Kitchen fitting with a general carpenter.(BASE UNITS)***LETS SEE HOW HE DOES IT***

In this video I show how I start setting out a kitchen installation and how I deal with a few issues along the way.

[@ironpirate8]

I have never heard "teach an old duck to suck eggs" before, but then admittedly I'm not a seasoned carpet fitter. 😄

[@thetallcarpenter]

This comment just put a smile on my face🤩

[@steveaustin4145]

It’s don’t tell your grandma how too sick eggs I think 😂

[@marcopetrillo6867]

Del your commentary is legendary, when you get in to a flow and start making things up 'old duck to suck eggs' is just hilarious. Seriously though your explanations of what you're doing and tips are so useful, that's why imo your videos are a cut above rest, entertaining and educational, love it.

[@thetallcarpenter]

What a great and generous comment Marco🤗Ultimately, I'm only doing the videos to try and 'download' some of the stuff I've learnt in my, nearly, 40 years of being a carpenter👍Awesome comments like yours spur me on to keep them coming👊Thanks again🤩Cheers Del

[@davetaylor4741]

Kitchen fitting is one of those jobs where attention to detail really shows.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Dave🖐You're absolutely right bud👊Cheers Del

[@rayWinstone-ud9th]

Really enjoy your videos, lots of useful tips.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thank you🤩I appreciate your comment 😎Cheers Del

[@Rolandpgbrooks]

Every time i see the tittle I think, "Na i know how to do that!" then by end end up smiling to myself thinking thats why it takes me so long re doing stuff. Missed your videos, you really do help people like me who are learning. Please keep them coming.

[@thetallcarpenter]

It's nice reading comment like yours bud🤗as it makes doing the videos worth it😎Cheers Del

[@danthechippie4439]

Keep talking Del, you make a lot of sense. Be great to see the entire install. Can you please show up a close up of your method to fixing the units to the wall, in particular the upper units? Thank you

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Dan🖐Thanks for your comment bud🤗and yes, I will show how a fix the wall units👍Cheers

[@Joe-jv5mm]

Del I'd listen to you All day talking about Carpet fitters 🤣 The attention to detail ( for tips and tricks and your Specialist knowledge) is why i watch Your Great Channel. Great to see you back on the saddle

[@thetallcarpenter]

Really appreciate your kind words Joe🤩Cheers Del

[@michaelplays2449]

Great video Dell !! rhank you !!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks again Michael😎

[@amazing451]

Nice to see you back Del, who makes the kitchens you fit as in my past experience I often found the likes of end panels would be the same width as the units from most kitchens suppliers, which would ultimately have caused you problems where you pulled them off the wall.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Kevin🖐I'm lucky to fit kitchens from a really good supplier/manufacturer, and they are always thinking about ways to make fitting as easy and adaptable as possible🤩and supplying wider end panels is one of those instances👍otherwise you'd be stuffed if the wall was out of upright or you needed to space your units off👊Thanks for watching bud and hope you are well😎Cheers Del

[@markrobinson1458]

Square peg in round hole springs to mind, and an on site plumber is your greatest ally. 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Some might say it's easy to fit a square peg in a round hole if you've got a big enough hammer to hot it in🤪Thanks for your comment Mark🤩and for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@liamosullivan484]

Nice to see you back del could listen to you waffle on all day buddy just a joy to watch we'll done sir 👌 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

You're too kind Liam🤗

[@paddy120]

Top notch great tips 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Paddy🤩

[@briantrueman3505]

Welcome back T.C. Great to see you waffling on again Top Lad 👍👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Appreciate your comment Brian🤗and thanks for watching 😎 Cheers

[@johnmorrissey1675]

Great to see you back on the screen Del 🤓 detail, detail and detail 👍👏🇮🇪☘️

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi John🖐Hope you are well bud🤞and as always, thanks for watching 😎

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍. Thanks Del

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Pete🤩

[@georgelfc1]

