How to make melamine drawers. Dave Stanton easy woodworking

[@paulstitzel1839]

Hi David. Really enjoying your videos. At 9.27min on this video you use a devise to remove the excess of the melamine tape from both sides. Would you please tell me the name of that devise and where I might buy one. I live in Melbourne. Thanks, Paul

[@DavidStanton]

Thanks Paul. You can get it online here. Please use this link as it is an affiliate link and I get a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. This is how I fund the channel. www.carbatec.com.au/edge-trimmer-handheld?aff=3

[@DIYTyler]

Lovely David! Thought I kept my shop tidy, am jealous of yours!

[@DavidStanton]

+Tyler G Your shop is pretty cool Tyler!

[@natator64]

Love how clear your explanations are, both in terms of content and audio quality.

[@DavidStanton]

Thanks for watching and sending in some response, it means a lot to me!

[@mikebond6328]

Enjoy your videos! You’re like the Bob Ross of woodworking. 🙂

[@DavidStanton]

Thanks, that means a lot to me.

[@vajiraweerasekera7612]

You inspired me to tidy up my workshop as well! After we spoke the other day, I ended up building 3 cupboards for my new thicknesses, festool router and the belt sander. Also turned everything in the workshop to work on wheels and its a wonder now :) Thanks for the tips and the inspiration! See you soon.

[@DavidStanton]

+Vajira Weerasekera Happy it has all worked well for you Vajira!

[@vajiraweerasekera7612]

David, glad I turned everything in the workshop to go on wheels after our chat. Workshop got flooded with the heavy rain today and it was so much easier to get everything cleaned up as I was able to move everything around! So it all came in handy when needed :) Cheers!

[@DavidStanton]

Wow, that was fortunate indeed! Thanks for letting me know!

[@cojomojojo]

as a young aspiring carpenter/mechanic, it's a pleasure to watch you work dave. thanks for the great quality of videos

[@DavidStanton]

+Bibja Thank you for the compliment. Good luck with your projects!

[@archangels4you593]

I really admire your work, and always love your humor. Keep up the good work, and say hello to Barry! He's so lovely!

[@Pete.G]

Ahh the old tape your fingers trick. Nice work!

[@DavidStanton]

+Pete G . Ha! Thanks for watching Pete! Did you put your hand up?? LOL.

[@Pete.G]

+David Stanton I was trying to stem the flow of blood from my hand by keeping it elevated! It just happened to look like I was putting my hand up, honest :D

[@ants5824]

Good set up

[@DavidStanton]

Thanks Ant!

[@bernardopatino6263]

David: Friend his workshop is unique to all the other workshops that us through the You Tube, is exentrico the clean modern organization seems a laboratory of anything other than carpentry is super modern oraganizado, I really like the idea.

[@DavidStanton]

Thanks Bernardo!

[@dannysee1]

You should be the world's best drawer maker your shop looks like the Manhattan project.

[@JesusvonNazaret]

you really do have a nice and clean workshop, I guess the melamine helps with cleaning too

[@DavidStanton]

+Jesus von Nazaret . Thank you! Yes, the melamine helps in so many ways.

[@blitskrieg2009]

i have that JET OSS still in box and when im already good, that is my first in my list of build im going to undertake. And when its time to build it, id like to ask a few questions to you David. So in the meantime, please hang on and keep busy making wonderful videos which are not necessarily woodworking in nature. God bless!

[@DavidStanton]

Thanks Denis!

[@patstenzel9295]

I'm more impressed with your shop.

[@DavidStanton]

All made by me the same way Pat.

[@rustyreview]

Im accusing you of building this whole shop and buying the tools just for this video. Everything is so nice and clean. Impressed.

[@DavidStanton]

Ok, if you want to. What about the other couple of hundred videos I made?

[@rustyreview]

@@DavidStanton Sorry you didn't catch the joke. Keep up the clean shop.

[@DavidStanton]

I got the joke, but for other's who may not I worded the reply to help them out.

[@invaderzim4962]

Hey David, hope you well. Fantastic series, getting into cabinet making myself im learning alot from your channel! all the best!

[@DavidStanton]

Glad to hear that Zaamir!

[@FranksDIY]

Great job I'm going to make my next drawers for my garage the same way. A lot easier. Just starting out and nice to see other peoples projects.

[@DavidStanton]

+Franks DIY . Hope it goes well for you Frank!

