You're using the WRONG tools to build cabinets

[@MWAWoodworks]

WHAT NEXT? ✅Join my Patreon community: patreon.com/MWAWoodworks ✅Learn even more about cabinet making! kzbin.info/aero/PLTGU37t015kng61D5cjPei-26UFz6VXOx ✅ CABINET PROJECT PLANS Cabinet Plan Bundle - mwawoodworks.com/product/the-cabinet-bundle-save-20/ Base Cabinets: mwawoodworks.com/product/base-cabinet-plans/ Upper Cabinets - mwawoodworks.com/product/upper-cabinet-plans/ Three Drawer Cabinet: mwawoodworks.com/product/3-drawer-base-cabinet-plans/ Tall Pantry Cabinet- mwawoodworks.com/product/tall-pantry-storage-cabinet/ Kitchen Island - mwawoodworks.com/product/kitchen-island/ Tall Storage Cabinet - mwawoodworks.com/product/tall-storage-cabinet/ ✅ TOOLS AND SUPPLIES IN THIS VIDEO JessEm Dowelling Jig - amzn.to/3XMxeFQ Dovetail Jig - amzn.to/3YcteQN My favorite Pocket Hole Jig - amzn.to/3N4MBET Box Joint Jig - amzn.to/3N4tpHe My favorite persuader (mallet) - amzn.to/3zApkrk Lock Miter Router Bit - amzn.to/3N5o96s Lock Miter Setup Jig - amzn.to/3ZHGUnW Locking Rabbet Router Bit - amzn.to/3N1Yrzo Euro glides - amzn.to/4eIrcNC Side mount Slides - amzn.to/3TLkoqi Under mount Slides - amzn.to/3N1sffN DeWalt Cordless Palm Router - amzn.to/3zC8oR8 Milwaukee Detail Sander - amzn.to/3XYMjWm Festool Domino - amzn.to/4exVi6m Gator Lift - amzn.to/4cJCJuG Bora Centipede - tsoproducts.com/accessories/bora-centipede-4x8-foot-unit-with-4-x-cups-4-clamps-carry-bag/?ref=MWAWW Festool Track Saw - amzn.to/4dVPjb6 Kreg Track Saw (budget friendly saw) - amzn.to/3T4ybYQ WEN Track Saw (entry level saw) - amzn.to/3T0X2g7 Track Saw Square - tsoproducts.com/tso-guide-rail-squares/grs-16-pe-parallel-edge-guide-rail-square/?ref=MWAWW Carpenter’s Speed Square - amzn.to/4cLPgh0 Jig Saw - amzn.to/474WMlO Mag Switch - amzn.to/4cJVmyD Undersized Plywood Router Bits - amzn.to/4dZnpeh Pocket Hole Jig - amzn.to/3Z7qPHA Countersink Drill Bit - amzn.to/470sErO Edge Banding Speed Roller - amzn.to/4fZsuoQ Flush Cut Trimmer - amzn.to/3X0vl8g Edge Banding Quad Trimmer - amzn.to/3MiYWoF Replacement Blades - amzn.to/4dBBnU4 Concealed (Euro) Hinge Jig - amzn.to/4dJtT1q Shelf Pin Jig - amzn.to/4dZvP5r True Position Cabinet Hardware Jig - amzn.to/4fY2OJf

[@thomasholt9202]

Been building furniture for 65 years, Just hit "follow" on your podcast. We do a lot of the things using the same jigs, but you gave me some great ideas, esp for drawer slides; a lot of jigs are about to get "tossed". As a 75-year-old, the issue is getting too set in "old ways"; it's all about jigs, efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability. Great job!! TJ Holt

[@donwilliams3626]

I second your motion. From a retired cabinet builder, every point is spot on. I own or have used every tool, tip, and trick you described.

[@philipstrugar587]

This came across my feed at the perfect time. I just go into woodworking a friend just asked me to help him build cabinets. So this is some great advice at just the right time for me!

[@GINAMACHINA16]

Thank you SO MUCH for doing these videos! I cannot tell you what a help it is going to be for me. I am sixty years old, and my husband is 78 and we have to build our own cabinets because we cannot afford to pay 30k which was the quote we got from Home Depot, which included an almost 10k install. You would think that we lived in a mansion with a two kitchens at that price, but this quote was for a 3/2 bath in Northern CA. Yep. I am starting a new career as a cabinet builder at 69 years old. I will also be doing my own plumbing and landscaping as well as laying my own pavers. I am excited about it and nervous. But I have no choice but to do everything myself with what these people are trying to get out of me. Wish me luck! Thanks Again!

