79. DIY Marine Cabinet Doors from HOME DEPOT?! | Learning the Lines - DIY Sailing

[@n.leeball3049]

Glad to see that you are staying focused on getting everything sorted out.

[@schoentje62]

Good work! Your boat is getting more beautiful every episode. Love watching you guys!

[@juans3728]

You kids have done a awesome job and when you look at your finished project , you glance at each other and tell each other " I Don't Believe We Are Finished" .

[@oojaggedoo]

Just binged about 50 episodes. I must say, you've done an amazing job on your boat. You both are very patient and methodical with your projects. God speed.

[@labatt]

Really nice! And good to see we're not the only people out there that say "good enough." That latch on the forward locker MAY be ok but you'll be surprised at what comes open when you're in heavy seas. We started with basic latches and then moved to positive locking latches everywhere after being in heavy weather and having to clean up all the open lockers. Normally the boat only moves port and starboard, but in big seas you'll also be pounding fore and aft. Also.. careful of the metal types. Most magnetic metals will corrode.

[@ninehundreddollarluxuryyac5958]

Its amazing how much nicer it looks with doors covering all the storage cubbies. I'm sure that it makes the boat more cheerful to be in. A small boat gets cluttered really fast anyway, but with the storage lockers open, the mess is a permanent part of the boat's vibe. Psychologically, the doors make the boat a much more pleasant place to live in long-term.

[@mowhoknow5098]

Slow and steady wins the race, looks good

[@MidnightAmratha]

Next time you leave plates to dry after putting epoxy on both sides, place them on two strips of wood that has nails put through them so the plates only rest on the very tip of the nails, that does two things, it lets both sides dry evenly and only leave a very small dent to sand over, just a small tip for another day, otherwise keep up the good work .

[@davidmilitz2275]

The boat is looking great!!!

[@JustFlyIt09]

You guys are doing amazing work and obviously things will be in progress for a long time. Don’t forget to take a break once in a while so that it doesn’t seem like a death march. And I really enjoy your videos. Thanks!

[@davfre8000]

Some sweet sweet progress 👍🏼👍🏼

[@sailingsand-rajean1277]

You are getting there Captain. You are inspiring me to finish my projects !!

[@derekhughes244]

I could be having the worst day, watching your guys videos can make the day okay. Thanks for the great videos

[@camprose]

you know for the "good enough for us" method of renovation, it's looking pretty great on film. I was admiring the salon headliner and how that turned out looking really good. Keep plugging away at it soon enough it will come together!

[@cherokeejack7757]

Great work. I have refurbished two older model Chris Craft Cruisers and obviously do a lot of wood working. Just a tip for painting both sides of your doors and other materials. To keep fro laying them flat on plastic and getting the wrinkled look, go to the toy department of your local Walmart and buy a couple of bags of Jacks. Yes, those little metal stars that we used to play with as kids. Place four of those near the bottom corners and lay your panel on them. You’ll get minimum impact on the bottom side and minimize trying to sand out the wrinkles. Happy sailing.

[@SaltyEscape]

Good Idea, but maybe you didn't know they make a product called painters pyramids. check it out on amazon. I'm pretty sure I saw them at HD also. I got some at a wood workers convention several years ago and have used them countless times.

[@GTScaleModelling]

Nice work on the doors, even getting those storage spaces covered over makes a huge difference.

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Good work Jordan. The doors look nice with the paint and the rounded corners. agree with Salty Escape about the table leg. I've had several similar legs cut like that that have split. If you have access to a table saw you can cut a groove in the top edge and glue in a batten to keep it from splitting. Take care and remember it's not how fast you move forward as long as you keep moving forward.

[@svZia-Switch51]

Tremendous progress so far! Really like the work you completed this week, especially given the budget you are trying to keep to for this refit. Congrats!

[@anthonyalford8970]

Nice work, your boat is starting to look nice. Thanks for sharing

[@fxpthl]

It's great to have that work room so nearby the boat! With Randi working, you seemed to get a lot more accomplished, she being lovely distraction!

[@SaltyEscape]

Hey guys, You're obviously a fairly talented woodworker, I do have one simple suggestion... On the table leg, consider drilling it and putting in a dowel to stabilize it. Concern is the short grain will break again with use or when you install your hinge. Great job over all though! We enjoy your videos. We are in contract, pending a survey on our first sailboat and I intend to do some interior facelift work, your videos are great inspiration. Thanks for your tireless work and sharing. -Corey (KZbin Channel Salty Escape)

[@SteifWood]

Agree. A couple of through dowels is needed Or since he has a router, an inlaid stainless steel plate. Myself I would have made mortise and tenon or a half lap joint.