For a tall carpenter you hid your self away from you tube mate lol nice to have you back thanks

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi George🖐Thanks for your comment bud, and I've had a lot going lately which has kept me away from doing videos😔Cheers Del

[@dougsaunders8109]

Hey Del, just tried fitting a Neff integrated dishwasher like that one into a hole which one of the units was off plumb which meant the door of the dishwasher could not open as it caught as it went under at the bottom. Right pain. Only thing I knew you would have space at the back as the legs wind out miles giving space behind for pipe runs having just done one 👍🏻

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Doug👍Yeah, you are right bud, and there was enough space at the back in the end👊Thanks for watching 😎

[@dougsaunders8109]

@@thetallcarpenter no worries Del thanks for the content. If it makes you feel any better I moved a pipe for the exact same reason only to find I did not have to!

[@Gavbro0]

Brilliant and timely I discovered this video as I've not long started installing me own kitchen and have picked up tips from you already. Thanks for sharing, Cheers 🍾 Gav

[@thetallcarpenter]

It's my pleasure Gav👍and I'm happy that my videos help😎Cheers Del

[@Ultimate-roofing-square.]

Nice Del. Can’t beat a change of plan.. 😫 Liking the big bench set up. 🍻👊🏻

[@thetallcarpenter]

Ey'up Dan🖐 You know we love it really🤪Cheers Del

[@Kfiskplumbing]

As always Del we get over it 🙄 I only measured ot out 3 times for it to still be wrong on the last revision 🙈 Love working with you though. We get it sorted some how.

[@thetallcarpenter]

'if there's a problem, and no one else can help, then maybe you can hire the A Team'😆That's us Kev🤪

[@johnmackay7789]

Great explanation regarding the corner wall unit, it can catch you out if you're not careful. The problem I have with them is that it restricts the base unit corner filler. Having square 600mm wide off cuts of MFC or chipboard flooring is handy to fix at the appliance openings, keeps everything rigid and straight while the units get fixed to the wall and for the templates. Great work, looking forward to the plinth part.👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi John🖐Yes, you're quite right that these corners can catch you out🤔and also yes, using chipboard/mfc at 600mm is excellent as a temporary appliance spacer👌Cheers Del 😎

[@michaelcurtis6664]

Awesome content /work as always Del. I really enjoy kitchen fitting videos for some reason thank you. 👍🏼

[@thetallcarpenter]

I'm glad you find them interesting Michael👌as I never know whether to keep doing them in case they get a bit repetitive😬Cheers Del

[@deejay-su7uf]

Carpenters usually end up rectifying the kitchen designers plans...all looks good on autocad...but liasing with good tradesmen is paramount for a project to succeed.taking time setting out is a slow process,but in the long run it all falls in place and produces a far superior finish.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Yep, I totally agree👊and ultimately, things would be pretty boring if it always went to plan🤔Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@johnwaby4321]

Nice to see you del 👍. Don't you just love it when the plans change after its first fixed . Causes all sorts of problems .. Have to take your time setting it all out so you know its all going to fit 😯

[@thetallcarpenter]

You're so right John👍and I guess it keeps us on our toes😎Thanks for watching 🤩Cheers Del

[@cabottaxi]

Brings back bad memories . A year ago I had my kitchen designed by a well known uk kitchen company . The designer made about 4 errors in the layout and caused the joiner an absolute headache. Can't believe he managed to get a kitchen out of it. Even had to cut down a plate rack display unit so it fitted correctly altering the width from 800 to 720.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Sounds like your joinery was a top fella👊It's all part of the 'fun' I guess🤪Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@petersmrek7617]

Just going thru the same as kitchen fitter absolute nightmare

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@petersmrek7617 Good luck👍

[@TheCabbycol]

Great video, I am amazed at how many other trades think kitchen fitters are second class tradespeople. As you have shown layout is extremely important, out of plumb walls, incorrect plumbing or electrical layout and the whole kitchen needs to be reconfigured, and all down to the old wood butcher.

