How to install TOUCH TO OPEN Frameless Kitchen Cabinets

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Nate!! Good to see you in the video… and good call remembering about that toilet tank in the wall! That could have been a disaster

[@ChistmasAllYearGuy]

Lol

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Those auto hinges are ridiculous. So cool, dude

[@c.a.g.1977]

Those touch-to-open hinges are just so awesome!

[@JonRamsbottom]

A "compact" fridge ... or as we call it in the UK ... a fridge.

[@rodrigo4t]

I was thinking the same thing! Guess the US is the only place on earth where a regular fridge woud be called "compact"

[@vascorfael7223]

Because it comes with the freezer below

[@JonRamsbottom]

@@vascorfael7223 yep, like all fridges in the UK! ;)

[@craftedworkshop]

How would you fit your Sam’s Club order in something this size? 😂

[@JonRamsbottom]

@@craftedworkshop 🤣

[@car1it0s]

Great vid, loving the chapters to be able to navigate!

[@T.E.P.]

Thanks for introducing us to so much cool stuff to build with that wouldn’t normally be seen other places. This build has been great to watch thanks JB

[@Dufffaaa93]

3:10 There should be a gap above the fridge so air can freely circulate and cool down heat sink at the back.

[@craftedworkshop]

There’s a gap at the sides, should be fine.

[@jlinkhart]

I had a Samsung fridge with a $1000 repair bill, and the tech said it was because there wasn’t enough airflow behind it.

[@bklynbob9039]

Great install video. Glad you pointed out your mistakes one can encounter when installing wall and base cabinets. One thing I hope you don’t encounter is with the fridge. From the video it looked very boxed in with little room for adequate ventilation. A fridge needs about 2” clearance from the back and 1” from the top to breathe. If not you risk overheating or burning out the compressor. Lastly keep them coils clean. Looking forward towards future episodes and best of luck to you in your new shop.

[@T.E.P..]

Great work Johnny B! Each video is packed with info and ideas and each are a HUGE delight to watch. Hope you have a perfect weekend!

[@jostaxx5640]

Im down for uploads on a Friday. Nice surprise for my half a day at work.

[@TallGuyDIY]

These cabinets are freshhh 🔥🤌🏼

[@debybrooke157]

SWEET!! looks so good and can't wait to use those Touch to Open Cabinets!!

[@electronic7979]

Excellent job

[@Island.dweller]

Moment of silence to the professional cabinet installers

[@BIGBREWnick]

I’m exhausted but impressed

[@sapelesteve]

Very nice work on those cabinet installs Johnny! Looking great..... 👏👏👍👍

[@makethepart]

These cabinets look amazing! Great work Johnny and Nate

[@trishblakely3476]

These are gorgeous! All the careful planning and building are paying off. 👍 SUCH a bummer about the oven, though. I hope you’ve been able to resolve the problem with minimal hassle.

[@TxCrudeHauler]

So I just have to ask, what is the price on those Servo units? Looking online it seems like you paid more for them then you did the cabinets and appliances..... Was thinking about using them in my 10x14 kitchen, in my 'not so tiny house' 14x34, till I saw the prices. Thanks for the great ideas on cabinets, gave me some great ideas.

[@LoriHoustonArt]

wow thanks for sharing I want new cabinets now LOL - amazing work

[@4Maestro1]

Questions: 1) Did you ever repair the damaged veneer on the back face of the cabinet over the microwave? And if so, how? 2) Why did you install the floor cabinets without waiting for the floor treatments to be completed? It will be a pain to do the floor now.

[@SGDrummer7]

Oftentimes you don’t want to run flooring under cabinets in case you want to change floors without tearing out the cabinets. He’ll probably just run the flooring up to the leveling feet and hide the edge with the toe kick piece.

[@4Maestro1]

@@SGDrummer7 Hmm, that's funny. I was thinking from the opposite direction (changing or updating cabinets without having to redo floors)... I guess it depends on which is expected to wear out or go out of style first. Then there is the issue of debris getting caught on/in the lower grade under the cabinets. But if the kickplates have an airtight seal, then maybe that wont be an issue.

[@thewoodshop69]

Taking a vacation in Ashville next week. Can I ask where is a good place to get some hardwood lumber. Thanks

[@mariushegli]

I have nothing to say really, but I appreciate your content, and wish to help with the yt-algorithms.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!

