How to cut and fit scribes and fillers flush with kitchen cabinet doors

In this video I show the details of how I cut and fix scribes and filler panels to end up being flush with the doors giving a nice clean looking finish to the kitchen.

[@simonmiddleton2990]

A top follow up video ,massively appreciated ,i was so impressed by the u-scribe first video you made, i ordered it same day , it now sits in my tool box with me eager to use it lol ,thank you so much for bringing such a fantastic tool to everyones attention, i did not know it even existed lol.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Simon. I was the same as you bud. Couldn't believe such a great and simple invention had been about as long as it had, and I didn't know about it🤯 How cool is it that you've now got a bit of kit that you can't wait to use🤗Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@ozzyefc44]

I love your enthusiasm for the job del even the excitement of you looking forward to a new pencil . Top fella 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

New pencil day is always a treat Ozzyefc😆Simple things please simple minds I guess🤩 Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@ozzyefc44]

@@thetallcarpenter haha 😂. No problem del always watch your videos you give out great tips 👏

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@ozzyefc44 🤗🤩😎

[@kitchenandwardrobe]

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[@ozzyefc44]

@@kitchenandwardrobe don’t think you should be trying to promote your own buisness on the back end of someone who has spent a lot of time promoting his own channel like del has 🤦‍♂️

[@paulyoull5472]

Del Boy you are the uscribe guru now….. amazing how many people want that colour. I work with a kitchen fitter and we generally fit about 3 colours and that’s the most popular. I love how happy you are in your work….. keep them coming mate🤣

[@thetallcarpenter]

That's spooky you mention the colour of that kitchen Paul, cause the pal I'm fitting these for, also says they are his most popular colour he is selling at the moment 😉 Great comment and thanks for watching bud😎 Cheers Del

[@kitchenandwardrobe]

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[@dilligaf2386]

I was upset about my plastering but since watching scribing on kitchen fitting videos there's hope for me yet. Great video.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐Crikey, bud, I've scribed to some truly SHOCKING plasterwork in my time, and not all spreads are created equal😬Cheers Del

[@dilligaf2386]

@@thetallcarpenter bet you have . But yet you always seem really enthusiastic when fitting kitchens. Keep your videos coming. 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@dilligaf2386 I guess my job would be pretty boring without anything to get over👊

[@denty32]

Excellent video Del👏👏 for us carpenters that don’t do kitchen this is top content. Thank you

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Mark. I actually don't do many kitchens, but I've got 3 to do on this job, so the tips have been flowing🤩 Thanks for your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@gregphillips9118]

I love watching these videos, you do make me laugh when talking about starting a new pencil. I'm the same. You give me encouragement to keep on doing what I do. which is not as well as you, but i will keep learning by watching people like you. Keep up the great work, who knows Santa might bring you some new pencils. Cheers Greg

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Greg🖐I didn't realise I was as chirpy as I am until I started filming myself. Having the camera on gives me someone to talk to😝Great comment and I'm glad you are liking my videos🤗 Father Christmas will bring me socks and deodorant this year🤔 (same as every year😝) Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@kitchenandwardrobe]

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[@matthewashton1975]

Looking for insight for the installation of full length side panels and found your video. Brilliant, very professional and easy to watch, thank you!

[@thetallcarpenter]

That's awesome Matthew👊and I'm pleased my video was of interest to you👍Cheers Del

[@arthuranderson7741]

Another great piece...have to say the filler pieces really do finish those cabinets off to a tee...top man..