[@thetallcarpenter]

I couldn't agree more with your comment 👍 The kitchen has got to be THE most important space/room in a house🤔Not only has it to look good, but it has to function properly as well👌I've got a lot of respect for quality kitchen installers👍Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@kasper52173]

You my friend are a master of your trade!

[@thetallcarpenter]

You're comment is very generous 😇 Thank you 😊

[@MrCassbren]

Any tradesman worst nightmare is a client changing their mind after the fact.....You explain the knock on effects nicely and the reasons for precision in measuring from the start..When I do cabinets I consult with clients to the point that they get sick of me and then I make sure they know.....NO MIND CHANGING from then on...

[@thetallcarpenter]

I think you're right make it crystal clear to your client that things being changed can cause a headache further down the line😬This client is a builder that should know better than to make alterations🤔but hey ho, the chippie will sort it out😜Thanks for watching😎Cheers Del

[@MrCassbren]

@@thetallcarpenter I hope that the chippie will reflect the increase in messing around with an increase in the size of the invoice...it might teach a hard lesson

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@MrCassbren Yeah, that ain't gonna happen 😆

[@arthuranderson7741]

Been a while.....good to see you back...again its the knock on effect when someone changes their mind after the plans are drawn...can be overcome but a pain in the a£se...good tip on the corner wall and base unit....👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Arthur🖐Yeah, been a lot going on lately😬Appreciate you watching as always😎Cheers Del

[@CroxyJ]

Another good vid, cheers

[@thetallcarpenter]

My pleasure 👍Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@fardastevie2827]

hi dell its been a while since you have posted a video .....nice to know your still working thought at one stage you had won the lotto lol........as always you have worked everything out and not falling for those dreaded pitfalls ...but hey ho you cant teach an old dog new tricks 🤣🤣 i know its going to be a fantastic end result !

[@thetallcarpenter]

Still 'keeping it real' on the coal face of carpentry Stevie😆Appreciate your comment bud and thanks for watching 😎

[@LeeTillbury]

Del!! Where you been dude?? Welcome back!!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Lee🖐Been struggling a bit with arthritis pain, so not working quite as much😬Got a few vids coming up though👍Cheers fella😎

[@LeeTillbury]

​@@thetallcarpenterSorry to hear that mate, I hope you recover soon.

[@philipwilliams8114]

Welcome back lad 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Philip🤗

[@gregphillips9118]

Hi Del, great tips as always. however I would be a little concerned about the long horizontal run for the kitchen sink waste, there's not much fall and I can foresee blockages. But that ain't your problem, as you say it's the builder calling the shots and making the changes. Cheers Greg

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Greg🖐I can't believe after all these years, that my builder/plumbers don't know you can't put pipes behind integrated dishwashers😶I've been assured that the fall is adequate, plus its going into a gulley outside so a rodding port will be fitted👍Thanks for your comment and for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@I-am-not-a-number]

You will have to bring the wall cabinets off the wall or put a filler in if you want to shuffle it down a bit. Make sure you have extra depth on your wall end panels on the sink run.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Absolutely correct👍 especially if a pre-formed corner post is being used like for a J pull type doors, or you have a fold down dishwasher in the corner with larger knobs/handles fitted👊 I checked with the kitchen designer and have actually knocked that 10mm back off the corner post which will bring the wall units back into line with the base units😎Well spotted and thanks for watching🤩Cheers Del

[@barryford7135]

Nice one Del. 🚴👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thank you Barry😎

[@stewartv6859]

Great videos Del! Left a comment on an older video and would really appreciate your advice. It was to do with fitting wall units - "Got this problem myself right now :) Wall leans toward me at top. What would you recommend to pack out? Something like glazing spacers?" Thank you!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Stewart🖐Yes, I would use glazing spacers as you suggest in the wall leans in at the top👍Thanks for your comment😎Cheers

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Brilliant work as always Del, hope all is well, take care

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks Peter🤩Been busy lately with other 'stuff' but got a few kids lined up🤞Cheers Del

[@peterdnreynolds777]

@@thetallcarpenter good to hear, did wonder if you were burning the candle at both ends being busy with work or whether there was something else as hadn't seen your videos pop up for some time. Good to hear all is well, take care

[@Theforestcarpenter]

I find this part of the job quite stressful del as im gagging to get some cabinets fixed and earn some money but like you said it can bite you on the arse a bit later if you dont!