[@EpicCultureClash]

YOU SIR.......need to be rewarded a medal for helping people with cheap options. Thank you!

[@flatlander523]

Your video's are so informative AND entertaining. I bet your sense of humor drives your wife crazy. I am right with you on most of the jigs and router bits to fit the plywood you are using. I just got a Domino 500 and learning how to operate it by making narrow scraps into wider scraps to make a lot of useful things like spacers. Keep doing what you are doing, its working.

[@randallthomas5207]

Re plywood bits: 19mm with half inch shank works very well for 3/4-inch plywood. And a jig with a two straight edges, lets you make grooves and dados which exactly match the plywood.

[@BrenQ99]

As always, you are concise, informative, honest - and funny. Thank you!!!

[@MWAWoodworks]

Appreciate all those kind words! 😁

[@houstonsam6163]

Really enjoying your clear, common-sense, thorough content.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@Hvn1957]

The shop I run is in the basement of a large gothic chapel. When I get ply it has to be carried all the way around the building, along a rear walkway, into the basement and then the storage. I had a gripper thing, but recently I bought a little wheel thingy from Home Depot. It sits under the middle of the sheet/sheets, and steers easy on pneumatic tires. Love it. Also, on the subject of plywood thickness and dados, I’ve had a LOT of variability in the last few years. All the way from too thin (under 23/32) to full 3/4”. And I’ve been burned a couple times because of that. Not sure what’s going on. All sheets from the same supplier. Great video and full of good advice. FWIW, I cut my toe kicks too 😂. Been doing this for forty years and never had any use for separate kicks.

[@Masheeable]

This video didn't make me angry with disgust. Thumbs up.

[@afriwoodworking]

I really appreciate the awesome tips and ideas for newbie cabinet makers. You and Jason, also known as Bourbon Moth, should totally team up for an episode together!

[@johncamp7679]

I have most of these, I’ve never built cabinets before until this year. A track saw is the way to go. My cuts, and fit looked so good. I got the Milwaukee, even though I’m a dewalt fan. I just thought it was better. I made the mistake of not having the back in the track a few times and cut into my splinter guard. But was still able to use it, and once I knew that I had that out of my system, I changed the guard and haven’t done it since. Really happy with it, and a lot of those other jigs.

[@dianadunham6691]

I love this video! My husband and I will be building the cabinets for our kitchen (after he is done rebuilding his 1956 Chevy pickup), so this was perfect. I definitely will be checking out your other videos, too. Thank you!

[@treatch3]

My Kreg euro-hinge jig is great. Watch out the pilot hole layout for the screws. The spacing fits most - but not all- concealed hinges. Works great either way Blum but not Agra’s.

[@alfabsc]

Your comments are appreciated. One thing that might be more suited your construction video than tool video, is a story-pole. I had to build 4 identical cabinets containing 5 drawers each. By using my story-pole I guaranteed that my layout matched side to side. Love your video. Keep making sawdust!

[@MWAWoodworks]

Story poles are nice for sure but It doesn't completely solve the problem the way a scrap spacer does. You can make your marks accurately but you still have to ensure the slide is mounted and installed level and accurate to the lines. With a scrap spacer there's no trying it just holds it in perfect position for you!

[@m0aze611]

Thats a really useful vid for some who has to compromise on their tools, and tools at reasonable prices are readily available now - just remember to upgrade the blade. I remember buying a track saw and not using it much as the table saw sufficed. Then I had sheet materials to contend with, I made a MFT and the great thing about a track saw is the ability to do repeatable and accurate cuts. Thanks for posting. Regards Mike

[@shanekwilson648]

Two of my favourite wood workers in one video!

[@yekoof]

Excellent content!! No nonsense, straight-up clear and useful information. Well done.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thanks so much!

