How to make shaker cabinet doors

[@lesbailey2125]

I am a complete beginner at wood work. This is the first of your videos I've watched, it is good to see how simple you make it look. Brilliant job, keep up the good work.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Les! Really appreciate your comment buddy! 🍻👍

[@simonglover2032]

Router table. I am very much a novice. Really good instructional videos that I enjoy watching and picking up some good tips for bedroom revamp later this year.👍

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Simon! Really appreciate your comment, lots of videos on my channels which you might find helpful too 👍 best of luck! 🍻

[@jonathang.5092]

I'm fitting an Ikea kitchen next month (first time), so binge-watching your channel! Router table.

[@LTWCarpentry]

That’s awesome buddy ! If there is anything your stuck on please reach out 🍻

[@G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

Great video. Clearly explained & demonstrated. Excellent results. Can’t ask for better than that. Thanks for taking the time to put this together.

[@G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

Oh, and Router Table.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers buddy! I really appreciate the feedback and the comment 👍🍻

[@chrisbowen8437]

Router Table. Great Video!

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Chris! Much appreciated buddy! 👍🍻

[@paulm1835]

Router table. Great video, thanks for the tips and friendly personality.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Paul! Appreciate the comment buddy! 👍🍻

[@samsonacc8081]

Router table. Nice looking door, chamfer makes all the difference, good for paint too. Thanks for sharing.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers buddy, I really like that chamfer look

[@rogerazevedo4094]

Well done . I like the little jig to hang the door.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks Roger I appreciate your comment! 👍🍻

[@petemccadden1785]

Router Table - excellent job and I enjoyed watching the video.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thank you for taking the time to comment Pete

[@jamesdormer9277]

I’m about to begin building two alcove units and I am definitely gonna use this door technique. Thanks so much. Gonna watch some more of your videos now.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers James, I see all your comments and they are appreciated! Good luck for your build buddy! 👍🍻

[@MichaelGresham-b8e]

Great video, thanks very much for making it available. Router table.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Michael! Appreciate your comment 👍🍻

[@markhollywood606]

Router table. Another great tutorial mate.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks Mark for your comment it is really appreciated! 👍🍻

[@trevordarby467]

Great to watch great information

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Trevor - much appreciated! 🍻👍

[@seanmcauley1876]

Router table! Make it look so simple and also feel like I can try this as well. Thanks so much.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks very much Sean ! Really glad I’ve inspired you to give it a go ! 🍻

[@paulingham8073]

Thanks for this, will use this technique for the potting bench I am make for my wife. Will have a draw and a cabinet door

[@LTWCarpentry]

Perfect Paul ! Glad this video helped mate !

[@Davyscales]

Absolutely top class video , router table.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers buddy! Much appreciated! 🍻👍

[@invitekarunga]

Router table. Excellent video. Cheers mate

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers buddy ! I really appreciate that 🍻

[@vicbridgland4463]

Router table. Nice video Lewis, good clear instructions👏👏👏

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks Vic! Much appreciated 👍🍻

[@m0aze611]

Router table - very nice especially with the rise and fall. Great Vid, lovely little cabinet that. Thanks for posting regards Mike

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Mike ! Much appreciated ! 🍻

[@georgelfc1]

Router table great video mate . thanks

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks George much appreciated 👍🍻

[@the4dudleys]

Nicely done pal. Router table 😊

[@LTWCarpentry]

Nice one buddy ! 🍻

[@stephenfoster5449]

Router table. Love this one. And is now my router bit storage. Keep them coming.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks for the comment buddy! Much appreciated 👍🍻

[@alec1113]

Cheers mate , will watch the vid again. I just subscribed .Great stuff 👍

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Alec! Much appreciate buddy 🍻👍

[@jonnygunner65]

Router table…excellent content mate. Very personable fella and well explained.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Jonny, really appreciate that mate

[@chriscurwen3059]

Router table. Another great video thanks

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers for the comment buddy 🍻👍 much appreciated!

[@ploppythekangaroo]

Nice and clear. I'm planning to make some cupboard/storage under the bedroom bay window - will use this vid as a reference guide. Sharing the typical dims you use is helpful - other on KZbin don't always do this👍(Router Table).

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks for your comment buddy! Its much appreciated and good luck with the storage 🍻👍

[@Workshop-of-Allsorts]

Router table, great vlog... Learnt a lot 😊

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers buddy! I appreciate your comment 👍🍻

[@simonhinson9367]

Yet another great video will be watching the one you mentioned about building your own router table thanks.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Awesome Simon ! Let me know how you get on with building yours !