[@thetallcarpenter]

I agree👍, and it's the stress of knowing that if you don't get it spot on at the start, it's gonna get you later down the line😬Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@paulfinnonjoinery]

good to see ya back del, ive only fitted one kitchen with plinth skirtings and you are deffo correct they are so time taking. ended up on the one i did fitting them around the rest of the room also. the dishwasher needs extra attention i found as i had to allow a gap for the door to open. so i ended up making a little jig out of some scraps of timber that represented the height of it all at the dishwasher point and made sure everything else would fit (the flooring was howdens click lvt so needed expansion allowance etc) how did you go about attaching the island to the floor? I fitted a kitchen last year with a big island (sure it was something like 2.6m x 1.4m ) i ended up making a frame work out of 3x2 and screwing that to the floor then attaching the cabinets to that class vid as alwasy del and sure itll help others out

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Paul🖐You're right about the skirting plinth at the dishwasher👍and I actually detach the top, horizontal section and remount lower down the back of the skirting. This, obviously, keeps the skirting line intact on the front, but then fills the gap that opens up behind it when the door is opened😎I do exactly the same as you for fixing my island, on this one however, because the end panels go all the way to the floor, I will simple bond a batten behind them at floor level. The kitchen supplier actually says they don't normally fix them, but even with heavy stone worktops, you could still budge them if you fell into them🤔Thanks for watching bud 😎 Cheers Del

[@paulfinnonjoinery]

@@thetallcarpenter thinking back to that job for the dishwasher section... what i was supplied with was a few lengths of extra pelmet to fit to the cabinets to atttach the skirting onto. i had to fit one section under the dishwasher slightly lower than all of the rest to allow the door to swing down as it opened. difficult to describe other than that and i didnt take any photos unfortunately

[@thetallcarpenter]

@paulfinnonjoinery I know exactly what you're talking about re under the dishwasher👍

[@jamiehalpin9921]

Lovely cladding on the gable! Quality work. What's the material there? Cheers.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Jamie🖐Its just timber feather edge boarding👍Thanks for watching😎Cheers Del

[@jonbarrie7002]

Great video del. Love the attention to detail. Question though....so if by doing the corner as youve set out what happens if its not plumb and the top comes in say.....5mm hlw does that effect the corner post if its an already made one? How do you adjust for that? Are you just bringing the base cabinets upto it so its correct? And if so how does that then effect the end cabinet by pushing it across but in doing so pulling the other cabinets away from the wall on the left? Or have i just answered my own question there lol. Most walls are out of plumb unless youve done them yourself. Thanks again for the great instructional videos very helpful.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Jon🖐YES, you did answer your own question🥳Pre-formed corner posts will mean the adjacent run of wall units will need also to spaced off the wall👍Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@adriandotsmall]

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[@v8motors.]

Great job Del. Same with fitting tall integrated fridges, make sure the power outlet is high up for plugging in or in another cabinet, as there is bugger all room behind on DIY kitchens and they are more generous than Ikea. Have to remove the transport back panels even the thickness of the plug can be enough that the fridge won't fit it, to be honest it's the same for integrated ovens nothing behind if possible same for dishwashers/washing machines have the plugs and water connections in the cabinets to the left or right, that was my experience. I got there in the end.👍😊

[@thetallcarpenter]

You're quite right👍and these integrated appliances need all the depth available👊Thanks for your comment😎Cheers Del

[@planb1853]

