Making a Cabinet | 1 Sheet Rockler Plywood Challenge [59]

Thank you so much to both Rockler and the Modern Maker Podcast for running this competition! I had such a good time taking part and the material constraints forced me to think really think creatively - utilising an asymmetric shelf layout and hollow door with a thin textured face!
For the project, I used 1 8x4ft 12mm birch plywood sheet with the only bits not being made out of plywood being the leather door pulls, hinges and shelf pegs!
If you have any questions about the project - how I did it, the design etc, please feel free to leave a comment below & as always your feedback good or bad is really appreciated! You’ve heard it all before but sharing, liking etc etc really helps me out too!
Music: Take Control - Remedi aka Magnum Opus & Sophie Asia - Running [Disclaimer: Full credit goes to the amazing artists linked, I do not own and have had no part in any of the production!]
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[@MrOlle45]

Wow, honestly this is one of the greatest woodworking video I’ve ever watch!! I rarely post comment, but I can’t just go away after all the effort that you put on this video, the music the texts on the tape and the shot are incredible!! 😬

[@MrTread-cn2ro]

The textured door was brilliant!... music is cool also without it being too intrusive. Good Luck.

[@hugosmague519]

I've never felt so nostalgic watching a video about woodwork, thanks bro for the job

[@Corcioch]

Incredibly gorgeous piece of work. All the way from design to creation to finish.

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you Cormac!

[@sweedish84]

Inspiring video, editing and music. Love the fact that you don't have 784392936 different high-end tools like blue-bosch or Festool, and a fancypancy studio-workshop, but rather use whatever you can grasp with a limited budget - and let imagination and dedication do the rest. Thank you for sharing. This gave me hope to pursue making things again.

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you for watching, and definitely get out and make things again! You're bang on about tools - higher end ones improve the efficiency and accuracy as well as reducing frustration but thats not to say you have to have them to get something done. It might take longer or be more frustrating but so long as you've got a good idea you can make most of what you want to with a few basic tools!

[@21thTek]

I love this video, He is a genius but against other woodworking youtubers, He doesnt show off his technics or power tools, Hes got the job done as the expert He is period

[@SirGuido]

1. I've never seen such a relaxing wood working video. 2. That finished piece is stunning. I absolutely love the textured panels and the flow of the visible plys around the perimeter.

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you mate - glad to hear you enjoyed the video!

[@allowmi]

What strikes me across all these videos is the authenticity. The program, narration, titles, camera work, pacing, and consideration for the audience. Would that every KZbin video was this good.

[@ismaelnazar5354]

I don't thumbs up many videos, but this is worthy!

[@jmakes3745]

Thanks Imael, means a lot!

[@dalecampbell9259]

Great creativity and imaginative use of plywood

[@flamehairdisaster1]

Great film, and what a beautifully elegant piece of furniture.

[@michellelose2361]

Life-changing product!

[@OllyParryJones]

I love the texture you've created on the door fronts. Never seen plywood used in that way before. Thanks for sharing. :-)

[@gigacardoso]

That was beatiful! in all fronts cabinet and video! props

[@dominikbrandtonies3482]

You Are a very Creative Person! Both in woodworking and videography. I‘m impressed!!!

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you Dominik, I really appreciate it!!

[@user-cx3vl8ln8n]

Great show of skill and a really sustainable design.

[@baldcreations8044]

J yet again another flawless video, a beautiful piece, with the most perfect music, good luck my friend

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you for the kind words & support Mark and I agree, I really like the music! Its by Sophie Asia - definitely check her out!

[@Alexander-wd6hc]

Watch this Video so often for Motivation and to relax from Office work! Its my therapy, thanks!

[@jmakes3745]

Thats great to hear - thanks for watching Alexander!

[@Just-Dave-]

Fantastic video,I usually skim through,but yours captured me and I was just watching all the way through 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Chris-gx3bi]

Watching your videos for the woodworking, but I subbed for the videography, masking tape transitions, and music choice.

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you Chris, its great to have you as part of the channel :)

[@Satyasam108]

Great idea with the doors. Simple yet beautiful

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you, really appreciate it!

[@atoledo]

My first 2019 channel subscription. Loved the pace, the edition, the music and of course, your work. Thanks for sharing. Happy new year Jacob.

[@furthernorthfab]

Yep! Super cool. The door fronts look great.

[@jmakes3745]

Thanks mate!!