[@loriellis3868]

Funny, I have every single jig /tool you showed. I do make a ton of cabinets and have found on my own that these tools make my cabinet making much easier than not having them. Enjoyed your video.😃

[@pcs5852]

You, sir, are a genius! You build cabinets almost exactly as I do. However, I did not take out a second mortgage on my house to buy a Festool track saw. Excellent video.👍

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@Jpres]

Good video. 5:50 I think it's worth mentioning that sometimes plywood does come in the full size (but it is rare) - I ran into an issue where I ended up buying both full size 3/4 bits as well as undersized 3/4 bits from where I had bought plywood from two different suppliers.

[@bradthomason8461]

Thank you for making this video. A lot of really high-quality information, presented efficiently.

[@littlebitofeverything8307]

Great video mate! I’m new to fine wood working and the sort that would spend lots on unnecessary stuff. It’s good to know I can get started without buying everything! Thanks.

[@MWAWoodworks]

It's more fun buying all the stuff but you have to start somewhere 😂😂😂

[@littlebitofeverything8307]

@ so true! Maybe you should do a video for wive’s explaining in women terms how all these toys are an investment 🤣.

[@HerselLawson]

Thanks for doing such great videos. I am planning on converting a single car garage into a woodworking shop. I have now watched 4 of your videos and looking forward to using your great ideas for rookies like me.

[@garymiller5937]

Thank you for all of the cabinet tips. I'll be building my first ever drawers soon, and I really appreciate the advice on slide location! I had no clue. Thanks again. 😃😃😃😃😃❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MWAWoodworks]

Awesome!

[@garymiller5937]

@@MWAWoodworks 😊😊

[@kasnick71]

A really nice video with lots of good info. I just finished a pot drawer with an internal drawer and could have used some of his advice then. It would have been an easier project if I had known.

[@laurielyon7740]

As usual, VERY informative.

[@fantinwoodworking]

Nice video Matt!! Very clear and concise. Hope you’re doing well!!

[@MWAWoodworks]

thank you my friend! You as well!

[@leightondoswell453]

Very clear and honest video. Thank you!

[@karenmitchell6814]

Man! I have everything on your list. Share the same opinions too; right down to the unused Centipede accessories and the hinge jig-yeah, glide jig-nay. Amazing. 🤔😂😁

[@MWAWoodworks]

Great minds think alike 😂

[@dankolb8453]

I really like this video. Some of it I knew but there was a lot of good ideas that just never occurred to me. I'm ready to hurt myself emotionally making drawers with side mount slides again

[@Kosh42EFG]

Try a UK single garage workshop. I can't find space to store a centipede and 8x4 insulation sheet. And the Kreg Accu-Cut plus your circular saw will give amazing results if you can't justify a Festool track saw. Other brands are available.

[@MWAWoodworks]

You lost me at UK 😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tetttettamilli6761]

@MWA - Excellent video, Sir. 👍

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic tips, man! Thanks a bunch! 😊 For now I'm planning on building one set of cabinets... But who knows about the future, right? Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thanks brother!

[@leon7e]

I really like the stop block method of setting the draw slides, it's full proof.

[@Andi.Mitchell.Designs]

Tamar? Is that you???

[@MWAWoodworks]

For sure! My favorite.

[@Andi.Mitchell.Designs]

@@MWAWoodworkshe said “draw” slides like Tamar from 3x3 says it 🤣

[@davidcole333]

I first saw this trick used by Norm Abram on New Yankee Workshop, he did it that way many times.

[@gerardlunow567]

It is full proof and stupid simple. It is therefor the PERFECT solution. Of course that plywood better be perfect.

[@jimrosson6702]

Great video as always I always feel like I learn so much from watching you videos Thanks as always for sharing your knowledge.

[@slavikarg]

Love it. Straight to the point.

[@dbf1dware]

One of your best! Thank you.

[@redcharlotte]

Amazing overview. thank you.

[@rudymac929]

Great Content, you’re very informative and helpful 🙏 your videos changed my life thank you

[@TheFaitteri]

Just perfect. Thank you! :)

[@MWAWoodworks]

Awesome 👍

[@jackcolt6875]

The potato chip metaphor is perfect for cabinet making…can’t believe that I have that same sunbeam iron in my shop for gluing the end strips on.

[@scottbyrd2157]

You just gained another follower!! Great video!

[@MWAWoodworks]

Ha awesome!

