Kitchen Remodel: Part 12 - Bamboo Door and Drawer Fronts

I have made the door and drawer fronts to the kitchen cabinets from 3/4 inch bamboo plywood. One big advantage to this is that I did not need to cover the edges of the fronts, as the plywood is solid bamboo. Also, the plywood has a strong, linear grain pattern which I could use to bolster the horizontal design strategy in the kitchen. I started by cutting the height of 33 inches that I needed for the fronts. Then from that, I cut the width that I needed for each section of the cabinets. The door fronts I left a little wide to allow me to do a final fitting once the doors were mounted. The drawer fronts at this point were a single panel for each section. From these I could make the individual fronts. I attached the drawer fronts by getting them positioned, then clamping them to the drawer, and finally attaching them with screws from the inside of the drawer. I used a wipe on polyurethane finish.

[@eugenioeterno1453]

Great job Frank, I am fascinated by your precision and by the accuracy of your work. Anyone here who dislikes, probably sells kitchens.

[@Postal4x4]

Craftsmanship defined in each and every video. Patience, deliberate planning.....and a calming narrating voice!

[@richryan8904]

As entertaining as ever! Thank you. Sunday morning in bed with a pot of tea and a new Frank video. Great!

[@turnerscorner9516]

Hi Frank. You should be really proud of what you have achieved so far. A good old Irish saying is "Well done that man" and well done is how you have done it. Take care. Derek

[@frankmakes]

Turners Corner Thanks

[@audiotechlabs4650]

Thanks for the update on the kitchen remodel. Until now I did not know bamboo plywood existed. If you hadn't posted this video, I wouldn't I known. Thankz

[@shanelockley1980]

Awesome job Frank. I'll be so disappointed when the kitchen remodel is complete, I look forward to the next video!!!

[@SuperYtviewer]

The two best days in kitchen remodel: 1> The Rip Down-Tear Out (no thought just enjoy) 2> The finish - Enjoy and wonder; "what else could we remodel" Nice work - Annie

[@enelgaragedemartincho]

Great video. Double side tape for attaching drawer fronts before attaching with a screw. Like that u have the chance to re-adjust them. Awesome videos.

[@Grumpyneanderthal]

What a transformation!! You also make it harder and harder to resist the purchase of the Kant Twist clamps. Excellent video

[@markfritz315]

The bamboo and stainless look is awesome. Your videos are clearly explained and expertly shot. What I like about bamboo is it smells like grass when cut. Keep up the great work! Now I need to get working on my kitchen.

[@freewave04]

Looks B E A UTIFUL. That straight grain just slides your eyes around in one smooth motion.

[@zimbalist]

Your vids are so entertaining and over the top well done, yet so down to earth and honest. Your legacy to the world is my entertainment!

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

All that attention to detail you paid to laying out and cutting the doors and drawer fronts really paid off, Frank. They look fantastic. The grain matches perfectly, and just flows around the room. Truly gorgeous. Very well done!

[@frankmakes]

Mark Lindsay Thanks

[@buccos2004]

What an OUTSTANDING job, Frank! Your kitchen is beautiful!

[@EricCabussu]

I love your videos and I just recently saw your interview with Bob Clagett on I like to make stuff. Knowing that you have a stutter and you still do all the narration on your videos is so cool. You are awesome Frank!

[@ReadandWite]

This build is getting to look real nice. A good job well done. Patient family and worth every effort.

[@right.howdoimakethat6519]

Looks wonderful! Great looking bamboo ply. I'd be tempted to french cleat the whole wall. End grain cutting board that can double as a shelf, custom racks that hold bowls with prepped food, adjust a shelf to make room for that extra tall appliance, hanging knife block, spice rack that can travel to the dish. The possibilities are endless and effectively double your prep/counter area.

[@thiagoennes]

the kitchen is looking great already! I admire your tasteful designs, Frank!

[@3Godfree]

Frank, kitchen looks AWESOME, great choice with the Bamboo. Kudos to you, and thanks for sharing.

[@Wordsnwood]

Looks great. Normally I don't care for flat door fronts. But the horizontal grain looks really interesting on your kitchen. And I really like those pulls. They work so well with that design. And you saved a ton of work on the doors this way!

[@jlf1430]

Frank, As usual, great job... Very informative and also brought some flashbacks from our remodel... Thank you!!

[@mattjohnson3877]

The bamboo fronts look fantastic! Nice work Frank.

[@MrAlicakes]

Awesome job Frank. That's the first that I have saw someone working with bamboo plywood. It looks really good. IDEAS IDEAS lol.

[@TomReagh]

I love watching your videos. The genius you employ with solving problems make me feel inferior, but will make me look like a genius to my family and friends when I apply it. :)

[@shroboy07]

Tom Reagh didnt you hear? his wife is the genius. :)

[@TomReagh]

Haha, they make a great team.

[@johnconklin9039]

Light at the end of the tunnel now. Looking good!