[@popadrian9000]

Hey, really nice work you have done there, and servo drive from blum it's amazing... but I have a construction question, why do you use ledger board and not just put 4 legs? :)) (I do furniture in Europe and we always use 4 (or more) legs, you don't need any sacrificial wood to be put on the cabinet until install, because it has 4 legs :))) )

[@DarthSat06]

The fridge should have 50mm (2”) void above it and the bottom of the top cabinet for venting . Have a look at the fridge Specifications . Mate looks ok👍🏼 .but I would put fills each side the over head cabinet and shadow lines at the top of your over heads

[@verygoodboy2688]

What's good Johnny how you livin'

[@grahamstefaan]

Fantastic video as always.

[@peterdowning2525]

What’s the longevity on those auto hinges? I always worry with something electronic like that of one going out in a few years and parts/replacements not being available. I assume there’s some sort of warranty with parts availability? I just wouldn’t want it to be one of those “this used to be cool” conversations 10 years down the line.

[@Karaon]

I enojyed watching you struggle with the installation as an European furniture maker. Don't get me wrong. I've been following you on YT for years now. This mix of styles is a little funny but hey, it worked. First of all - Since you are already familiar with Blum products - they also got these handy hangers with 2 axis adjustment. You screw a metal strip to the wall - more or less level and then just hang the cabinets. This is way easier to take them off if you need to and less screws in the wall (also sometimes you have a narrow wall unit and there is no stud behind it. What now?) Second of all - I both liked and disliked the base units with a piece of lumber on wall. It's kind of the same as I mentioned above, but man, you could just use 4 adj. feet for unit OR make a platform with leveling feet which then supports all units in place. Makes it way easier to fit all units square and you've got space behind them (I leave about 5cm) to run pipes / wires if nececsary. Then again, I don't see a reason for boards in between drawers in such narrow unit - it does make the unit stronger but it's not a standalone. After fixing them all together it doesn't matter and you just used more material. Makes sense for wider units. Touch to open is a nie feature, nothing wrong there but personally I hate them below waist level. They happen to open accidently more than you would expect (based on multiple clients opinions) Well, good job man! For next time give that camera some smack and print plans so you don't mess up the cabinets! Cheers from Poland

[@TheMajorStranger]

at 7:00 doesn't the middle cabinet left side remote bother you that it's not leveled with all other ones?

[@samsasso7964]

What was that stud finder you were using?

[@kmcphotographytx6396]

That tap to open is clean.

[@craftedworkshop]

Super cool!

[@johnzuluaga3790]

Great job !!! Can you please send me the model # for those lambo hinges

[@JustinBsDentureJourney]

Make sure you check the vent fan orientation for the exhaust on microwave. They come facing inside, you have to rotate the fan to exhaust out. I'm an appliance tech and I see all the install mistakes

[@craftedworkshop]

It’s definitely exhausting, turned it on recently and it pushes some serious air!

[@djordjesp]

Hey Johnny, great video, thanks for it! How long did it take ? was it done in one day?

[@j-dawg4015]

Bloody great work 👍🇦🇺😎

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!

[@WoodworkingStudio]

Woooow ❤️❤️❤️

[@danielbarre8349]

Where we can find the electrical lift lid ?

[@eliotgordon3624]

does anyone know what that magnetic thing on his driver is called or where to buy one?

[@keithl4779]

Nice job

[@AlfredoSanHer]

gotta love us square spaces .

[@craftedworkshop]

🤘

[@nicko198718]

Pretty sure that fridge needs a 20mm gap around all edges for venting?

[@TheFrostStinger]

Yes! like all electronics stuff (audio, tv's, fridges, microwaves, etc) but in USA everything is cheap to replace it soon :D

[@KurtMGibbs]

The work supports and pre-setting the screws are great install tips. Were the matching outfits planned or coincidence?😉

[@mpxz999]

I wish you could've went into more detail about setting up the hinges, their dimensions, limitations and process of installing them. Regardless, cool setup.