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Arthur. It seems like it's more work when asked to do it, but it's not really and, as you say, it does look nice🤩 Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@jimmycooper7390]

I’m glad I’m not the only one, who gets excited on a new pencil Day. 😂

[@thetallcarpenter]

Good on ya Jimmy🤩One of life's simple pleasures for a carpenter🤗Thanks for your comment bud😎Cheers Del

[@deanjohnstone6047]

Cracking job love your attention to detail. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks Dean🤩Appreciate your comment😎Cheers Del

[@peterbell4154]

Hi Del great that you share these tips must help a lot of people.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Peter. I've been on a tip bonanza with these kitchens, and it's great if people see something they didn't know of might have done differently🤩Thanks, as always, for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@colinrowden7705]

Currently fitting my own kitchen and as a diyer and I found your videos really informative and useful to aid with the process.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Colin🖐I'm glad you are finding my videos of assistance 😀 Cheers Del

[@thetruth6693]

It's a pleasure watching these vids mate 👍👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Mr Watson🖐I appreciate you watching and your kind words 😊 Cheers Del

[@danthechippie4439]

Brilliant video as always, I really appreciate that you take the time to answer every comment of questions, so professional. I'd have liked to have seen the carcass install on this one as iv never fitted a kitchen with that silver recess handle installed. Please keep making videos like these

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Dan. Appreciate your comment bud, and I've still got another one of these kitchen and utilities to fit. I will try and video it, but the job is a bit of a nightmare with loads of other things going at the same time, which can make filming almost impossible😖 Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@kitchenandwardrobe]

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[@michaelhales501]

Great job as usual. Just goes to show if you have the correct tools for the job it can be so much easier and consistent. Love your videos, I learn something new every time. Thank you

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Michael🖐You're so right, certainly makes the job easier and quicker with the right kit👍Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@kitchenandwardrobe]

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[@cabottaxi]

Your joinery skills are amazing.

[@thetallcarpenter]

You're too kind with your comments🤗Cheers Del

[@barryford7135]

Lovely job Del. 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks for watching Barry🤩Have a great weekend😎Cheers Del

[@exquisiteremodeling1]

great description! you make it look so easy!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks for your comment Eloy🤩

[@philgrant83]

Another great video Del👍. Great to watch. I've just added some 'u scribe jigs' to my Christmas list, my wife will be delighted! Keep up the great work. Looking forward to the next video.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Christmas morning is going to be so exiting Philip🥳 Thanks for you comment and I'm confident you will find your new jigs very useful 👍 Cheers Del

[@michaelplays2449]

Great video Del, thanks !!!

[@thetallcarpenter]

As usual, thanks for watching Michael🤩Cheers Del

[@BradleySkaggsNYC]

I wish you lived in New York City. I'd hire you in a minute. Great video!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Bradley🖐Thanks for your kind words bud🤩and I am planning on coming over to NYC hnext year🤞I won't be earning any money though, just spending it🤪Cheers Del

[@andrewplatt]

22 it's the magic number 😂😂 I'm in stitches here TC👍 your the perfect height for fitting those fillers 😉

[@thetallcarpenter]

Being tall does have its advantages Andrew👊Everyone loves a magic number😜Thanks for watching😎Cheers Del

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Another great tip video Del 👌🏼. That kitchen is a lovely colour too 🧱👍🏽😁

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks for watching guys🤗It's a very popular colour at the minute 😀 Cheers bro's 😎

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

@@thetallcarpenter 🤜🏽🤛🏽 🧱👍🏽

[@c0rc0]

Thanks for the video. Well explained

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Martin👊Cheers Del

[@johnmorrissey1675]

Looks great Dell 👍 like the dark blue , must watch Robin Clevett's clip now 😁👋☘️🇮🇪🤟

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi John. That blue is a very popular colour at the moment👍I've been watching Robins fantastic roof coming together as well🤩Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@josephthompson4363]

Very nicely done, clearly explained useful information.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks for your great comment Joseph😎Cheers Del

[@kitchenandwardrobe]

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[@paulfinnonjoinery]

class vid again del. im actually about to start a kitchen that has scribes to the ceiling. might do it this way if possible... or adapt the methods to suit normally when im scribing stuff like that i use a kd block screwed to the bottom of the cabinet then plumb the scriber up to the cabinet and use my compass set to the width of the cabinet gable. but after watching your recent vids i see the sense of the little jigs made to measure. same as your 22mm jig to floors which i copied and worked perfect on the job i did last week. cheers for the ongoing advice bud