[@kennykyle4813]

Been watching for some time now. While you are in Key West go to West Marine and get some C-Tal for your teak. I used it on my ski platform and it made it beautiful. You can use it on any wood but just know it's a sealer too. As for the haters that give you crap on the comments, they just wish they could what you are doing. Keep up the good work mates!!

[@gbachnik]

Another great video! Also loved the banjo music you used while you time lapsed the woodwork! Your editing is great too! Thanks, I really enjoy you guys! Blessings!

[@johnebrenn]

Nicely done!

[@thaiiexpat10]

Nice progress!

[@herbm8709]

Nice job, the boat is staring to take shape. Look forward to every video!

[@mariemorrissey9378]

More progress! 👍👍

[@rfdinesen4027]

Nice job. Things are coming together bit by bit. You might want to pick up some painters pyramids. They are cheap, take up very little room and are really handy for some of the projects you continue to do. Well done. I agree on the earlier comment on checking out "Onboard Lifestyle" it's a great channel and Teal is a master.

[@tiborkiss9186]

Good work! I know it can be tiresome from time to time - but you will enjoy the tidy boat a lot!

[@kd4ysi]

Looking great y’all 2 keep up the great work

[@rickharris5485]

Nice work, as always.

[@rl2109]

Every step forward is progress, no matter how small...! Keep on living your dreams! ;P

[@GaryH001]

I’m a new subscriber and just got caught up on your videos. I’ve been thinking of your wind turbine issue. More power is good, and power at night is good, also. I think the best answer would be to use a transom bracket with a slide-in plate welded to the base of a mast at the proper angle. The mast would use 2 braces off of the solar arch for stability and the right amount of offset from the panels, and be just tall enough to allow the blades to clear the braces. If you wanted even more offset from the panels, you could have the mast made in a dogleg shape to keep it far enough aft. Sorry, I don’t have the tools to do a digital sketch, but the design would be very simple. Use a trapezoidal plate attached (wide end up) with channels on the angled, opposite sides, and through-bolted onto the transom. The base of the mast has a matching plate that slides downward into the transom plate and is engaged by the channeled rim of the plate. With the mast plate at the right angle, the mast goes straight up from there, or can go up, angle out and then go up again (dog leg) to the right night. Braces from each side of the arch connect to the vertical portion of the mast. I’d do it all in whatever alloy the arch is made from.

[@lrodpeterson3046]

As others have mentioned, the short arm of the table leg is going to split again. Not if, but when. First of all, oak splits extremely easily. It's the nature of the beast. The geometry of that leg guarantees another split. There are several ways to mitigate against it, however, some already suggested. A dowel parallel to the upper surface, although you might not have enough drilling resources (including experience) to do it well. I have a drill press and I'd be hard, er, pressed to do a good job at it. The piano hinge idea is also good, and the first one I thought of as I was watching, but it depends on the attachment with small screws. I think I'd probably machine a slot (also nearly as difficult as drilling for a dowel) along the top and glue a spline into it. That potentially introduces a cross grain situation ensuring further splits of the oak, but the potential is significantly mitigated by the relatively small areas involved. Moreover, even if (when) it does split the oak, the result will be principally cosmetic and in an area rarely seen.

[@SaltyEscape]

yeah, a spline is a good idea too! He should have access to a table saw, this would be technically more feasible than a dowel with a limited shop. A third option would be to laminate thin long grain wood on either side, maybe 1/4 inch thick to create an oak ply of sorts. epoxy it together.

[@jasonscott6731]

Good job!

[@ryanh4889]

Great video! You may want to add some sort of ventilation grill to each of the doors for better air circulation.

[@StevenPendleton]

Good work you play with the boat and Randi goes to work!

[@drwindsurf]

Thank you for another excellent cost saving suggestion...I think the idea of epoxy on exterior grade plywood is great cost cutting idea for nonstructural builds. Thank you :)

[@johnmccormick175]

Looks amazing,great job!

[@freedomrider30]

A+! On the work! 👍

[@MrGaroli70]

So Jordan I commented earlier about not liking your choice of teak on the bulkhead with reservation that I would wait until everything is done as I don't have the greatest imagination. Well I love the teak with the white PVC roof lining...well done.

[@rogercortin]

Very good! Congratulations.

[@LearningtheLines]

Thank you!

[@jameseaton905]

This is a year old, so I assume you've had some experience with it. But just watching what's here, there are a couple of things I wonder about. One: I don't think a magnetic latch will keep doors closed underway. The tendency of doors to open and spill the contents in a rough seaway is truly amazing. The other is...the square corners on the table. Ouch waiting to happen if you're using it underway. I think it will all look great though and I envy you having a work room close to the boat.