[@alfonsokebin]

I am very happy to see how you work in your kitchen you are amazing in all your projects.

[@nathanielewing7133]

It's both a blessing and a curse to you saying this, but I hope you never run out of home projects to do! I love watching your videos, and your process is definitely a learning experience for me. Thank you for posting as always!

[@AlanW]

Marvelous design. I love your attention to detail for the handle recesses. I love the bamboo aesthetic, If I redo my kitchen cabinet fronts, this will certainly be high on the list of options!

[@troylarsen9876]

Frank, two thoughts. One, I think you did the right thing in that corner under the sink. We have a similar area in our kitchen, but wide enough for a narrow drawer. That drawer cannot be fully opened now because it hits the range. Yes - our kitchen needs a remodel. Second, I really like the look of no upper cabinets (or shelves). It looks so spacious and open.

[@dowjones7803]

Frank, first thx for sharing your work and the very high quality of your videos...always enjoy it....second might be a tip to position the panels/doors for the drawer...use double sided tape to position the panels! stick the tape to the front of the drawer...position the the panel and if satisfied..push the panel against the drawer (double sided tape)...than screws from the back and you're done... All the best from Germany

[@jonathan__g]

At first I thought that the bamboo wasn't going to look good on the front but I was pleasantly surprised with how they ended up looking. Especially with those handles.

[@MikeWaldt]

Superb stuff Frank, nearly there my friend. Your attention to detail, and thought process, are joy to watch, and listen too. Take care Mike

[@manifestcreative]

Sharp looking kitchen for sure. I'm jealous of all of your counter space. I've never spent a moment in a kitchen thinking, "Geez, there's just too much work surface!" The bamboo fronts really complement the stainless steel appliances. Just the right touch of warmth vs. modern in my opinion. Great job, Frank!

[@pedrofanti]

I just got my first apartment and my kitchen is just a counter top for now and I love seeing this transformation, though I'm quite jealous, in the most complimentary way possible. Congrats! You're awesome.

[@tg1972nz]

They Bamboo plywood looks lovely Frank, I used bamboo veneer on plywood for my bathroom vanity cupboard doors, and edged it with 5mm Wenge strips

[@tommylee85]

That's a really nice kitchen! Excellent work and excellent taste!those bamboo panels are really nice!And I like the idea of seeing the edges!

[@bentcountershaft]

I've really enjoyed watching this series. While I am loving the progress I think in a way I'll hate to see it end.

[@paul4543]

Very nicely done, Frank! Kitchen is looking fantastic. If you ever get stuck on video ideas, stop motion cooking a full English breakfast would go down a treat (literally)! :D

[@ValdekWaslanOliveira1967]

Hey man ... after the kitchen getting ready we want a stop-motion with fruits and vegetables to celebrate !!!

[@azashukri5322]

It came out very beautiful. I'm loving every step if this build. Thank you Frank.

[@jesscneal]

Looks great Frank. I really like the steel handles and the bamboo. Nice contrast.

[@nc50express]

Frank, Awesome video as usual. And I love the look of the kitchen. Nice job!

[@TheJackDakota]

Wow, quite the project Frank! I love your choice of wood.

[@Walt1119]

Pretty pretty, nice work Frank, thanks for sharing with us.

[@davidyee4550]

Well done and looks fabulous Frank! Very inspiring too.

[@duffnutty]

A tip I learnt from an old timer for putting on drawer fronts: Drill clearance holes in the drawer, but not so big that the screw thread doesn't bite. Put screws in the holes with just the tip poking out the front. Place the drawer front where you want it and give it a couple of blows with a soft mallet and the screw tips will leave a mark where you need to drill your pilot holes... It's a hard one to explain, but simple to do, I hope that explanation made sense!

[@rickygundam]

Your work by itself are already so sanctify to watch, plus the afford you put into the camera work, and video editing just make it even better! thank you for you afford on these video! It's awesome

[@walterrider1612]

thank you Frank. i have enjoyed your stuff very much. hats off to you

[@leapinglemurcraftworks6426]

Great job Frank. The bamboo and stainless look awesome together. Great choice. Now I want to redo my kitchen. Scott

[@stepcorngrumbleteats7683]

As always, beautiful craftsmanship and a great eye for the flow of the design. Thank you Frank, for sharing.

[@Retroweld]

Well done Frank! The bamboo is beautiful. Douglas

[@veronica5896]

It looks fantastic! The bamboo is the icing on the cake=) Thanks for sharing, the whole prosess, with pros and cons, and a lot of great solutions. I wish I could look at my kitchen and think; I built this.. Enjoy =)

[@Raining_Brass]

Wow Frank, that is looking fantastic!

[@ericmarsh8938]

I have really enjoyed watching your kitchen come together.

[@cejkwo100]

Love the bamboo,great job Frank.

[@SyberPrepper]

I learned so much watching this series and I love the bamboo with no edge banding. Wow. Great job. Thanks for sharing!

