How to build super SIMPLE shaker doors // Easy DIY shaker cabinet doors

[@waynewebb7377]

Thanks for putting this series together. I am building a new bathroom vanity and I am sure it will look great after watching you. If you have time, I think that your audience, including me, would like a shop tour describing its size, layout, tool selection and organization.

[@terryf43720]

Your channel is great, with great content, and great energy, but I do have a small request; Please ensure your music, at it's loudest point, is no louder than the average volume of your voice as it's rather annoying to turn up the volume when you are speaking, then needing to turn the volume down when the music comes in. Keep up the great work!

[@acreguy3156]

Agreed! I really enjoy his videos but the music is crap and WAY too loud. In fact, it's not needed. Normal shop background noises are fine. He's a great cabinet maker but he needs to stop being Mr. Hollywood!

[@lolabear6788]

yes, I mute and read the captions to know when to unmute... lol high energy music!!! while i watch lying in bed at 2 am hahahah

[@michaellampen9303]

Agreed, it keeps getting me. I turn up the volume to hear him speaking then the music blasts and damages my speakers.

[@Toni_Snark]

@@acreguy3156 Agreed- the so-called "comedy" is annoying when you just want to see some quality wood working.

[@acreguy3156]

@@Toni_Snark Thanks, Janice 👍.

[@qtubin]

Like your videos. Good stuff. Ditching that overly loud music when your not talking would be extra awesome.

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Yea I’ve been told it’s too loud…not sure how it happened because when I watch it on my phone or tv it doesn’t seem that way. Thanks for the feedback 👍🏻

[@decuevas244]

One more thing; I watched your series on cabinets. From carcass, to face frames, to draws and glides, to now doors. You are giving, to anyone that watches, a WEALTH of knowledge! I love your approach. It's simple, logical, and again, a wealth of knowledge. And there's the humor as well, lol. I just want to thank you. I want to acknowledge what many might not. So, you got me. Thanks for taking the time to create this channel, one that lets me WATCH your commonsense approach, and techniques, which you seem to have got down pat! Much appreciations, and total respect! As always, you have a kickass shop. All that went into it, I completely appreciate! Just thanks brother! 66carpenter

[@focalratio456]

Took the words right off my fingertips!

[@MookasaurusRex]

My wife wants new cabinet doors, thank you for this!

[@michaellampen9303]

Great content as usual! Thanks to you, I'm building a custom pantry cabinet and saving myself about $5k. It's also been a really fun project. Thanks again!

[@kevinstutz5285]

Perfect timing I need to build a few doors, I was thinking of shaker style and I have all the materials for them thanks for the video.

[@texdentist]

Love your channel! I am a 72 year old retiree that has been around woodworking my whole life - my dad was an accomplished woodworker - but I never really did more than the occasional rough workbench or shelving. Now that I have the time, I want to learn how to make nice things the right way. Your videos are really helping me learn how to improve my skills. Thanks, and keep them coming!

[@halehamakua8341]

Thank you, looked at tons of shaker door videos, and this is the best!

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Thank you soo much! Glad I could help 👍

[@JWimpy]

Tip: You are using a shipping blanket under your sanding. I got a roll of shelf liner from Wallyworld. It is a rubber foam-like material that resembles a rubber screen. It has a great grip under your sanding item preventing it from sliding around. And lets the sanding dust fall through to the table underneath it. When finished, just give it a shake and all the dust comes out.

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Nice tip! Think I might go give that a try this week 👍🏻

[@ScottyDrake]

That's what I use. Good tip.

[@black_dragon-carpentry]

I'd go one further ... I use carpet ( in the past good but snaggy on laminated objects) and thick rubber ( was excellent easy to clean and cleanable with laqure thinner) now I use silicone mats from Amazon 73 by like 24 inches. The slicone mats keep slip away and glue don't stick or paint. And they roll up for storage

[@WBWWOODBYWOOD]

Yo, what a great idea! Thanks

[@PGSchroe]

I use those too, they're great!

[@zachjoing3055]

This was a fantastic video, thanks for sharing!

[@joewindsor5853]

I just made my very first shaker style door out of reclaimed pallet wood thanks to you. I’m building a home bar primarily out of pallet wood and needed to conquer my fear of doors. Thank you

[@cesarcolli1042]

Great explanation!! I will use some of your links too. Thanks a lot. Blessings!!

[@dfblackwell13]

I'm in love with how clean your shop I'd. Amazing!

[@marcusjames3035]

First video I’ve seen of yours. Bro very good instruction. Be safe

[@ElCidPhysics90]

+1 for using graph paper!

