My Bathroom Vanity Sucks! I'll Remodel It - Build With Me

We remodeled our bathroom about 7 years ago, and we're still very happy with it. Except that the doors and drawer faces aren't holding up well to time and daily use. So the plan is to rebuild them, using the original pieces as templates to make a higher quality version that will hold up better for years to come!
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[@juhakoskinen2128]

the author does like to from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. kzbin.infoUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ as another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us dont have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we wont be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.

[@brazwewn]

Option 2, switch to metric. I switched a few years back and don’t regret it one bit!

[@shanethomas1202]

Just came down here to see if I needed to make the metric comment but it's okay you and a heap of others beat me to it... I don't understand America's love of imperial. "Foot Inches per freedom eagle"

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Yes, many have and will make that comment. I admit it's a better system. So as soon as my country makes it easier to switch I'll be glad to. That said. The problems or topics in this video didn't have a lot to do with metric vs imperial. For example. If you subtract 3/8" or 9.525mm from a gap...you'll end up with a panel that is too small.

[@shanethomas1202]

@@Foureyes.Furniture correct for sure, although there does seem to be a lot of measurements flying in this video it is simple. But important. Mostly I like your comment near the end, it's not that big of a change to anyone else. But it was important to you and your partner. You live there and see it every day. You'll notice a mistake or a bad job and be annoyed by it. This simple change easily takes one flaw out of your daily routine.

[@brazwewn]

It’s funny, the US has already switched to metric and you don’t know it. All measurements are based off official objects that are, pause for dramatic effect, in metric. All rulers produced in the US are converted from metric to imperial. It is also a law that anyone can switch to metric if they want, but they are not mandated. So, your country, mine too, has technically already switched. I will await a video of you buying all new rulers. 😂

[@marknahabedian1803]

I use imperial instead of metric for woodworking because it's easier in imperial to divide a measurement by 2 and not need to remember an extra digit when I do. Sometimes I need to work in metric or both because if whatever parts and tools I'm using for a given project. Also, at the scale of furniture making, the foot seems more like the right size to be thinking in than millimeters, centimeters or meters. I don't think I've heard or seen a measurement given in decimeters in my lifetime. There's no need to be pedantic and closed minded about measurement systems. I expect most of you metric advocates don't measure room temperature in degrees Kelvin.

[@genelomas332]

I feel Chris needs to invest in a metric tape measure.. In fact, I CHALLENGE him to do a video in JUST metric.. :D Being Australian, It's metric here, but I fully understand the Imperial system, and even talk in in sometimes, but I almost got a migraine (my eye actually started to twitch a bit) listening to Chris try and work out the fractions in his head, by talking them out loud.. 6 and 3 quarters inches, plus an inch, minus 3 8ths.. gahhrghhgraAHH!! *stroke out* Metric is the only way to go, RARELY do you need to go into half millimeters in woodwork.. So, the above mess would become (yes I'm rounding for clarity) 172mm plus 25 = 197mm, less 10mm = 187mm. cut. No messy fractions, whole number calculations, and the entire system is Base 10 - you can do metric on your fingers..!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

I admit it's a better system. So as soon as my country makes it easier to switch I'll be glad to. That said. The problems or topics in this video didn't have a lot to do with metric vs imperial. For example. If you subtract 3/8" or 9.525mm from a gap...you'll end up with a panel that is too small.

[@thecrazyisreal]

tell me how to divide 10 cm into three equal parts.

[@MatiuPirihimana]

@@thecrazyisreal tell me how to cut 10 inches into three even pieces.

[@andrewdavis9021]

@@thecrazyisreal sure. 10cm is 100mm. So divide by 3 = 33.333333 I have gone to a millionth of a millimeter (you tell me what that is as a fraction). But for wood working we would never go to that accuracy level.

[@MattNZ1975]

@W B I’ve just checked my imperial drill bit set and I can’t seem to find a 1/3” or a 5/6” drill bit anywhere??? So you have the same issue if you divide 10 inches into thirds also.

[@user-ld9sd8tp5q]

love the comparatively more casual style of this vid right when we could all use some people to hang out with. hit the spot - thanks

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Appreciate it! That was kind of the idea. Also fun to do something different :)

[@Larcenycrook]

@@Foureyes.Furniture this might be the best vibe video you've ever done...that's extreme but...

[@naterapp7881]

Thought you guys would like to know that my kid’s high school woodworking class had to watch your videos as homework while they are all out of school. Keep up the great work!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

That's cool...but has me second guessing some of the foolery we put into this one :)

[@3x3CustomTamar]

I felt like I was hanging out with you guys on this one. Good job 👍

[@haydenbird8306]

“I open all my cabinets with a dead blow hammer” hahahaha Cheers guys fun vid to watch and just maybe given me the confidence to give it a go on my kitchen cabinets Stay safe,

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

thought that was the perfect line to end it on :)

[@katieourmatie8250]

I love your usual chill voiceovers, but this is also such a fun change of pace, kinda like getting to see behind the scenes :D

[@scottvanderhaeghen2000]

Never seen Sandlot!?? You're killing me, Smalls!!!

when i see you doing the math, i'm so glad i use metric. also are your lights broken?