[@juicydangler]

Phenomenal work Frank. Your 'huhu' laugh is the most heart warming thing on youtube

[@linuxguy42]

Thanks for sharing the series. Your kitchen looks great!!!

[@droneboiz3281]

I can't tell you how much I really enjoy watching your videos! I always come away having learned something and with a smile. You are obviously a very smart man, but come across as very humble and approachable. Today's lesson for me was bamboo plywood. I never knew it existed and am now going to go to my local lumber yard and order some in to do some projects with. My initial research says it is extremely expensive so will have to really think what I will use it for. Anyways Frank, thanks for taking the time to put these videos up, I love them!

[@f0xcup725]

Thank you for taking the time to create these videos, even though creating the kitchen is more than enough work by itself! It's already been said many times before, however I will say it again......fantastic looking kitchen.

[@SleepyStud]

Looks great Frank. Excellent series ...as always!

[@kim4win]

The kitchen looks great, and I've really enjoyed watching your process of figuring it all out and troubleshooting the unexpected problems that come up. I think this may be my favorite video of yours! And I love that you shared that you had to choose a different finish for the cabinets. I need to resand and refinish mine, and I've been dreading it. It's nice to know I'm not alone, haha!

[@TikiTecon]

I think you just built my dream kitchen, nice work as always!

[@maxbayko8666]

double sided tape is your best friend for mounting drawer fronts

[@Raytarded66]

Amazing job, really digging the bamboo and stainless look.

[@anway1953]

Looks really amazing Frank,I'll bet your whole family is glad it's almost done and can start enjoying it. I have really enjoyed the whole process of the remodel. Excellent work!

[@LimitlessB0Xstudios]

Wow, this project is turning out to look great!

[@nightriderrv1139]

Awesome work the door and drawer fronts really make the look !!!!

[@landonporter77]

Absolutely gorgeous Frank.

[@auto-griptools7147]

Looks great, love how you used such a unique wood and incorporated it into your kitchen remodel.

[@MarcSchaefermeyer]

Love the new look! They turned out great!

[@decay]

Your kitchen looks amazing, I love the amount of documentation you did just for youtube. Thanks for sharing

[@sooth15]

Frank: I like the bamboo look for the style of your kitchen, and I just want to let you know that I've heard from a few cabinetmakers that it tends to warp fairly easily (especially with large doors, or even in flooring applications). For this reason, I'd actually recommend finishing the drawer fronts and doors fully on all 6 surfaces (front, back, and 4 edges) to help minimize this. I realize that they're already installed at this point, but I think it would really be worth the extra effort. I'd also be very interested in hearing a follow-up on your kitchen maybe 6 months or a year down the line.

[@derekalmond9742]

love your videos frank. keep it up! bloody great job on your kitchen!

[@ivancarrillo7974]

Amazing! I love all the details you used in the kitchen, thanks 4 the video.

[@jakethorsen5946]

Frank it look so good!! Excellent job!!

[@ttfweb1]

Self-centering bits work nice for pre-drilling holes for handles. Great video, as always.

[@adamroman8242]

Simply beautiful!! I love the way that bamboo plywood looks

[@liquidtool]

You're wonderful, Frank. Thank you for making videos. Always great and inspiring and you seem like a really good dude. Your videos give a good feeling. Like visiting an old friend.

[@jupiter0jupiter]

Looks amazing frank! Great work

[@urgonnah8this]

Another great video. Thanks for sharing. Truly inspirational.

[@RandyStuart]

Wow, great job, love the attention to detail. Thanks for sharing.

[@nomadben]

Seriously gorgeous cinematography Frank. I'll bet the family is happy to be back in the real kitchen now.

[@tjacksonwoodworker3726]

Nicely done..it has been fun to watch your Kitchen progress.tj

[@Mekhanic1]

Yay! video made my Saturday night! I love this series.

[@PKedByBlade]

wow, love the bamboo. Never really see too much of it.

[@rsqueti87]

Congrats Frank, It is hard working project!

[@truenessy]

Wow, really looking great, wasn't sure about the pulls at first but that are perfect

[@markmoton3047]

Excellent work and great shop!!!

[@Ianmundo]

looks really nice, great work Frank!

[@CEverly]

I love how you make everything more complicated than it needs to be. Nice job.

[@frankmakes]

Chris Everly that's what i do

[@codykniffen]

Frank, the bamboo looks fantastic! Really enjoying this series and watching the kitchen come together.

[@guilebarbosa]

Turned out awesome.

[@redjellybean9797]

Love that bamboo, Such a nice job.

[@MrSkeeter18]

Thanks frank. I was just wondering. Your kitchen looks great.

[@oleggarbeechy5443]

I've been really enjoying this series. the result so far look really good, great attention to detail!

[@kenengimaging]

Awesome Job Frank!

[@craigpereira6381]

Looks great. Excellent job.

[@MazeFrame]

The bamboo looks really nice!

[@Branetron]

Good job, the bamboo looks amazing!