[@NikosDIY]

I loved this video! Clean, to the point, well explained, simple, nothing rushed! Subbed! Australia kicks US @ss...! I think I have to migrate to Australia!

[@DavidStanton]

Welcome to Australia Nikos!

[@brettguthrie4705]

Thanks Dave.

[@jaa522]

love your site thanks

[@DavidStanton]

Much appreciated!

[@simpleliving-bulgaria4787]

Oh I like this. Learnt SO much. Subscribed :-)

[@DavidStanton]

Thank you, welcome aboard!

[@adammartin9607]

love the kreg

[@DavidStanton]

+Adco Martin . It makes quick work of it!

[@elefantenjo]

Hi David I see that you are a skilled carpenter. It all goes hand in hand with you. I have now bought a pocket hole drilling but has no pneumatic finding as with you. Did you this himself rebuilt? I am looking forward to the next video. Martin

[@DavidStanton]

+Martin . Hi Martin. My wife just made said that your comment was really lovely! Regarding the pocket hole machine, no I did not build it but I did build the cabinet that it lives in. The videos keep on coming...

[@michaelmilton4427]

Hi Dave what did you make the top from I see all throughout your shop? Please if possible add a link to your video. Thanks Mike

[@DavidStanton]

Hi Michael! They are all formica benchtop material. Purchased through laminex industries at eastern creek.

[@dannyh.7490]

Hey Dave, I was browsing the internet to see how other woodworkers made their drawer boxes from melamine and came across your site. I get it with the pocket screws being quick and I suppose it's OK for a shop application, although I think I would have used glue along with the pocket screws for my shop. By the way Titebond II works really good with melamine, if you didn't already know, and if it's available in whatever country your in( I'm guessing Australia) Nice neat organized shop !

[@DavidStanton]

Thanks for the tip with titebond 2

[@MD0MDI]

I like the way that when you make something it’s just so simple, to the point and works, need more pug though, it’s ok watching an Aussie but sometimes Barry’s got the right idea! Cheers matie

[@DavidStanton]

Barry is pretty old....

[@jeffreyestrada5076]

Hi Dave! Great content! I've never used pockect screws with melamine, and I want to build kitchen cabinets for my house, and I will be using melamine, and since I saw you using pocket screws with melamine, I want to use them for my proyect. Do you think is a good idea?

[@DavidStanton]

Interesting point jeffrey estrada, the pocket hole screws work just fine.

[@gguven1]

Watched your video for first time. I was very impressed, extremely practical. Your workshop is well thoughtout. I had to subscribe. Have you done a tour of your workshop, would be very helpful for us. Cheers keep up the vids

[@DavidStanton]

I have done a few tours. This is the latest one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4rbg4COoq1re6c

[@gguven1]

Cheers will watch.

[@TVCanT]

Wow.... somebody has ALLLL the toys money can buy....

[@DavidStanton]

Not yet, lol. This is the result of many years in the building industry, not smoking or gambling....not even lotto.

[@shaunkelly4572]

Hi David, Great video! I am wanting to turn kitchen cupboards into drawers. Planning on 800mm wide x 400mm deep. Do you think this will be a problem with Melamine?

[@DavidStanton]

Go for it! Not a problem at all. I have 900 wide drawers built like this.

[@shaunkelly4572]

@@DavidStanton Thanks so much for the quick reply. I love how you make things so simple and clear. I'm a high school teacher and you'd be great with teenagers

[@haxorcomputerservices]

Hi David. Thank you for your videos. It is very nice to see clear to understand videos. However...do you have a video doing the countertop you used on these drawers? Reason i ask is i make a countertop with similar tops but im not too sure how to do the end cover strip.

[@jeffcalaway7837]

I really enjoy your explanation of each process of building the project you're working on. Can you tell me where you got the air cylinder for your Foreman pocket jig machine and the edge band cutters that you used in this video?

[@DavidStanton]

The kreg foreman runs on compressed air. I own a Stanley air compressor that supplies the air to the foreman. The edge trimmers are available through my amazon links. This one should do the job. amzn.to/2ApsbQw

[@neilyeag]

Absolutely right pocket holes much faster and more than adequate for these types of drawers. Unfortunately I just have a trust K4 jig, so my make and assembly is considerably slower than yours. BTW the Dewalt nailer looks like a beast!

[@DavidStanton]

The dewalt nailer is a handy unit. I have 2 bradders, this is the larger one.

