How to Build Easy Wall Cabinets for Storage - Cabinetmaking

[@Tal.10]

One of the best channels on KZbin, love your videos brother 👍👍

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you. Please share it with others so more people can learn from our videos. Thanks. Scott 🇨🇦

[@PrettyTubs]

I love watching Scott's videos. He's so chill, reminds me of my shop teacher in high-school

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks Dave!

[@purplegirl8036]

Finally an actual simple video that doesn’t involve fancy tools.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

I'm glad you appreciate that. Scott

[@Twobirdsbreakingfree]

Did you miss the mitre saw?

[@purplegirl8036]

@@TwobirdsbreakingfreeI buy my stuff already cut

[@Twobirdsbreakingfree]

@@purplegirl8036 okay, I was just pointing out that there was a fancy tool in the video - a mitre saw.

[@patbird9694]

@@Twobirdsbreakingfreenot sure what era you live in? But mitre saws are common in all woodworking shops they are very affordable. The table saw is more expensive than the mitre saw by the way.

[@jamesdavisii8001]

I’m brand new to your channel and really appreciate your presentation. Thank you for not getting in a hurry, just allowing me to watch, listen, and learn.

[@HobbyFinn2]

Nice video, practical fancyness level on the cabinet.

[@roman2374]

When you built the first cabinet I thought “damn I wanted to know how to hide the nailers!”, and then you went and showed how 😅 Thank you for this video! Very helpful! I will be installing French cleats instead of nailers to hang my cabinets :) hiding so they sit flush with the wall

[@foobud1989]

A couple years ago I tried getting into wood working and spent a lot of time and money on various projects that all failed. I couldn’t get anything straight or square. After watching this video I made 2 identical and perfectly square cabinets and couldn’t be more proud. Thanks for the simple and effective instructions 👍🏼

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

That's awesome! I'm so happy for you! Thanks for sharing that!

[@foobud1989]

@@HomeImprovementWoodworking thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@kentmcgraw7630]

I appreciate the way you teach.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you for the feedback! Scott

[@caroltanzi29]

Scott: I love this video. All I could think of was building all different size box shelves that would sit on each other in a geometric design, free standing, on the floor. Stained natural with black trim. I guess there is a design project that is brewing in my head. Carol from California

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad you enjoyed it Carol. Thanks for sharing that!

[@arnoldolorenzo3474]

Thank you. Very nice video. I appreciate helping beginners and hobbyists.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Our pleasure!

[@tucsonwilliams1018]

Very detail oriented, easy to understand, and excellent explanation from step 1 to the finish. Thank you so much for your very informative video

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for sharing that. Scott

[@danalestat1450]

Fantastic video I'm a beginner and this most defiantly helped me to start my first cabinet build. I've watched other videos and it was too complicated to understand. Great video Thank you

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad I could help!

[@aln3020]

One of the best channels i have seen.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you! More videos coming in a few weeks.

[@williamcooper5009]

Great job. You kept it simple. I love the hand nailing of back on first cabinet! Many viewers prob don’t know how to do that!

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Heck yeah Scott. Keeping it stupid simple, I can dig it!! Very efficient way to add storage to the shop. Hoping all is well Bud, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks 👍

[@ducrogers302]

Bob Ross of cabinetry 😀👍🏼

[@paulgallardo2194]

Fantastic video! I will now build my first wall cabinets instead of buying them built. Thank you

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad it was helpful! Good luck with your project! Scott

[@rodrigoosorioporras7029]

2 years late but thank you for creating this, so well explained i subscribed, hopefully you are still creating content.

[@ethicalhacker1]

You can add a followup video with how to add doors for these cabinets... will look forward to it...

[@donlim772]

I’ve been enjoying videos maestro!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

That's great Don. Glad to hear it! Scott

[@philhode5104]

Very good teacher,thank you

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

You're welcome!

[@hocwell5198]

awesome work Scott

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you kindly

[@ljiljanaprelevic7022]

A Refreshing Woo-Hoo!!

