How To Make Shaker Doors

[@LetsGoHelio]

Not sure if you know this, but this video is THE best explanation I’ve seen on KZbin. I’m new to this and I’ve seen close to a hundred videos. I think others forget that their audience are likely beginners, thus skipping important explanations. Not you! From the math to your step by step instructions, I believe I’m ready to make these doors. Wish me luck and thank you very much!

[@bentswoodworking]

abaswilderness well thank you very much! I hope it goes well for you

[@mikemuoio1863]

Agreed! Thanks for slowing down through the details

[@denniscorson8997]

keep it simple. works for this old man. thank you.

[@mar1video]

In my opinion you are doing great ! You are a natural leader and a teacher. Thank you for serving our country, and now thank you for sharing your wisdom !

[@bentswoodworking]

mar1video thank you!

[@rickmacm]

Didn't suck at all. Thanks for the great instructional.

[@bentswoodworking]

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@toonybrain]

You’ve done a great job with this step-by-step: very clear, well organized, no-nonsense, no annoying background music. You’re a fine teacher.

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you so much

[@the_holzwurm]

Good job showing how to make the Shaker Doors!

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@Wittyusername82]

I’m a DIY homeowner who has decided it would be a good idea to build my own cabinet doors. Thank you for this straight to the point video that is helping me though the process. I have a lot of new respect for carpenters and woodworkers during my kitchen remodel, this is not easy stuff! I machine and cut steel to within a thousandth of an inch for a living no problem but trying to be accurate with wood is a whole different ballgame. Great video!

[@bentswoodworking]

Patrick Kozal thank you so much. Glad you found it helpful

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

Thanks Jason. I’ve made a good living being an electrician for thirty years and I’ve developed a passion for woodworking.

[@bentswoodworking]

That is awesome!

[@derekdrury2185]

Loved this videos. No frills. No five-minute intro To the point, informative, and a good demo. I loved how you planned out the cuts. I’ve see demos on this before and it felt like AP Calculus. Your explanation was fully informative without being complicated. Good job!

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful! 👍

[@Alphaballfamily]

Great job and concise presentation. I don't know why so many dislikes...people are just too critical and unappreciative. Let them try to do the same video. Thanks.

[@bentswoodworking]

Can’t please everyone unfortunately

[@Snake_Eye_929]

Best video on how to make shaker style doors. Finally someone with simple instructions.

[@bentswoodworking]

sedric marshall thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Glad you found it helpful!

[@michaelschuler7397]

sedric marshall Lowe’s has a Bosch router set that makes the Morris and tenon part super easy on a router if you don’t have a table saw

[@UDoIt2]

YEA BUDDY!!! Getting my prime day cart ready with all the things I need to build these doors. Thanks brother - John

[@johnisley4578]

I'll tell you what, Out of all the woodwork video's on cabinet doors out there, this is the most easiest, informative and precise I have seen. Top marks. You have my subscription. Cheers John from OZ.

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you!

[@StreetKingz4Life]

I watched this over & over & over again & again,very much *brisk* to the point instructions compiled to a simple short video the way i like it ,thank you very much sir.

[@bentswoodworking]

Nature King you’re very welcome. Glad you found it useful!

[@deward67]

Great instructional vid. No Bullshit, no family history, no beating your chest. Very clear, very to the point. Thank You!

[@bentswoodworking]

deward67 you’re very welcome!

[@hijackn2890]

I've done some simple woodworking projects around the house like making a small wooden box, putting in hardwood flooring, or work on an interior hardwood staircase. I have a very basic level of woodworking skill. Your videos are PERFECT for me. They explain everything I need to know without skipping anything . Very grateful for your time

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you find they helpful

[@martinlamarche7568]

Dynamic, right to the point, perfectly explained. Thank you and I wish you success with your channel. 👍🏻

[@bentswoodworking]

Martin Lamarche thank you very much.

[@carlitoperez8275]

Martin Lamarche .

[@wissamsankari529]

Thank you this really helped with my kitchen remodel project

[@myrnavaldez7132]

After watching numerous videos I have to say that you are the best and simplest to follow! Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@Snail_Nailz]

this was the most helpful & clear instructions I've found on making shaker doors. THANK YOU!