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Paul. Great comment bud🤩 I used to stick the oversized scribe on the unit with a few tabs of 1mm double sided glazing tape, and like you, just set my compass to mark it👊 Great little jigs though mate👍Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@kitchenandwardrobe]

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[@georgiemae11]

Crackin video m8, awesome kitchen build. You shud be on commission for those U-scribe blocks lol.Keep the videos coming, Top Man

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Steve. I'm really glad to be doing anything that shows more people these great little gadgets, and it's even sweeter that they are UK venture🤩 Thanks for your great comment and for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@stephencarlisle3743]

Nearly 10 o clock and Dockit time … Thats a new one on me Del . I’m from Stockport and we say Brew time . I’ve worked in Stoke and they say Snappin . Different regions different sayings .

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Stephen. I call it 'docky time', and it is kept in a 'docky bag', but I think it's supposed to be 'doggy bag', so not really sure if it's a real saying or just something we used to say when I wax farming🤔 Great to hear other names for it though🤩 Cheers for your comment bud😎Cheers Del

[@darrenpaulgreen]

Lovely detail with the 22mm standoff to flush the trims with the doors. And let’s give some love to the usscribe, the official 3rd, 4th and 5th hands!!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Darren. I've only just got the u-scribe jigs, so I'm still a little exitable when I'm using them🤪 Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@312saxon]

Great to see you ply your skills .the little details is like an artist's signature. 👌

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@312saxon Hi there. Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@johnmackay7789]

Top job👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers John🤩

[@chaproo12345]

Thanks again bud!

[@thetallcarpenter]

My pleasure Tony🤩Thanks for watching bud😎Cheers Del

[@stevenjones1009]

Lovely neat job del, look beautiful I do my panels the same way. The access to the boiler looks abit tight saying that them plumbers are flexible and can get in any where 👍😎

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Steven🖐 Most of that corner is demountable with only 5 screws. The wall units comes of as does the top part of the corner panel, so any maintenance work can be carried out. Thanks for watching bud 😎 Cheers Del

[@timbolton2241]

Ooooh new pencil day. Like Homer Simpson in a Donut factory. The joys.... Nothing like a well hung door and perfect scrub. For those who remember Yankee screwdriver 🪛 and a block plane .....

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Tim. There are a few simple pleasures in life, and a new pencil is one of them👍Yeah, also a big day when I got my first Yankee screwdriver👊Great comment, and thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@pauljackson5482]

Moving from a hand screwdriver to a...........Yankee! Remember that feeling? I can't imagine using either of those now even with the types of screws we now have. I can't think of the amount of times I've stuck my slot head screwdriver into my finger end as its slipped out of the screw head. Now I just stab my finger scrabbling in my pouch for screws!!!! Sometimes progress really is worth it. 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

You've just given away your age Paul🤪Anyone that's come into the game after the early 90's won't really appreciate how much power tools, and cordless in particular, have made the job so much easier💪Superb comment and thanks for watching bud😎Cheers Del

[@pauljackson5482]

@@thetallcarpenter I'm only just 50 , but I am kind of cheap so my tools have to last!!!!

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@pauljackson5482 We must be related Paul, cause I'm as tight as they come🤩Have a good weekend 😎

[@pauljackson5482]

Cheers. You too. 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@pauljackson5482 😎👊

[@johncolquhoun6416]

Imagine if that ceiling had been painted. Perfect

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi John. The ceilings in the other utility rooms I have done were painted so just needed touching in👊Thanks for your comment😎Cheers Del

[@markrobinson1458]

Sweet 👌

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Mark😎

[@jrsuk1170]

Hi Del boy, you should give Panel Locks a try for fixing your fillers. They work and absolute treat and no need forma carrier piece or screws through the face of your cabinets.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi JRS. The only problem with them is you can see through the gap 4mm between the back of the filler and the front of the carcass😬and can be tight to fix down through the carcass. I do use them for other panels though👊 Thanks for watching bud 😎 Cheers Del

[@jrsuk1170]