[@randizzle7659]

Started with your channel with your window trim video. Love your explanations and skill man. Good job!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you very much Randy. Glad you discovered our channel. Scott

[@rigocarranza953]

Thanks, perfect video

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad you liked it!

[@HLTrizzay]

Thank you! I can do this!!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing that!

[@arslanmoghal5472]

Very informative.. Thank U

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad you liked it! Scott

[@krzysztofccc2705]

Dzięki za film. Zdrowia życzę.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Nie ma za co. Dziękuję za obejrzenie

[@FearsomeWarrior]

Appreciated that you spun off the parts into smaller videos. It was great to dig into watch for the details.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad you liked the details. Scott

[@FearsomeWarrior]

@@HomeImprovementWoodworking ohh my typo. Fixed. Appreciated ha

[@g-m6518]

Love it! Very good teacher !

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi Scott, just came across your channel and the video about building a simp.e cabinet, and really emjoyec it, so you have yourself another subscrber, my only issue is I don have a workshop, so all my work is done outside,very best regards from Australia

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Awesome, thank you!

[@oliverthomas3134]

I love all your videos learn a lot👍👍👍

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you Oliver!

[@hellothisisbob]

Great video Scott. The 90 degree positioning squares look like a very useful tool. ill be sure to add them to my list

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad you found that tip helpful. Thanks for sharing that. Scott

[@princessleala]

New subscriber - thanks for the comprehensive tutorial!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad you liked it. Thank you for subscribing! Scott

[@danaowen9014]

Great organizer tips scott.I have a small workshop and space is limited and your tips will come in handy to maximize my space. Love how your new space turned out.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks Dana! Scott

[@felixreali7101]

tip: without a vise, you can use a clamp flat on the surface to hold the piece for edgebanding. works a treat 😉

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks for sharing that tip! Good idea #tip

[@pds4927]

hope you could show how to hang it on the wall...for us newbies..thanks

[@seanbrotherton542]

Great demonstration! This is always a class I want to attend. Can't wait to watch the rest of the series 👍

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Awesome, thank you!

[@d_no_allyn_86]

So if we wanted to do the more Official one that you do at the end and we don't have a table saw What would we do? LOL😅? Such a great video by the way.

[@danbirch8939]

Excellent…Excellent….Excellent!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@catsmeow5566]

Thank you. This is nice and simple. I think a french cleat style would be good for the nailing flange-- just miter the bottom edge of the nailing flange and have the mirrored board with mitered top mounted to the wall. That way it is easier to get the cabinets mounted with one person. I like the dado style build for the cabinets. Not a fan of the shelf pins though. I'd rather have more solid support and have set heights for shelves. Probably because I've had those pins break on me and it sucks. The plywood veneer stuff isn't available in any stores near me so I'd have to find a different option to hide the screws.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Yes, a French cleat is a great way to hang a single cabinet. I was hanging 3 different cabinets in a row, so it's easier to install by screwing through the cabinet after it's clamped in place. For accuracy, this is the best approach. Cheers. Scott

[@beastlybombers]

Love it. Thank you

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

You're welcome Dan!

[@reaper060670]

This is how I built my 1st lot of cabinets in the floor my bro.. They're ok but I wish I had waited until I had a better grasp of my table saw so I could cut the rebates around the back edge and Dados for my shelves. I just screwed my shelving into them.. I'm ok with building the cabinets but I'm struggling at which is the best fixings for hanging them onto a Concrete block wall. Any tips would be gratefully received my bro.. ENJOYED THE VIDEO AND i SUB'D AND LIKED TOO. I only found ur channel a few minutes ago..

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

To hang cabinets to a concrete block wall, I'd use concrete screws into the block, the same way you would screw them into the stud. The least stressful way to hang cabinets is to us a French Cleat... screw one side to the wall, then the cabinet hangs on it. I hope that helps.

