Modern Cabinet (With Automotive Spray Finish)

[@1978ymca]

This is a real beautiful peace of furniture. I like how you incorporated 2 completely different skill sets into this project. You're a very talented guy and I just wanted to tell you how proud I am of you. Great things are going to happen for you.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+1978ymca Thanks brother!

[@demariosreefaquarium7475]

I right away said before starting the video, that cabinet looks like an aquarium stand. Spot on as I build 3 from scratch for my setups, 2 reef - 1 discus setup. Looks freaking beautiful with an eye for details. DIYs are always interesting, specifically the final project is revealed.

[@rogerscott5566]

I love your video! I've been doing woodworking for about 50 years and I have a little tip for you. Next time when you go to fill you screw holes and joints try bondo. I have had great success with it.

[@gilbertlawrence6899]

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[@docdoctme]

You are so talented and I’m glad KZbin has a platform to showcase your skills. Thanks for sharing.

[@rjdshmetal]

Best finish Ive seen on a wood project here on youtube. I'm jealous.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+rjdshmetal Thank you, I was very happy with the end result!!

[@donaldcotnoir1865]

Another great video with no annoying background music. I love it

[@frnckncz]

I don't understand why some people have put a thumb upside down, your work is amazing and your performance too. Great job anyway

[@xinixxagnix201]

5 years later and still looks awesome, great job m8!

[@ardithbell-bshara6965]

You're very talented! Appreciate your taping this and explaining so well. Great product! That paint job is awesome! And you have the cleanest, most organized shops EVER!

[@simonbeeson2547]

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[@Twansaxstudent11190]

That turned out to be a really great looking project! No doubt it will be sturdy enough for a fish tank! I also loved watching the auto spray finish process-- something I know nothing about! Thanks for the video!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

Thank you, thanks for watching!

[@KnightJent]

It's so satisfying to see it all come together! Awesome work!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Knight Jent Thank you!

[@bbobba1280]

Simply wonderful work. Precise, professional build and a stunning finish. Plus you made it look so easy. Thank you

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+bbobba Thanks you :)

[@elcam84]

Any time I suggest to someone to use automotive finishes in woodworking it is usually just dismissed or laughed at. Few realize how much better they are and how much easier it is to get a nice finish with and the durability is way better. Automotive clear is the best thing to use on kitchen cabinets. Much more durable.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Robert Adams Totally agree man, it's hard to make people understand that!

[@jasonsahadeo5740]

I suspected automotive paint would be awesome in woodworking. That's why I'm here.

[@Hawthorn-nz]

Mixing software and agitator! That's a dream set up right there. I'm still dicking about with plastic sheets for a tent, an old shower extractor for positive pressure and half a mile of duct tape! Learning heaps from you mate.

[@ranchmann78]

Hey Matt, your cabinet looks great and would love to give you some tips on the painting for cabinets. I have a cabinet shop. Sanding sealer will seal the grain in the oak plywood and the cut ends on the MDF . There is also a more dense MDF if you are having issues with that. I recommend Pre-catalyzed tinted lacquer for the finish. Not that the automotive paint you used can't work but the Lacquer can get so many sheen options as well as aging, distressed and other amazing wood working possibilities. Hit me up if you are interested in this stuff. Your work and detail looks really good!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+david cobb Thanks for the tips.

[@Rick-tb4so]

Is there wood that you don't use sanding sealer on

[@davidlopata7532]

David Cobb is correct. HDF would have probably been a better choice for the finish you were looking for.

[@eln74]

You sir have just inspired the entire world to do a nice job, out of sctrach till the cherry on top, tnx bro, you gain another suscriber here!!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Emmanuel Lopez Thanks man, I really appreciate it!!

[@asulliv1954]

Great when you have all the tools for use

[@workout8317]

glad to see somebody at all the KZbin channel are back the building great job looks real nice

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

Thanks!

[@gregoriovii8746]

YOU ARE AN ARTIST AND THIS WAS A FUCKING PIECE OF ART.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Gregorio VII Thank you very much!!