[@codyq0987]

I just have to subscribe after watching this:)

[@michaeldillon4070]

Thanks for replying so promptly David. Looks like I need to make a visit to Carbatec. I am really interested in the "Pocket hole foreman" that looks really nifty.

[@DavidStanton]

Carbatec no longer stocks the pneumatic foreman.

[@DavidStanton]

But they are expecting the electric foreman soon.

[@johnhuggins5021]

Hey I really like your edge trimming tools. I have one that flush cuts the length of the edge banding but not for the ends. What is the proper name for that tool and what brand name sells them? Can it be bought on Amazon.com? Awesome video as I get myself psyched to start replacing my ugly kitchen cabinets and adding some cabinets to my laundry room.

[@DavidStanton]

John, it is an edge trimming tool. Yes to Amazon. Here is my link to it. Please use it even if you get another one in Amazon. It all helps my little channel with the bills. amzn.to/2H4BYSh

[@1337pimpable]

Dave can you give a link to the cutting tools that you use for the edge strip. Thank you :)

[@DavidStanton]

Hi 1337pimpable! Use this link. www.carbatec.com.au/edge-trimmer-handheld?aff=3

[@fabriciozilinski7181]

Meus parabéns estou amando ver seus vídeo marcinaria e uma linda arte eu amo parabéns . Aqui é do Brasil

[@DavidStanton]

Obrigado pelas suas palavras gentis Paulo fabricio Zilinski!

[@codyq0987]

Do you have any video to make the cabinet for these drawers? Thank you

[@DavidStanton]

Sure do! Click on the "Videos" tab on my channel and scroll down. 2 more episodes after this one. Good luck and thanks for subscribing!

[@rohancoghlan1516]

Looking for the cabinet video as well but can't find it anywhere on your channel. Part 2 pops up but nothing further (or I'm blind!). Any chance of a link? Thanks & fantastic work on both the carpentry side and easy to follow video guide.

[@DavidStanton]

Sorry guys, the first one is here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmnUdYGblKmFg7c

[@rokpodlogar6062]

hi. have you done any melamine particle board cabinets with biscuits? for 16 or 18mm which size would be optimal for structural strength?

[@DavidStanton]

Hi Rok. I have not done any videos with biscuits as I don't own one.

[@wmaurin1]

Dave, What is that attachment to the right of the blade on your HK saw at the 6:00 mark in your video? Chip guard perhaps?

[@DavidStanton]

It is the dust shroud that is used on the TS55 for MDF cutting. Also fits on the HKC.

[@konnexions1259]

Great stuff. What pocket hole jig are you using?

[@tearbear8439]

Great video. Thanks. Methelated Spirits is more commonly known in the USA as Denatured Alcohol, just a little fyi for the viewers.

[@DavidStanton]

Thanks!

[@binness]

Most of the viewers around the world know it as Methylated spirits, as a viewer in your small part of the world, you should just accept what is said, and look it up in your particular country, and not try to change everybody to your small way of thinking

[@juliantaylor7663]

how well have the pocket screws held up with the chipboard core cause some reviewers say don't use them on MDF or chipboard core

[@DavidStanton]

Not a problem at all Julian. Do it correctly and they will last a long time.

[@9jep]

.........Julian firstly you would want to used the most course thread screw you could find. I know Kreg makes both fine and course thread screws. Secondly, it will take some trial and error to learn the correct torque on your screw gun so as not to tear out the fibers in the particle board substraight of your melamine board. Personally, this is an inferior way to construct a drawer. A company called Hafele offers a screw called CONFIRMAT that is designed to hold in particle board substraight. Of course it wont be hidden as you would screw in from the side. It will make a superior drawer and if done well you will never have drawer failure. If done cleanly, will look cool. Another option is to buy screws sold by Fastcap that are designed to mount cabinets to a wall. They are called Power Head Screws. The come in a wide variety of sizes (lenghts). They have a good looking finished head and if spaced properly, will give a professional furniture look. I use these all the time. I realize this thread goes back years but having worked some 40 plus years building cabinets myself, I thought I might shed some light on this subject matter.

[@tcbridges]

Hi Dave, Wanted to ask are all you cabinets and wall units made with 1/2" Melamine. Or do you use some 3/4". Want to make wall cabinets like in the back ground behind you. and the cabinets later. Love all you stuff

[@DavidStanton]

5/8"

[@michaeldillon4070]

Hey Dave, What is the brand of pocket hole machine you are using it is obviously not a Kreg? Also do Carbotec sell the nifty little gadgets that trim off the ends and the sides of the melamine strips you ironed on? They look great ... I hate cutting off the over lapping edge stripping with a Stanley blade and filing smooth.