[@kjonesy4142]

Progress is progress! 👍

[@sailingtroubador1966]

Don’t know if you did this, or thought about it after the fact, but I would knock the bottom corners of the table leg down some, so it’s not such a hard angle and possible scratch the floor, or ding / chip the corners. Kinda like 2 small and rounded 45 degree angles on the bottom where it meets the sole.

[@LearningtheLines]

Good idea. I also have to add a dowel and a small hole in the sole for the leg to fit into. Right now if you kick the leg by accident the table falls down.

[@DonHarden]

looking good!

[@clayfarnet970]

Look at the bright side, you finished the video. 😂😜👍✌️

[@JoelWelter]

Hey, good work. Keep plugging away...

[@derekloughlin4468]

Nice job another great video

[@davidbryant3131]

That short grain on the table leg is going to keep on breaking unless you're very careful with it. Great video though as always.

[@grantmyers7593]

I think a long enough hinge will prevent it from breaking again, like a short piece of piano hinge.

[@scyz2807]

Great episode! It's nice to see the progress on the boat. BTW - In this video you should have included a short music clip from the group the Doors. : - )

[@LearningtheLines]

Haha, I'm so paranoid about getting demonetized though!

[@cliffmainor4255]

Nice work, and great video! Suggestion: Re-stagger your sliders so the front slider is "on top" and the seam is less pronounced when viewing from the entrance/companion way. Just a suggestions I noticed.

[@jeffgriglack9624]

I think the plate that the magnetic door latch uses is going to rust pretty quickly in the salt air. You should remove the plate and coat is with some varnish or epoxy. Also, how are going to keep the sliders closed while underway? Is there some way to latch them?

[@48whodat]

You can create the look of the old door, by grooving the door in the same spacing of the old door, stain the grove are burn it black and stain the other parts to match. On the other doors if you cut a 1/4 piece of plywood the same length and 1/2 inch wider than the spaces between the doors and glue it to the back of the door spacers you will have a 1/4 inche over hang to catch you doors to make then flush

[@walkerig1]

Front your PVC board doors with the same floor boards as you use for the floor and that bulkhead?

[@spinnaker5514]

I have the exact same problem with my boat. All the doors are missing. I'm wondering what thickness wood did you use? I can get plywood down to 3/8 or Luian down to 1/4. Which do you think would work best? Also, why didn't you stain the doors? I think even coated with the epoxy they looked great! I'm a big fan of stained or vanrished wood. Painted wood is plain. But that's my opinion. Thanks

[@brettgoldsmith8584]

That table looks nice. Are you going to latch table leg somehow? I can see that thing swinging wildly underway.

[@dugclrk]

A little magnet on the bottom would probably be all it needs.

[@netpackrat]

For the stowage under the v-berth, I think you would be happier with drawers there than just shelves. When you want to look at the sight gauge for your water tank, it would be much easier to remove drawers complete with their contents and then put back when you are done, than dig out all of the loose items on the shelves and then put them all back. Table leg will most likely break again because the corner is inherently weak due to the grain orientation. It would have been better to have made that piece out of plywood, or to have made it out of multiple pieces.

[@MidnightAmratha]

Are you going to use copper latches with ballbearing catch on those cabinet lids?

[@itsmedaveh5516]

Hi..can you give me the name and the numberof the marina in the St. Pete area that you guys stayed in that was pretty reasonably prices?

[@jimdavis215]

I tired AC and cabinet grade plywood several decades ago in a boat...it did not hold up. I think there was a difference in glue back then. We will see how this holds up.

[@alan0163]

I like the look of the doors after coated with the epoxy. Do you have to paint or varnish after or can they be used with just the epoxy coating? Sorry for the basic question but I'm trying to learn to prepare for the future.

[@LearningtheLines]

You can definitely use them with just the epoxy coat if you like the look. A good technique for really protecting wood is to epoxy coat then varnish over that.

[@kevinfisher1345]

Yes just an epoxy coat should be fine OR you could just use a good varnish like they did with the drop down table and soon to be leg support he just cut out.

[@alexwilke7398]

Hey guys , What would be good if you could show all the products you use, as you use them.. Just a thought

[@jeanettesharrow4101]

Can I get the particulars on the PVC board? Can't seem to find it on the Home Depot site. Thank you!!!

[@LearningtheLines]

So the weird thing is it's not on their website, but it's definitely in the store, at least in Florida. It's in different sections in different Home Depots as well. I'd walk into your HD and look in the plywood section, and if it's not there check where the trim is. It's sold in 2'x4' sections in 1/4", 1/2", and 3/4" thicknesses. Also, they have 4'x8' sheets in the 1/2" thickness and only the half inch thickness. Hope that helps.

[@ingtar1701]

look up plastic shops in your town/city. there is a business i use here for all my hdpe board and just today I got a sheet for all my backing plates.... for life lol.... and it only coast me 5 bucks.

