I Over-Engineered a Kitchen Cabinet with Special Features

[@DiStickStoffMono0xid]

LOVE the "unnecessary" camera angles. just brilliant fun! you just upped your production game with this one, in terms of project and in terms of production value!

[@gr8dvd]

"Oops ☹️ What’s the solution? …ah, screw it." 😂😂😂 (also brilliant fun)

[@JunkieVirus]

you know which camera view they must forbid. when you see the persons face in front and then straight from the side. oehhh makes my blood boil

[@Nurse_Lucy]

Coming to the comments to basically say the same thing. Glad to see he's having fun with the editing

[@dinosoarskill17]

yea i liked the name of the "maybe too close cam"

[@Joseantoniomn]

It's like a Jean Claude Van Damme movie 😅

[@michaelsorensen7567]

"now comes the boring part" Earned my like with that pun. Looks decent even without the punnery tho. Well done

[@atatdotdot]

"Now for the boring part." "Screw it." "Working under pressure." Loving the puns and the dead-pan delivery!

[@td389]

Love the puns.

[@MyLPMaster001]

German humour at its best

[@ThePereubu1710]

making puns in a second (third?) language is to be respected.

[@Taffoman]

I was about to say: His one liner game is on the spot :D

[@cansado8600]

@@MyLPMaster001 it's no laughing matter!

[@MrFas4wd]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Aside from the humour it’s good to see you include your mistakes. It makes mere mortal amateurs like myself stick with it, not give up and attempt more projects.

[@brookead]

There's an old saying. If something is worth doing... it's worth doing to a ridiculous excess! :). Love it!

[@alessandromascherin6827]

I think that by just changing the string to a small metallic cable the built would work for way more than 2 years. And since it’s a fair and simple mechanism maintainance is no problem

[@pegmama8]

Also less likely to snag or tangle

[@ricardopaixao6367]

Instead of pulling the trash cover up just slide it off

[@Evanbgoldin]

I was thinking a bike chain would outlast the table

[@Exgrmbl]

@@Evanbgoldin just use a bicycle brake or derailleur cable.

[@jothain]

@@Evanbgoldin Normal small metal cable will outlast the table too.

[@madvlad1]

Marius, I love how you've totally upcycled this project and achieved such a fantastic level of finish. I really enjoy that you don't hide your mistakes and especially like the way you share your thought process through the "over"-engineering. Clever problem solving is what sets your content apart from a dry tutorial video. It gives the viewer so much more to think about and has inspired me with ideas for my own projects.

[@MariusHornberger]

That's very nice to hear

[@sweedenburg]

@@MariusHornberger Also, let's face it, "Boring Part" is the best engineering joke any of us will hear this week. A+ for Vertical Boring Cam.

[@SantiagoLuz]

@@sweedenburg There was the "Screw it!". So many details in this video. I can't imagine how many hours he spent on this. But it ended up brilliantly. I love to watch his videos and how he present everything.

[@sweedenburg]

@@SantiagoLuz Haha, as soon as I commented and hit play I heard the 'Screw it'. 'Table Saw Motor Cam' is also a nice, new touch.

[@SantiagoLuz]

@@sweedenburg 13:37 "maybe a bit close cam" so many 🤣🤣🤣

[@hashali86]

Man, I haven't watched a video of yours in 5 years because I lost interest in woodworking. It's great to see how much you and your channel has grown and how great your editing has become.

[@Jer_Schmidt]

I normally wouldn’t watch this kind of furniture project but I knew it would be worth it for the clever solutions you come up with along the way. Great project and fun video :)

[@adamelekes]

Hi Jeremy, I'm sure a lot of us would also want to see new projects on your channel. Fun fact: You and Marius both have 297k subscribers. :)

[@Jer_Schmidt]

@@adamelekes Soon! I’ve had no shop for a year, but I got one again now.

[@109joiner]

Hi Jeremy, nice to hear from you. Look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@johnsathe2429]

"Should I empty that", the saw motor cam, "This is so cool" 2x, squeaky screws, too much to repeat and enjoy. Way better than other builds and builders. Bravo.