[@gerardlunow567]

Common Sense Video, just right for me. Besides, you have a good sense of humor!! I bought two sheets of Baltic Plywood to make dovetail drawers. Thu runouts and wood chipping stopped my project in its track and used the plywood for who knows what. Do you have a video on that subject or is it better to use soem hardwood? Thank you.

[@MWAWoodworks]

I've never cut dovetails in plywood 🤷

[@castlecodersltd]

Very useful, thanks 🙂

[@walterkemp6558]

Very helpful. Thank you.👍

[@Greenfiend79]

Great video, thank you!

[@Obtuse94]

Was just about to buy those drawer guide jigs, helpful to know that just the method used now with scrap is really just the best way, makes sense. Thanks for the video! Do you have a video on that pocket hole jig?

[@MWAWoodworks]

Do you mean the jig itself or the platform I made for it? I did a video on the jig already but not the base.

[@aravenstale824]

Great video !

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@ChrisHornberger]

Nice list.

[@jamiebiddix4302]

Pocket screws are so nice.

[@thehawkc]

Always great stuff, thanks again 😊

[@leon7e]

Awesome video, Thank you

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thanks 😁

[@Tonyrd3000]

The image of you on the top of the plywood just won a subscribe from me

[@Gazman299]

You're so good at this. I just wish that I had met you earlier in life :-)

[@HalfAssHomestead]

Just wish you would have posted links to things like those special plywood router bits and more.

[@MWAWoodworks]

I did 😀

[@freddyblomm]

Great video. In most videos de brand Wen js popping up. Maar the are even more cheaper en better brands than Wen. Like example einhell, skil. Sheppach and Parkside. They are cheaper and look better than Wen. But I live in Europe NL so maybe those brands aren't in the states.

[@TheBillPayingHobbyists]

Thank you very much for sharing. Great info. Subscribed!

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thanks for the sub!

[@FormerHostage]

Where can I find plans or a video for upper cabinets using ½" plywood? Also, need to cut a dado for ¼" plywood? Using your table saw and a ⅛" flat kerf blade, make the cut for the top of the dado. Turn off the saw and put the blade in the cut to hold it steady. Loosened the fence and shim it out using 3 plastic "gift" cards. Use the new position to make the bottom cut.

[@CommanderMarsh]

Yeah, this is great.

[@MWAWoodworks]

👍

[@nobiazcustomsinc5030]

The problem with the KREG hinge hole drilling jig its not really made for doing a large amount of doors at once. Its really a hobbyist tool. Reason being the hole the boring bit goes thru isnt lined with metal so as it gets hot itll warp that hole. Happened to me so i bought an actual machine lol and getting the wood shavings out of the guard is a HUGE PITA

[@MWAWoodworks]

Yeah I don't disagree but compared to the cost of a hinge boring machine most viewers will only relate to the Kreg which will do great if all you ever want to do is build one set of cabinets!

[@nobiazcustomsinc5030]

@@MWAWoodworks I agree 100% its a great on site tool as well. Kregs portability overall is unmatched

[@bobskiale]

great content

[@thomasemberson8021]

For plywood spacers, I can't count the times that I've glued scraps together to make the spacer.

[@MWAWoodworks]

For sure. Plywood spacers are a great "free" jig

[@deadlyforcemanLL]

Please share more info about the cleantec cart and separator. I built a cart for a ridgid vac with a dustopper, would like to do something similar to yours for my CT Midi

[@MWAWoodworks]

I have videos on my channel for both the dust collection carts I built 👍

[@ErgoCogita]

Can each leg on the accordion table be adjusted for height? Also mag switch needs a dust chamfer.

[@stgibson2810]

You for to mention a big item. Where do you buy your pre finished plywood?

[@MWAWoodworks]

I buy it locally in Nashville. A couple places sell it.

[@fliporhold]

do you have a video focused only on drawer slide installation? I would love that

[@MWAWoodworks]

What specifically? Im working on a video all about drawers.

[@petermuyzers236]

Any favorite jigs or tools for installing drawer fronts on frameless cabinets or just double sided tape and spacers?

[@geomax3465]

I love to see that thanks to American Imperial system manufacture BS they need to sell you a new router bit just because... you know... does not fit 😋😂... Amazing video by the way. ☺👍

[@christopherdelahoz9017]

Seria bueno que haga una revision de lo mismo pero en Aliexpress hay las mismas herramientas pero en aluminio y se ven de calidad.

