Making a Mid Century Modern Credenza | I Like To Make Stuff

[@JoshMakesStuff]

It's been in use for about a month and it doesn't sag, the doors slide just fine. There is a small groove in the lower track, but it kinda helps. Chill presumptive structural engineers, it's all good. FIRST!

[@Wordsnwood]

Totally chill. Plywood *on edge* is ridiculously strong. I built a stand somewhat like this back in 2009. 30 gallon, 300lb, worked for years. Looks good, guys!

[@myoung14]

Nice build and video. As someone who is still learning and making plenty of mistakes I wish you explained what goof you made with the door tracks. Thanks for the content.

[@jayhitek]

Agree'd. If you look at how real commercial fish tank stands are built.. They do not look that sturdy at all but work just fine.

[@PTechMedia]

@@jayhitek and they're actually usually s###

[@PTechMedia]

@Daniel Kintigh the critics always turn up to critique

[@I3urton]

Thanks for staying true, Bob. I love that you don't try to hide your mistakes, but rather show that you can make them and still get an amazing final product!

[@SteveGoodenough]

I really enjoy that you are open about mistakes made or changes to the design made as you went along, makes it all feel real.

[@jimdouglas3038]

This video is exactly why I love ILTMS videos. You show the mistakes. It shows that even people that know what they are doing good up sometimes and it’s ok. It makes us people that don’t know what we are doing feel better when we goof up and not be afraid to try something.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks so much!

[@sjbl1962]

"I'm pretty excited about that." Kind of a DAD thing to say about extra storage. Really nice build.

[@jebowlin3879]

I like the asymmetry of the rays on the doors, it contrasts with the square linear shape of the whole thing overall

[@Unlovable]

Love the outcome I think brass would've looked good as an inlay in the front too.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Agreed!

[@stevenryan6759]

@@Iliketomakestuff ive done exactly this! check out my IG designthenmake

[@amygoersch8394]

Looks amazing and is strong enough to support the tank, I'd call that a win. Fishkeeping is a great hobby to add to your lengthy list of pass time activities.

[@Bri-tg6xr]

Very cool build!

[@pwprescott]

After years of seeing you on my phone, I just watched this on my new smart TV. Thank you for making this in 4K. I could see every splinter you sanded off the edge of the plywood, and the wood grain looks awesome. It’s beautiful. Also, you look about 5 years older when I can see that same level of detail on your face. Not a bad thing.

[@dieselWillie421]

I really like the combination of digital fabrication and 'tradtional' fabrication. Another thing you can use for the plastic runners would be cheap plastic cutting boards. I think it's called UHMW plastic. It's used a lot in industrial applications for a bearing surface. It's has kind of a self lubricating property and you can cut it with regular wood working tools. Thank you for the video.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

That a great idea!

[@yabe5094]

I‘m so confused. The video was uploaded 1 hour ago, and this comment is from yesterday..?

[@sqrtroot9312]

@@Iliketomakestuff Another good material for this is Delrin, also called POM or acetal. It is used for plastic bearings, because of it's great friction coefficient and it's self lubrication

[@cwize]

You need more friends spooooooky

[@bs838]

@@yabe5094 probably some patreon thing, unlisted first for people who send money then public later for us plebs

[@mattrinne]

I'm not going to go searching for any comments about the design because the haters would frustrate me too much. This design is awesome! I bet Picciuto loves it too! I think if I make this I would leave the inlay proud of the ply then you would have something to add some friction as you open the doors. At least just a tiny bit so it wouldn'tn interfere with the other door. Might also add a cool shadow effect with certain lighting.

[@DennerBob]

Loved going through the whole process of this one coming together, and I know Bob wasn't looking for validation when he mentioned the door pattern, but i like that counter-radiating thing it has going on 👍

[@jayhitek]

Love fish tanks. Welcome back! I have a 36 and a 72. And as of 5 years ago I had a custom 300 I built. I miss it dearly. RIP.