[@robbo9566]

Marcus greetings from the UK, I am a retired design and technology teacher and have followed your videos from the beginning. I am very impressed with your attention to detail, but mostly with your high regard to workshop safety, for me and the thousands of students I have had the privilege to teach over the years, safety has always been the core of importance. I recommend your videos to everyone, there is no one to better your approach on KZbin. I wish you many years of pleasure in teaching the world how to work with precision and safety.

[@pierrepujol4278]

I love the sincerity of your video, from the screw up parts, wrong side installation to the "it fits with the heater... well lucky I didn't measured that"😂

[@wes_d]

Most excellently over-engineered. Well done.

[@BPFACTS88]

why is everybody misusing the term over-engineered? can you explain what do you think it means?

[@wes_d]

@@BPFACTS88 This is the internet. No.

[@MsRotorwings]

Having access to a 3D printer brings cabinetry making to a whole new level. Creating cabinets with a sense of humor. Well done!

[@devandestudios128]

I don't think your cabinet is overengineered at all, rather I think it's perfectly engineered for the material you had to work with. Anything less and the whole damn cabinet would just fall apart. Excellent build and great vid man.

[@AlphaMachina]

Out of all of this, the way you did the trim on the bottom was the most clever part imo. So very nicely done, all of it.

[@jacquelerock6938]

I must say that I really enjoy the humour in the video. You have come a long way since you started. I was definitely curious about this build and I must say, you didn’t disappoint. Excellent craftsmanship, excellent tech and just all around excellent production. Keep up the great work Marius. Lots of admiration from Canada. 🇨🇦

[@heartlessvoid8202]

I know this was about 1 year ago.. just showed up on my suggestion page and it is awesome. Love the detail and time you put into this project. Really nice work.. REALLY nice.. This is definitely one of those videos I'm glad I had a chance to view. TY for your work :)

[@joachimkiesler4580]

GROßARTIG. Die Kameraeinstellungen, die Schnitte, allein das ist schon der Hammer, mittlerweile aber ist es das, was dich als KZbinr so speziell macht. Was bin ich froh, das ich dich schon seit vielen Jahren beobachtend begleiten darf. Und das Projekt? Chapeau, altes Zeuch wiederverwendet, Ideenfeuerwerk und 'ne Menge Gehirnschmalz, das da in Bewegung gekommen ist. Danke, fürs zeigen. Wünsche dir ein tolles Leben in der ersten eigenen Butze. Und kannst ruhig mehr zeigen, was dir noch so an Einfällen für die Bude in deinen kreativen Kopp kommt. Jedenfalls hast du bei mir ein ganz breites Grinsen erzeugt, auch dafür noch einmal vielen Dank.

[@MariusHornberger]

Es gibt noch vier weitere "größere" Projekte. Ich denk aber das hier war schon das Highlight. Danke für die netten Worte. Immer schön sowas zu lesen!

[@christianjurgensen9232]

... jo, dem kann ich mir nur anschließen - richtig großes Kino in kleiner Küche, Marius!

[@f1rstclass596]

Congratulations, very impressive build.

[@ScienceNotFaith]

Love the project. Well done. I especially appreciated the errors and the comments you made. In the past, it seemed you did everything perfectly the first time. It's nice to see even experienced woodworkers make mistakes - sometimes multiple times. Now I don't feel so bad. Keep up the great videos and projects. You inspire us out here....

[@rafaeshami9647]

loved the build, good job

[@SnowWolf75]

I love the auto-open lid for the recycling. I've been considering making something similar, also for recycling, so I'll probably do something similar with modifications.

[@Mrcheesebumble]

Huge huge huge HUGE props to the video. Shooting and editing all this must have taken as long as making that INCREDIBLE cabinet.

[@Farm_fab]

Marius, I'm glad that you reused the material from the previous cabinets. Si many times, people just throw things away without thinking about the future. Nice job on this project.

[@mamborambo]

Love this sort of over-engineering. Truly a hobby for connoiseurs.

[@PitboyHarmony1]

The only issue I can think of is the string deteriorating over time. When its time, I would suggest replacing them with guitar strings. Nickel flat wound steel for the weight support line, and maybe a beefy nylon for the actuator line. Steel might not happily make that pulley curve.