[@sachinidesaa]

Matt Lane

[@stacywilmshurst7011]

AMEN

[@xavierb4328]

Gregorio VII You totally right A FUCKING PIECE OF ART

[@jz400]

It is a very nice work of art.

[@PaintWorksofTexasPlano]

Matt, you have some mad skills ..... Awesome stand and I love that automotive finish. Theres no better way to go.... Great craftsmanship brother....

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Paint Works of Texas Thanks brother! I appreciate the comments and thanks for watching !!

[@jurorx]

You have come a long way Matt. I'm glad I was/is along for the ride!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Making SawDust Thanks for being there from the start man! I really appreciate it, I am constantly trying to improve and grow this thing! I got a lot of cool content and I'm about to start a weekly schedule, so I got a lot more coming!! Thanks again man!!

[@sheepdog4656]

You're a very talented young man...True craftsmanship!

[@toosweet241]

Wow I wonder if you can give me some advice on a nice gray to Black finish color Matt look for a projection screen it looks beautiful you think I could take a piece of MDF to a body shop and see if they'll do that for me

[@davidlopata7532]

Use HDF not MDF!

[@mikef3300]

Great job. Best tank stand I’ve seen here on KZbin. Your friend has got to be happy with the job you’ve done for him.

[@robertevans6481]

That is one seriously cool fish tank stand...love the detail you but into it.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Robert Evans Thanks dude!

[@BradPow]

THAT is incredible. Never seen anyone go to that length or try that for finishing wood. Great job matt! I am glad i subscribed. (thanks to jay)

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

Thanks man, thanks for watching and subscribing :)

[@superhall229]

Sweet build Matt. I was wondering why the sheet rock mud and not bondo

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+HCAC BUILD The reason I didn't use auto body filler is because I really didn't feel that it was necessary and the filler is much harder to sand. I felt that because of that reason it might give me trouble with the mdf being softer and the areas around the filler sanding away before the filler sanded smooth. Hope that makes sense! Thanks for watching!!

[@godbluffvdgg]

Sweet job...As a carpenter, I appreciate the time you spent on it...Dry times and sanding are brutal time killers....:)

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+godbluffvdgg Thanks man, for sure on the dry times and sanding haha!

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Finish look stunning Matt, nice job!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Tomy Hovington Thanks Tomy!

[@210bydesign9]

Great work brother! glad to see an autobody guy making furniture. I was a painter for 12 years my self.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

Thanks man, spent 15 years in the business myself!

[@sigguy1361]

Badass man. Now.. for those of us normal people who don't have an auto body shop paint booth... lol

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Sig Guy Hahaha, thanks dude!

[@mrphilbert1]

I sprayed cars for a living for several years. I find that applying spray finishes to furniture and cabinets is far easier, quicker and consistent. Good job with this demonstration.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

Totally agree!

[@michaelryan667]

MrPhilbert

[@tooljunkie555]

never knew MDF could look so nice! dude, that's a really nice mixing system you have there. I need to invest in a good sprayer.im sick of wasting money on good rushes by the time I come back around to using them they're hard as a rock and even when they do something up there never the same.as always nice work matt!

[@mfcyeahyouknowme]

With ANY pneumatic sprayer (even lesser quality) you've GOTTA take the entire thing apart & clean it till water will run through clear. I'm a Set Designer, Lead Scenic Painter & I used to be an on-set carpenter. I've had my share of expensive AND cheap guns, but cleaning is the only way to get an even spray(like the gun is new again!). Hope this helps man! Cheers! ✌

[@lpswoodworking623]

This cabinet came out fantastic, Matt. That looks like a 100 gallon tank. It probably weighs nearly a half ton.

[@GuysShop]

Really looks cool. Love the finish. Wish I had access to a spray booth and materials like that.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+GuysWoodshop Thanks Guy, it's definitely a perk of the job!