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@jacobsaylor6510]

Clear and to the point without a bunch of unnecessary stuff while covering everything needed. I wish move videos were like this. Well done👍👍

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you

[@bethieg1387]

Great explanation without a bunch of expensive tools!

[@bentswoodworking]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnthompson3462]

Good video.No annoying music.Straight talk and instructions. Should make another one showing what can be done to fancy it up. Trim on the inside and routing the outside like you talked about

[@bentswoodworking]

John Thompson thank you!

[@Silverfox0.0.1]

Thanks to your tutorial I have pulled it off in last few hours. So much appreciation for your video sir. I am a total noob who has not cut a single wood in the past and gluing part got me. It dried just way too fast for me to handle and after putting it together I see the tenon of one of the rail is 1/32 out. But overall pretty happy for the first attempt.

[@bentswoodworking]

Danish Qamar well I am glad that it helped you out. A little sanding will take care of the issue you are having. I really like using Titebond glue. I feel it has a pretty good set time and allows for any adjustments that you may need to make. 👍🏻

[@csimet]

Simple, easy, straight forward explanation on the process. My go-to door for shop cabinets. Tip... you can also route a profile on the outside inner & outer edges of the rails & stiles after you assemble them, if you want a more finished look to the door.

[@tessvandijk2351]

I thought thatI would be using the router to make the doors. That didn’t work out tight. So I used your instructions and it went perfect. Doors done, daughter happy camper. Thanks for posting.

[@bentswoodworking]

That’s awesome! Glad you found it helpful

[@guyward3928]

Great job for your first video. No bill just right to the point. A lot of people could learn from you.

[@bentswoodworking]

Thanks!

[@kenmelendez7695]

This video didn't suck, good job!

[@bentswoodworking]

Ken Melendez thank you! 🤣

[@rlake349]

You’ve inspired me, now off I go to make this shaker style door for the kitchen island I’m building for my wife.

[@bentswoodworking]

r lake nice!!

[@jimdusek2814]

Great Video! You just saved me over a GRAND making these doors!!! BUT, you should have mentioned that the saw blade you were using is a Flat Tooth Grind Blade (FTG) that makes the bottom of the groove SQUARE and joint perfect. Not a cheap blade but a good investment. If you use a multi purpose blade, the joint will not close properly as the bottom of the groove will not be flat. Thanks for making this video - Great thought process here!

[@bentswoodworking]

Jim Dusek that’s a good point! Glad you found the video helpful!

[@everettclark6632]

Thanks for the info

[@gregpaterson2044]

Great first video! No suggestions for improvement!

[@bentswoodworking]

Thanks

[@haydenpilgrim5747]

Truly an amazing instructor.

[@bentswoodworking]

Hayden Pilgrim lol

[@donpoitras5188]

Great video!I have 4 to make and I now am very confident to make them.Tablesaw and that's it!! Beautiful

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@famousforever8556]

Simple until you pull your hair out after various warping after glue-up. They always look good fresh off the router if you have a good bits and centre them properly. I just made the fifth set of kiln dried maple doors after four different common problems arose. Other times I can make a ton of poplar, birch, maple, pine, even fir and cedar doors without issue. The wood does what the wood does. Tip for the newbies, don't overclamp! Just right enough to pull in the seams!

[@bentswoodworking]

Famous Forever I agree, and yes definitely do not over tighten the clamps. Thank you for you input!

[@famousforever8556]

@@bentswoodworking I go back and forth between the router and table saw. Your styles come out clean, which also seems like a given, but people need to know that you are using good quality blades. Skimp on those, especially on the router and your style will be ripped to shreds! Don't skimp on those yellow t&g sets you see on Amazon and keep your blades sharp. Brent makes this look so easy to make clean and perfect fitting parts because he knows what he's doing and more importantly what not to do. Ask questions. Practice on cheap wood. Buy the right gear. Don't plan on buying some cheap saw, expensive wood and being able to redo your kitchen in an hour with pro results. It takes time and experience with good shop gear to get good and knowledge of wood to get great.

[@debbiesanchez4930]

Famous Forever good tip!

[@barruzza]

Best video on making shaker doors. You explained everything perfectly. Thanks so much!

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@jerrybradford5073]

Very nice! If you were going to stain the styles and rails would you do it before putting it together?