[@FIONAJANE2011]

Router table. Really enjoy watching your videos. Keep doing what you're doing, please 👍

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thank you very much Fiona, I will do 🍻

[@PhilPha]

Like your videos mate, you always go into the detail.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Philip ! I try to give as much as possible ! 🍻

[@noelf5827]

Thank you. very help too. Router table I will have a look at your video on how to make one. Again thanks.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thank you for taking the time to comment, I hope the other videos helps

[@denty32]

Router table. Great video mate

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers buddy ! Much appreciated ! 🍻

[@Ben-gm9lo]

Router table. What a lovely video. Here is a man who is a master of his work and has a real ability to teach. Sure, there is some waffle and some unnecessary repetition, but overall this is a class act, honest, good eye contact, confident and clear. Well done, your channel will go as far as you want it! Liked and subscribed.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Ben, I really appreciate the feedback and the constructive criticism. Really glad to have your on board and hopefully I can’t help you along the way 🍻

[@jamesnewman2164]

Nice to see the Router Table in use, great video thanks

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks James and for your comment too 🍻👍

[@davenuttjoinery]

Nicely done mate. Router table

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Dave ! Much appreciate it 🍻

[@jimpak1786]

Excellent video as usual. Router table.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers as always Jim ! 🍻

[@RichardDowd]

Great instructional video matey

[@GeorgeWebster-pd7vo]

nicely done

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks George! Appreciate it 👍🍻

[@MrCassbren]

When I'm doing the glue up I mark the positions of the rails on the styles so as to centre the panel into the styles. This makes it a lot easier to put the rails in place without pushing everything out of square or at least that's what I find..I like your installation jig ...I'll definitely be making one of those👍👍

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Brendan, that’s a great idea mate ! I’ll be doing that in the future !

[@huwowen7917]

Router table . Good no nonsense video thanks

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thank you very much 🍻

[@stevenpowell9150]

Router table. Great vid

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Steven 👍🍻

[@Blue60]

Another great video with lots of information very interesting to watch, when fitting the hinges you came in 22.5 mm is that the standard measurement, again thanks for sharing very helpful, Router Table.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Hi buddy, thanks for watching as usual, yes 22.5mm is the standard measurement for these type of hinges. As far as I’m aware this is standard for all concealed hinges. Certainly all the ones I’ve tried anyway 🍻

[@davidjolley2669]

Nicely explained, Lewis, well done. Router table.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks David for your comment, much appreciated 👍🍻

[@smiffy3953]

Nice one. Router table.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers smiffy 🍻

[@amazing451]

Would like to see a review on the router table. Good video. ROUTER TABLE

[@LTWCarpentry]

No worries buddy ! I will be doing one I think 🍻

[@markhannan4712]

Router table another good video very well explained thanks

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks Mark and I really appreciate your comment 🍻👍

[@davidburns7938]

Router Table - Great Video

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thank you David 🍻

[@JonathanCopestake]

router table, Excellent made it look so easy😆

[@LTWCarpentry]

lol, I’ve had a bit of practice buddy 🍻

[@grey8559]

Router table . Great vid mate love the content you keep putting out 👍🏻

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers buddy, really appreciate it

[@crouchvalewoodcraft]

Very well explained, mate. Router table! 👍

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Rob ! You’ll have to finish your router table to make your own now 🍻

[@crouchvalewoodcraft]

There's a thought😂

[@michaelplays2449]

router table, great video Thank you

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thank you Micheal ! 🍻

[@cerealkiller4248]

Router Table. Just found your channel, great explanation of the process, I’m going to see if you have a video now of finishing the cupboard with paint or whatever. My garage is full at present ( we’re doing an extension ) but I’d like to make some cabinets for my tools and general garage things with a worktop to finish when hopefully after Christmas the builders have finished. Thanks

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thats brilliant mate ! Glad to have you on board ! Mate ! If you need any advice please feel free to reach out 🍻

[@SimonPowell-o6c]

Another good video Lewis Makes life easy if you got the kit like routertable I've always wanted to know how you fixed the plate on the carcase side have a good evening 👍

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Simon yes having all the tool does mate life easier, can be done with out like most things but the tools make life easier 🍻

[@cyndij8312]

Router table. Thank you for this video. I was wondering if it was possible to make these doors completely out of MDF and this video answered that question. I was concerned with plywood warping. I'm not sure if I can do the routing. In that case, do you think a half inch MDF panel with quarter inch MDF rails and styles glued on top would work instead? They would need to be edge banded, of course. Or maybe I need to buy a router and bits and make a router table! With MDF, are there any issues with screws getting loose? Saving to Pinterest for when I'm ready.