[@jothain]

Normal generic steel wire is much better and cheaper option. Heck they last decades on ie. motorcycles and cars, it'll outlast that cupboard with ease.

[@SirFloofy001]

Could also use braided fishing line (strong corrosion free yet still flexible enough to be tightly wound around a pulley or a fishing reel, unwound and rewound thousands of times without loss of strength. Oh, also abrasion resistant!)

[@MrBobthelama]

@@jothain Tell that to my clutch cable....

[@jothain]

@@MrBobthelama tell that to guy who does maintaining like shit. Clutch cables can outlast normal road bike if maintained.

[@MrBobthelama]

@@jothain normally I'd agree with you, and to en extent you are right. But they snap every 4-5 years of daily use on my model due to a bad lever design that sorta kinks the end. Thus making it snap "frequently"... I can understand if you don't care about nuances and we can just all pretend like it's my fault anyways 😉

[@hardwarelabor1631]

Dieser gewisse Humor dabei darf auch nicht fehlen

[@Trent-tr2nx]

I love the comedy in this video. You are hilarious. (great build too)

[@epicepidemic7131]

I'm so encouraged when I see this kind of genius around the world.

[@AcrimoniousMirth]

It’s always fascinating watching things like bespoke furniture builds and tiny home tours because I design interior (and sometimes exterior) furniture for luxury motor yachts and it’s really cool to see fixtures and techniques we use being applied. You did a nice job here.

[@bur1t0]

A drawer for a drink crate has got to be the most German thing ever. Love it! A beautiful piece of work.

[@seandegroote1915]

As always, the best part about watching your videos isn't how practical or usable the finished piece is for me, but to watch you problem solve and work through the issues at hand. Would love to have seen more about the design and prototyping process for the trash lid mechanism.

[@theshumanat0r537]

Nothing is better than custom parts. Thinking about building an entire house from ground up as a project. An absolute master peice. One of a kind

[@LaFenice44]

Nice video:) I like your humor and the craftsmanship. I like the idea of reusing the old kitchen cabinets. As always great ideas. Hope to see more of those projects.

[@theodoretsinarakis7080]

Intentional overengineering is the joy of life! Really enjoyed the whole video!

[@FreakyRHCPStyley]

This is sooo well thought out and engineered. I really appreciate how everything came together and the details that went into it.

[@schodysek]

Dziękujemy.

[@mateusleon]

Yes, there are others videos that I like over the internet. But this one is different: this one made me proud of your craftsmanship. This project is really cool, thanks for publishing it. Cheers!

[@KBinturong]

Yesterday i search on KZbin how to make a big plank from small ones and today I got this video suggested ! Love it !

[@jadeenglene]

My new favorite diy -guy! Love your skills, your level of details, your funny camera angles and it just blew my mind and raised your game to a whole new level when you said that you 3D-print your own plastic parts 🤯😮👍🏻

[@samuelverrinder5847]

This has been a very enjoyable watch. I too over engineer the things I build. My dad would be saying that I had spent way too long doing something like this but I can truly appreciate the work and time you have gone to designing and building this. Top work

[@adamkhan7234]

First video of yours I've ever watched. Can't believe you didn't show up on my feed before, stupid youtube! Awesome video for the level of involvement through the whole journey, the explanations, the challenges, the over engineering - because, why not, your own personal brand of humour (is the joint fully closed? cam might have been the highlight for me), and just the joy of seeing you make it feel normal to put the effort in to make something of such quality. I wish I had the skill to achieve something like this, albeit on a DIY scale without investing in all the tools and I shudder to think what it would cost to pay someone to produce something of this bespoke quality, so I'm even more grateful to get to see it vicariously through your channel. Great job, thank you!

[@AlexzandradelaIglesia]

Great Job! I am a retired interior designer of 30 years, so I can truly appreciate your thought process and design. Well done!

[@JMassengill]

Now that it is in and finished, I would measure and extend the small shelves on the plastic storage side of the add on with the existing shelves. Great work, great video

[@sweepingtime]

Personally I can watch people build things for hours. The craft and skill on display is so interesting.