[@sc3pan]

A really strange solution with these lower cabinets flush against the wall on the beam. In Europe, we simply put the cabinets 5 cm(2") away from the wall so we don't need to cut any holes in the cabinets for pipes and water hoses :)

[@gurusekolah4318]

Tqvm for the idea👍👍👍👍

[@Faddidaddi]

5 cm can make a difference especially in small kitchens, I'm sorry but Americans do it better (I'm not American)

[@craftedworkshop]

Yea that would have been a deal breaker in this kitchen.

[@sc3pan]

@@Faddidaddi thst's what she said :P btw 90% kitchen in Europe look like this and we even don't have space for a island :) So pls don't call it 'a small kitchen'..

[@sc3pan]

@@craftedworkshop just think about it next time. This is a much simpler way and saves a lot of time on assembly :)

[@ikennanw]

Where do you buy your cabinets?

[@craftedworkshop]

I built these myself, although I’ve bought Kraftmaid cabinets through Lowe’s in the past.

[@jordanholmes9943]

As cool as self-opening cabinets are, I can’t imagine installing them in my house. It seems like unnecessary ways to complicate something that works fine without it. If the power goes out or one breaks, then you are out of luck for a bit.

[@allthegearuk]

I agree with this, especially for a tiny house that might not have a standard connection to the grid

[@craftedworkshop]

You can definitely open the doors manually with no power.

[@bobniles1928]

How are you venting the sink drain?

[@craftedworkshop]

Studer vent. The rest of the plumbing is vented but wasn’t a great way to do it here.

[@bobniles1928]

@@craftedworkshop With the drain going thru the floor you need to bee careful not to create a S trap (vs a P trap).

[@Onlyhereforthecomments343]

I’ve seen those cabinet screws in black recently

[@kababrutal]

Matt black paint and touch to open don't go well together. Your fronts are gonna look oily really fast.

[@R26B-TURBO]

Yo, is this Johnny the Canadian from Tucker, GA?

[@gurusekolah4318]

Tqvm for your awesome video

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks for watching!

[@chakireladraoui9331]

Good

[@ZHop]

All the gadgets but no bessey cabinet clamps?

[@mjjf8297]

I Wonder why the left button in the cabinet above the microwave is out of line? 🧐

[@craftedworkshop]

That was the first one I tried to drill and consequently screwed up, good eye!

[@Splitoakcustomcreations]

What happens if you lose power 😮

[@brawales]

This man is so handsome. xx

[@TijmenvandenHeuvel]

This is a compact fridge?!

[@craftedworkshop]

Hah, here in Big Mac-loving America, yup!

[@Stubones999]

Get the extended warranty on the samsung appliances. Hope you won't need yours like we did. Our fridge failed in less than 3 months and Samsung (sucks) took over 5 weeks to get a tech to come over with parts to fix it. After that, it frequently froze up the back coil and stopped cooling the fridge contents. We abandoned that fridge when we moved, leaving it for the next owner to fight with... I suspect it ended up at the curb, less than 2 years old.

[@dawnc1419]

You yanks 🙄 that "compact" fridge you've used is what your ancestors across the pond call a fridge freezer and is the normal size in the UK 🇬🇧 😅😅😅

[@patrickpogue9091]

I personally will never buy another Samsung product we bought a fridge, washer, dryer, and TV. All have had issues or completely gone out within 2 years

[@endlesscyclist1212]

The refrigerator does not fit at all and looks like a foreign body. Otherwise quite nice.

[@tvngo85]

Self-opening cabinets are cool, but not worth the extra cost. It would be worth it if you put them in your main house instead of a guest house that will get minimal use.

[@kkpage01100]

I hope the oven didn’t get shipped through xpo😮‍💨 i always see peoples stuff fucked up and it even makes me mad because boy if some shit got delivered to my house in shit shape id be mad as hell

[@craftedworkshop]

Definitely a bummer!

[@eileenwatt8283]

Next time write ",M" and "F" on the cabinet so you don't make that mistake again.

[@sanartstep]

I guess, U were concern more with camera shooting rather than quality of the work. It hurts to see the drilling of cabinets, U just simply damaging them. Why did U install floor cabinets before floors done? Alright, why U did not fix inside veneers afterward? Probably, it's ok for U, but I would definitely fire or never hire youself as an installer.

[@amrbensalem7715]

Why did you give your children Christian names?

[@trishblakely3476]

That’s a weird question. Why are you asking a stranger about his children?

[@vascorfael7223]

Get out muslim go disrespect your prophet