[@LTWCarpentry]

If you check out my video on making alcove shelves and units I do the doors this way, also I have a video on making a small router table buddy, loads of options, just need to find the right one for you, thanks for the support buddy ! Really appreciate it

[@cyndij8312]

@@LTWCarpentry thanks so much for the reply. I'll look for the videos you mentioned.

[@philipwilliams8114]

I’ve just found your channel. Good stuff old pal

[@LTWCarpentry]

Glad to have you on board Phillip ! What video did you watch first if you don’t mind me asking ? 🍻

[@philipwilliams8114]

@ no worries, the media wall one followed by how to make a shaker door and then the office in the cupboard

[@OllyParryJones]

Router table! I'd not seen your little jig for supporting the door before but I like the idea, having struggled a bit without one until now! 😅

[@LTWCarpentry]

Mate they are so easy to make ! Well worth half an hour and some scraps ! 🍻

[@mikerosser8494]

Router table, nice job again mate

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Mike ! Much appreciated 🍻

[@simorris485]

nice job 👍 could you substitute the mdf tenons and use expanding foam instead - when its in the clamp? Foam seems to be used for fixing skirting/panels etc has a great grab strength and sets quick then trim off afterwards and can be painted, it would spread to grab the panel corner in the groove as well!

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thank you very much, no I wouldn’t have thought that the foam would hold up very well to be honest

[@thewoodworker1703]

Nice one Lewis a very well explained tutorial or making the doors 👌🏻 Nice Router Table 😁👍🏻

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks buddy for your comment its much appreciated 🍻👍

[@petercavanaeasybansai1963]

Router table Love it

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Peter! Appreciate the comment buddy 👍🍻

[@kevinhowarth7651]

Router table great video

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks Kevin 👍🍻

[@deanjohnstone6047]

Router table, thanks for sharing

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers dean ! Much appreciated 🍻

[@deltaman1804]

Router table thanks for taking the time to make these videos

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks buddy for your comment I really appreciate that and I enjoy making them too 👍🍻

[@andyboy189]

Router table. Is there a cheap jig I can buy for getting the big hinge holes in the right position?

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers andy, yes mate have a look at the kreg concealed hinge jig

[@JORYKEN1]

Great video , router table

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks buddy! I appreciate your comment 🍻👍

[@mohammedmughal5221]

Great video

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Mohammed 🍻

[@simonhughes1641]

Router table😂😂 thanks for the video m8. It was great to watch

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Simon! Much appreciated 🍻👍

[@Chris-u3g7c]

Another good video, Router Table

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Chris ! 🍻

[@Codsam12117]

When you said 22.5 mm from the edge of the cupboard, did you get that measurement from measuring the edge of the hinge to the round section of it?

[@LTWCarpentry]

No the measurement comes from the centre of the door to the centre of the round bit

[@rcclan]

Would a biscuit be ok instead of the loose tenens or are they to week

[@LTWCarpentry]

Yes biscuits would work well, I would say NO.20 ones would be too big, I would try NO.0’s

[@rcclan]

@LTWCarpentry thanks pal much appreciated thanks pal ill give them a try

[@jasonlaverty76]

Router table. Ace stuff mate.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Jason 🍻

[@kevinbenstock8116]

Hi Lewis, great video, i have a question about your trend router table, mine dont have a router lift for adjusting which is a bit of a pain, whats your one called, did it come with your table?, are they easy to add on. keep those vids coming.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Kevin, so there isn’t a router lift in it, it had a trend t14 in it which is built for router tables and has the lift built in

[@marcinkolanowski5167]

Do you go for 2mm on all 4 sides even when bringing another cabinet? I’m asking because then you’ll have 4mm gap if you do the same with the cabinet next to it. I’m currently designing a built in wardrobe for my bedroom and your videos are helping me a lot! 👌🏻😊

[@LTWCarpentry]

Yes mate I do 2mm on all sides, yes this does mean you have a 4mm gap but you need that for clearance when opening the doors

[@marcinkolanowski5167]

@@LTWCarpentrygreat, thanks mate 🙌

[@davebrez3441]

Router Table , Nice Instructional Content as usual 🤗

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks for the comment buddy! 👍🍻

[@tonybeards2978]

Router table, nice insight mate

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks Tony, much appreciated 👍🍻

[@leecox9020]

Router table another good video

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks Lee much appreciated 👍🍻

[@njock7731]

Router table - Good video mate - 5.7.24 How would you finish the door please? Thanks 👍

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers buddy, I use an acrylic undercoat and primer 2 coats of that, then flat it back, then two top coats

[@magnatimberworksclinthurst6209]

Nice one Router table

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers buddy 👍🍻

[@glennirwin4710]

nice video

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks for your comment Glenn 👍🍻