[@TheLindsay720]

Blown away by every element of this video. Frank Howarth, John Heisz and Matthias would all love it too, I reckon.

[@jmakes3745]

Thanks Lindsay, although I'm not sure it would be John or Matthias cup of tea, they would probably prefer something more mechanical and technical!

[@TheLindsay720]

Haha fair enough. I just think the solution for the doors is ingenious enough to satisfy them. Plus they love cheap materials as well. Anyway, great stuff and cheers for the reply :-)

[@jmakes3745]

Good points!

[@corbinscharnhorst7415]

Wow!!! Way to think outside the box. You are a great carpenter AND a great filmmaker.

[@BrothersMake]

This came out beautiful! Great cinematography too! Good luck in the competition 👍🏼👍🏼

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you so much mate & good luck to you too!

[@earp82]

This is the most engaging and relaxing woodwork video I've seen and I've watched a lot. Great video and a beautiful piece

[@jmakes3745]

Thanks Tom, thats great to hear!

[@Dubya1886]

Whoa this is incredible. Great cabinet and even better videography. Excellent job!

[@jmakes3745]

Thanks Wyatt, I really appreciate it!

[@FuzzyScaredyCat]

Very innovative idea to split the plywood - far more creative than most of the entries for this. Well done, well videoed.

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you Andy - one of the best comments yet; innovation is something I definitely strive for so I'm really happy to hear you said that!

[@mattfrazier3115]

This is the only contest submission that I've commented on. Beautifully shot, edited, and constructed. Well done!

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you for taking the time to comment then! Really appreciate the support & kind words :)

[@PhilSmit]

Your talent and creativity is outstanding. thanks for sharing 👍

[@jmakes3745]

Thanks Phil & no problem, I appreciate you taking the time to watch!

[@skyskraberen]

Just your video work alone deserves the prize. 😊 Well done on the beautiful result on the finished piece!

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you so much!! Really appreciate the kind words - comments like these are what keep me motivated so thanks!

[@aviewofroux]

Brilliant made video, and great project, well executed of course. Love the production titles...Please make more vids!

[@jmakes3745]

Thanks Sean :)

[@emav1027]

Beautiful and incredibly satisfying watching this video!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@jmakes3745]

emav1027 really great to hear that and thank you for watching!

[@brianvogel5028]

Watch this space people! !!!! This kid's goin places. Once i start watching any of you videos im hooked instantly! Keep it coming J

[@jmakes3745]

You put a smile on my face Brian - thank you!! & I hope i'm going places too!

[@brianvogel5028]

JMakes your very welcome mate, no doubt about it!!!!!

[@corbywilson3553]

Great editing. The woodworking was fairly simple stuff that was well executed, the design was quite good, but the videography, and editing was absolutely top notch. Well done.

[@jmakes3745]

Thanks Corby, really appreciate it although I'd love to hear your suggestions on how I could turn 'quite good' into 'really good'!

[@corbywilson3553]

JMakes I hope you didn’t take my comment as a criticism, I didn’t mean it to come across that way. I can only tell you how I would have made the same box. If I were constrained to making something pop with only one sheet of ply, I would have done finger joints around every edge and used accenting stains to make them stand out. I also hate dowels and probably just would have used rabbits and dados. That said, it’s your design, not mine, and it was well executed. I look forward to seeing more in the future.

[@Highlandboxes]

What a stunning project beautifully filmed. I kicked myself that i never got chance to meet you at MC i did get your sticker though, but not the same thanks for being so inspiring. Pam :-)

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you so much Pam! & yeh its a shame we didn't meet at MC - I think I might have been behind you at one of the talks but I didn't know for sure so I didn't say hi! Hopefully next time :)

[@superbobfreak]

Fantastic video. And a beautiful piece I loved how you filmed this with the little details rather then shouting at us the whole time. it's a nice refreshing experience and a different take on this style of video

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you! Normally I don't speak in my videos but sometimes I find it hard to transition between scenes and explain where you are in the project, so I experimented just speaking a little bit in this one - glad you liked it!

[@mdaniel4496]

Great work.great music choice. Totally love it

[@ympsky8424]

It's so good to watch You, how you can make something like this without fancy tools! Keep it going!

[@jmakes3745]

Thanks mate, really appreciate it!

[@lbs9587]

I loved the editing of this video and the product is amazing! Details of door where beathfull.....

[@jmakes3745]

Thanks LB S, that means a lot :)

[@brianmurray667]

Well put together both the woodworking and the production. Talented.