[@markjames3917]

I'm a spray painter also. We use sikkens at work too but we are using the autowave 2.0 waterbase. It's great stuff. Never got the chance to use the solvent auto base as they changed to water 2 days before I started working there.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Mark James Awesome! In contrast I've never used any of the water based stuff.

[@IntoTheDirtshop]

wow man that looks amazing! what type of matte clear did you use? and how do you have a full paint booth!?!?

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Into The Dirtshop It's sikkens matte clear and this is the setup at the body shop where I paint cars for a living!

[@IntoTheDirtshop]

looks amazing!!

[@marcinbednarski5576]

@@MattLaneWoodshop its possible that w I can buy online this clear coat?

[@neilyeag]

Nice build Matt, looks great with the fish tank all set up. It is nice when you have access too and knowledge of all of the spray equipment.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

Thank you, my spraying skills definitely came in handy for this project :)

[@ashtenshelton6535]

i wish i had the tools to do this type of beauty!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Ashten Shelton Thank you!!

[@adamengland6609]

Nice job. The finish sets it aside from average work and gives a really professional finish.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Adam England Thanks man

[@IBuildIt]

Great project and a beautiful finish, Matt :)

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+I Build It Thanks John!!

[@robertball9637]

Man that finish is crazy nice. Well done.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Robert Ball Thanks man!

[@sickandtiredofcomplaining6574]

Mel and part board doesn’t always mean “cheap” ………much more stability in varying climates so no butt cracks in winter... Glue glue glue with MDF splines more glue and clamps and you could build a particle board skyscraper. I’m not moving in but you get the point…………but anyway nice work dude the finish is sweet!!

[@mpabanganyirenda8063]

Beautiful and impressive piece of woodwork.

[@chrisstewart724]

My grandfather made cabinets for a living. He drank a quart of scotch a day and beat his kids and wife like a fine tuned drum but man people would always look the other way cause of those cabinets. RIP POP POP Adolf.

[@kennethwallace21]

Chris Stewart cool story bro

[@jerichojoe307]

Chris Stewart im sorry but i come from one of those abusive childhoods and would like to know how in any way fine craftsmanship is an excuse for being an abusive drunk. oh yeah beat your kids bloody it's ok so long as you give me a good product. horrible analogy. hope pop pop is in the same place as my dad.......Hell. then again whats to be expected from someone with the same name as one of the worlds most horrible people....ADOLF

[@DisrespectfulRob]

@Chris Stewart LOL, thanks for the laugh.

[@Maghanashi]

Please learn to read a joke when it's there.

[@reality150tv]

Ikr lol

[@DougNeiner]

Matt, this was great! Looks like that track saw is worth it for all the use you get out of it! Great project!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

Thanks Doug, the track saw is worth it's weight in gold. It's easily the most used and versatile tool in my shop!

[@duartepaintinghandymanservices]

Nice paint job, however it looks like it needed a better caulking job at the Base 😆

[@billybryson2009]

perhaps you could show us on some of your work

[@duartepaintinghandymanservices]

I would gladly make one for you if it's going to teach you how to caulk properly

[@billybryson2009]

why do you assume i dont know how to caulk properly?

[@duartepaintinghandymanservices]

You asked me to make a video for you lol

[@billybryson2009]

just want to see if you have the skill or just talk a bunch of shit about someone else's hard work

[@tjsiemens]

that finish is next level. good seeing work like this being done. also cool color mixing set up you have

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+tjsiemens Thank you

[@henryshawn]

MDF is worthless crap. 0 resistance to moisture. Drywall mud is not a wood filler. Use Bond-o or a real wood filler. Other than that nice work!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Mark DeWall A loser move? You realize Bondo is a brand right? I've been painting cars for the last 10 years, I'll put my finish beside your any day you want to. Why would you use auto body filler when you know it's harder than the MDF once hardened. There is no way you can get the surfaces to be flat and in the same plane.

[@jamesmarchetti4587]

MDF is perfect for interior maybe your confusing mdf with thermafoil wrapped mdf which is trash

[@jamespatton3720]

Another great job Matt, its nice to know I'm not the only auto body painter by day wood worker by night guy out there.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+James Patton Thanks brother, you're not alone!

