How I make my custom wood bases | DIY Mid Century wood base design

In this video, I'll show you how I created this one of a kind Mid Century style wood base. Building bases is one of the most satisfying and rewarding parts of creating furniture for me. You can add a base to existing furniture or ones that you have built from scratch. I hope you find this video inspiring and that it makes you want to build your own!
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Into 0:00
Skirt Removal 0:28
Adding Supports 0:58 & 13:00
Apron Template (front apron) 2:45 | For apron measurements 3:45
Foot Template 3:49 | For foot measurements 4:46
Cutting front apron 4:54
Cutting the feet 6:06
Sanding 7:42 & 11:06
Base jig connection 7:57
Dry fitting 8:35
Dry fit removal 9:02
Gluing the base 9:17
Preparing the side aprons 10:02
Unclamping base 10:23
Rounding over (routing) 10:30
Connecting the back feet (Kreg) 11:19
Staining 11:34
Connect the sides to the front (Kreg) 12:30
Attaching base to dresser 13:13
Final results 13:49
Profit breakdown 14:05
• Skils Orbital Sander a.co/d/dFrYH2J
• SurfPrep Sander surfprepsanding.com/product/s...
• Knobs (top 4 drawers) a.co/d/fllGQNE
• Mini knobs/pulls (bottom 4 drawers) a.co/d/hbrOmFD
• Pattern Rulers a.co/d/7Up0BwT
• Wood Filler a.co/d/8HpdCzM
• Wood Glue a.co/d/hUV2CyM
• Secure Click 3M Respirator amzn.to/3urz8kP
• Flexio 5000 Paint Sprayer amzn.to/3OAM3rn
• Ryobi Router amzn.to/3SOVS6D
• Dewalt Router a.co/d/e3cx4Iq
• Round Over Bit a.co/d/iikFRiV
• Skil Table Saw amzn.to/42wvRxc
• 3/8th Dowel Jig a.co/d/cxL1fEi
• Dowels a.co/d/btWtYfQ
• Wen Band Saw a.co/d/0Bjb7mW
NOTE: Use power tools and chemical products at your own discretion. Please read all manuals or warning labels before operating. This video is not sponsored. The product description area contains some affiliate links. If you purchase through those links then I will earn a small commission. This will be at not extra cost to you!

[@mikehuber6005]

I literally yelled NOOOOO out loud when you cross cut the oak on the table saw with the fence. My wife asked what's wrong, I said, if this person keeps cutting wood like that, her next video will be with less fingers. Please, please, please, Don't do that, make a cross cut sled or even use the cheap cross cut gage that came with your saw. Now - great leg design

[@thecolibridesign]

I didn't realize how dangerous it was until I reviewed the footage! I usually use my miter saw or circular saw with a rafter square for that type of cut, but I was in a hurry and didn't want to take out other machines. Lesson learned, I will definitely be getting a sled or building one very soon. I will not be doing that type of cut like that again! Thank you so much!

[@VtotheG2885]

Fantastic job, Kai! Thanks for showing us it’s possible to actually do this! 🙌

[@thecolibridesign]

Thank you! You can do it and I hope you get a chance to recreate this in the near future!

[@wackojacko1997]

I watch a fair amount of KZbin woodworkers (I do woodwork myself), and from the cover thumbnail, I thought this was a video about building a new dresser from scratch. This was a great refurbishment and example of how you really took something that already existed and -- while not zero work -- with less work than building from scratch you showed how to really take what otherwise would be thrown away and made it like new and quite attractive. More than that, you're doing it with basic, old and not very fancy tools (what? No Festool? You can woodwork without a Festool Domino??!!!!). I really thought the video was great. I haven't looked at your other videos yet, but I'll subscribe for now....

[@thecolibridesign]

Thank you for your kind words! I'm for sure no expert but I like sharing what I know and enjoy learning as I go. You definitely don't need anything fancy to start woodworking! (even though a Domino would be pretty cool to have 😏)

[@mimicope3404]

Beautiful 😍

[@thecolibridesign]

Thank you! 😊

[@BelangerFamily09]

Glad I just found you! Nice job on this. I love the base/legs you designed and the green color for the dresser. It’s really wonderful to see that you are showing more than one style of base on your channel. I’d love to see even more designs from you!

[@thecolibridesign]

Thank you so much and I'm happy to hear that you enjoy the different designs! 🤎

[@flippedbyabby]

Subscribed!!! You’ve inspired me to finally bite the bullet and get a table saw

[@thecolibridesign]

Yes, get one! The possibilities are endless. I have the Skils portable table saw and they are going for around $269 on Amazon right now. I would say it's a great starter before investing in a better one.

[@AlenBeals]

Beautiful work. Thank you for teaching us skills to add to our projects. Loved the color too.

[@thecolibridesign]

Thank you! I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the video! 🤎

[@determined2diy]

Great job! That a amazing design

[@thecolibridesign]

Thank you so much! 🤎

[@determined2diy]

@@thecolibridesign you’re welcome but I’m sorry I wrote it like I was 6 years old 🤣😂

[@thecolibridesign]

@@determined2diy 😂😂 no worries!!

[@determined2diy]

@@thecolibridesign 🤣🤣🤦🏾‍♂️

[@hollysgarage]

This is awesome! Love watching your base builds

[@thecolibridesign]

Thanks so much, Holly! Glad you enjoy it!

[@jdkerk]

Beautiful leg design!! You have a really great eye for proportions and lines. You might want to replace your roundover bit. It seems a bit dull and is leaving a lot of burning on the wood.

