How to Make a Basic Cabinet Using MDF and a few DIY Tools- Part 1

In this video i show you step by step on how to build a basic cabinet, for this particular build i will be using this to put together a toy storage cabinet.
I will be having a few video breaking down i built the main case, how i then trimmed and finished it with a solid pine top and painted.
if you interested in learning basic box building, you will hopefully learn lots from this video. Being able to make a simple cabinet and really open doors to wood working. you can build simple storage units, to wardrobes to beautiful console tables etc.
Tools I use:
-Erbauer cordless drill and compact driver
-Ryobi Nail Gun
-Evolution Mitre Saw
-Evolution Rage 5 Table Saw
-Aldi brand router
-SPAX screws
-Gorilla Wood Glue
-Tape Measure
-Speed Square
if you are interested in know more about the tools i used and my recommendations feel free to comment and i will get back to you.
if you like this video please Subscribe and Like.... also please check out the next few video to see how i made the final product.
Enjoy
TM Carpentry

[@neilmeadows8641]

Nice, clear instructions without distracting background music!

[@sto2779]

Nice tutorial simple and perfect cabinet using hand tools.

[@RYD3R41]

Great video. Straight to the point and a great finish. Just what I was looking for.

[@louispreece9135]

What size screws did you use ?

[@cambengert]

Nice and simple DIY without complicated tools or cuts needed. Thanks!

[@aramelmartin]

Thanks, mate. Just what I needed before building my MDF cabinets.

[@figueredoruley8050]

I've heard good feedback about the woodglut instructions.

[@eli_van8799]

What type of screw you used ? Can you share where you get it from

[@HackedbyEbanks]

New sub here. We're looking to do some work with MDF next month so all the tips here were helpful. Thanks!

[@TMCarpentry]

Good luck and hope it all goes well.

[@AmeelBeesony]

What screws did you use?

[@user_i.d]

Nice concise video! Can you do a video that shows different joints a newbie could use on MDF

[@simaxpix]

Great video, full of useful information: thanks for posting!

[@ET76001]

omg what a joke. DIY LOL

[@scrapdaworld]

Thanks for this!!!

[@Pakitin-r7v]

Seems like this video starts halfway through! Where's the bit where you cut the MDF to size with DIY tools!

[@Raven.flight]

Do you think you can use pocket screws with MDF?

[@tonyconnor5691]

You can

[@chapprod9074]

Noob question: is it efficient to use wood glue on the sides of MDF? I kind of remember hearing somewhere that it was not a good idea to use wood glue on the grain part of the MDF because it tends to suck the glue up a lot resulting in uneven and weak glue joints. How true is this? I'm planning on building a vanity out of MDF and I'm worried on how strong the joints are going to end up. Immediatly thought on adding wood glue as support to the screws, just like in this video, but there is so much contradicting information going around that is hard to keep track on what works and what doesn't.

[@ralphlivingston894]

This is the first time I’ve stopped by… I just loved your video! I’ve never worked with MDF for cabinets… Always birch ply… Thank you for going through the entire process… I will be back!

[@LizzyCarina]

Hi there, where's part 2 you mentioned in the end of the video please? I can't seem to find it.

[@adrianmcardle85]

8mm Dowell

[@user_i.d]

4:50 what Brad nails did you use and whats the name of your nail gun

[@davidblake1663]

Kept it simple! I liked and subscribed,

[@janeromnicki6598]

I started with woodglut plans.

[@thomasralfenson2684]

I will try to do it with Woodglut plans.

[@kenn1936]

Awesome job. Thank you for sharing.

[@kavv6293]

👍

[@mattyswanepoel]

Yianni, is that you haha

[@oneeyedphotographer]

1:50 How do I choose the drill bit diameter and how deep to drill?

[@TMCarpentry]

Little bit longer than the screws your using and and slightly thinner than the screw thickness

[@oneeyedphotographer]

@@TMCarpentry I did some woodworking at school in Western Australia in he early 60s. Back then, screws were simple things, particle board hadn't been invented, drills and planes were hand-powered. And we used feet and inches. None of our tools was powered by electricity. I vaguely remember a rule of thumb for drilling holes for screws - (gauge of screw + 3)/64. So for 8g screws, 11/64. Not so useful if your drill bits are metric. Also, it's not correct all the time

[@dripeshchauhan6251]

Hi Could you plz share the screw you used and length also the size of MDF.

[@TMCarpentry]

I think they were 40mm screws and MDF was 18mm thick

[@georgelfc1]

Weres the part 2 to this

[@walkwithnj]

In your opinion, or experience, is particle/chip board stronger? and is chip board easier to work with or mdf? I plan to build a PC desk so not sure what to use.

[@TMCarpentry]

I avoid particle board at all costs. Its awful to work with and also can chip very easily. I prefer solid wood, plywood or MDF.

[@walkwithnj]

@@TMCarpentry thanks for replying so quick! To build a desk of width 1.2m what thickness MDF would you recommend? 10 or 12mm is ok? or maybe upto 16mm

[@TMCarpentry]

Usually I build any furniture or cabinets using 18mm mdf. It's strong and thick enough to not bow. Even then I would re informed the desk top with some timber battens on the underside. If you planned to do that then you got go for a thinner board. However my opinion is that desktops look much nicer with a thicker top.

[@r5u26d3]

Great!

[@awantamta]

Nice job

[@TMCarpentry]

Thanks

[@stuartwhelan3258]

It won't tear out on the back when predrilling if you put scrap MDF or Ply behind it. That will stop it blowing out.

[@jungbechtospk40]

Woodglut is a solid company with the best woodworking plans.