Making a Workshop Cabinet

[@PaskMakes]

It's been a while since my last upload but I'm back and in the swing of things again. I needed to take a break and take it easy for a while. :)

[@YouT-DJ]

I'm getting serious sawstop envy

[@fulafisken]

Taking time off is important, it always pays off in the long run.

[@kellcomnet]

Welcome back, taking time away is important.

[@heikovanderlaar3780]

No wonder after the scrap wood marathon. That didn't look and sound healthy.

[@xavierlouppe9739]

Glad yo see you back!

[@amme30]

I actually really appreciated that you left in that you made a mistake, the cabinet is gorgeous but knowing that people who have skills that you aspire to, can make mistakes still is actually reassuring.

[@uppityglivestockian]

Mistakes are just lessons. If more of us would say to ourselves "Ok, that didn't go as expected. What can I learn from it" when we do goof, it'd take the sting out of them a lot faster. ;)

[@deepsgnips]

@@uppityglivestockian then i must be completely out of sting 😅

[@galli0]

He needs the demerit badges from Savage😅

[@scotthutson736]

There are no mistakes, only opportunities for creativity.

[@stormdawg69]

I’ve always called my woodworking mistakes “character”.

[@michaelconradie2437]

You know you got a good fit when one drawer opens as the other one closes, haha. Great work!!

[@Wordsnwood]

He needs to keep that one drawer empty, just so it always does that... 😁

[@MAGAMAN]

@@Wordsnwood Actually, he needs to put a hole in the back of the cabinet to allow the air to escape that way.

[@louismachin9681]

@@MAGAMAN I think he was joking mate

[@timehunter9467]

“When one draw closes, another one opens”

[@kentrichardson9070]

I often use white peg board for cabinet backs.Allows air out and can hang stuff inside and out.

[@lesleyyoung5730]

Gotta love how he acknowledges and owns his mistakes, then shows how he fixes them.

[@blaisephodaca87]

"I'm not an expert cabinet maker" Makes a cabinet like an expert.

[@misterikkit]

No, no. He's an expert maker, but needed to clarify that he is not a cabinet

[@Tinker001]

@@misterikkit Or maybe he just refuses to make cabinets for experts.

[@PaskMakes]

I'm just giving it a go, I'm sure a cabinet maker would teach me a thing or two! :)

[@nenaelliott8058]

@@PaskMakes even professionals continue learning throughout their life. Your cabinets aren't ornate but I've seen the screens you make so I know it's not because you tried and failed It's because this is the lol you were going fort. Perfection.

[@domward8352]

I love that you're confident enough to show your errors too, and subsequent fixes as it makes the whole process feel very authentic.

[@felicadawn62]

Beautiful cabinet. Thank you for letting us see that a master like you can have mistakes and it's ok to have repairs. (Us newbies tend to be really hard on ourselves when we have repairs.)

[@AndrewPace77]

Pask makes some good stuff, doesn’t he? 🙃

[@felicadawn62]

@@AndrewPace77 HEY, nephew!! Yes, he does. I have his plans for the tabletop bench that I hope to make at some point.

[@AndrewPace77]

@@felicadawn62 I'm sure it will turn out great, like the rest of your projects!

[@felicadawn62]

@@AndrewPace77 ❤❤

[@dg50484]

@@felicadawn62 I made the one I think you're talking about and it turned out beautiful. I followed Neils plan that I downloaded from him. If we could submit pictures I would share it with you.

[@orellinvvardengra6775]

I’m really glad you show your mistakes and explain what’s going on. No matter how prepared I am I always goof at least one thing. Good work!

[@ivchatov]

Man, your workshop cabinet looks nicer than all of the furniture in my living room :(

[@gunayfaig7289]

:)

[@PaskMakes]

Same for me too! :)

[@marcelo403polo2]

@@PaskMakes +1 on that. LOL

[@TheSteveAS]

Thanks for including your goofs, Neil. Its comforting to know that even a craftsman as talented as you still makes mistakes! Regardless the cabinet turned out beautifully! The fit on those drawers is impeccable. I really like your new glass shop doors, BTW. Im guessing you did it for climate and bug control, but it really dresses up the place! Glad you took some well-deserved rest. Cheers!

[@IanSmithKSP]

That’s a handsome cabinet. I love seeing furniture makers make “shop” stuff because it’s so utility oriented and easy to build, but they always come out nice enough to put in your office save for the look of the materials. That saw stop panel attachment is really cool. I used to use a panel saw regularly and it’s a massive timesaver, but it was an enormous and expensive machine. This one looks to be perfect for average use.

[@jimc4766]

A very thoughtful build! I appreciate that you don't make us watch repetitive tasks, and that you don't hide screw-ups. We all have those after all! Keep it up!

[@Wargunsfan]

How refreshing to see a man show his work; mistakes and all. Thanks for making the rest of us feel better about making mistakes. We all do but some are too proud to show them. Enjoy your videos.

[@d7a7s7]

how anyone can give this a dislike is beyond understanding - I think some people might be a tad jealous . Great work , great result even with the obligatory mishaps.

[@ErosNicolau]

At 14:55 you're using tape to hold the long piece in place while drying. A good idea when doing this with many pieces of tape is to first stick a piece of tape all along the edge, and after that you can stick the individual pieces on top of that long tape. This way, when time comes to remove all those pieces of tape, you can lift the longer one beneath and this in turn releases all the smaller pieces, making the cleanup a breeze.

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Beautiful cabinetry. You make very fine furniture. That would look good in any home, much less a workshop.

[@Walsfeo]

Fabulous build. I also loved seeing your fixes when things didn't go perfectly.

[@MikeCarly1019]

I have done some woodworks in the past but this woodwork plan kzbin.infoUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG helps me do much in a far lesser time than i used to do i have already built several projects with this plan and i intend to do many more soon. Thank you so much!

[@StuartGeers]

I already appreciate how you highlighted both the mistake as well as the way to fix it!

[@vinceskinner9357]

I like the way you left the mistakes in. Excellent work. Possibly air displacement holes on the under side so bigger draws don't open the others when closing.

[@darkmyble2006]

What I like about this is that mistakes are made.. they're not hidden.. very honest and a fantastic build.

[@harrypowers9412]

I appreciate your forthrightness in owning up to mistakes that you might have made, as we all do, but it helps us to realize that we’re not the only one to do dumb things sometimes. 👍🏻

[@domward8352]

I love all your videos. As I've said before I am unable to do much woodworking due to being disabled but I really do live my woodworking dreams through videos like this. Thank you so much from chilly West Sussex, UK.

[@travisbuildsthis8673]

As always, excellent work. Love the fact that you’re human and show your mistakes and fixes. You’re a true inspiration to my projects at home. Thanks for the vids.

[@BTCarpentry]

What I really admire about your work Pask, is that no matter what you decide to build, it comes out with 110% effort. Love it!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Andrew! :)

[@stephendoherty1275]

Beautiful. This is the first time I've heard of white mahogany... Very nice.

[@GlenCychosz]

I love the glass doors in your shop. All the light is great. Great woodworking thank you.

[@JessicaAVoigt]

Seeing this video brings a few memories back. My dad is a woodworker, he mainly does wooden floors, doors, pool decks, baseboards and other cool stuff. I remember seeing pieces of wood with a lot of these round cuts that you did at 13:07 and I never undestood what it was for, and for some reason never thought about asking him directly. I used to play with them when my dad was done with them, pretending it was a powerful sword or a guitar (weird, I know, but it was fun). Thank you for bringing back nice memories! And congratulations on the build, the cabinet looks fantastic!

[@ecornely]

It might sound stupid but I really appreciated seeing you can make mistake and the way you repaired them. Thank you !

[@eclecticcustoms]

Nice work as usual! Thanks for including the mistake, so many makers edit them out, but it’s encouraging to see that it can happen to anyone!

[@martyjosephson4937]

Very Nice Cabinet, also sweet is the sliding add-on to the SawStop!! I like it. Thanks

[@greenkitty6482]

Your cabinet is beautifully made. I love your shop; a lot of our workshops are in a tigh spaced garage with no or very little natural light. It’s a joy to watch your video. Thanks for sharing 😃

[@ErikBuildsIt]

I love that you show your mistakes as the rest of us that are learning from you will for sure have our own set of issues. Showing that perfection isn't reality!

[@loucinci3922]

WOW! That sliding miter is a beauty. Very helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[@NatTayHill]

I love how you keep your "mistakes" in the video. The way you fix the mess-ups are some of my favorite parts to watch. It gives the pieces more character.

[@timehunter9467]

“I’m not an expert” Don’t be so modest, you’re clearly an expert!

[@RobinLewisMakes]

A while back I made something similar but did all the dado cuts with a router...what a pain. Very enjoyable watching this come together so smoothly. Great project as always!

[@dg50484]

What I love about watching what you do Neil is not just that you are human like the rest of us, but more importantly it is how you handle yourself. When I make a mistake, it is usually followed by a few expletives and I may throw something. This reaction is due to me mainly thinking to myself that I just ruined something I spent money on. But as I watch you and get more confident about my work, I’ve come to realize that there’s a fix to just about any problem. Plus, mistakes are part of the learning process. Thank you for showing us that being human is nothing to get upset about.

[@a88senna]

I love the new set up Neil, it looks amazing, I've been sharing some of your videos with my woodwork classes, as we're still in Lockdown here in Ireland it's not easy to teach Woodwork over the Computer, so you're excellent narration and explanations in your videos have helped me massively in showing students some woodwork and how the design process is done by top end professionals, one amazing part is when you highlight your mistakes, that's great for showing students how you need to be aware that everyone makes mistakes, it's just about learning from them. Excellent stuff as always, great to see you back.

[@christophermaurer1271]

Mistakes are the best teacher. I learnt more from teachers that made mistakes , than ones that didn't. Cheers from Australia.

[@fdort3971]

@PaskMakes thanks for the lesson. I think it looks really good with most of the drawers with the small pulls. I hope you only changed the larger drawers. This cabinet would look even better with your ship's wheel (made medium size) centered where the existing handles are and cut in half! You love your joinery...I like it as is but it's understated for your many skills...show off a bit! Some contrasting stain on the frame would highlight the cabinet layout to show off your design!

[@mattwilliamson1714]

That sliding table and it's accessories are sweet!

[@larry5948]

Pask Im a new subbie here . I really appreciate that you included your “happy accidents” that all of us make, but only a few include. Thanks for no ridiculous outtakes with corny jokes. Just plain old woodworking .!! Thanks.... you have my vote

[@tekviper9]

I love at time index 23:05 you use the Air piston move to push the other drawer out, That is some serious square/measurements to pull that off. Well done !!

[@thndrgrrrl]

That came out fantastic, but there was never any doubt. You are amazing! I love that you leave mistakes in your videos, because you show how to correct them and move on.

[@BERNDWERK]

12:58 This is the most clever way, I have ever seen, to produce a lot of dowels!

[@mhorlor]

@paskmakes - he’s the King of time and motion in the wood shop

[@LukePettit3dArtist]

Clearly haven't been watching a lot of wood workers on YT it's very common and see it everywhere

[@chrisharrison6532]

Cracking job well thought out and as always very entertaining fair play to a man that can hold his hands up to a mistake instead of hiding it excellent job

[@Syberz]

The way you ensured alignment of the handles of the doors blew my mind. So simple!

[@kentrichardson9070]

Luv the new saw! Painters masking tape on the face of your plugs to catch them when sawing. Bandsaw works great to. Your my favourite channel!

[@cwaldrip]

Thanks for including your goofs. Helps me feel better when I make mine.

[@jamesa7506]

"I don't consider myself an expert..." Your abilities FAR EXCEED the majority's! Your modesty is quite admirable and a standard setting trait to be emulated by the rest of us . Well done to you sir 👏

[@markrussellfilaroski5035]

You're a super teacher. Thanks for sharing all this information so freely. I have a real admiration for your work. so so good.

[@gethind-j2390]

Great to see you back Neil, thanks for such wonderful content and best wishes from here in Wales.

[@julesgraham6186]

Yet another great project Neil,. Love the fact you are prepared to keep the errors in the video. Your videos inspire me to get back into my own small workshop and fire up my table saw! Cannot wait for the next video.

[@ianvicedomini2648]

A magnificent build Neil. Perfection. A well deserved break mate and made time for some more great project ideas. Great video chap

[@riccroft710]

I really enjoyed the way you corrected the few minor blemishes. I will be following that practice on my pieces (I make more than a few mistakes). That sliding table is a really nice addition to your saw.

[@theidlehandsworkshop3884]

I have to say I particularly love your videos, especially the ones where you mess something up but then come right back to it with a fix and don't edit out the mistakes like some others do. If you ever get bored and go walkabout, come to Florida for a visit... it's similar to Australia with the heat and everything here trying to kill you.

[@jeffdutton1910]

I hope your break has left you feeling refreshed, and in the very best of health and spirits Neil. As usual, you've shown us a beautifully crafted project ("warts and all"...that's a real morale booster for the rest of us).

[@Tattysnuc]

Nice to see even seasoned pros make mistakes with the orientation of their pieces when cutting holes. Respect to you for fessing up.

[@JaredMize9]

Welcome back. We all missed you. But you definitely deserved a break after a year like that and ending it with a week of daily projects. Love the cabinet.

[@wirehunter86]

That sliding table on the saw sure looks fansy! Great upgrade!

[@Andrew-zk4hk]

lazy 2g upgrade. looks really goood tho!

[@PaskMakes]

It really is very nice, I reckon I'll get some good use out of it! :)

[@UncleChopChop22]

A well deserved upgrade.

[@scottcampbell4429]

So much for this being an attainable channel. SawStop buys Pask. Next stop CNC.

[@ardemus]

Great build as usual. I enjoyed puzzling about why you weren't filling the accidental dados, then hearing that you held them back because you intended to make fake stop dados for the shelves using the same basic procedure.

[@JointerMark]

Nicely done. I appreciate you walking us through your process even including how to repair the mistakes. Thank you.

[@colrajdhan]

"I am not an expert at cabinet making". Oh yes Sir, you are ! Repair jobs too were masterly. Learnt how to handle such errors.

[@Charlesredporsche]

I consider you one of the very, very best woodworkers on the internet so it makes me feel just a little bit better to see you making mistakes. I wish I made so few.

[@Oker008]

Honestly happy to see your video back on the top of my YT feed. Started to worry if you and yours are well in these pandemic times. Glad you could take some time off, great build as always, stay safe. Best from Europe.

[@hilaryjohnston9481]

i love your attention to finishing and your workshops so smart.

[@johnmay3266]

So nice to see you. Nice cabinet. Absolutely awesome sliding side table ... and of course the space to use it. Keep up the excellent work.

[@MrKenhaigh]

Hi Niel. Great as always, totally love the mistake attitude. "No worries, work with it and sort it out" Nice piece of shop furniture. Amazing saw features...lucky fella have fun with it mate. All the best from England.

[@garygenerous8982]

Awesome build and those add-one for your saw look really neat and useful.

[@edwardholmes91]

That tool cabinet looks absolutely gorgeous Neil. The fit of those drawers is a joy to watch, especially the way that one pushes the other out! I guess if this ever become a nuisance, you could drill a few small holes in the back panel of each drawer housing, to allow the air in/out when opening/closing them. I have to admit, I'm a little envious of the nice new extras that Sawstop have sent you for your table saw, it must be really nice to use :) I also wanted to say, thank you for showing us how you fixed some of the mistakes that you made, but more importantly, for including them... it proves that, as humans, we all make them occasionally. Sometimes people edit the mistakes out of their videos and it gives a false sense that they never make mistakes. I guess more accurately though, it just means that they'd prefer not to admit to making them!

[@rossmckenzie9446]

Happy New Year Neil. I have missed your offerings and am pleased to see you "at it" again. Very nice cabinet.

[@chrisp7957]

That is a great looking cabinet. Very talented. You make all your builds look so easy.

[@VAXHeadroom]

That sliding table on the saw is sublime!!! You can see how smooth it runs - must be really nice to use.

[@PaskMakes]

It really is fabulous to use and it's super smooth! :)

[@kayhaverkort4220]

Awesome build! Compliments from a furniture man. Just a free tip: For this style of drawer, you could consider drilling some holes in the back panel behind the drawers. They will let the air in and out and make the drawers operate easier.

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

I think the draw/label pulls are just the right size for those draws and make the cabinet finish perfect

[@jerrywoodlee2345]

Nice work I like how you go with it even when you make a mistake. A good Craftsman can cover his mistakes and you definitely are a Craftsman

[@Starie78]

It's great to see a new video. I love how you tell us what went wrong as well as what went right.

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Excellent as always. That sawstop slide is a serious bit of kit

[@FireAngelOfLondon]

Inspiring stuff, thanks for posting it! I’m due to build some storage for my living room and this gave me some useful encouragement. Your meticulous craftsmanship is a great example to try and follow.

[@Coopsterish]

Excellent build as always. I love your honesty about making mistakes and how you fix them. Well done sir!

[@seggremalac]

Nice to see you back Neil, I hope your vacation was great! It is a pretty one and as always showing the mistakes is highly appreciated! Thank you!

[@matthewstolk7842]

The comments section on Pask Makes videos is the most wholesome corner of the internet

[@eggsngritstn]

The feel good comments are a great departure from the norm.

[@patrickretsel7048]

Great job.... thanks for putting in the mistakes too.....it’s easier to learn from our....your...mistakes. Really awesome job, you gave me a few ideas too.😎

[@burnieburnett3891]

Been watching for over a year now and the shop has changed so much! looks good, brother! Nice Saw set up! Cheers from Melbourne, FL., USA.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Burnie! It's been changing over the years but it feels like it's finally coming together! :)

[@allenlewis5689]

I've never seen anyone who says "This'll do for now, but when the proper stuff arrives in the mail I'll do the whole thing over again" more often. Such an insane work ethic!

[@joeymerrell8585]

I build cabinets, and I’d say you did a fine job. Especially on fixing your mistakes. We all make them, most just don’t know it or can’t tell.

[@R.Craig.Collins]

Such a great project, it turned out wonderfully. Great new tools for your table saw, and your whole layout just gets better with each upgrade. Thanks for the distraction, and the inspiration

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much! :)

[@shanefairchild5114]

Thanks for being honest with all your little “Oops’”. Just goes to show even the experienced wood workers make mistakes and need some rework. Love the cabinet, great job, and love the saw slide!

[@InFlamedParlysis88]

Always interesting to see how other people build things and techniques used. I would suggest rabbited instead of dado drawer bottoms for added strength, and perhaps 1 sided melamine for easy clean up. But overall looks good and enjoyed the video 👍🏻

[@DBKurtz5v]

Love your videos. You always show me things I would never choose to do that come out quite spectacular.

[@north.by.northeast]

Welcome back :) And just to say a big thanks to you and a few other YTers I watch who show us how to make because I gave it a go last year and even though I don't have a workshop or any power tools (except a drill) I managed to build a small shed and a kitchen bench with storage underneath. They are very much rough and ready but I learned a lot from just trying and when spring arrives (and I can use my backyard again) I'm going to change a few things I'm not happy with on those builds and make some other things. I probably never would have tried any of it without YTers like yourself who are selflessly generous with knowledge and tips so thank you :)

[@Goalsplus]

If anyone on KZbin deserves a freebie it's you. You put in the effort, don't mind hard work, and do lots as well as being great on the sharing of knowledge and experience. Thanks.

[@ericvaninwegen6384]

First: That Saw Stop makes the dadoes, rebates, etc. almost too easy. That's a really nice setup! Second: I love how you're willing to leave in your mistakes and fixes. I've learned at least as much from watching you handle them as I have from the rest of the videos. (Plus, let's be honest here, it makes me feel better about my woodworking skills!)

[@carlosc.8707]

Excellent video as always, especially showing the errors and how to solve them, there are few who show this topic, congratulations, Greetings

[@VeretenoVids]

Nice to have you back. I hope your break was restful and restorative.

[@yvettewallus119]

Man, that saw glides like butter. I’m drooling over here with my crappy little ryobi contractor saw.

[@digisports22]

Hope you enjoyed your Holliday, glad to see you upload new videos. As always, you never fail to produce top tier projects. Gives me confidence to go and create my own wood project. But first, I need the space for equipment and storage. And I also need to purchase the equipment and materials. 🤔 on second thought, I will just enjoy watching your videos.

[@TheDivasoprano]

Very very nice! Always happy to see a new video from you. Thanks for including your fixes. Good to know you’re not perfect!

[@leethalvinylarrival4712]

I love that you showed your errors and how to correct them

[@RickMeasham]

I love the pneumatic drawer opening at 23:05!

[@jenksify]

Welcome back. Hope you had a great time and enjoyed your time off.