[@thecolibridesign]

Thank you! I probably should, huh? I will put it on the list of items to purchase!

[@RonKillian]

Wow, what a transformation! I love the new legs, love them. And the transition between the green of the cabinet and wood legs really sets the piece off. Fantastic work :) I am really into woodworking and have always wanted to remake distressed/run down furniture, but I never see pieces that would even be able to be remade. I see mostly particle board junk. Or they are "antiques" and pricey.

[@thecolibridesign]

Thank you so much! I’ve had luck on FBMP with finding old (cheaper end) MCM pieces like this but it is very difficult to find solid wood furniture for sure!

[@sandersjones1577]

Girl that looks great thanks for sharing

[@thecolibridesign]

Thank you, happy to hear that you enjoyed the video!

[@andrejwalilko634]

looks awesome!

[@thecolibridesign]

Thank you so much!

[@esimms26]

Awesome job!

[@thecolibridesign]

Thank you so much!

[@stephenperreault3292]

That first curvey ruler is actually called a French curve. I used one extensively in engineering school…mostly to stir pitchers of Kamikazes‼️ Somehow they tasted better when stirred with a French curve⁉️ Great job! The thing I love about woodworking is there is no one way to do anything.

[@thecolibridesign]

How cool! Thank you, I just purchased a random assortment of measuring rulers and can’t remember any of their names 😂 but yes I agree! There is no one way to build ANYTHING!

[@mperry50]

Love it❤

[@thecolibridesign]

🤎🤎🤎

[@andrewh3730]

Nice job. I love the color too!

[@thecolibridesign]

Thank you so much! 🤎

[@GrimmWoodWoodworking]

Great job girl!!! Way to go,!!!

[@thecolibridesign]

Thank you! 😊

[@bignoodle2265]

I love it!

[@thecolibridesign]

Thank you, happy to hear that! 🤎

[@kpeak1]

Fun transformation! Careful on that free hand crosscut on the table saw, it can pinch and kick back!

[@thecolibridesign]

Thank you! I really need to purchase or build myself a sled, huh? 😂

[@vyvyienewalser6798]

U are brilliant.U go girl❤❤❤.Love ur work.

[@thecolibridesign]

Thank you!! 🤎

[@bmccarty2012]

This is great! I've been wanting to add similar legs to a vintage RCA stereo console that someone put pin legs on, so this really gives me an idea of what's involved. Thanks!

[@thecolibridesign]

You can do it! I bet it will look amazing with a new base instead of the legs!

[@deziomakes]

Turned out great! You have a great eye for design and some pretty good shop chops, too. You might consider a simple sled for cross cuts like the one at 6:33. Looking forward to watching you on your journey!

[@thecolibridesign]

Thank you, and thanks for the tip! I really should build myself a sled. Looking back at it, that cut was a bit dangerous to do.

[@vyvyienewalser6798]

Why have u not got more subscribers?.... u are that brilliant for a lady carpenter.

[@thecolibridesign]

You are too kind 😊

[@vyvyienewalser6798]

Seriously...u are that good.Please do more shorts and tick toks.U need more subscribers.I wish u lived nearby...as I would bring u loads of ladies to give classes to.U are seriously that good.U have inspired me to buy more saws.🤣🤣U don't want to see me use a chop saw.I first contemplate...then I unplug it...go over the whole motion and then syke myself up...and then do the cut.Why am I so afraid of it.Its seriously hilarious to watch me.However ..u made it look so simple to do.

[@thecolibridesign]

@@vyvyienewalser6798 Lol you can do it! Just take it easy and do one step at a time. KZbin helped a ton when I first started.

[@nialstewart8263]

Fansastic result, you've got one more subscriber. I don't have a table saw but AIUI you shouldn't do a cut like you did at 6:34, it's too easy for the wood to skew slightly and get caught on the back of the blade which will throw it back at you. I think you should be using a mitre guage or cross cut sled. PLease take this in the spirit it's intended and keep safe.

[@thecolibridesign]

Thank you! Oh yeah, I knew that was a dangerous cut to do! I was too lazy to take out my miter saw and thought to myself, “Well it's just one cut” 🫣 luckily nothing bad happened but yes, I agree with you. I probably should build a sled soon!

[@vyvyienewalser6798]

Wish u were nearby ,to take some classes from you.

[@vyvyienewalser6798]

I honestly " cringe" ,when I hear the word stain.Wood in as natural a colour to its original ,looks so amazing.Prefer the wood in light cols.

[@thecolibridesign]

Oh, I get that! Oak on its own is beautiful and quite cheap! Which is why I think people opt to use Oak. For its beauty, strength, cost, and that it accepts stains so effortlessly. If only other wood species were as cheap as red oak!

[@vyvyienewalser6798]

I am now a subscriber....and I seriously don't sub to much.But u convinced me...coz u are that brilliant.Strength to u.U inspire.

[@thecolibridesign]

@@vyvyienewalser6798 Thank you for your support! That means a lot to me!

[@jimmytwizzle7836]

You didn’t really make the lints did you.

[@thecolibridesign]

Lints? Not quite sure what you are talking about or referring to. If it has to do with the base, then yes, I 100% built it.

[@rulowth4815]

Dangerous cuts lady

[@thecolibridesign]

Thank you, trust me I will not be doing a cross-cut like that again! I’m planning on purchasing or building a sled very soon.

[@rulowth4815]

@@thecolibridesign thats great to hear, be safe