@@thetallcarpenter That's a good point 👍 Btw I think you'll smash it with the kitchen vids 👊

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@jrsuk1170 👍😎

[@-_AjB_-]

This is how I do it but I'm never keen on visible screws on the inside of cabinets

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Anthony🖐I have lots of different colour waxes if a customer doesn't want to see screw heads inside thier cabinets👍(or I don't/can't hide them behind a hinge base plate😉) Thanks for your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@sgrb11]

This is really helpful, thank you. I've only just discovered your channel and have a lot of watching to do. But, a question for now: where do you get your panels from for doors and fillers etc? Do you order full sheets and then cut to size? Guessing you use edging tape for cut edges? Or do you buy all your pieces fabricated and finished to the sizes needed? I'm attempting to DIY a wardrobe and just trying to figure this bit out. Thanks in advance!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Rowan🖐I'm pretty lucky to fit some great quality kitchens which come with dedicated end and filler panels which I just cut to size. The cut edges are always against a wall or floor and hidden, and I'll treat the bare edge if I think it might come into contact with moisture👍Thanks for your comment and for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@richardpeters2463]

Hi Del, what magnetic bit/screw holder do you use, I've tried loads but always been disappointed, your one seems to work properly. By the way love your enthusiasm in all your videos.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Richard🖐Believe or not my bit holder in this video is so old I can remember who makes it, only that it was really good until I lost it😠Like you, I'm actually struggling to find a decent one to replace it with😶Thanks for watching and your great comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@bobmu1968]

Just found your videos. Fantastic demonstrations!! One question, how do you scribe the first upper filler (on the left) if it sails past the upper on the right and is captured by the end panel on the left.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Robert🖐Thanks for your comment and I'm not quite understanding what you're asking🤔

[@adrianclifton]

What the watch your wearing.After years of working in bad light conditions on site glasses are a pain but loving your work ethic

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Adrian. The watch is an Amazfit and I really rate it👍(my eyes are going as well🤓) Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@adrianclifton]

@@thetallcarpentercheers for that and it's always bait at 10 oclock😀👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@adrianclifton 'bait' Love it😎

[@qamranhussain8359]

Love your work!! Ive just started binge watching your videos, I'd love to know how you cut your scribes when its a long wavy cut, how do you get such a clean cut? What tools do you recommend?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Qamran🖐If a scribe is in and out a lot, I will cut with a handsaw, as I was taught a really good way to get great results👍Thanks for watching my videos, and for your great comment 😎Cheers Del

[@benjaminhunt283]

Good video. Like those jigs. First time I seen someone using them who I know I can respect/trust. Do my fillers same way. Not good when a kitchen designer from the "largest kitchen supplier in the UK" sends you end panels to use for fillers but then argues she has sent enough and the customer will have to pay for more panels if they want them flush, even though they are flush in their own show room! What an endless looping argument that was. Good grief!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Benjamin. I know I've been a bit of a U-Scribe salesman in a few videos now, but credit where credits due, they are a really great little invention and they are a UK venture. I know what you mean about these big kitchen suppliers as well😬 Been there, and probably will again 😵 Thanks for your great comment and for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@kitchenandwardrobe]

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[@ninaboy5933]

Nice video. Only problem my cabinet company supplies their top riser with the cleat already pre attached, painted,glued and nailed. So unfortunately remove and do this way. Any ideas for my situation to help get easy scribes? Unfortunately I've had to measure every 6-12 inches

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Milk🖐I think you are probably already doing it the best way with a series of measurements 👍I know it's a bit tedious, but I can think of a better way🤔Cheers Del

[@jimiwhat79]

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[@bayforddama]

When cutting along the scribed pencil line, do you use a jigsaw (upside down)?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Gareth🖐I can honestly say that I've never used a jigsaw upside down🙃I use a table saw if it's not to bendy, or cut with a handsaw if it is👍Cheers Del

[@seanmerry8175]