[@Headdancer1]

Like the music in a;l your videos. Keep it up…and the skits.

[@bryanbatts]

Awesome build!!! Your way of explaining is great!!!

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Thanks for the great feedback!

[@jkrahulec]

Go Pirates! ...and nice work. Your videos are enjoyable to watch and learn.

[@mattschreiber4251]

This is the first video that comes close to building shaker doors properly. No one should be using bit sets for shaker stuff.

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Thanks for the positive feedback 👍🏻

[@frankwolf389]

What an "'AHA" moment. You pulled out a small square and used it to line up the hinges. What a dummy I am. I was eyeballing it. Thanks for that helpful tip!

[@allsurf]

There is an even easier method. Set the hinges in the holes, take a straight piece of wood and press it to the inside edge of both hinges at the same time. Both hinges will now be perfectly aligned.

[@kasiehill7937]

You are amazing. I can’t thank you enough. Thanks for the extra tips….so helpful. I love your sponsor, too! Ha ha. Again thank you!

[@Roxanna.wez5671]

Definitely enjoyed this series. Looking forward to the next video.

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Thanks for the positive feedback 👍🏻

[@ivandenton9835]

Thanks for making your videos. Your very good at explaining stuff. I trained as a carpenter in the UK where kitchens are all pre made. Since moving to Canada I get asked to make things up. Your hints are greatly appreciated. And, kitchens are way more interesting to fit when you make them too.

[@akontilis1792]

Nice work, you sure make it look easy but I know it takes precision and skill! Thanks for sharing!

[@Alex-pd4xw]

Best instructional I've seen in a long time- for anything! I've been an amateur carpenter for 20 years and have finally mustered up the energy to tackle cabinets for my Sprinter Van build. I don't know what all the complainers are complaining about. Bunch of crotchety old people yelling about the music being too loud and kids on their lawn. I find the music refreshing. Keep it up and maybe people should remember they are getting FREE advice and should ignore the "loud": music segments

[@nfinance2]

Good for you Alex but perhaps have a little more compassion instead of ignorance. Some people have trouble hearing and wear hearing aids. When the volume changes like that, it is actually like someone suddenly screaming directly in your ear as loud as possible. It is quite painful and results in a constant ringing and fatigue. We were once young and carefree like yourself so just remember not everyone is coming from a place of "complaining" and you don't know their situation. My father didn't complain when he fought to protect your freedom and lost his hearing in the process as a POW. Yes we are old and one day you will be old as well. Hopefully you mature to a place of tolerance and understanding as you get there.

[@donaldbailey7418]

Enjoyed the video keep up the great work

[@miltonsimitsakos9666]

Absolutely love your channel! You’re ability to simplify and teach complicated material is phenomenal. I’ve been referencing your cabinet build series constantly while building some kitchen cabinets and it’s made everything so easy. Keep up the good work because you’re definitely on the cusp of blowing up! Thanks for everything

[@wolves1192]

Wow I wish I had a shop like yours. I’m jealous I’m a man that is happy working with wood. Hahaha

[@reformerx667]

I am fascinated by the ease with which you make these doors. I am hooked - subscribed.

[@kenp4464]

Nicely done, and great tutorial.

[@mikesmith8973]

Nice work! Your knowledge is appreciated brother.

[@decuevas244]

Excellent standards, excellent craftsmanship! Plus, you have my Harvey! Lol, nice job brother! 66carpenter

[@HJSolutions-dt9hh]

Great stuff buddy.

[@MrDorf007]

You inspire me !

[@mikeseitz2792]

Awesome!!! Great vid!! Thank You

[@newton-filho]

Duuuude.... Great work!!

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Thanks for the positive feedback buddy 👍🏻

[@jaigopaul8772]

I like your channel, i like your work. I like the way you get the tricks of the trade to work for you. Keep building, and i will keep watching. Jigs made you work a whole lot easier 👍👍👍

[@davidmckinlay555]

Another Brilliant!

[@_Rikk_]

awesome... been using the moving blanket sanding pad for a few years it is awesome...keep up the video's

[@kenfett7070]

fantastic video. I'm about to embark on this journey of refacing my cabinets with shaker style doors. Thank you giving me the confidence that I can do this. New subscriber.