[@bentswoodworking]

I would assume that you’re also going to stay in the panel in the middle and if that’s the case I would stain it after it was assembled

[@montet202]

You would not stain the rails and stiles first. If you are using MDF, birch ply, or veneered ply for the panel, you could, but don't need to. If you are using hardwood panels, you should stain and/or put one coat of oil, or finish on them. Just the panels. When the panels move through the seasons you will not see line of unfinished material at the edges of the panel. You will always size the doors, and finish sand them after glue up, so pre finishing them would be wasteful.

[@ethanmilgram2327]

Great video! Ignore those who gave it a thumbs down. I’m an avid woodworker and think your video is on point. No BS - all great information. G

[@bentswoodworking]

EatYourProtein thank you. I don’t let the negativity bother me too much. Can’t please everyone!

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[@MrWaldorfian]

I don't know why you kept apologizing, the video was very good. The audio was nice and loud (some other vlogs don't have good audio) and you showed how to build these doors very well. I'm about to build some of these and needed the refresher. Thank you.

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful 👍

[@chrisgreene1456]

Does tight fit of pieces result in problem when humidity changes if using plywood for the panel?

[@bentswoodworking]

Not that I have seen, no

[@jesushuerta1852]

Another fantastic gem of information. Woodworker wannabe here. You give me hope. Thanks again!

[@bentswoodworking]

Jesus Huerta you are very welcome! I hope I can continue to pass on useful information to you!

[@celsito24]

i do my doors with plywood 🤷‍♂️ like 5 years ago and they look so good

[@bentswoodworking]

Whatever works!

[@lou-shanedaley2490]

Couldn't ask for a better illustration, thanks man

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you!

[@Silverfox0.0.1]

Thank you - this is a great tutorial. New to wood working so have to ask you this, is your 1/4 inch mdf panel actual 1/4 inch ? HD seems to sell one which is 0.216

[@bentswoodworking]

Danish Qamar more often then not, no they are not actually 1/4". Freud actually sells a plywood bit set that are all just under the different sizes. They work very well. Even if you don't have those bits, just cut some test pieces till you get the size just right!

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

If you set your tablesaw blade initially close to rail centre, by moving the fence slightly & taking test cuts, u can match ANY variation in MDF thickness... as you are removing material from both sides of the slot (as u rotate the workpiece) a fence move of 1/32" will widen the slot by 1/16" so make VERY small adjustments when getting close to the correct size... 👍😎

[@onesimplebliss9233]

I've watched so many videos on how to make shaker doors and this is by far the best one that I have seen. short and to the point without using a ton of different tools. thank you for this video, I will reference it for when I go to make my shaker doors.

[@bentswoodworking]

Awesome, happy to hear that

[@miket1638]

Great job on the video, but please use a push stick on the table saw. We want you to keep your fingers for more videos! :)

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you!! 👍✋🏼

[@jimekrut]

Just wanted to say thank you! Glue is drying on my first two doors, with 17 total to build. Your instructions were clear and easy to follow.

[@bentswoodworking]

Very happy to hear you found it helpful!

[@jimekrut]

@@bentswoodworking Do you have a suggestion for making a really straight first cut on a table saw with a 10' length of 2-1/2" stock? I have a roller out near the end, but I still find the first cut a little rounded. I thought of cutting perhaps 1/2" extra length, then re-cutting to exact length with the shorter piece. My tallest cabinet is

[@andyclarke6105]

I have just made 24 doors like this. I wish i had seen this before i had made them, as i used a router. I think it would have been easier to us my saw!

[@bentswoodworking]

Well there is always next time 👍

[@pocholibre]

Easily the most straightforward and easy to follow video I have found with regards to making shaker doors (and all with one basic tool, amazing). Many thanks. Great job! 👍🏼

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@choimdachoim9491]

She wants Shaker style and now I know how except I'll use my Dado blades (very affordable from Lowe's) after all the cutting is done so I save time and only change blades once.

[@bentswoodworking]

That would definitely make it easier!

[@joelegrand5903]

Good video. The Master craftsman who I trained with, taught us to make rails & stile wider by about a 1/4 inch, then trim the finished door on the table saw. This was the best way to square a door after gluing, even if everything went according to plan in the making of a door.

[@bentswoodworking]

Definitely a great method. I have done it many times myself

[@dontringali6778]

I used a router for the inside cuts

[@weldonoliver3585]

Very straight instructions and good demonstration. Thanks.