[@mamasimmerplays4702]

Okay, I don't want to spend out to have all these fun toys at home, but I definitely need to find a friend who does! This is the way to finish all household cabinetry, especially for wet areas! Also, lad - your party suit would look a lot better with a full hood and external ventilator, and also if you wore it every time you spray any paint. A long life is a good life!

[@Mike-ks6qu]

Beautiful work dude! This type of hand-made craftmanship is in crazy high demand due to all the cheap particle board bs out there. You're going places man. 👏👏

[@chemcody5119]

Very nice Matt. It was a good lesson on spraying a finish too!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Chem Cody Thanks man!

[@MarzNet256]

Really nice looking cabinet. Never thought of using mud to patch holes and cracks. Next time you glue a couple of sheets together, you can fire a couple of small Brad's into them. That's will keep them from sliding around when you clamp them.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+MarzNet256 Thanks, the drywall mud works great! Yeah, the brad nail idea would probably work.

[@StamosTee]

Awesome build and amazing finishing.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

Thank you!

[@frankrizzo442]

Very nicely done. I use to do bodywork and paint as well. Good to see quality work being done.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

Thanks brotha!

[@glenturner4985]

Beautiful cabinet Matt , The paint looks awesome bro !!!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

Thanks dude!

[@jackb1959]

This was an awesome video to watch but you are clearly a highly experienced professional and the average person could not do this. I really like the modern way to build aquarium stands because it has plenty of room inside the cabinet and yours's is clearly the best quality I've seen. Now I have to find someone local that can build one for me. The finished stand is awesome!

[@Woodbrew]

Nice one Matt! That finish looks unreal!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

Thanks Guys!

[@spnien92]

i built two fish tank stands for a friend of mine and i got a pretty good finish rolling on the primer and paint but i wish I had the equipment and skill to achieve a finish like that. great job.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+spnien92 Thanks, it's definitely a nice thing to have access to.

[@SeanRubino]

Nice work, Matt. Neat to see an aquarium stand being made. That is what got me into woodworking. I had a 150 gallon aquarium I was making a stand for. In the end I ditched that hobby and ran with woodworking.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Sean Rubino Thanks Sean, I was little uneasy about making an aquarium stand, but in the end I was pretty happy with it!

[@heknows5418]

Excellent work young man disregard all the negative comments, those people would rather be negative than to use their years of experience to help train an aspiring apprentice. I guess some people feel better about themselves if they can tear someone else down, it's their personality.You do good work you will go far.

[@MichaelLawing]

I really enjoyed the auto paint portion. Great work, Matt!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Michael Lawing Thanks man!

[@felixfromnebraska8648]

Very Nice Build Matt!!!!! I love the color you chose. Felix from Nebraska

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

Thanks Felix!

[@diggler306]

Dang, what a finish! Great work.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Josh Dirkson Thanks man!

[@MBTHandmade]

Good stuff, Matt. Love seeing a look inside a real deal finishing shop. Well done.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+MBT Handmade Thank you!

[@thomascalle7465]

AS IF... you made such a nice cabinet and all your using it for is the fish tank. A true labour of love keep up the good work!

[@malcolmmcdowell8589]

I'm speechless. Really remarkable. I mean flawless. Superb jod.

[@miahleissa9599]

wow! I am just stunned! You are very talented. Great outcome on this project. It was fun watching you do it all, and it turned out just beautiful. :)

[@curoimacdaire3630]

Awesome seeing the whole automotive finish process. Doesn't the clear coat get into your eyes and hair? Really cool project and result. Thanks!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

Yes, normally I wear a full face shield when painting! Thanks for watching!

[@raitasorin]

Well done Matt Lane so far The Best at the moment

[@YusifRefae]

that is an amazing finish. i had the idea to take a new desk i'm working on to a body shop because i am tired of painting my projects. but i wasn't sure the paint would be suitable, but your video proved it is! gonna go find a shop now, thanks

[@billybike57]

Outstanding craftsmanship in your work. 👍🏼

[@ricog8209]

Nice job. I particularly love the matte finish. I would totally modify this as a tv console.