[@LucasArchier]

Looks like a lot of work, but in my opinion it was totally worth it! Great job and I would like to see more content similar to this.

[@joann5157]

All I can say is WOW!!! Absolute genius!! Your workmanship is awesome!

[@domste]

It’s great that this video went viral! I think that both the thumbnail and title were spot on. Then the content was great and you have shown a lot of engineering and problems solving ideas (especially with recycling). This was my first time here but I will definitely stick around.

[@peterpage7322]

I love your engineering skills as well as your carpentry skills, but most of all your honesty regarding your mistakes. Thank you!

[@leifhietala8074]

NICE! Beautiful, well thought out execution. SUGGESTION: to make the tip-open plastic bin mechanism a bit easier to use and last longer, remove as much mass from the lid-lifter arm as you can. Less weight out at the end means less stress on the string, less effort lifting the lid AND the arm, etc. Alternatively, you can add a spring to that to cancel out most/all of its weight at the beginning of the travel.

[@jetteschiller2253]

The German joy I felt when he said “now comes the boring part” and the next shot was him BORING holes 🤩

[@stevesfascinations1516]

Loved the variety of photo angles and wonderful editing. This was a great project and very well filmed. I enjoyed the project and film very much. It was so cool to take an older piece of furniture and make a customer one for your new apartment. I loved the auto opening trash compartment - great idea and well done. It will be hard to top this video, but I am sure you are up to the task!

[@robbin4720]

Great workshop humor. All DIY folk need it to survive the inevitable screwups. Great project reusing old cabinets.

[@DonalD1982]

You are going more and more in the high tech direction. And that's a good thing :)

[@seaham69]

Holy crap, Marius! You're growing up before our eyes here on KZbin! Congrats on the apartment!

[@KarlBunker]

Do you have a new comedy writer, or were you always this funny? 😀 Excellent build. I think things that are both over-engineered and that you also use every day are the most satisfying projects.

[@zoranasp9922]

Wow! Rocket science of carpentry! Amazing . Bravo

[@SirFloofy001]

I love this, the only issue i have is over here in the usa, hiding an extension cord in an enclosed space like that would be considered against code and a fire hazard (obviously building codes differ from state to state and even county to county) but the general rule seems to be is there are electrical wires concealed in a permanent or semi-permanent structure they must be electrical wires not extension cables because extension cables are not regulated by building codes (because super cheap under insulated extension cables are out there and if they start to catch fire they want the cable in plain sight)

[@ThatGuyNikolas]

this, also having it be plugged into both a microwave and another countertop outlet with a coffee machine hooked up is a lot of load for that poor extension cable

[@tubybubi]

The problem is that the cable ist heating up and in a closed space it can overheat. Especially with thin wires and bad contacts. This furniture is open in the back and due to higher mains voltage in Europe there is only half the current flowing. So not really an issue where Marius lives.

[@ThatGuyNikolas]

@@tubybubi normally yes, but it's one of those things that really depends on what kind of load you're putting it under not only for the heat buildup of the wires but for the connection points as well, and like I said, a microwave and a coffee machine is a lot of load to put that under. it won't be a problem immediately, but over time after prolonged use the wire insulation is going to get brittle, and the contact points not only on the prongs but inside the sockets of both the extension cord and the wall socket are going to degrade, further adding to heat buildup until finally something melts...

[@SirFloofy001]

@@tubybubi Yeah i get that, its just a thing americans experience because pretty much all of the USA has been trained over the last decades that extension cords are evil murderers. Like legit we have grown up being taught that an extension cord is super dangerous, the fear is so bad that housing codes have increased the required amount of outlets in rooms to try to reduce the need for extension cords instead of lobbying to get extension cord regulations changed to make them safer.

[@STrouwborst]

Thank you very much for this video. Being equipped with 2 left hands and on each hand 5 thumbs I'm very much in awe of the work you've delivered. 😉

[@Boslandschap1]

Amazing job. Very well thought out design, but also in the process 👍 I must admit I'm slightly jealous of your workshop, having the right tools and space makes a huge difference 😄

[@Dogsnark]

Just amazing! Your inventiveness is matched only by your skill, patience, and commitment to getting everything right. Wow.