What mm spacing do you leave between doors and fillers

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Sean🖐 Due to the scribe being flush with the edge of the unit, the space, technically, will be a couple of mm less than between two doors on adjoining units. I simply adjust all the doors on that run until the gaps all match👍 (the simple answer to you question is around 3mm😉) Cheers Del

[@punxneverdead666]

Ahh mate whoever has to mist coat those walls is gonna have a severe ball ache. 🤣

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Alex. To say things have been done in the wrong order on this job is an understatement 🙃 I'm just supplying the labour and following orders😬 Very accurate comment mate👍Cheers Del

[@SuperWayneyb]

🤘😎🤘

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks for watching Wayne👊

[@amazing451]

Nice looking kitchen there mate where did they get it from? How do you cut your scribes when they aren't straight, with a jigsaw and down cutting blade maybe?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Kevin. If the scribe is proper in and out, I'll cut with a finer toothed handsaw💪The kitchen is sourced from different suppliers here in the UK. The carcasses from one manufacturer and doors/panels from another👍Don't know who they are as I'm just fitting them for a buddy🤩Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@amazing451]

@@thetallcarpenter Thanks for that I think I'd be inclined in using a saw and plane to mate. You're doing a great job at fitting the and filming at the same time !!

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@amazing451 I just set the camera up and get going Kevin. I know there's no fancy lighting or production, but I need to keep lost time on site filming to a minimum👊Cheers bud😎

[@glenwilkins8587]

Morning Del, have you fitted kitchens from DIY Kitchens. If so what is your verdict on them. We're hoping to have a new kitchen soon, and was wondering if you've used these. Really enjoying your vids, keep up the good work. 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Glen. Unfortunately I've never heard of those kitchens, but I'd be surprised if they aren't good as most kitchen suppliers now are pretty good🤩Thanks for watching😎Cheers Del

[@kitchenandwardrobe]

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[@alistaircameron3237]

That boiler looks trapped, how do you get the cover off it?????

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Alistair. It has just a front cover panel held on by two grub screws, and it easy to get out enabling all the major boiler components to be serviced👍However, more extensive work is needed, that whole corner I'd demountable. The wall unit is on 4 screws, and the upper half of the panel it buts against is spot and on Keku clips👊Good spot bud😎Cheers Del

[@TheDickPuller]

Unfortunately, like most Kitchen Fitters, you’ve encased the Boiler??!!!!😡😡😡😡 The Kitchen Design has not aloud enough clearance to maintain the Boiler, all very well having a nice Kitchen, but when the real artisans need to get in to repair or service the boiler, some Wood Butcher has put a Kitchen unit in front of it!!! ‘Sorry luv, you’ll need to freeze until you get these Units removed!! You’re going to be popular Del 😂😂😂😂

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi FB. Everyone loves me, especially the heating engineer who comes to service/repair the boiler when he follows the 6 numbered screws and one clip he needs to remove to get full and clear access to the boiler, heating manifolds and circulating pumps👊 You get the real thing here bud👊 Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@thetallcarpenter]

Sorry I meant FW. (Fibre washer), not FB😆

[@dennishughes3250]

Why on earth are you not using the fence at 1 minute in? Now I know that you have done this a million times without incident, but new table saw owners will see bad practice especially with no riving knife or splitter (that I can see). Not trying to be that health and safety guy (really!). Love the channel, btw.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Dennis. I am cutting following the scribe line freehand so not using the fence. I understand your point about using the saw with no top guard, and I have explained on many of my videos that it is not good practice and done at the users risk. The table saw has so many more uses with the top guard removed, and I think it would be hypocritical of me to use it without the guard and just put it on for a video. As my channel gets more viewers, I may have to reconsider showing me using it like this. Thanks for your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@dennishughes3250]

@@thetallcarpenter I appreciate the reply. No problems with removing the top guard - I think that is the first thing to get ditched on a new saw! And I get what you say that you were cutting a scribe and not a perfectly straight cut, hold my hands up to that one.

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@dennishughes3250 👍🤗😎

[@paddy120]

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[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Paddy🤩