[@brianfarrelly415]

Great video mate 👌 router table all the way

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks Brian for your comment 👍🍻 much appreciated

[@alfalah.007]

❤ great 👍

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thank you

[@krowraven7]

router table ,very nice

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Dave ! Much appreciated 🍻

[@leehalling8635]

Router table nice vid mate what pin gun is that in the back ground 16 0r 18 gauge

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Lee, it’s the 18g mate 🍻

[@leehalling8635]

Its a great gun the 18 gauge didnt think it would be much cop for archs and skirting but copes very well ​@LTWCarpentry

[@mrki412]

Could you avoid those gaps with tenons, I mean to shorten the cut so you don't need to fill it?

[@LTWCarpentry]

Yes you could but the loose tenons add a lot of strength to the door so it’s worth putting them in 🍻

[@jamieeallard113]

Router table 😊 wicked video babe ❤️xxxx

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thank you babes ! And thanks for helping with the thumbnail 🍻xxxx

[@davidatkinson3336]

Just one query regarding mdf use. I see a lot of cabinet doors made of mdf in kitchens. As it’s a very porous product what can I do to minimise water ingress besides just painting. I have 30 kitchen doors and drawer front to make. I did notice that you used mr mdf for your centre piece and normal mdf for your frame. Just with the current cost of wood I had planed and costed solid wood for the frames and plywood for the centre, but mdf seems to be a cheaper option. This will be my first major job and as stated any help with prepping the mdf to try and minimise water problems prior to undercoat and painting.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Hi David, I would use mr mdf door in kitchens or bathrooms, using standard mdf will I eventually take on moisture no matter what finish you use on it unfortunately, solid wood is a good option but you will always see grain though the paint finish, mr mdf would best best in your situation buddy 🍻

[@davidatkinson3336]

@@LTWCarpentry Cheers Lewis.

[@ryanwatkins4047]

Router table 👍 Do you use a French cleat to hang the cabinet? Cheers, Ryan

[@LTWCarpentry]

Hi Ryan, thanks for your comment, I didn't this time I just screwed through the back, I hope that helps 👍🍻

[@dgi2584]

Hi great videos! When it comes to sanding and finishing mdf, I always get a rough finish as the fibres get lifted. Any tips?? Cheers Router table

[@LTWCarpentry]

I am going to be doing a video on this buddy so get subscribed if your not already

[@chrishyde5995]

hi router table great vid again matey

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Chris ! Much appreciated buddy 🍻

[@mj09]

Router table 👍 Nice vid.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks buddy 🍻

[@dmdonumlaserproducts6115]

Router Table... What paint do you recommend for finishing the MDF for kitchen cabinets

[@LTWCarpentry]

Hiya buddy, thanks for your comment, I use acrylic undercoat and primer, hope that helps 👍🍻

[@Smith-os1ho]

Whats the pencil your using, h 2h, do u have a preference on type and were to buy

[@LTWCarpentry]

I used to use 2h pencils when I was doing joinery but now I just use ordinary hb steadler school pencils, they are fine for most stuff 🍻

[@Smith-os1ho]

@@LTWCarpentry cheers lad, silly question I know, love the videos 👍

[@LTWCarpentry]

@@Smith-os1ho not at all mate, I think that’s a pretty decent question to be fair 🍻

[@sharkattack1979]

👏👏👏 good info bro have done em this way before 🤙🤙 router table 😜

[@LTWCarpentry]

Nice one Kev ! That’s because you a OG mate ! 🍻

[@sharkattack1979]

@LTWCarpentry don't get a chance to make many units to be honest but deffo enjoy it and enjoy it more when I pick up bits of info from experienced guys like you 😘😘

[@ianhickey48]

Router Table another good video nice one 4-7-24 21-45pm

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Ian! Much appreciated 👍🍻

[@PaulHarrod-mq2xl]

router table another great video.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks Paul, much appreciated 👍🍻

[@redlady37]

router heaven

[@LTWCarpentry]

Ain’t it just!! 🍻👍

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

I got the same yellow combi square from axminster! Love it but the spirit level is shite!

[@LTWCarpentry]

Yeah it’s a great square ain’t it, especially for the money, In my experience the levels on combo squares are abit gimmicky, I never trust them 😂

[@WilliamPightling]

Router table. 👌🏻

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers buddy 🍻

[@johnhorry9995]

Can you use the 22.1/2 mm for all hinges?

[@LTWCarpentry]

Yes for concealed cabinet hinges

[@johnhorry9995]

@@LTWCarpentrythank you for the reply.

[@Lucinda5ara]

R table. Love the prodigy tattoo

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thank you very much 🐜