[@AndyCPugh]

That's a great cabinet. Love those doors and handles.

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you Andy! I couldn't decide on what handles to use for ages but decided to just go for something super easy & simple - never done anything like it before, but I think they turned out well!

[@jindiyou]

Bravo. So beautifully designed and done.

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you!

[@georgemckenzie2525]

Thank you for what brings you joy

[@jmakes3745]

Definitely, thanks George!

[@bettinaschneider5307]

Wow, this is the loveliest carpentry video I've ever seen!

[@jmakes3745]

Glad you liked it, thank you :)

[@JonnyBuilds]

The cabinet looks great! Well done, & great video!

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you Jonny - I really appreciate it & am happy to hear you liked the video!

[@chillyspoon]

Really well produced, lovely music and quality workmanship - what more can you ask for?

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you so much Fergus - it means a lot!

[@davidbryan7997]

Cracking job that lad! Just the type of straightforward, step by step video needed for those looking to build cabinets from ply whilst utilising it's unique features. Top job.

[@user-ec8gu1rj8h]

I thank you so much for the awesome video, I really liked the texture on the doors ! Keep up the gw 💪

[@SueMead]

I've been watching a lot of these type of videos recently and this one is by far my favorite. Creative, instructive and kind to the ears. The music you chose? Perfect.

[@jmakes3745]

Thanks Sue! Really glad you enjoyed watching the video and you're right Sophie Asia's music is amazing!

[@sleavesleather]

Excellent work on both the cabinet and the editing! I was hoping to get a project in for the challenge but ran out of time....you've got a great entry here! Good luck.

[@jmakes3745]

Thank so much Mike! Hopefully you can get an entry in for the next comp!

[@dinger3265]

Great design! That door texture is so Creative. Lovely editing and music on the video too. Thanks for sharing!

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@andrewnaylor3965]

The idea for the doors FANTASTIC a real Plywood challenge

[@alexandrastrauss7895]

Wow! This is so so beautiful!

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you!

[@davidlowe5192]

Excellent work and i love the finished doors.

[@jmakes3745]

David Lowe thank you so much David! Glad you like them :)

[@adroid1127]

I love the idea of splitting the plywood, gotta try it myself! Great job, beautiful video, thank you!

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you & if you do try it out definitely send me pictures & get in touch!

[@buildmnl1985]

Simplicity at its finest. Thank you for wonderful build 🙂

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you!

[@rahulbhogal1336]

Wow! Been researching wood for the last few weeks which brought me here. Super impressed with your ability to make use of ever inch of that plywood. The doors were a brilliant idea and came out amazing!!!

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you very much!

[@winterjoel]

Love those doors--great creativity with a limited resource. Beautifully done!

[@jmakes3745]

jaydub thank you! Limitations defiantly can be a great catalyst for creativity!

[@sasukekun1416325]

One of the most well-made videos and inspiring projects I’ve ever seen (and I do nothing lately but watch woodworking videos). Thank you so much for your passion.

[@jmakes3745]

Very kind words, thank you Michael!

[@Ar_Tab]

simple, quiet, beautiful. harmonic edition, transmits passion and poetry. congratulations, I hope to see more videos like that.

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you & I'll keep your feedback in mind when editing the next one!

[@laneyweb]

Great project and video thanks for sharing. Especially loved the effect on the doors.

[@jmakes3745]

Thanks for watching Darren & its really good to hear you liked the texture!

[@fellovergen]

Great project and fun to watch, well done

[@jmakes3745]

Jon Fell thank you Jon! Really glad to hear you enjoyed watching it!

[@nathans.509]

Amazing work!!! Wow!

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you Nathan!

[@mikebenson4582]

Absolutely stunning

[@codearachnid]

Brilliant texture. Love that you showed the process to final execution.

[@jmakes3745]

Thanks Tim!

[@Puukko79]

Great video man. Lots of good work in there

[@herbmorris2762]

Well done video young man! The video itself was well done and your cabinet was nicely crafted. You've inspired me to go build my bathroom cabinet right now. Thanks!

[@WHITEY328]

AMAZING! beautiful music, editing, precision and cabinet! I really like the unique tape narration. Well done.

[@jmakes3745]

essential merch thank you & really happy to hear you enjoy my style!

[@johnwayne2103]

Great job! Awesome presentation and your wood working skills are awesome also. Don't stop!