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed the video 👍🏻

[@jayantaganguly1443]

Marvelous job 💐

[@stephenwilliams4118]

Well I finally did it, I followed your video and made my first cabinet door ! Laying out on paper what I needed and the dimensions was the most important part and thankfully I do have a set of stacked dado blades so things went quickly. The fit was a little loose on the first style so I scrapped it and made a new one (which meant I had to go through the set up all over again ) if I had known I would have cut and grooved two sets, one to be used just in case. In the end it all turned out well. The final product was a little tight but the sanding of the tenons made the fit perfect. Thanks for this video I know now I can zip through cabinet doors one after another. I have 12 doors to make along with the face frames ( I'm keeping the cabinets and repainting ) . I will be able to look at these doors knowing I did it myself with a great deal of help from you, thank you. BTW, I realize this is probably the busiest time of year for you but a quick video will keep your site alive 😉

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

This is awesome! Glad my video really helped! And I am extremely busy but new video will be out by the end of the week 👍🏻

[@trentbain4988]

thanks, learned alot from this video.

[@paulrobinson3427]

I appreciate all the step by step videos I have seen where you listed the drawer slides you use but not which door hinges you prefer. I have a project that has a 1/2 overlap looking for a good hinge

[@dlbonanno64]

Really like your box for the miter saw...plans for that?

[@lornes7526]

The Kreg jig is well worth the money. I predrill out the hinge screw every single time using the guides built into the jig. Just cut down your bit so you only have 1/8" of the flutes remaining so you dont chew up the guides.

[@marksha123]

At 16.15 ish i see a blanket as a soft hold, I've been using a carpet tile, they can come up to 1m square. It has a rubber backing so when on the bench it wont slip and the carpet top firm but not ruff on finished work enjoy your work regardless.

[@adamnorthville5636]

Thanks

[@rogermccaslin5963]

I built about 20 doors and drawer fronts like this a few years ago when doing a remodel on my kitchen. I used MDF for the rails and stiles. It worked out fine but there was some extra work sealing and sanding the MDF. If you've ever used MDF, you know that the cut edges have a bit of an "open" structure that needs to be filled and sanded. I milled all the parts and then sprayed several coats of sanding sealer. Sanded that all down and then assembled and painted. They came out very nice. Pinning the parts together is a good trick. I'd make sure to shoot the pins in the back side of the door so you won't have to worry about them showing on the front. I didn't pin mine but they had a snug fit so they stayed in place when I assembled them. I did shoot pins in when I made the drawers with the quarter-quarter-quarter method because I didn't (and still don't) have enough clamps.

[@djczone1]

Awesome job

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@decuevas244]

Definitely a Harvey! Your miter gauge as well. Great job! How do you like the Harvey? I'm on an old contractor table saw. The Rigid. I'm trying like hell to save up for the Harvey, but I should be grateful for just paying the Bill's! Lol, kinda funny, not all the way. You have something beautiful to make beautiful work! Total respect! 66carpenter

[@nowherewoodcraft]

Thank you for your enjoyable instruction on cabinet door making. As a neophyte cabinet maker, I find the hardware aspect of cabinet making --selection, installation--to be the most important because failure to calculate correctly can be either catastrophic or troublesome at the least. In your presentation, I missed the discussion of OVERLAY as it relates to hardware selection and then setting the jig accordingly. After watching your instruction, I checked my hardware (Clip top Blumotion) and found that my particular hinges (for face frame application) only allow for Hinge-Side Overlay of 3/8 to 5/8 max. This aspect is worthy of its own presentation, so perhaps you could help us ? One other thing: I noticed you are a fellow Harvey Table Saw man. Perhaps you could do a show on the features of our "European Style" / Hi-Lo fence. Recently, I came across a document that explained these features--Alas! two and a half years since I purchased my saw. Keep up the good work!

[@kenwoods9178]

Lololololololol….. drum roll please…. Yeah no one….. hahahahaha. Love your videos, I am a new subscriber to the channel. Thanks for doing these!

[@TehMezdawg]

subscribed. Love the stuff!

[@hectorcorral2419]

great job i will do mine your way thanks ;; just a thought on waiting doors to dry could you put spacers in between doors and lay 3/4 on top of each other again just thinking out loud but any way ill do it your way thanks sir

[@garyschuck7928]

The Kreg hinge jig has 2 small holes that you use a small bit to drill for the screws while clamped for the big hole. I just use 2 drills, one with each bit. Faster than drilling the hole later and that’s what the jig is for. JS

[@HANSENMG]

Thank you for all the videos. I am building cabinets, but to my own dimensions for a "library" in my man cave area. Amazing explanations overall. After a little research, i realized why you do 1 and a quarter additions on each side. Maybe a mention that this measurement is based on the hinges you are using would be helpful? Just a thought.

[@kellyb7321]

18:15 someone's been watching Bourbon Moth videos.

[@dmueller1875]

Been watching your videos all morning.. Where in the world do you get your music? pretty awesome

[@tek9102]

Great video - can you list the Amazon info for the hinges?