[@DavidStanton]

Hi Michael. The pocket hole foreman is a kreg. Carbatec does sell the nifty gadgets.

[@ronpack4303]

Where did you get the track that holds the clamps for the festool rail, it is longer than my MFT/3?

[@DavidStanton]

Available in Australia under the code I show in the video about my sheet goods docking station.

[@miserableoldsod9695]

Hi David. Firstly let me just say thank you for all the wonderful content. Very informative and concise and I've picked up some great tips. Secondly, may I ask what the two hand tools are at 9:20 that you cut and trim the laminate edging with?

[@DavidStanton]

Thanks Aaron. Try these links. amzn.to/2eFlZKg and amzn.to/2w6mZNS

[@tysongenc7049]

Hey Dave, thank you so much for your videos, I’m finding them very informative. I’ve been wondering if there’s a way of filling visible pocket holes in melamine, do you have any tips or ideas?

[@DavidStanton]

That is a pretty hard thing to achieve. They have white plastic plugs for it but they are visible. Best thing to do is either use a different joint such as a domino or biscuit. Or, position your joints so they are covered by another part of the construction.

[@MitzyGoose]

Can you tell me why you used the Kreg Foreman (pocketholes) vs Domino?

[@DavidStanton]

Because it is quick and easy.

[@DaveXBTube]

Hi David, Another great video! Do you know if Titebond III is good with melamine for these sort of cabinets? I already have some Titebond III whereas melamine glue is harder to find in small quantities in QLD.

[@DavidStanton]

Thanks Dave. You can order titebond melamine glue from the Carbatec Sydney store. They have it because I kept nagging them.

[@Psychlist1972]

My name is Pete. I don't think I asked that question, though :)

[@jramirez3296]

Hi David. What is the counter top material you use in your shop.

[@DavidStanton]

It is a laminate from formica.

[@cathaldoherty115]

Where did you get your laminate edging snips? They would be very handy

[@DavidStanton]

I purchased mine from Carbatec.

[@cathaldoherty115]

Thanks Dave

[@descoiatorul]

Liked the video for the snug fit of the drawer bottom. Then unliked it and liked it again for the cute dog. This will have to do until they come up with a mupltiple like system...

[@DavidStanton]

Thanks for the multiple likes!

[@pmckinlay653]

I guess this is me putting my hand up?

[@AlejandroGarcia-yf9qf]

Hey David great videos. One question, when i covered the edges with melamine some of the exces glue went into the face of my drawer, what is the best product to remove this glue? i tried acetone but its not strong enogh. Thanks

[@DavidStanton]

I don't understand because the melamine edging is pre glued and heat activated by an iron? There is no excess?

[@AlejandroGarcia-yf9qf]

@@DavidStanton the thing is that the edging was made with an industrial machine in a special workshop, the did the cutting and the edging of the pieces and some of my pieces have glue in the face fom excess glue while edging

[@DavidStanton]

I do not know what type of glue they used. It would be best to ask them what they use to remove their excess.

[@berniesr]

Hi David I use melamine for the same reason that you do. I like the gadget fro trimming the ends of the banding where did you get it. I'm in Oz as well

[@DavidStanton]

+Bernie Stefan-Rasmus . Carbatec has them.

[@berniesr]

+David Stanton cheers

[@murradoc]

Dave do you know if the kreg foreman kit is available, I am unable to find it.

[@DavidStanton]

+Jim Carroll . Jim, I have had mine for about 4 years purchased from Carbatec. I don't think it is on their web site but you could ring them up and ask if they have any left. They aren't cheap.

[@murradoc]

+David Stanton Thanks for the reply. I had checked their web site but could find no mention of it, May have to call and see if any of the shops have old stock.

[@DavidStanton]

I am sure they do.

[@murradoc]

+David Stanton had a reply from the guys at carbatec and they have not stocked those units since 2012. The new units available in USA are only 110v so they wont be importing any in or changing to the 240v system

[@DavidStanton]

Hi Jim. There are 3 in the company, all of them in Brisbane. The code is KR-DB55. They will not be aware if you don't tell them the code.