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you John - really appreciate the kind words and support!

[@sazennonumber]

Brilliant, innovative thinking and great job making.

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you!

[@jeevespreston]

Beautiful piece of work! Well done!!

[@jmakes3745]

Thanks mate!

[@Mickey67938]

Superb.. what a beautiful cabinet.

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you so much 😊

[@CraigNorton]

Really fantastic video. I love your take on the DIY project synopsis. Really tactile and emotive.

[@jmakes3745]

Thanks Craig, really glad to hear you liked the project!

[@CCSandSonsWorkshop]

What an awesome project and video! I love finding quality like this...Subscribed!

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you so much mate, glad you liked it & happy to have you as a subscriber!

[@songyao1318]

good man! thank you for the video! I learned a lot of good experiences.

[@mayetsese1]

your work just made me shift my career into carpentry. koodos!

[@jmakes3745]

Amazing! Hope you enjoy the new job!

[@phoenix2441]

Very very well done! It just goes to show that with a lot of patience and a few power tools someone can create an artistic and functional piece of furniture!

[@jmakes3745]

Thanks Phoenix H! You're right the biggest limiting factor is your mind - so long as you can come up with ideas, you'll always be able to find a way to execute them with the tools you have :)

[@Bailofplym]

Awesome work and well filmed. Made my lunch break all that more enjoyable thank you!

[@jmakes3745]

Glad to hear that, thank you Chris!

[@WALTEREARLDRUMS]

What a awesome build and video. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you!

[@JordiRestrepo]

Great job. Really beautiful.

[@jmakes3745]

Thanks Jorge!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Looks great. Love the doors. Good luck

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you mate!

[@claterpult]

Wow, what a great looking piece! Your edit is awesome as well, areal pleasure to watch

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you!!! Really glad to hear you enjoyed watching - makes the work all worth it!

[@joshuacastleberry1431]

Outstanding work man. Love the fact you do your work on a portable table saw. Makes building things like this a reality for those of us who can’t afford an expensive cabinet saw

[@jmakes3745]

It can definitely be a challenge using job site saws etc - what with not having a square cut or having to have somebody support the sheet because of a small bed capacity! But you're right I think its important to show that you shouldn't use that as an excuse & you don't need a load of fancy tools to get things done! Thank you for watching & for the support!

[@mambojambostudio]

Absolutely loved watching this. The way you edited everything together was just great. And I love the textured faces

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you Kelby! Happy to hear you enjoyed it:)

[@guillaumemigas]

Amazing usage of the plywood sheet . Well edited video and nice music . Great result . I love it . Thank you.

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you Guillaume, I really appreciate it!

[@hudsonwhiting5493]

Just found your channel and you are my new favourite!! I love your shop and the way you put your videos together with chill music! The vibes are insane!!

[@VegardKlaus]

Nice project. I like that you have a quite different approach to it than most youtube woodworkers.

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you!

[@helgs08]

talented young man - thanks for the video. video editing was outstanding

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you, means a lot!

[@nixxipixxi94]

Stunning piece of work. But it was your video style that got me I've rarely enjoyed watching somebody create things so much ❤️ subscribed

[@jmakes3745]

ThaReally happy to hear you enjoyed the video style & I appreciate you choosing to subscribe to the channel, it means a lot, thank you :)

[@davidburke3802]

Great move with the doors. Way to commit to that idea

[@jmakes3745]

Thanks you David! They definitely took a while but I really like the way they turned out in the end!

[@WilliamRamonTexeira]

Great building, amazing soundtrack and very creative video making process. Thanks for sharing this, mate! Cheers from Brazil!

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you so much William & greetings to Brazil!

[@flappytaco]

I love all your video production creativity!

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you!

[@adrianmcnally6006]

Very well done, looks great 👏

[@jmakes3745]

Thanks Adrian!

[@tinrobot4479]

Amazing on so many levels. What a talent.

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you mate, I really appreciate it!

[@MrJKellerLewis]

Those door front were so creative! Very inspiring

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you mate!

[@lifeofarenegade569]

I loved this and could not stop watching! You're so talented!

[@jmakes3745]

Life of a Renegade super kind of you to say that - really appreciate it, thank you!

[@paulprice5860]

WOW. I wish I had your talent at your age. It is a fantastic design and great use of the material. You craftsmanship is amazing. Well done.

[@jmakes3745]

Thank you so much Paul - means a lot!