[@theridingdutchman5289]

Awesome project! I wish I had the woodworking skills to build something similar.

[@annfinke5365]

great use of materials and space. Especially like the heavy duty drawer slides for the bottles. I need to make just such a drawer and now I know what slides to use. Thanks for sharing this build.

[@kalashin1529]

It's incredible how the quality of your videos did improve over the last years. Nice project again. Nice done, nice idea. Also i really loved, how you enjoyed your autmatic mechanism! I mean, it really was a great idea! please go on like that!

[@preymanta6389]

This is amazing...now theres no excuses why my Husband can’t put in my roll out drawer for my Mixer!!....thank u!

[@AK90]

"using squeaking screws" had me laughing so hard xD Excellent video Marius as usual :D Loved the extra camera angles, even the unnecessary hammer one!

[@oldiousnei]

Fantastic. Your thorough consideration of every detail never ceases to inspire me. Thank you for all the great ideas and design approaches you shared on this project.

[@anthonydtobias]

Great looking cabinet system. I do not really have any questions about the build, but I do notice a huge difference between European kitchens and American kitchens... Seems like us Americans are way behind when it comes to appliances and such.

[@DaleDix]

You could be cooking on a camp fire but your constitution cannot be beaten.

[@Mrcaffinebean]

Like what? This seems no different than any particular board production cabinet in America. Euro style hinges have long been the norm.

[@DaleDix]

@@Mrcaffinebean he did say appliances. You can't beat the Europeans when it comes to appliances.

[@anthonydtobias]

@@DaleDix exactly 💯

[@MrBobo64]

Every time any other show checks for square on the diagonals, it always is, and they just move on. I've had to wonder, "Well what do I do if it's not??" Thank you so much for showing actually fixing both of the alignment problems!

[@timderks5960]

I love this cabinet. It makes amazing use of an otherwise almost useless space, while also taking things like your coffee machine away from the main kitchen counter. The fit and finish is also amazing. The only thing I'm not a fan of is that lid-opening mechanism. I feel like you'd always have to open the plastic bin slowly, to prevent the rope from pulling tight suddenly, smashing the lid open with force. Personally, I just wouldn't have used the lid, since it's in an enclosed space anyway. That would also allow for only slightly opening the bin to quickly throw in something small, now you have to open it quite far for the lid to open.

[@MariusHornberger]

The mechanism already got some abuse with rapid opening. It's really not too bad, but I understand your point

[@timderks5960]

@@MariusHornberger Oh I have no doubt it'll survive, and even if something breaks, it'll probably be the string or the plastic lid. Easy enough to replace. I personally simply wouldn't like that feeling of "I have to be careful, or it'll slam the lid excessively".

[@bradley3549]

I think it's fair to say it's not about practicality but enjoying the challenge of solving a problem. I keep my plastic recycling in a paper shopping bag on the floor. That's practical. But it wasn't much fun to come up with!

[@timderks5960]

@@bradley3549 True, but (IMO, to each their own) this is overengineering. Sure, it's fun to have a self-opening lid with a mechanism you made yourself, but for me, the annoyance of having to open the bin up so far before the lid opens and having to be careful to prevent the lid from slamming would quickly overcome that tingly feeling you get when something you made works well. Again: this is how I feel, to each their own of course.

[@bradley3549]

@@timderks5960 It's almost like that's the title of the video! :) The nice part about being the inventor and builder is that when/if it becomes too annoying or breaks - that's just an opportunity for more over engineering to make it open sooner, smoother, faster. It's a win-win either way I'd say.

[@stbausms]

Bin schwer beeindruckt - sowohl von der Planung, der handwerklichen Arbeit als auch davon, wie fließend du das in Englisch erklären kannst! Für mich hat das ein Abo verdient. =o)

[@martinb.1979]

Moin Marius, es ist also endlich passiert, Du bist ausgezogen!? Ich wünsche dir für den nächsten Abschnitt im Leben alles Gute, einen guten Start und genieße die neuen Lebensumstände (ohne jetzt zu anmaßend sein zu wollen). Eine wunderbare Maßanfertigung der Küche, vor allem der Lückenschluß zwischen Arbeitsplatte und Fensterbank gefällt mir sehr. Beste Grüße zum Wochenende Martin

[@mcmulla2]

I keep coming back to watch this video. Such careful planning and construction. Thank you for sharing!