[@G2bb101]

Honestly, Bob the patter you put in is the main reason I like this project!

[@MrClarkisgod]

Protip for people wanting to build this. Trim a 1/2" off the door height and replace it with a strip of hardwood on the bottom. It will slide better, wear harder, and last for decades. Even good plywood doesn't wear well on the edge.

[@Paftastic]

I have a hard time getting walnut plywood locally as well. I use a walnut veneer with a 3M sticky back built in (Amazon) on top of locally available cabinet grade plywood. It's a little cheaper and way easier to get a hold of for me. Great project!

[@JkCanvas]

Thank you for sharing and most importantly showing the goof’s and how you fixed them. Learn something new with every video.

[@zacprunty]

That walnut on walnut inlay is GENIUS. using that in a future project. LOVE IT.

[@markderoller7645]

I like it. Nice build.

[@DropThatRamen]

I love my freshwater tank! I hope your return to the hobby treats you well!

[@jeremyvdl1252]

I like the second melody

[@reforzar]

The acrylic slides are brilliant.

[@risky8370]

I've been doing aquariums for years and years. Always making my own stands. But for strength and usability. This is a brilliant idea! Gonna have to give it a shot!

[@MikeAnaya80]

OMG! You just read my mind ... I was looking for a project like this but was afraid it was too complicated, now I know what to do. THANK YOU! Will surely show you the end result. Cheers from Guadalajara!

[@ChocoHearts]

Two fish are in a tank. One asks the other, "Do you know how to drive this thing?" The other fish replies, "AHHH, a talking fish!"

[@Akira_203]

as an alternative I'd recommend chunks out of a dollar store cutting board. Polished and waxed they are even smoother.

[@RandyWillcox]

I'm obsessed with this channel now. And I can't stop envisioning tackling this, perhaps with a colored resin, maybe jade or teal, in place of the walnut strips in the doors. 🤔

[@kepler1175]

Love how bob uses most things he makes. I’d love to see a desk pc in a collab with a computer KZbin.

[@VEE727]

Look at the videos from DIY perks. That guy is a genius.

[@kepler1175]

Vipul Kapoor thanks, I’ll check him out

[@I3urton]

@@VEE727 And Matt doesn't even have a shop. He does most of his work in a small room in his flat. Truly mezmerizing!

[@kepler1175]

Vipul Kapoor thanks again for that suggestion he has super cool things, I’ve now watched a few of his things

[@suyog1260]

I am a simple man.. I see aquariums I hit like button 😍😍😍

[@timmspencer4632]

Great job! You were one of the first people to get me into woodworking.

[@buuza7406]

Diggin the tracks in this...👌

[@iqaznili]

Miss those videos. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

They haven't gone anywhere.

[@thisquietplace]

Great video! I recommend giving a saltwater tank a shot as well, it's a bit of work to begin with, but so awesome when it gets cycled and stabilised, and those corals start to open up

[@laidenc]

Great to see the way you guys worked through the different obstacles like the peg holes and different sliding methods. And of course it looks awesome! Enjoy the hobby Bob :)

[@tharemyhopkins5873]

That turned out great! I was really nervous when you talked about sanding the walnut inlay - knowing how thin that veneer can be and how quick you can sand through it. Using the card scraper was a great idea, and I'm glad it all went well!

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

3:37 Bringing back the original-style "I Like to Make Stuff" soundtrack! 👍

[@Iliketomakestuff]

It really brought me back.

[@forby_]

Pretty similar, right?!? 😄

[@ThisIsReMarkable]

It was good vibes 😁

[@hunterbeaulaurier]

So good!!

[@franciscopeixoto3821]

the soundtrack is amazing

[@tavosurfs]

Very nice

[@dougjohnson9718]

It seems like everything you make is always so perfect. I love that you showed the mistakes you made and the problems that you had to overcome and their solutions. Great video, the piece looks beautiful!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Our projects are never perfect, but we are constantly trying to get better.