[@SaltyEscape]

@@LearningtheLines I saw it here in our HD in Myrtle beach.....

[@iamgroot7147]

I just stumbled over your Channal and am amazed. There is one question that stuck with me for the last 45 episodes: What is her name?

[@LearningtheLines]

The boat or the girl? Lol. The boat is Freebie and the girl is Randi.

[@iamgroot7147]

@@LearningtheLines the one that doesn't drop in every episode ;). Thanks.

[@davidrhightower]

What did you use for the track and where did you get it all of mine need replaced

[@LearningtheLines]

www.amazon.com/Knape-P2417TAN48-Plastic-Sliding-Track/dp/B000CSK398/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2D1D2UP62Q0OK&keywords=sliding+door+track&qid=1554827530&s=gateway&sprefix=sliding+door+tra%2Caps%2C375&sr=8-5

[@MidnightAmratha]

The roof of the cabin looked pretty finished to me

[@kevinhirdes8097]

Jordan, where are you getting your epoxy from? Looking for epoxy cheaper than our marine store. Keep up the good work, like your watching your DIY.

[@jimnickles2347]

Nice work. Good to see It CAN Be Done WITHOUT spending a Fortune for 'Premium' Marine-Grade materials....Saw a vid the other day with 'Marine-Grade Ply FULL of voids....Pissed me RIGHT Off.....

[@kz4506]

You shouldn’t need to expoxie the ply for the use it’s intended for As it will be hard to get a good paint finnish I have found thinned varnish was better , it was cheaper , soaked in heaps better and sanded well and didn’t leach out any epox fumes and it holds paint very well , end grains soak it up well

[@Bass2010]

Good job 👍👍👍👍👍👍😎🌮time

[@danieloliver20]

Hey, epoxied regular plywood will do fine, if not replace whatever goes bad from the moisture. If you haven't already, check out "Boatworks Today" KZbin channel.... the host Andy is a laid back nice guy that gives killer tips for DIY fiberglass/epoxy boat projects... your boat's definitely coming together from when you bought it! Cheers, Dan

[@teresecollinet7580]

Man your good!

[@gary5831]

I would put some felt tips on the table leg..

[@chrismcgann8448]

I have a question. After learning to live together 24/7 and doing so for so long. Do you find yourselves missing each other now that Randi is working? Or is it a nice break from the togetherness?

[@LearningtheLines]

We both worked separate jobs for the majority we've been together, so it's just like going back to old routines. Being together 24/7 this past year has been good, but it also means we had like nothing to talk about lol. Either way works for us to be honest.

[@davidmorrill2943]

I am not sure why you painted the beautiful woodhrain epoxy doors

[@marcryvon]

Not sure. They're probably want to brithen the boat living areas. Like Sailing Uma, their friends. Looks much more modern.

[@michaeltownsley4474]

Where are you? Just crickets since April 9th. Randi seems to be distant & detached. Perhaps a boat obsession to far?

[@LearningtheLines]

Not at all, just another transitional period. New video will be up this week with more details.

[@_noname617]

smart to use two coats 105/205

[@denniscollins2032]

Just make the sliding doors our of douglas fir and stain them teak. Would fool most people. They seem too thin though. Just saying, it is of course your boat.

[@Sciolist]

Your looking off color in this video, something happened?

[@johnshoureas1629]

Check out Onboard Lifestyles. An excellent channel showing DIY projects and helpful tips for the sailing community.

[@macksoneh]

I came here to find out how the West System was applied to a Home Depot plywood in real life, but that part was fast forwarded.

[@GeorgeGraves]

Should have used some stain and done a proper job. YOU WERE SO CLOSE!

[@jackneff179]

Why not use peel plly plastic on the boards the epoxy will cure faster

[@glenngutshall5507]

put like a 1x1 stiffener across the top of the table leg or it will continue to break along the grain.

[@ronmarble4082]

It might be just me but I hate seeing wood painted and not stained and finished.

[@johnnyBeBad1234]

varnish on a boat, must have smelled awful for a few days in there.

[@steve-xo5bc]

Your wood doors look great !! Dont care for the PLASTIC!! To much plastic in the OCEAN all ready!

[@LearningtheLines]

If they made an easy alternative to plastic as a release film for working with epoxy, I'd be the first to try it!

[@kevinfisher1345]

They do, it is called PVA. Works best if sprayed, but you can also get ones that can be rolled.

[@LearningtheLines]

Thanks, I'll look into it!

[@johnshoureas1629]

@@LearningtheLines I believe he's talking about the plastic doors. A helpful hint for you, when painting or coating with epoxy, take some scrap pieces of wood and drive nails or drywall screws through them. Place them on your table, screws facing up, then put your painted items on the screws. The items will not stick and when dry, you wont see where the screws touched your paint or epoxy.