Absolute suprb work again mr del 👏 spot on 😊in my opinion best joiner in UK

[@thetallcarpenter]

That's a very generous thing to say bud🤗Appreciate you watching and making AWESOME comments🤩Cheers Del

[@GabrielPierce1]

Hi del do you ever plan your work days? I’m on price work and I spend 2 hours after work each day methodically planning each step whilst also thinking about how I’m going to execute tasks etc. do you plan/ think about the job outside of work hours? ,if so do you spend more or less time than 2 hours a night like I do?. Or do you switch off when you get home from work?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Gabriel🖐Fortunately I only work on an hourly rate, but that doesn't stop me thinking and planning a job when I'm not at work🤔 There will be certain amounts/tasks that I aim to complete in each day, and as I hint in the video, I get irritated when I go over these targets😬Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@markharby180]

21 minute video, 16 minutes talking, 2 minutes moving and measuring, 3 minutes fitting 🤣🤣 Nice that it worked out OK in the end.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Mark🖐When I do a video showing lots of 'doing' I get comments asking for more talking/explaining, and when I do a video with more talking/explaining I get comments asking for more 'doing' 🤪 Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@Richieesgarage]

Do you recommend someone getting into the Carpentry trade to be financially stable, I Live near London (Heathrow), looking to move into a Trade, Think id enjoy carpentry the most of the 3 trades (Sparky, Plumber, Carpenter). I'm 25 But really looking to just progress in life and not work for someone else and have a comfortable living.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐I have loved every minute if my carpentry career🤩(well, almost every minute😆). As with many of the other building trades, carpenters are becoming fewer and fewer, so it's inevitable that demand for them will only increase which is good for rates of pay👍It's always going to be harder though, getting into in and starting to learn when you're a bit older, as the money is not great to start with😬If you're practically minded, enjoy problem solving and don't mind a bit of dust and poor weather, then its an excellent long term profession😎Cheers Del

[@Richieesgarage]

@@thetallcarpenter thank you! I am very hands on as seen on my KZbin and very precise with things like measurements etc so I think these would carry over to carpentry, do you think it’s worth doing a fast track level 1 carpentry course along side my full time job as I do shifts so I can book off like a month from work or do you think it’s worth doing an evening course twice a week for 1 year for level 1 then do the same again for level 2 ? These are part time courses for people in employment currently

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@Richieesgarage If you're quite practical and have a 'feel' for carpentry already, then I would choose the course that exposes you to the most aspects of the trade👍It's always going to be tricky for me to give really solid advise around this, as only you know which route will fit best with the job you already have🤔Wish you the best of luck👍

[@SuperWayneyb]

🤘😎🤘🦆🪿🐣👍👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Wayne😎

[@christopherevans7785]

Del I love you, will you be my Dad please. 😊

[@thetallcarpenter]

Of course Christopher 🤩

[@christopherevans7785]

Thanks Dad 😊

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Another great video Del saving a lot of headaches and stress for people watching . I bet were slightly peeved when the goal posts moved 😫😡😤🧱👍🏽

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Steve🖐You know it bud😵‍💫but hey, 'the chippie will get over it'🤪Cheers Del

[@dickdoc3337]

Been there as they say over many years. …As a favour to the wife her sister had bought a larder unit about 6 years ago her son tried to put it together made a right mess of all the fixings broke them all. So like you do you are volunteered by your wife to fix it. One larder unit how hard can it be? What a nightmare put the larder unit together after buying special brackets. Now for the two doors went to buy them. Only to find they stopped making them 4 years ago. It was cheaper to scrap the larder unit after spending two days or more on it. Bought a new larder unit with doors to match it was cheaper in the long run. I fitted loads of kitchens / wardrobes etc in the past. One of those 10 minute jobs

[@thetallcarpenter]

Ah, the classic 'it'll only take ten minutes' type of job🤯AND, it usually those type of jobs you do for nothing😬Great comment and thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@richardstevenson2727]

👊🫡

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Richard🤗Thanks for watching