[@douglassnyder9612]

Beautiful cuts. Did a little woodworking pre-KZbin but did discover TCG blades. No Chipping! The wisdom then was to use zero clearance throat plates along with these blades. Does not seem to be an issue with your setup. Only problem with your channel is the sound when you turn on your table saw, I seriously miss my Delta Unisaw. Nothing else like that sound.

[@DavidStanton]

Hi Douglas. This video is a very old and I think I have better sound now. Thanks for the comment!

[@douglassnyder9612]

Your sound quality is always good. I just love the sound of a real powerful table saw powering up. Makes me miss my Delta 3HP Unisaw.

[@Chris-de7tv]

Hey Dave, is that 16mm material? What size Kreg screw are you using? I assume it’s 1 inch corse thread for 16mm? Also is it the small head or does the wider head work? Cheers.

[@DavidStanton]

1 inch washer head. (Wide head)

[@Chris-de7tv]

Thanks Dave, Will pick some up from Carbatec. What gauge and length screw would you use where you could not use a pocket hole? I read 6G 50mm for 16mm melamine/MDF. However Bunnings do not seem to stock those. I am replacing a kitchen cabinet.

[@DavidStanton]

Hi Max. I use 2 inch 8 gauge. Drill a 2.5 mm hole all the way through before putting the screw in.

[@Chris-de7tv]

Thanks Dave. Didint have much luck with the 8g screws. Found it hard not to get blowout around the screw. Need a bit more practise, melamine is tricky material. Any way thanks again mate.

[@DavidStanton]

Did you watch my demo on the live stream yesterday?

[@damasydia]

Out of curiosity why do you use melamine instead of plywood?

[@DavidStanton]

+damasydia . Easy clean finish, a whole lot cheaper (about 1/5 the cost) to buy than any ply that will remain as stable, excellent reflective properties to keep everything bright in the shop, there is no grain to worry about so off-cuts can be readily used, it is HMR meaning High moisture resistance and I can get it pretty much anywhere.

[@damasydia]

+David Stanton it looks great especially with those tops...for me it is about the same price as a sheet of plywood for shop cabinets

[@DavidStanton]

It really does come down to what grade of plywood you use. I can buy cheap ply but I know as soon as I turn my back on it , it will start warping and the face will have filled sections. What species ply can you source for the same price as melamine on 16mm HMR particleboard?

[@damasydia]

+David Stanton poplar

[@DavidStanton]

Ok. Thankyou. What thickness?

[@rhinorampage1807]

what thickness melamine did you use?

[@DavidStanton]

16 mm

[@bones_7931]

hi david love your videos and great to see someone from oz. what blade do you use for cutting your melamine?

[@DavidStanton]

At present I use am using a few, getting the best result with this one www.carbatec.com.au/blades/circular-saw-blades/cmt-saw-blade-250x30x80t-laminated-chipboard but it does wear quickly. I am looking into the Flai blades and will do a video on comparative performance. Thanks for watching!

[@bones_7931]

+David Stanton thanks mate was just in my local carbatec so looks like another trip is in my future. what part of oz are you in?

[@DavidStanton]

Blue Mountains.

[@1lapmagic]

First time I've ever heard "nail" be a two syllable word. From the South of the USA, it feels like our people are brothers in a strange way.

[@DavidStanton]

Two syllables for "nail"? Southern charm at its finest! Keep those linguistic surprises coming!

[@leejohn5401]

sorry sir..what the things you used in 9:27

[@DavidStanton]

Interesting point Lee John, They are edge trimmers.

[@davexb6595]

18mm or 16mm melamine?

[@DavidStanton]

16 mm Dave.

[@e8aus]

Remember to wear your hearing protection when watching this video. Its just a good habit to get into.

[@سفينةالسنّة]

bruce wayne shop

[@DavidStanton]

+Mohamed Khaled . Thanks for the compliment!

[@masterbedroom594]

$50k tools. Easy woodworking. 😆

[@DavidStanton]

Correct Master Bedroom, hard work pays off in the end even if you start out with a hammer and nailbag!

[@Jason-jn9sk]

"Pretty even" and you're not doing a quality job because "nobody is going to see these". FFS, you've got a $100,000 shop and you don't even care about putting out a quality product. Disgraceful. Oh and throw those pocket holes in the trash.

[@DavidStanton]

Interesting point Jason. Very popular video and you are correct, not everybody has the same gear as I do. I am not elitist and try to make things that everyone can afford. I also create items with traditional joinery and the cnc. Thanks for taking the time to make a comment.