[@simon4realvideos]

A whole peace of furniture out of walnut? Love it soooooooo much!!! And I really have to say, if i hadn't seen the way you did these door tracks by yourself, I would have said that they're bought. Really, really great work at this point and the whole project!!!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks so much!

[@andreasstephan6372]

nice one !!!

[@sebastiantreloar6045]

The door pattern is a really nice touch. Another way of cutting them is with a track saw on a scribe cut. For anyone who doesn't have a cnc

[@SpecificLove7]

That's a nice setup. And the walnut was a great color choice.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks!

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Great job on the mid century credenza Bob! Thanks for sharing the video with us💖👌👍😎JP

[@lizb444]

Such a classy credenza. Thanks for the inspiration and the plans!

[@JusBidniss]

FYI, when doing doors like this for shop cabinets, I've cut the top track twice as deep, which allows the doors to be lifted up and the bottom to swing out for easy removal. Not needed in your case here, both for a sense of permanence with a piece of furniture, and also due to the divided space behind them. In my shop cabinets, they go in front of an undivided space, so easy removal helps when storing items larger than the half opening exposed by sliding both doors to one side or the other.

[@forby_]

That's a great solution

[@JusBidniss]

@@forby_ Thanks! I got the idea from the plastic track strips you can purchase, which has the top one with deeper grooves, but rather than paying $6 or whatever for a pair of those, waxing plywood edges in softwood grooves works well enough for my shop doors.

[@wscottcross4012]

Love the style and the fact that it's totally customizable. There's a reason you're coming up on 3 million subscribers!

[@cwize]

Great piece. Simple and strong. Love the mid-century vibe as well! Good tips on the weight transfer with the legs.

[@IngunnHoldenBe]

A really elegant piece of furniture! 👍

[@petebutler5139]

Youre right, not a big fan of the sun burst pattern however I absolutely love the creativity and simplicity of the design. That credenza would support 1000lbs easily. acrylic strips was an excelent choice. you can also use ball bearings. It took me a minute to learn how to size and place the bearings. 4 1/4" bearings per door is all you would need.

[@modeybasel7541]

Good job well done The music with the fish at 17:38 minutes is great

[@sebastiantreloar6045]

Its nice to see you taking up the slack on awesome joinery videos while David is off welding go-karts together 😏😝

[@NedbLegocity]

Looks great! Bobtimus, you make what you want, the design is Yours, your esthetic is clean and modern, don’t apologize to the trolls!

[@thomaslinville2979]

I recommend putting that canister filter in a plastic bucket in case the seals leak. I’d like to make a dresser with that leg design and pattern across all the drawers!

[@jackwriter1908]

Yes! A new Video. I probably will never build something like that, but it is helpful since the informations can be used other wise too. It looks beautiful.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Don't count yourself out. Everyone has a "first project," Check out the plans and give it a try. iliketomakestuff.com/shop/product/modern-credenza-digital-plans/

[@ClaesKamp]

Love tone in tone details like those walnut inlays. Super nice work!

[@DerekFromMalden]

Great build. I’m sure others have said it but the weight of the tank is around the rim. You had that covered. Great look and recovery!!

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

I really like this build, and what makes it spectacular are the doors. Liked them without the inlays, but loved them with the inlays. Nice work. Enjoy the fish, and if you want I can take your BB-8 lego and put it in a safe spot in my house. 😉

[@BrendansReasons]

With all the crazy joinery on the internet now, this is really refreshing

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Every method has its benefits.

[@BrendansReasons]

@@Iliketomakestuff Sure does!

[@pluralkumquat]

This cabinet is beautiful.

[@FredMcIntyre]

Turned out great, awesome job! 😃👌🏻👍🏻👊🏻

[@forby_]

🤘⚡️🥓

[@dennisdownes9319]

"It's never how you get into trouble that matters.........it's how you get out of trouble!!" Great Build! DD

[@mjmjmj8683]

One of the most beautiful and wonderful videos

[@gthiesfeld]

I really enjoyed the celebrity cameo at 17:21. This is a really beautiful project and gave me some ideas for the tv stand I want to build.