[@RL-521]

Nice and many thanks for this content!! Going to try my luck later this evening. Any plans on making a video demonstrating the inset cabinet door process?

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

I plan on having plenty of cabinet content and yes that’s on the list 👍🏻

[@mauryaby]

What’s the name of material for the center panel? I love your videos thanks for sharing

[@rogercheney]

on the shaker style door. what hinge from amazon did you use. what I am running into is that hinge has different size overlays ranging from 1/2 to 1 1/2 inches, by the way your videos are spot on,

[@mattbennett5976]

You are setting up your Kreg hinge jig, drilling the large hole for the hinge, then taking it off, squaring up the hinge and then drilling holes for the screws. I am not sure if you know it or not but the Kreg jig has holes to be able to drill for the screws built right in and they are perfectly placed for square.

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

That’s correct and you are correct as well! Sometimes when I use the holes on the jig my hinges aren’t perfect which can cause issues when installing so I just prefer to take the jig off and do my holes seperate 👍🏻

[@mattschreiber4251]

Time for a Minipress!

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

@@mattschreiber4251 I’d love to have one but can’t afford it lol 😞

[@mattschreiber4251]

@@eastcarolinawoodworks keep your eyes out, they can be found used for around $1k. If you’re building full kitchens a mini press and a Castle pocket hole machine will more than pay for themselves. An outboard fence on a shaper, too.

[@hanielvazquez9685]

people complain sooooo much keep doing what youre doing

[@tompaige1291]

Fantastic video! But how do you install shelves?

[@MONEYZ123]

Do you recommend chalking the inside corners to help with any gaps when painting?

[@CharisDion-hk2jn]

Hi wondering if you use poplar again to match the face frame and since you'll be painting it? Thanks! Love the videos (bought your plan and am currently working my way through it!)

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Thanks for purchasing my plans! Means the world! Yes I typically use poplar for all my faceframes. Sometimes I do house maple if the client requests 👍🏻

[@staceyengstrom2012]

This may sound like a silly question, but we installed cabinets from Lowe's, in our bathroom. They were sink cabinets but we stacked them to make a tall cabinet. My question is, can i buy soft close hinges and replace the ones I have that aren't soft close? Hubby makes it sound like too much work, but i can do it, if i can buy the same size hinges, correct? ty

[@benbracy1701]

Hey brother thanks for making this, extremely helpful! Dumb question looks like you are using 1/2 inch wide for the rails is that right?

[@Anthany0916]

Also, a rip blade had flat teeth as well, if you're in a pinch and don't have a dado stack or access to one. Just figured I'd give that

[@robertgalyan]

I love the music in there!

[@michaellampen9303]

I'm building a built in pantry cabinet and the top section will be a tall cabinet and the doors will be 56" tall. Should I use 1/2" MDF for the center panel and if I do, would I have to use a thicker rail and stile to accommodate? I'm trying to match the existing kitchen cabinets that have a 1x2 rail and stile. Also, would you put 3 hinges on a 56" tall door?

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Yes I would use 1/2” mdf for center panels and you will need to router a 1/4” groove on the mdf to fit in the 1/4” groove on the rail and styles. Also yes I would use 3 hinges!

[@johnettebeaver1991]

Question, why MDF, many have options about using it and I wanted to know yours. I know it is dimensionally stable and takes paints well and I used it on my 10’ x 20’ table in my Residential/ Marine/ Canvas/ Commercial/ Residential Awning business for those reasons and it’s smooth for whatever fabric I was using but are stones your reasoning?

[@bastiaandevries2844]

what drill bit did you use for drilling the scew holes for the hinges? Not the forstner bit

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

@@bastiaandevries2844 it’s by amana. Search counter sink depth stop amana drill bit and you will find it 🤙🏼

[@JamesRoss-k4s]

Awesome stuff man, appreciate it. One question, why don’t you use the Jessem table saw guides with sheet material? For me they’re the best at that. Way easier to have them pull it towards the fence rather than me push it.

[@KellyCortijo]

What is the thickness of the poplar boards you used? 1 in?

[@jack91522]

What type of wood is good for the stiles and rails available at the big box stores?

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Poplar is great for paint grade 👍🏻

[@mikechandler236]

I like it when you use simple tools that the average man has on hand. I loved Norm Abram, but for average guys we just can’t afford all the cool shop toys that he had.

[@vegasrider2246]

Can’t believe people commented on a push stick. My limit 1 1/2 “. I was wondering where your safety glasses were, hearing protection and dust mask were. Just kidding. Enjoying your videos.

[@soldier4christsoldier4chri90]

I want to do this but i want to put a chamfered on the inside, how do i do that andstill have the rail matewith the style properly?

[@barryswanson2818]

Great video….got a little confused with the 1 1/4” side to side measurements. I think it had to do with the length of the spline? Oh yeah the music is a bit loud. All in all I give it a 4.5 out of 5.

[@AndrewCimmino-g8l]

love the videos but please explain why you joint one side but don't rip hair over size to joint the other side. Don't your face frames show the saw marks...curious?

[@SamuelHarbin]

Quick question - you didn't mention it, but did you have to reset the table saw depth from 3/8" to something like 1/4" before creating the tongues on the rails?

[@sajidrafique375]

Goo Job

[@lynkpaul33]

I was going to suggest your push blocks and sticks not only for your own safety but to set a good example for those who would emulate you and good safe practices in this field. I hope you don't think I'm a hater. ...lol

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Not at all lol I completely understand 👍🏻

[@paullowchew]

Can you show a full overlay install? Thanks!

[@paulrobinson3427]

Another great video thanks. I am curious how do you attach the shaker style drawer front with the void in the back.. hopefully my question makes sense.

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Yes your question makes sense. Usually I glue a 1/4 spacer in the back so there is no void 👍🏻

[@paulrobinson3427]

@@eastcarolinawoodworks thanks Eric, that is what I was thinking.

[@marcxu6173]

Thanks 😂

[@halehamakua8341]

Can you add the amazon link for the hinges you used?

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Yes check back in 5 mins and I will have them added!

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

The link has been added!

[@really2345]

To reduce the possibility of warping, wouldn't it be better to use 1/2" mdf and rabbet the edges?

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

I’ve never had any issues with warping on smaller doors. If the doors are over 32” tall I use half inch. 🤙🏼

[@lolabear6788]

Could you replace those center panels with glass? Love your videos, btw.

[@lolabear6788]

Also, why do you have the cabinet face overhang the sides of a cabinet? Curious they aren't made flush to sit alongside a neighboring cabinet...

[@Z1082]

Next Shaker style drawer fronts, please.

[@lesterhayes5777]

Where are you getting the 1/4" MDF. I can only find 1/2" & 3/4". Great video!

[@michaellampen9303]

Same question.

[@natescustomcabinets5773]

Hey Brother. Liking your videos for sure. Keep them coming. Question on the brand hinges you were using in this video? I'm always looking for better hinges at a good price. I mainly use Blum but try to cut costs when possible. Thanks again for the great videos.

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Thanks for watching my videos and appreciate the kind words! I use a brand called Ravinte on Amazon. I love Blum to but price wise it’s hard to click buy lol. Ravinte hinges have worked great no issues!

[@natescustomcabinets5773]

@@eastcarolinawoodworks I'll give them a try for sure.. Thanks for the reply man. I'm not to far from you up here in Southern Va. I lived in Hickory NC for quite a few years. I just followed you on Instagram. I don't have any videos posted on here yet but have a little on Instagram. Talk to you later on.

[@wadeleatherwood9497]

Great channel man. Question: if I’ve got 2 inch existing face frames and want to do full overlay cabinet drawers…what kind of concealed hinge would I need? A 1 3/8 ?

[@davidcurtis5398]

Like you and Burbon Mouth - your both nuts just like me!!!!! One thing, your music is a bit to loud compared to the audio of you... Love that glue brush that we all use!!!!! The Kreg company makes good stuff... Some ( most ) of the hinge jigs have holes to pre-drill the screw holes but I like to use the hinge and a centering bit like you did. I feel that this is more accurate. Have a home made router table, but no shapper!!!

[@wolves1192]

Where did you buy your push block at what name is it.

[@blt981]

I love your channel, but …your friken music is too load brother…I’m 65. Retired and make woodworking my hobby..I like you and your explanation and your funny but….use some tuned down volume….

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Thanks for the tip didn’t realize it was too loud 🤔 I’ll keep that in mind on future videos!

[@pull-do6498]

@@eastcarolinawoodworks I'm 75 and I enjoy your music content with the volume you have,,,, thanks for the videos

[@jaafarmejri3361]

It's not the music per se, it is just the music relative to the voice, nice video though. Thanks.

[@jeremysolis3185]

Love your content & music. It is a bit too loud though proportionate to the voice audio. I’m only 35, but it does wake the baby sometimes. Thank you for the excellent content. Greatly appreciated 👍🏼👍🏼

[@rickeverett3304]

I’m 67 and also prefer lower volume music and maybe something a bit less hard hitting too?