[@tajnijjar20021]

You sir are a legend. i saw almost 10 videos on how to build wall hanging cabinets. and after watching this video i dont need to watch any more. almost all the other videos use pocket holes, dado and what not. this is the simplest, and IMHO most DIY friendly video on how to build wall hanging cabinets. you have got another subscriber. please keep on making videos and sharing your knowledge till you can. 😀😀😀

[@claytonscoble4271]

Thank you for this fantastic tutorial! No worries if you can't field my questions below, but if possible - I'd be super grateful. I have mid-level carpentry skills and am starting to build a built-in, wall-length desk for my kid which will have a cabinet on one end and a "floating" drawer on the other. For the cabinet, I'll have a roughly 28"W X 42"H box in which I'll have one or two shelves, and I'd like to have doors on it. I'm working with 3/4" birch ply, and will use edge banding. Drawers and doors are the most intimidating for me, so my questions are: 1. What is the simplest 2 door construction for a box this size? I don't have a plunge router or the bits to install hinges that must be counter-sunk, so I'm hoping there's a flush mount hinge option that might work? What are some tricks for making sure my gapping is consistent? 2. The box for the floating drawer will be perhaps 14W x 10"H x 16"D - What's the best way to cleat this to the wall? (I'm fastening to old, quite beefy wood paneling, so even though it's hard to find a stud, the paneling by itself is taking a screw very nicely) - I'd like the drawer front to look a bit mid-century - closing flush with the box front - what's the best way to manage the gap around the drawer face? 3. I'm confident I can build your more sophisticated cabinet here - but I'm wondering if that design is as rigid as the first one? I'm not sure exactly what's keeping the 2nd option from racking when you don't have nails affixing it to the back. Are you applying glue to the channels and depending on that glue for rigidity? Thanks in advance!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Hi Clayton. There’s no quick response to your questions. I teach woodworking via private Zoom sessions. If you’d like to purchase one we can meet to answer all your questions and share the techniques that are most appropriate for your experience level. Here’s a link woodenitbenice.ca/products/1-hour-woodworking-advice-session

[@felipecard7761]

So much for simple tools

[@AngelaLi424]

Per chance do you have the video on how to put a door on this cabinet? Thank you!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

No, sorry

[@mshowell6264]

Thank you, Soo helpful!!

[@revealapattern456]

This is a good video thanks mate

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Lonigo77]

Great job! Thanks.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks for watching and I hope you subscribe! Scott

[@utubewillyman]

Great video. Am I correct that if I just used another piece of 3/4" plywood for the back, that I wouldn't need the nailer strips? I know it would be costly for a larger cabinet, but maybe appropriate for a smaller one?

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Yes, that would work

[@stevenschwartz4616]

This was great. Any advantages or disadvantages to using pocket hole screws?

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

I don't suggest using pocket hole screws for cabinets. It's not what they were originally designed for and there are better building techniques.

[@jamesb7290]

I like the art bursh for the glue tip. How do you clean them when you're finished with the project?

[@figrollin]

PVA glue is water soluble, so rinsing it good with water would probably work fine. Waiting till it dries might be OK too, but I imagine you'd damage the brush bristles to pull it off.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

I wash the brush out with warm water and a dab of soap. I hope that helps. Scott

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Dried PVA glue does wash out of a brush, it just takes more time to soften the glue with warm water so it breaks down. I find the easiest glue to clean up is Lee Valley Tools Carpenter's glue.

[@jamesb7290]

@@HomeImprovementWoodworking super helpful. Thank you.

[@ConcettaReda]

Hello!! I am curious if you have any recommendations for creating shelf pinholes on cabinets that are already assembled and installed? My husband and I are new homeowners and our tallest cabinet doesn’t have any pinholes to make shelves! We have thought about installing adjustable wire shelving (for around 100 bucks). However, this seems ridiculously wasteful considering the already existing box structure. I want to add my own adjustable shelf pinholes, but I’m very nervous about making sure the holes lineup across from one another. Thanks for any thoughts!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

What you need is a shelf pin jig. Here's the one I linked in the video description and the same one I show in the video amzn.to/2VWf3BM

[@bpekarek1986]

Got some squares. Excited to make some nice 90 degree angles for my closet!!!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Sounds great!

[@arlpack9161]

Love it.,.. want to make a small tall cabinet for snacks...😂

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

You can do it!

[@moebounce]

Can I create a built in. wall unit with multiple boxes?

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Yes, you can. That's how wall units are built. Multiple boxes with face frames on the front to conceal the edges of the boxes.

[@ilanadoc9873]

Is it harder or easier then using pocket holes ? What is easier for a beginner ?

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

This is easier and less expensive than using pocket holes... you don't need a jig. Cheers. Scott

[@dpmeyer4867]

Nice

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you. Cheers. Scott

[@EduardoFerreira-fq1ml]

Would the joints be stronger with pocket holes?

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

No, pocket holes are not as strong as a screw through the cabinet side. I hope that helps. Scott

[@EduardoFerreira-fq1ml]

@@HomeImprovementWoodworking I see. So I should only use pocket holes on end grain of solid wood?

[@EduardoFerreira-fq1ml]

@@HomeImprovementWoodworking I see. So pocket holes should only be used on end grain of solid lumber?

[@johnmanfra4224]

Loved it thanks

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

You’re welcome 😊

[@asbrand]

So...just a question: Why go with nailers instead of a french cleat system?

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

I use French cleats for a tool wall but I find it faster to hang a line of cabinets with nailers. Just line up where I want them and drive screws into the studs. That's my preference. Scott

[@krenwregget7667]

Hey Scott, I have a question. Why did you go with expensive veneered plywood for these cabinets rather than just white melamine and then apply veneer to the exterior? Wouldn't that have cost less? Also, if you go with a french cleat system on your top nailer, it makes hanging the cabinets much easier.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Hi Kren. You could certainly use melamine if that's the look you're going for, and yes, it's less expensive. That's not the quality I wanted for this cabinet. You'll see this all come together in the next video. I've use French cleats in some cases. For this series of videos, I'm hanging 3 cabinets side by side. I find it easer to screw through the nailer when installing cabinets like this... again, you'll see that in the next video. I hope that answers your questions. Scott

[@revealapattern456]

How did u get that makita tool 2 years ago that’s a way fast than 40v

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Sorry, I don't understand your question

[@rodgerq]

Good timing for me, this series. Ive promised myself after I finish my current project that I am pulling the place apart to make better use of the space I have. I always end up with no room to move during a project and it's getting tiresome

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

That's great! Yes, I've done that a few too many times as well. It's worth the investment to organize to make your shop time more productive and enjoyable. Second video just published - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaLbnpampMisr6M

[@franksamona2491]

great

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks Frank! Scott

[@wagonet]

Thanksnnnn!

[@carlosyepes9783]

Hi Scott, what type and size of plywood do you use for this projects?

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

3/4 inch maple plywood.

[@irenemontes3650]

Can you make easy cabinet doors for these?

[@josephgrzelak5165]

We’re did you the counter bit from

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

See the video description for a link to the counter sink bit. Cheers.

[@blkacdevl2517]

Easy peasy but mine would come out all crooked 😂. I'll give it a try.

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

I thought a cabinet has drawers or doors while this is a bookcase since it has no drawers or doors. Why not use pocket screws for a more solid build with the plywood?

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Hi Missy. "Cabinetmaking" is a profession of building boxes that are used in different ways. Sideboards, bookshelves, kitchen cabinets, are all examples of cabinets. I never use pocket screws as they're not as reliable as a screw through the side of a cabinet. I hope that helps. Scott

[@tonypegler9080]

I would have put the nailers on before the backing board

[@akeleven]

We need a video for people that don't have a table saw.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Lumber yards and big box stores often provide a service to cut boards for customers

[@Blue60]

Cheers for the video Scott, what would your procedure be if the cabinet was out of square before you put the back panel on.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Good question. If the cabinet is out of square, it needs to be squeezed from corner to corner on the longer measurement so both measurements are equal. I would use a clamp. Then glue and nail on the back to lock it into place. I hope that helps.

[@milfordneal3667]

This is how Mr Rogers would have done workshop videos...

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Lol. Cheers! Scott

[@V21IC]

👏🏽👏🏽👍🏾

[@TheBamaDoc]

Asmongold builds cabinets

[@sheilawilson985]

It,s so so good 🤣💜

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you. I appreciate that. Scott