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@Smurfit-dx2uo]

I just subscribed to your channel but have to say the fact you don't use any push stick when using table saw scares me and seems very dangerous. Please be safe.

[@bentswoodworking]

Smurfit 5241 thank you and yes push sticks are very important. I should probably be better about using them in the videos.

[@candiceardito4869]

Smurfit 5241 0 Was there

[@MrIsaacpr7]

No need to be scared when you have a SawStop but still smart to use a stick ;)

[@JonDunnmusician]

MrIsaacpr7 you can still be severely injured if not careful, even with a SawStop Saw

[@DW-ph2xg]

My first time seeing your early videos. Well done at the start JB.

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you

[@danielzamora7713]

Made it look super easy... I think I’m gonna give it a shot with one using scrap wood..

[@bentswoodworking]

Daniel Zamora awesome! Hope it goes great!!

[@thebeatonpath]

OUTSTANDING! I feel like I can tackle this project now!

[@billmciver9846]

Excellent video. Very straightforward instructions.

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@jimd9360]

Hi. It may have beeen your first time making this kind of video but it absolutely did not suck. I watched 3 other videos on the same subject to see if I could pick up any additional tips, but I didn't see any. This one was my favourite for both approach (methods) and exposition. Well done

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@shan4083]

Sir you are a very good teacher

[@bentswoodworking]

Thanks

[@badrinath6059]

Excellent video on cabinet doors, very well explained

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you

[@Patescot77]

Just finished making four doors using the techniques you shared and they worked out well. Thank you!

[@bentswoodworking]

Scott Paterson you are very welcome! Glad you found it useful!!!

[@SolivG]

Jason, this is still the best video on the Tube about this topic. Any chance you can cover this topic but for those of us that don't have a table saw but only have a handheld router (no router table)?

[@bentswoodworking]

I think I would look at other techniques if that was the case. It could be done I suppose but would be much more challenging to do it accurately

[@SolivG]

@@bentswoodworking you are so right of course. I struggled on and managed to do it but was quite difficult. Result is passable but only just. What other techniques would you use?

[@ForYourConsideration]

Thank you for the excellent demonstration and clear instructional progression through the steps.

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@rashadsmith3435]

Awesome! I recently bought a home that was built on 1988. It's a nice roomy home that has good bones. I have wooden cabinets that I want to keep and use your method of making shaker style doors to spruce up the kitchen a bit. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I'm a diy type guy that will try to do most things until I get it before I call for help. Your video is excellent. I hope you are doing well and enjoying life. Take care!

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@abelltiger]

Very clear and easy to follow. Easily best video out there.

[@bentswoodworking]

Aaron Bell well thank you very much

[@rogerlyons209]

very good for your first video on how to.....good job I liked it

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you 👍👍

[@mayrivers2763]

Wow, damn. I really love listening to folks ramble and spout wisdom for casual listening and just conversing with them, but you are clear, concise and to the point, and nothing went amiss with your instructions. VERY well done, and I am shocked this is your first time making a video like this, as you do better than most folks who are constantly making videos. I'll be giving making these a shot tonight for my garage. Bravo, and post more awesome videos!

[@bentswoodworking]

Edward Howe thank you so much. I have made some other videos similar to this since this video. Feel free to take a look at my other videos. Thanks again, I really appreciate it!

[@reidcross9051]

Great video, straight to the point, no waste of time and very informative. Thanks

[@bentswoodworking]

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful

[@deanowright359]

I have lost count of the times i have watched this for it to sink in My thick skull , I should have watched this again last Saturday before spending frustrating hours using a dado blade and still got it wrong ! pulled out the router table with tongue and grove bits and that did it . but like they say in Jamaica variety is the spice of life , I need to not limit myself to just one way of doing things. thank you !

[@gthmcty111]

Love it!! Straight to the point and you use what the average guy would have access to in his shop, GREAT video and keep posting great content! Came across your video because my wife want me to make a cabinet for the living room and wanted shaker doors! perfect timing thank you!

[@bentswoodworking]

L Drake you’re very welcome and thank you for the comment!

[@schaz01]

Great video. Just completed my first 2 doors with your simple instructions. Many thanks.

[@bentswoodworking]

Excellent!