[@DIYTyler]

Very cool! Good to see you back Marius...hope you schooling is going well (went well?)

[@dkirk5814]

Mesmerized by this. Thanks for the tip of shortening a worktop with a jigsaw, while it's on its side.

[@ronniewilliams8522]

Love the build! Also liked the "mistakes" being shown. Made the whole build more realistic! Makes one feel the average Joe can build something and not afraid of mistakes! Thanks!

[@shirleygelinas2231]

This is the first video I've seen of yours and it didn't disappoint! I love your humor, Sir, and your talent is amazing, GREAT JOB!!!

[@directoradamg]

That lighter trick is absolutely amazing!!!

[@xarkangelxygo]

This is a very full assed build. Love that you did everything the right way, secure and clean. Great job.

[@Starie78]

I love the level of detail. It is particularly interesting how you discuss errors and plan changes as you progress through the project. I like how adaptable you are.

[@lk-music]

Dayum! Marius… The first 37 seconds was enough to make me subscribe. Love the energy.

[@bobledger7951]

Very nice cabinet build! I like the reuse aspect, and you displayed the joy you felt when your design for the trash lid lift functioned as you had seen it in your brain! Always a cool moment.

[@georgioschrysanthopoulos2463]

Man I loved the sequence of thinking planning executing explaining! Amazing to watch! Thanks

[@kipsimpson2332]

You have easily been one of my favorite KZbin creators. I hope you keep these coming for years to come. The level of engineering and humor are always great. Thank you!

[@camillajefferson386]

incredible attention to detail. as the perfectionist daughter of an engineer, this was an absolute joy to watch. super satisfying!

[@corypride5096]

My wife wouldn't have put up with the 'iterations', but I loved them. Fun video.

[@suemajnee]

Beautiful piece of furniture ..... You are talented designer and problem solver .....More Please !!!

[@mjpeer]

The effort and the result matches. So win win!! Good job!

[@sonny8085]

Good work!....nice to see a KZbinr sharing their mistakes too

[@MrSkeeter18]

Your dad must be so proud of you. Thanks

[@selianboy8508]

"Boring"... cleaver use of words Marius... and what a great project too. I love the simplicity of your boring jig btw.

[@gillianbc]

Excellent use of the space. Easy access storage for heavy items like drinks bottles is just not catered for in standard kitchens.

[@rominomen]

over-engineered? maybe. Thoughtful, useful, and precise? absolutely. This was a really cool video to watch

[@cameronmcarthur9951]

Super build with great solutions to all your problems. Yes you deserve to be well satisfied on a job that was fun to watch.

[@Jubilak]

I work as the CNC guy at a smallish kitchen renovation company, and it's exciting to see someone casually mentioning BLUM stuff. 😛 The plastic recycling bin is a great idea I might steal, but I'll probably do a... lid with a pull handle, that you then lift up. No way to explain in text. 🙃

[@adrianripa8089]

The best part it’s showing the mistakes and the fix for it , human error it’s a nice thing if it can be fixed

[@JordanNiks]

Cool project - Love all the custom 3d prints and the mechanism for the trash can! I think I just enjoy watching someone who builds thing to make life better!

[@saeedhosseyni5329]

That was one of most enjoyable 19 minutes of my life Love the details

[@berniecelee5062]

I have no idea how this video showed up in my algorithm! But I totally enjoyed it !! I am not handy with his tools but I am always curious about how people redesign their space for functionality. You are entertaining as well as a creative wood engineer. Very practical design , well done 👍. I wish you could come over and redesign my son’s small kitchen for practicality . Have no idea why home developers hire the worse interior designers for homes ! They have very little creativity skills. Going to check out your other videos…. You blend wood creativity with humour 😂😂😂. Thanks for posting 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻.