I couldn't recommend their stuff highly enough.

[@stephenlomas8555]

@@CharlieDIYte I used your solution to fixing a blind into window openings with steel lintels too a couple of weeks ago. They went in great cheers.

[@cnoonan164]

It's awesome to be able to understand someone during an instructional video. Half the Americans I see build things I wonder if they're actually speaking English.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Craig. I can't possibly comment on our transatlantic cousins but am seriously chuffed you find my vids useful 😉

[@harrywright2885]

Excellent tip with the scribing! Thanks

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Harry 👍🏻

[@jonarchdeacon3761]

Nick Clegg’s DIY skills and video style are great here.

[@CharlieDIYte]

I've been likened to a lot of people, mostly chefs, but Nick Clegg 🤣

[@jonarchdeacon3761]

If it's any consolation, it was my brother overhearing me watching the video, and said why's Nick Clegg talking about MDF. He also once thought John Torode was Neil 'Dr Fox' Fox!! If Clegg had put in half the effort into his political career as you do these videos, he'd have been prime minister. Keep up the great videos Charlie! Subscribed and enjoying your builds.

[@marieaudreyduchamp8839]

man your content is just great and I am impressed every time watch your stuff... you're such an inspiring DIYer and just genuinely honest and BS free youtuber ... thank you thank you

[@marcogarofalo6343]

Charlie works the way I plan to, before I A. Give up! or B. Opt for cheaper/easier way. That plinth is a thing of beauty.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks buddy 👊🏻👍🏻

[@jc-crafford]

I just discovered your channel. And I am so glad I did. Watched your whole cupboard series in one evening. Thanks forcall the effort you put in.

[@CharlieDIYte]

That's great news. Thanks for watching all those vids. I'll be doing an update on the wardrobe at some point but suffice to say we're loving it and it's wearing very well. Great to have you on board 👊

[@froggerabc]

Looking forward to following this. Informative as always. Thanks.

[@CharlieDIYte]

I really appreciate your support 👍🏻

[@Brian18741]

Cut List Oprimizer, simple, intuitive, free 👌👍

[@williamfalcon7351]

just finished a similar build in my spare bedroom 5 door wardrobes and 6 drawer cabinet, wish i had seen this prior, LED lighting , perfect. Many thanks.

[@andycade8325]

Charlie watching these video series was like deja vu for me. Your last wardrobe build was the inspiration for me to build a desk for my son's room and then a run of wardrobes for our own room, which I finished only recently. Had the same issues with an uneven floor and sloping ceiling but very satisfying in the end. Fully agree how you learn from the mistakes you make as you go along and would have loved to have used more birch ply but for the cost. Great work mate and thanks for sharing and helping others like me.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Andy, great to hear from you and I really appreciate the comment 👍🏻 I bet you've done a great job of that wardrobe and if you're a bit sad like me it'll give you a satisfying "yeh, I did that" every time you lay eyes on it. Much better than "oof that cost me £8k to have made and fitted". I'm humbled that you've found inspiration in my vids!!

[@valborchardt3596]

Oh thank you charlie, look forward to next weeks video. I gather you are all still locked down there as we are.? Take care and stay safe

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Val. Yes locked down and likely to continue for another month or two. Take care.

[@valborchardt3596]

@@CharlieDIYte 😪😪😪

[@carlwaine5263]

Great video again, Charlie. Regarding your plinth levelling, in my other day job as a handyman, I needed a large wooden workshop as soon as I moved house and, so I had the minimum amount of downtime, had the company who made the workshop erect it. As I had a very uneven concrete garage base for it to sit on, I also took the additional plinth option and watched them put it up in double quick time using offcuts of treated timber to act as feet after they had packed the plinth base level. They simply screwed the offcuts at right angles to the plinth framework touching the concrete base at regular intervals - but not as high as the top of the plinth - thus keeping it level and also allowing any standing water to drain away, genius idea! I've since adapted it when fitting a long run of kitchen units to an uneven floor. Incidentally, I remember seeing your circular saw tip about leaving only half a tooth protruding a while ago on one of your other videos and it reminded me that this was a lesson that took me about 10 years to learn!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Carl. I thought about leveling it this way but then decided it night balance the weight better if it was touching at all points. I agree, it's a great option though. Yes, I was about to throw away my circular saw, when my carpenter mate pointed out about the blade height!!

[@carlwaine5263]

@@CharlieDIYte I think for your application it did make more sense to do it your way, to be honest. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the project, but you've made some great videos for your channel. I've watched the ones about damp/mould/condensation a few times now as we have similar issues to yours with my downstairs, North-facing bedroom. I need to upgrade my dehumidifier first as you suggested, the mini one just isn't removing it quick enough! Many thanks and please keep the videos coming.

[@TheTimutube]

Oh and Charlie mine was moisture resistance mdf too.and yes beware north side of house .I pulled mine forward 2 inch inch and put in 2 inch polystyrene.much better now

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Another great video Charlie!! Looking forward to seeing the next video. Just shows that you can manufacture items without having expensive workshop or power tools. Hope all is well, take care

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Peter - I appreciate that! You too 👍🏻

[@peterdnreynolds777]

@@CharlieDIYte you're most welcome Charlie!! I enjoy watching videos where they use the kreg jigs for cutting up sheet materials and pocket hole joinery

[@blondelguillaume2005]

great stuff Charlie. Will start mine this weekend. If good i will share a picture when done. I am following your videos to be able to do that. first time i will do proper woodwork

[@CharlieDIYte]

Best of luck with the build. You'll do a great job, and yes do send over some photos. If you need any help along the way, I'm available on the Discord channel which you can join through Patreon. Cancel when the job's done 😉

[@MrJamesParker]

One of your videos popped up yesterday on my feed and it inspired me to build fitted wardrobes in our vaulted ceiling bedroom. Then today I see your doing exactly the same! Perfect and really well made videos with loads of info! Thanks

[@CharlieDIYte]

Hi James, thanks for getting in touch. I'm very humbled that my content has inspired you with your own projects. The comments from you guys have been such an important motivator to me to keep making this stuff, particularly in the early days. Can't thank you enough 👍🏻👊🏻

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[@Fabian7024]

Fantastic build sir, appreciate the attention to detail

[@nigelbullock9039]

Charlie. Every time you produce a great video it is strange how you do a project on exactly my next task. Great video well explained. Very talented indeed

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Nigel, hope it comes in handy 👍🏻

[@omaromar-lg3yu]

Brilliant work .

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks buddy 👊

[@Str-lk2bs]

Hi Charlie . I am from India . Video was incredible

[@paulsearle02]

Superb video. I've been considering how to build a small built in wardrobe for ages but worried i'd make a mess of it. This video gives me the confidence to have a go, once i get a couple of the 'correct' tools.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Paul. You won't regret it 👊

[@HomeIdeasYT]

Nice job!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@madirish88]

Brilliant Charlie. I am going to have a bash at this as well 👍

[@CharlieDIYte]

Good to hear it. You'll feel epic when it's done 👍🏻

[@stevenm1225]

Nice work Charlie. There is so much to think 🤔 about when you’re doing this kind of job. I’ve been looking forward for this video, I’m staying tuned for the next episode. Good luck.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Steven. I'm hopeful of getting one out this week but it may be Sunday...

[@_retrogamer999]

bloody hell Charlie, you never cease to amaze me with your DIY projects. This is pukka inspiration for me. Now I'm dreaming up some cupboards to replace the IKEA ones!

[@jimgeelan5949]

Who’s Tony ?

[@_retrogamer999]

@@jimgeelan5949 lol meant Charlie. Bloody auto correct! I've corrected it now

[@CharlieDIYte]

@@_retrogamer999 Thanks, I really appreciate that. Video 2 is on the editing table as we speak!

[@kidaz]

Great thinking DIY man. Impressed.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks mate. Hope you enjoy the rest of them 👊

[@KennyEvansUK]

Just discovered this channel, really well made, well described and lots of top tips. Subscribed!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Kenny - really appreciate the sub!

[@andrewnorth1471]

I bought a table saw for £65, (brand new off gumtree) for the DIY'er and it saved me a lot of time. However its not great for large sheets and had to go back to the circular saw and mdf stripe for a guide. Wish i had the cash to buy the track and the saw to go with it. Just finished a large 2 door and 2 draw wardrobe, desk with cabinet and 2 bedside tables. All made from 18mm MDF, decent hinges and runners. It cost about the same in the end as buying it flat packed but, i know its made better, stronger, can easily be repainted and repaired. Took a long time though. Charlie, love the video's

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Andrew. I'm interested you think it cost the same as a first pack but the quality difference as you say is like comparing night and day and think how much you learnt doing it, not to mention the satisfaction 👍🏻

[@andrewnorth1471]

@@CharlieDIYte Hi Charlie, the cost for me was about the same, partly due to fact that i've never done it before, so defiantly a lot of mistakes with cutting. My build was straight into the wall space, realising when i went to make the doors that the walls weren't straight, so had to adjust them to fit the frame i made. I watched your vids about using mdf, how to smooth the edges as well as the paint you used, so really helpful. One thing i did find is that for the edges, i have a fine cut (80 teeth) blade on my circular saw which gave a smooth finish, with a light sand it was an even better finish. Hinges from screwfix where about £8 a pair (soft close) and the sliders where £18 a pair from screwfix however these are quite brittle, so went through a few pairs, but once in they are good. The small sliders where from an online retailer due to how brittle the larger ones were, and look a lot stonger but where still about £10 a pair and i needed 7 pairs. Paint wise i used your recommended mdf primer (2 coats) and used a spirit based satin (2-3 coats and 3-4 coats on the facias) which i normally hate, as water based is so much easier, however i found that spirit based is more hard wearing and easy to wipe down later on. Also need to add that everything was made for my 8 year old son, so it needed to be strong and durable. I'm sick of the chipboard funiture form the usual places that falls apart easily, especially with an 8 year old throwing tantrums, slamming doors etc.

[@andrewnorth1471]

Also forgot to add that the mdf was from selco about £24 2.4 x 1.6 sheets, including vat but i also got several off cuts for a couple of pounds, so worth checking to save money.

[@Mishkacat123]

I use Maxcut 2 for the cutlists - free program and works perfectly

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks David, you and a few others so I'll definitely mention this in the next video 👍🏻

[@johntaylor2489]

Brilliant Charlie. Good to see a build series as many channels seem to have gone the way of preaching techniques. Not that I have a problem with that but you can't beat a decent project build. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@FiscalWoofer]

Cabinetcut if want standalone for Mac - very good nesting software - not free but it paid for itself on my first project many years ago now! Great video!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks so much for that. 👍🏻

[@AlexanderWright1]

Awesome! I've been wanting to build some fitted wardrobes for my bedroom, but have been nervous about such a large project. Looking forward to the rest of the videos.

[@CharlieDIYte]

It will take a lot of planning and probably a while to build but you'll feel epic when it's done, and you'll learn so much on the process, and save yourself a small fortune 👍🏻

[@capitalinventor4823]

This was the first video of yours that I saw and I'm very impressed with your presentation. I really like how you lay out your project and the materials you need at the beginning. You show what you've done and explain why you've made those decisions. I'm looking forward to seeing the future videos in this series and also going back to see what else you have done. Thanks for making such wonderful videos.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Reid, that's incredibly kind of you. Thanks for dropping by. Good to have you on board 👊🏻👍🏻

[@rayphillips6060]

@@CharlieDIYte what are the bricks showing through the wall have you forgot to plaster that bit

[@roberthatcher2773]

Really well done mate!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Robert, I appreciate that 👍🏻

[@Theosplaytime]

Looks great Charlie, I wish I had the cahunas to attempt something like this

[@CharlieDIYte]

Come on Shane. You know you can👍🏻

[@Theosplaytime]

@@CharlieDIYte I need to setup my workshop first before I start making things

[@simonevannoli4500]

thanks 4 ur videos, I learned tips for my DIY.

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're very welcome Simone. Thanks for the comment. 👍

[@the-elliott-day]

Love that you explained why you built the cabinets the way you did! Recently saw on another channel that also explained this, so it was clear to see the reason 👌

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[@alizcool1]

Man you're an artist

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're very kind, buddy 🙏

[@valeriequinn9982]

That wheel! Genius!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Ha! Yes it's a real back saver!!

[@ridgmont61]

Thanks Charlie, a lot of interesting techniques there.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Cheers Mat. Thanks for watching👍🏻

[@gflorey1975]

I love your workmanship. Keep up the amazing work!

[@ketchupi104]

Dream video mate!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Aw, thanks, mate 🙏. I'm afraid I'm running a bit behind with this week's video. I'll be posting it probably next Saturday.

[@suj1945]

This is excellent

[@justindow3595]

Nice 1st vid Charlie, plenty of tips , tools and materials used always very helpful. Ill be using the plinth system to, as I also have very uneven floors. Have also used your shaker door style on a storage cupboard

[@CharlieDIYte]

Great to hear that, Justin. It's a nice little technique for doors, isn't it.

[@justindow3595]

@@CharlieDIYte It's a great little technique Charlie, so much easier if you haven't a workshop and expensive tools

[@marcdewilde518]

Fantastic project Charlie! I did the same for my childrens bedroom a few years ago and I bought those Blum hinges at Ikea. They use(d) Blum hinges for the construction of their kitchens. Just saying.. ATB Marc - Belgium

[@CharlieDIYte]

Hi Marc, good to hear from you. Yes, I'm impressed that Ikea use Blum!

[@ceolpicturecompany]

This looks great Charlie. Will be attempting to build something similar in our new gaff - first floor rooms within the roof spacve so quite a lot of slopes - but this looks well thought out and esy to follow. Looking forward to it.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Douglas. If it's too fiddly to build with carcasses, you could always do what I did in my daughter's room bit.ly/2OGDyPB but the carcass approach is better really, particularly for larger spaces.

[@annaclose8801]

This is exactly what I needed!

[@Cradley684]

Great so far Charlie doin a good job Mate !!!.

[@johnybrett]

Nice video Charlie

[@ivangreat133]

This looks like a fantastic build Charliel I like your idea of building the plinth frame. Looking forward to the next installment 👍

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks mate 👍🏻

[@njuham]

As long as it lasts and looks good who cares if some methods were "creative"? Looks very good to me and this video has given me some related ideas, cheers for that.

[@mikebrown7194]

Looking forward to more! But Please don't blow the dust around! A Henry is one of my best friends when woodworking and cheap bags too.. Good stuff Charlie.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Mike. I'll see if I can get hold of a cyclone.

[@joeljenkins2618]

Really appreciated this video. I’m a little late to the party but CutList Optimizer is good from an ease of use perspective but it doesn’t allow you to enter cost of materials and calculate what sheets to use to minimise project cost. CutList Plus FX allows you to do that and is the best I’ve seen so far. I’m using the demo version right now which is really powerful and seems to give me all of the features but will limit the pieces I can specify for the job.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Joel. That's good to know. I wasn't organised enough to use any cut list program for my build, made worse by the fact this build had to be very bespoke because of all the uneven contours.

[@azhmehmood]

Great job 👍 I had to do same as this in one of my rental property after 10 years still as new I left sides of the wardrobes 50mm deeper then The back board to cut around the pipes so everything is hidden behind the robes

[@CharlieDIYte]

Great work, mate 👍🏻

[@jw6471]

Well done!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@andrewroberts6158]

so far so good Charlie

[@-Colonel-Kernel]

Great video. Explains everything very well.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Nigel 👍

[@drbiker5605]

Great video. So many useful techniques packed in. I have recently used opticutter for planning cuts. I agree. The cost of ply makes me wince.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks. Yes good work with that cut list program. I wasn't organized enough at the start of the project to know exactly how I was going to configure it.

[@Jhongerage]

Cutlist Optimizer is free and works well on computer or smartphone

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks John. Yes I think that's the most popular, from the comments I've received. 👍🏻

[@bcfcespley]

The most helpful tip for me was the saw teeth depth! My god had a right old nightmare with some cuts the other week and after seeing that now kniwbwhat the issue was haha

[@CharlieDIYte]

I nearly threw away my circular saw for the same reason, until my carpenter mate pointed out where i was going wrong. It's so important. Too low and it literally wanders all over the place.

[@colinwilson7524]

Charlie, loving this build series already. I am nearly finished the house renovation works in my house and I can hopefully focus on projects that I would like to work on and one of them is wardrobe build either side of a chimney breast so this is a great series for me. I also love the wheel for sheet goods, need to check that video out.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Colin. Really great to have you on board 👍🏻 That video is here, of you're interested kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYWadaJoq76hhNE

[@colinwilson7524]

@@CharlieDIYte I have already watched it but thanks :o)

[@benleki2789]

Nice work

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks 👍

[@Handleyman]

You’re an absolute genius Charlie. That wheel for moving the MDF or whatever is something I’m going to make up now! I’ve always struggled with large boards on my own so that’s a life saver. Thanks heaps! 😉👍

[@CharlieDIYte]

It makes such a difference. I got the idea from Andy Mac, Gosforth Handyman who had a lot of his heavy power tools in the workshop on wheels. I just went a bit more off road on mine! Here's the video if you're interested bit.ly/3r89Bpm

[@mikes6844]

Wow what a great series we are in for, better than what’s on the telly! I’m a great fan of track saws and your temporary workshop setup is a stroke of genius. Like you I’ve constructed carcasses without the like of a Domino, the only real regret is that I should have made that sort of investment earlier, before the kids left home, it would have costed in by now. Using the separate plinth method gives you so much control. I do construct my doors differently now, from a single sheet material cutting out where the inset panels will be with the track saw. Think Jones interiors (Welsh based joiner who does amazing work) has a good vid on that. However I appreciate your whole ethos of using none specialist tools as for many like me that’s all we have. Looking forward to the next. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks, Mike, that's incredibly kind! 👍🏻

[@stephenboyle3195]

You make it look easy,

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're only seeing the successful edits, Stephen 👍🏻

[@avecforte8851]

Great video! Nice to see how simple this can be!

[@normanboyes4983]

Good project Charlie. I think maintains a air gap between the back of the wardrobe and an external wall is a good thing.👍

[@CharlieDIYte]

Which I have done albeit it's only 10mm or so at the back. A bit more at the sides.

[@wormwood6424]

What a lovely vid. Loads of quickly explained info. And info on where to get everything. 👍👍👍

[@Dmessem]

I am busy with a similar build, tried out plastic legs and found them really great to be honest. Quick to install although flipping 2m boxes to get to underneath is not super fun. A third of the cost of a pine plinth even with 6 legs per box. I can move the cabinets around if I am careful. I stood inside the cabinets and they are plenty strong. Leveling was not difficult, even though the house is 70 years old the floors are almost perfectly level.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Good work. Yes the plastic legs are great if you've got the patience to level each carcass. 👍

[@bobbobby5724]

Fantastic video

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Bob 👍🏻

[@owainjones9321]

Great video Charlie. I really enjoy your channel, it's inspired me to tackle much bigger DIY tasks where I would have traditionally opted to instruct a trade for. Instead, over the years I have built up a comprehensive tool collection and I'm now confident to have a go at most jobs. 👍

[@CharlieDIYte]

You and me both Owain! When I bought my first place I only had since basic carpentry skills. Thanks so much for the comment. It's truly humbling getting feedback like that and it's one of the main motivators for me doing this.

[@christheaiguy]

A brilliant channel, thanks.

[@manofausagain]

Hey Charlie you should try using automotive primer filler to seal the rough edges of the mdf. Easy to apply in aerosol.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks buddy. I'll keep a note of that 👍🏻

[@athycat]

Very useful video for me as I had one of these already installed in the house when I bought it. I hate built in anything so had plans to smash it up but I can now do a bit of reverse construction now that I have some idea how these things are put together.