[@Marcus_Caius]

The "pink" foam also prevent most tear out from under the cut. Love that pocket hole jig. 32 or 36 inches long?

[@MWAWoodworks]

The pink foam is a game changer

[@hoops13478]

Do you have a build video for your pocket hole jig workstation at 7:33?

[@MWAWoodworks]

Nah I cut it out on my CNC

[@markduggan3451]

Great information.

[@Andyloveswood]

What about the inner part of euro hinges? I spent several hours at trial and error with scraps, but I know that there must be a "right" way to position those.

[@MWAWoodworks]

watch my "Cabinetmakers hate me" video. I covered the cabinet side of hinges in there!

[@rickbyno2401]

Very good points

[@fueyou]

Someday you’ll learn that making separate toe-kicks is an easier method.

[@HeadBroski]

I started making my own kitchen cabinets and that was one of my main takeaways from other KZbin channels like Sedgetools and Brents Woodworking. It’s so easy to level the toe kick platform instead of each cabinet.

[@richpeggyfranks490]

It took me about 30 years to finally try separate toe-kicks. Being stuck in that "rut" cost me hundreds of hours of frustration, time and money. I first tried it on my neighbor's garage cabinets. DUH!! I never went back to the old way. Thx.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Only if you're ganging a run of cabinets together. Otherwise it's a waste of time.

[@jeffshackleford3152]

​@HeadBroski generally speaking it is easier to level 1 piece of wood than it is to level a bunch of separate pieces of wood.

[@Snoopysbracelets]

and so you can save more money

[@CaptCha-p2q]

Great!

[@humansnotai4912]

Nice video, but how about at 04:25 - handsaw, 15:55 a ruler, or a piece of wood with pre-drilled holes in. Lots of 'youtube' woodworkers using very expensive an inaccessible tools who can't use hand tools. Ripping boards with a handsaw and then a hand plane to get it S4S - you actually have to learn to use and maintain the tools. Learn the skills and then pass them onto your children. Paul.Sellers = If you want to learn the actual skills needed for cabinet making and high quality woodworking without any power tools except a drill.

[@MWAWoodworks]

KZbin woodworkers are using the tools of the trade and want to teach new people how it's actually done. If you want to rip plywood with a handsaw be my guest but nobody actually does that in real life. None of the tools in this video are inaccessible at all you can buy them at any store. If you want inaccessible go to an actual cabinet shop where each piece of equipment is 100k.

[@frosted1030]

I'd love to know where to get quality plywood that doesn't cost a fortune. The ply at Lowes often has huge defects, bowes and voids.

[@MWAWoodworks]

I did a video on 4 things new woodworkers don't know LOL Check it out!

[@das250250]

Why are track saws orientated so that you have to push them with your right hand ? They should be build that you can cut them by pulling them and or pushing them because large sheets cut mid way are difficult to walk along side the job unless you step on cutting surface.

[@wrlsfanatic1532]

What kind of plywood do you prefer, and what does a 4x8 sheet of it usually cost? I'm trying to make sure that a) I find good products and b) I'm finding it at a reasonable price.

[@MWAWoodworks]

for my cabinetry projects I buy prefinished maple ply from Purebond/Columbia Forest Products or from Garnica. usually runs 90 per sheet for 3/4

[@wrlsfanatic1532]

@@MWAWoodworks thanks!

[@MifMufs]

what do you called that finish plywood sheet?

[@MWAWoodworks]

Finished plywood 🤣

[@MifMufs]

@@MWAWoodworks 🤣lol? where can buy that?

[@MWAWoodworks]

You're local plywood distributor or cabinet supplier will carry it

[@Tanuki.Express]

Sunday. Chill day. Foot bath. Watching KZbin… IS THST A F*%KING CORDLESS IRON!?! BRB Amazon.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Hahaha no it was not a cordless iron!

[@amgj74]

What blade do you use in your tracksaw?

[@MWAWoodworks]

Depends on what I'm cutting. Plywood I use a higher tooth count blade, everything else I use the stock blade that comes with the saw

[@amgj74]

@@MWAWoodworks Any brand preference on the higher count?

[@MWAWoodworks]

All mine are Festool blades

[@dbf1dware]

I love your videos. However, I am more a fan of a separate toe-kick base. You create one base for all cabinets, level it and affix it. Then you just set all of your cabinets on top of the toe-kick base. But, again, great video.