[@texasmike433]

Looks awesome Bob. I love the pattern of the doors.

[@joashluth3104]

This is definitely the best cabinet build on KZbin! Your channel is AMAZING!!

[@Kkuts37]

Door panels are awesome! Reminds me of the 70's record cabinets! Great job!! :)

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks!

[@dwmonk2000]

Love it. It looks great. Pretty fish choice. Looking forward for the project.

[@woodprojectsdiy3445]

Αwesome design and idea, which is why I'm following this channel!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Bob this was such a great combination of building techniques. Keep up the great work!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks!

[@ElvesofZion]

Love the Aquarist hobby. Would love to see more related builds.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

That's a great idea!

[@ElvesofZion]

@@Iliketomakestuff some ideas : build a tank (working with pieces of acrylic or glass would be nice content), build some hardscape, build some electronics for controlling the lights/filter etc. , build a custom light rig.

[@parthlunia1487]

Absolutely love this. More such stuff!

[@Hidden_Fern]

Love this, the design on the panels is super cool looking!!

[@garythree]

Looks beautiful!

[@UltimateTechHub]

Great build Bob, I love fish aquariums and that's the perfect stand for it! I like how you show when you mess up.When I make a video for my tech channel I usually just edit out the mistakes to save time. Thumbs up like always!

[@madebym.e.]

Nice trick with the doors 👍

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thank you!

[@akhurash]

Awesome project. Looks great!

[@sjorsdw]

Absolute masterpiece! Well done

[@gjjgsherwin]

A metal thumbtack work is great for a slide under sliding doors and drawers. They just push in the bottom and done.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Awesome Credenza !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BeneathMyWillowTree]

Love the door design and the legs! They are really cool

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thank you!

[@gregoryv3147]

Love It Bob! Keep on making!!!!!!!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Will do.

[@donavanmcelroy6263]

Wow! What a beautiful build. 👍

[@TheBartleyBuilds]

Awesome project! But I think the most exciting thing for me was seeing that you have Throw Throw Burrito!! I lead a teen guys small group and that game is a blast!!

[@woodmnthesplintered8716]

This came at a good time, just got my doors and draws assignment n I didn’t really understand the sliding doors very well. So cheers dude.

[@bwood6337]

I remember seeing that same(basically) tape measure on my Dad when I was a kid. It’s an official Dad badge to me.

[@aaroncastellanos3421]

Instead of paste wax or acrylic on the bottom of the doors, you can also edge band melamine and that works good too.

[@forby_]

Good call 👍

[@anmedia7747]

I like the pattern it really shows art!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thank you!

[@memeslife6064]

Great work guys. Keep it up. Really want to see another Arduino project. 😆

[@FigmentsMade]

Looking good! I hope the fish fully appreciate the walnut! 😁

[@Iliketomakestuff]

They do, they're very snobby and posh fish.

[@MiniHouseDIY]

Thanks for a great video

[@kllafothaskrilla]

This project is awesome and I just bought that same center finding jig!

[@mkaali]

Nice! It has an art deco vibe to it

[@waldvogelreview7755]

@14:30 You should look into UHMW tape on amazon for next time. Its made specifically for this type of stuff and can last a lifetime of daily use without wearing through. Great for wood on wood drawer slides as well.

[@bicross87]

Freshly cut beard at the end is looking clean ! Nice build, as always !

[@HamzaKermiche]

It looks awesome Bob, very well done project 👍🏼

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thank you!

[@moMo-gi4bs]

Respect from Egypt Bob

[@joechurch5946]

Clear UHMW slick tape is a good thing to keep around the shop for things like your doors or bottom of jigs and so on

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Good to know, thanks!

[@alsanova]

Look really nice as I like walnut wood myself. That pattern on the door is great too, make it more unique. 👍👏