[@theronroberts5573]

Very well put together video. Very well explained. Easy to follow and understand. I will be making some doors like those in the future. Thanks!!!

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@irishguy200007]

Great job. I thought of doing it this way but so many were using lap joints, biscuit, dowel joints, screws etc This seems the most obvious and most effective way of doing it.

[@bentswoodworking]

Once you get it set up it’s great!

[@pamledoux3703]

I have watched many videos on cabinets. I love your shaker doors. Great video and I will be using it to make my shaker doors for the Sprinter Van we are building out for mini home.

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you! Glad you found it helpful

[@realist8082]

Your prediction that this video was going to suck was so wrong! Thanks for an excellent tutorial.

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@GK-qz3cm]

Exactly what I was looking for in doing my first door. Thanks. Great job.

[@elaineboomer5361]

This is a clearly explained instructional video. Awesome! Thanks so much, now off to make those cabinet doors.

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HenriBrownell]

Nice, simple video without the need for thousands in tools.. well done!

[@bentswoodworking]

Thanks 👍

[@imnotanexpertatthis4500]

It didn't suck! This was perfect. Super informative

[@bentswoodworking]

I'm Not An Expert At This thank you very much!

[@jasonautry24]

Great video! I've watched many videos on how to make these doors, and none of them talk about the measurements. Thank you!

[@bentswoodworking]

Jason Autry thank you! I am glad that you found it useful!

[@lorismith8887]

For a first attempt you did a great job. I especially found the exact measurements helpful! Thank you

[@bentswoodworking]

Lori Smith Thank you so much. I was a little nervous back then since it was my first instructional video but that video seems to have done very well.

[@James-ii3ct]

Simple instructions and right to the point, as it should be. Definitely LOVE this video and will be using it as a reference for my upcoming project!

[@bentswoodworking]

So glad you found it helpful

[@casa1234able]

I like this video which explains very thoroughly the project. Thank you Jason!

[@bentswoodworking]

Sorry it marked your comment as spam for some reason, either way, you are welcome!

[@thomasglover755]

Great video. I am making 5 drawers in our laundry room to match our kitchen cabinets. Had a general idea of how to make shaker fronts but this explains perfectly!

[@bentswoodworking]

Awesome 👍

[@Choco_norcal]

Bro you just told me exactly how and what i need to do for a small project at home. Thank you!

[@bentswoodworking]

Gerardo Jimenez you’re very welcome!

[@haroldaubry8344]

Great job. Simple and basic. Easy to understand. Well done!

[@bentswoodworking]

Harold Aubry thank you! That’s what I was shooting for. Now if only my other videos would be seen. 🤣

[@yvonnechen3299]

Great tutorial! I truly appreciate your time and effort. I plan to make shaker doors to upgrade for our kitchen remodel. You delivered the perfect instruction!

[@Lilysmama]

Thank you so much for this! I plan on refacing my kitchen cabinets myself and this is the most clear, simplified, and concise video I’ve found!

[@bentswoodworking]

So glad you found it helpful

[@michaelcharge4783]

Very nice, professional, and to the point. This is all anyone needs to complete the task. Outstanding instruction, keep up the great work.

[@bentswoodworking]

Michael Charge thank you very much

[@jimtownsend3910]

Awesome video. Great job. I know it’s two years later but it’s appreciated.

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@docdoctme]

Great video! You made it doable for a newbie. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@bentswoodworking]

You're very welcome!

[@arrowpilotii8397]

Great video.. I am definitely going to try this.

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@jdubya54]

excellent first video

[@bentswoodworking]

Jim Wimmers thank you!

[@elpatronzapata8418]

Yes very simple TO DO!!! for those who have the skill 😆😆 GREAT WORK Bro👍👍👍

[@mikeschaefer3197]

Well done! Clear, concise and easy to follow. Thanks!

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you!

[@MattGarofolo]

Excellent job. Very clear and easy to follow! Thanks!

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@David-hm9ic]

Just found you because I need to make shaker doors for my new shop. Nice job on the video!

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you

[@eriknore8270]

Excellent video. Right on, brother!

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@petebaker8445]

Worked for me. I came in to see a video on shaker doors to remake my kitchen. Saving it for sure. Thanks :o)

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@maverick5059]

Well done. Look forward to something a bit more complicated. Thanks,

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you!