[@Colaaah]

The bevelled top and bottom finished up pretty awesome with the finish you gave it!

[@skillfulnomad]

Fancy tools! I love it. End product is gorgeous BTW!

[@TheDboardman]

A lot of people over do fish tank stands, building them out of 2x4 frames and then skinning them with plywood. It ends up being very unnecessary. You just need to take into account that the tank full will weigh around 8lbs per gallon. Which you did for sure that is a stout stand! And that finish is awesome, you can tell you're a pro!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

Thanks man, I was a little nervous making a fish stand, but I am pretty happy with it's strength in the end! Thanks for watching!!

[@sforseland]

great work Matt. Finish looks excellent!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

Thank you!

[@bradyspace]

Looks great, painting the pieces individually would be next level.

[@johnkraemer5505]

Very nice workmanship! Thank you for sharing!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+John Kraemer Thanks man!

[@CrobsAdventures]

That sheen is unreal, great job!

[@MarkSWilliams27]

Beautiful work, Matt!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Mark Williams Thanks man!

[@lylekobberstad8571]

Nice build, great finish.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

Thanks Lyle!

[@woodmasterguy]

Nice job, looks awesome, finish is outstanding...

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+woodmasterguy Thank you!

[@scottie1769]

That looks fantastic. Wish I had access to a paint booth like that. Thanks for sharing.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+TexasScott Thanks dude, it definitely comes in handy!

[@jessicabixler1658]

Matt your pacing and video editing is great as well...kept me super intrested...good job!

[@marcellacampisano3845]

You’ve a tremendous talent. Such calm and patience.Could you build me two pieces please?

[@realeyesrealizereallies7134]

great idea with the auto primer!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+you tube police real lies Thanks!

[@emersonoliveira1935]

parabéns, seu trabalho é fantástico

[@xxMOSTERxRIFFICxx]

So beautiful! Amazing work bud!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+xxMOSTERxRIFFICxx Thanks!

[@dlanod4073]

very beautiful. nice work. clean and smooth. would it have the same result if you used roller or brush instead of spray?

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+dla nod Thank you, you can't get this smooth of a finish unless you spray it on. You can thin down maybe the last coat before brushing it on to make it a little smoother.

[@dlanod4073]

i'll try thinning down the last coat. thanks.

[@mkckf4l]

looks good. id recommend caulking all seems and also try tinted pre cat lacquer.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+mkckf4l thanks!

[@stevebirmingham9650]

Wow you are gifted outstanding workmanship wish you were in the UK i would get you to make me a made to measure hifi rack , fantastic craftsmanship well done.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

Thank you!!

[@josebaltazar4102]

This is really professional work!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

Thank you!

[@frankingram3382]

Nice looking job Matt, I've got two questions. One, on the top won't that sharp angle cause the mdf to bruise on the edge? Two, what is a "MFT" table? You do good work Matt. God Bless my friend.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Frank Ingram Thanks Frank! Normally I'd say Yeah probably, but when I primed the cabinet with a catalyzed hardener it seemed to also harden the mdf as it soaked it up and dried. Mft stands for multi function table, festool makes them, they have multiple clamping points and a built in cross cutting track.

[@NotThatBob]

Very well done. I'm very impressed.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Ron Simons Thank you

[@yipster0290]

Wow!! That came out Awesome!! Nice work!

[@NocturnalPanda786]

This cabinet is so amazing, you have some crazy skills man. Just amazing man THUMBS UP MAN!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+NocturnalPanda786 Thank you

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+NocturnalPanda786 Thank you

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

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[@santiagojrmorales8305]

That came out real nice. Sweet work man!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Santiago Jr Morales Thanks dude!

[@thetruebrit85]

Excellent work Matt! I am going to get a vintage hi fi reciever "Case" Sprayed" Using the same method thanks for sharing the video