[@MWAWoodworks]

separate toe kicks are great when doing long runs of cabinets! I find most of the time this not to be the case. There's always a fridge or dishwasher etc breaking up the flow and then separate toe kicks become more work than they are worth.

[@dbf1dware]

@@MWAWoodworks Excellent point. I watched another of your videos (I can't recall which one) wherein you commented (I paraphrase): for 1 cabinet use integrated toe-kick; for 2 cabinets screw them together to make 1 cabinet and use integrated toe-kick; for 3 or more in a run, use a separate toe-kick. Perfect advice.

[@Wannabearborist]

2:46 don’t worry, if it’s just wolf spiders you’re safe, wolf spiders aren’t aggressive of deadly (at least all the species I know of aren’t 😅)

[@MWAWoodworks]

Oh I know. They live in my shop 😀

[@Wannabearborist]

@@MWAWoodworks I personally love them, just 10 minutes ago we found one with a bunch of babies on her back. They are absolutely beautiful little creatures

[@MWAWoodworks]

I won't say that I love them and I control the population because I don't want an infestation however they do keep the bad spiders away so we coexist 🤣

[@robertapreston4200]

Excellent❤❤ 100

[@paulchristopher98]

I’d argue pocket holes and dados are completely unnecessary in general cabinet building. Just screw through the sides using the countersink bit. Maybe a couple of brad nails first to help hold in place if you like. Then screw your back on which if cut square will pull the cabinet square

[@MWAWoodworks]

Yeah just depends on the application. I did mention that screwing into the face is a good way to go if the application is right and they won't be seen.

[@TranquilTrailsTV]

What is your got to tool for removing planks from pallets?

[@MWAWoodworks]

I don't use pallets

[@eastcoast8435]

I must be insane, because I 45 the corners of my edge banding with an olfa so they fit together. Too finicky?

[@peterohmart5954]

Where is your fall protection?

[@MWAWoodworks]

My what? 😂

[@stormbytes]

efficient, cost-effective (yes), strength of phs (not an issue in this application). What about elegance?

[@MWAWoodworks]

Elegance matters if you're making a Krenov cabinet, not common kitchen cabinets.

[@stormbytes]

@@MWAWoodworks There we disagree. I think build elegance is more about the craftsman than the piece. I use phs from time to time, but honestly I never found the joinery nearly as appealing as using dowels or tenons. There's something about building quality pieces, no matter their intended use. My $0.02

[@MWAWoodworks]

No worries. I just disagree that pocket holes make it less quality. I've made cabinets with my domino and with my pocket hole jig. They look and function identically, no difference in quality and any user of the cabinets would never know what joinery was used to build them.

[@davidcole333]

Does Norm Abram know you stole his plywood spacer hack for the drawer slides?

[@MWAWoodworks]

Haha great minds think alike! 😂

[@christianlassen7027]

If I owned a $1200.00 Festool track saw there’s NO way I’m lending it to anyone.

[@atomictyler]

have you tried using two dominos and pocket holes? The dominos mostly just to prevent the plywood from moving when putting in the pocket hole screws. I think I'm going to give it a try, because I can't seem to put together a pocket hole without it moving a bunch on me.

[@MWAWoodworks]

I think I would break the internet if I tried that 🤣🤣🤣

[@torowazup1]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😎

[@quirkygreece]

That American adhesion to the imperial system is why you think three-quarter inch plywood is undersized. Plywood is usually 18mm, which is 0.7 of an inch, not 0.75. The answer is to buy an 18mm router bit.

[@MWAWoodworks]

18mm is not the answer to anything. US ply is well over 18mm, more like 18.5mm and the Baltic birch I get from Europe is consistently 17.75mm Plywood is given a nominal dimension whether that be 3/4 or 18mm. In both cases the actual plywood is smaller. Just like a 2x4 is actually 1.5x3.5

[@JerelLorenzo]

Fyi on all easy carry handles - getting up steps does not work. You have to press the thing all the way over your head. Without steps, yes. Industrial jointer, table saw and then just a few more thousand for the rest. Then you need a wide open shop space. At that point you are 50 and if you didnt find a wife and make some babies you now instead have a garage full of tools and the Merc sits in the driveway all winter.