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Just off...I only like about half of them on. It might look dimmer than you're used to seeing me because Shaun was using his camera (a diff camera)

[@841tl]

When I'm using a miter saw like that and want to cut consistent length pieces I cut one piece and then use the built in clamp to hold that in place. Then that becomes your new fence and you can flush up the ends of that with the next piece and cut it exactly the same. It will also serve as a backing piece to help with blowout.

[@robertbailey2458]

We need more of these vids in this style, there so good!!! 🔥

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Robert. They are definitely fun to make :)

[@nal13nal13]

When your square cost more than the miter saw you're squaring up.

[@JesusArellano]

I love this type of video, please do more and keep them this long

[@njbaquatics4827]

Don’t know how I missed this one when you originally did it. Absolutely love that you guys come across as a real good laugh in the workplace definitely think you should do more like this

[@woodshop7487]

Fantastic build gents. Love the interaction and chatting added a fantastic entertaining element, really enjoyed that. 👍👍👍

[@errolpereira8292]

Like the longer format videos as well. Picked up so much in this video. Thanks! Stay safe

[@handymadness]

Love the format! Super fun and entertaining!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Loviing this video style guys! Keep up the great work!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed.

[@wadsface]

Loved the format, others mentioned this seemed like a great "hangout" we all need right now. Keep it up, stay safe!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Ben. Appreciate it. And most definitely. I’ve got a tight circle of good people. But definitely missing my friends.

[@Sjoholm13]

I wanted to say thank you. Your videos always inspire and motivate me to become better at woodworking. I was working on a project yesterday and everything just came unraveled during the course of the day. Long story short; inconsistent tools can be extremely disheartening. Come bedtime I was pretty irritated still, but getting to "hang out" with you guys for a while blew all my troubles away. I really needed that. So, you know, thanks.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks man... appreciate the kind words! Hopefully the project is salvageable. I’m sure it will be

[@goldenbois2487]

hi Chris. Im a big fan. Been watching both your projects and Shawn’s. Both of you are, in one way or another, my mentors.

[@breyleighgegelman4359]

I liked how casual this was! Super fun video to watch!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks :)

[@sullivanwagner1996]

I would like to see more of these kind of raw videos, I really enjoyed this one

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Sullivan :)

[@michaelhlinka94]

I know i'm really late to the party for this one, but I just got to say this video was one of my favorites. Don't get me wrong I love the cinematic, relaxing shots where it seems like everything just flows together perfectly, but it's really nice seeing some of the complications that come with any project! Also the banter was really great too. "you know those Reese's commercials, there's no wrong way to eat a Reese's? Those were fun'

[@ianjamesevans]

I come to the comment section for the endlessly interesting metric system comments. Keep 'em coming, y'all!

[@shawnacapp4128]

You guys made me feel so much better about my own skills. ;) I had similar issues- double and triple checking measurements when I recently made rail and stile doors for the first time. They were easier than I had thought! Thanks guys - always informational and entertaining!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Shawna...we are definitely full of mistake making

[@christianjanes]

Really like the new style of video. Great work.

[@joshuacoutinho335]

Chris I don’t know if you’ll see this but I haven’t been here in a while and seeing you in this “live” type of dynamic is so great as opposed to the older videos where it was only voiceover. Please keep making great videos and more importantly, great projects!

[@Wordsnwood]

I've never seen any of those movies either, Chris.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

my dude :)

[@vilmarmoccelin]

The math on 1/8 and 1/16s broken dimensions is harder??? Metric to the rescue! I love to watch a lot of you North American makers, but your dimensions system make me crazy! Fractions all the time, crazy math when adding different base fractions: 3 1/16 + 4 1/2 + 1/8... Crazy stuff... So I learn to just ignore the dimensions and try to just get the big picture. We "metric rest of the world" just add. 1mm is measurable with simple tools and precise enough for a lot of things (like woodworking) at the same time. You have control over the dimensions? Centimeter is a precise enough to a design phase without using fractions (or in our case the millimeter). In the very precise world you don't need to change the way you calculate, no tenths, hundreds and thousands of an inch (in base ten) mixed with fractions, just more zeros between the comma and the number. And if you have mm and cm mixed in the project in different tolerance parts? No worries: 50cm + 23mm + 2,5cm don't confuse since everybody use base 10 math in day to day tasks and learn to move decimal cases around when needed (like with money). Just a rant... Still love the content, just hate the measuring system.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

I admit it's a better system. So as soon as my country makes it easier to switch I'll be glad to. That said. The problems or topics in this video didn't have a lot to do with metric vs imperial. For example. If you subtract 3/8" or 9.525mm from a gap...you'll end up with a panel that is too small.

[@vilmarmoccelin]

I understand the difficult in the transition, but metric will never catch up in USA if everybody wait to be a more accessible thing. The ruler manufacturer will never sell metric rules if all the buyers waits to every rule be in metric (oversimplification in its worse!). Some channels are doing a thing that I think is a disservice for metric, telling that the plans are in both systems but showing metric dimensions in a simple conversion: 1" or 25,4mm... 1/8" or 3,18mm... It creates a sensation of complexity that doesn't exist... But the main reason of the metric will never catch up in USA is the fact that when the discussion start the argument that "it's better because it's our system" prevails in the comments... The "freedom unit", "Murica, duck yeah", etc... This is the main reason it will never change in my opinion, since any act towards metric is seen as almost an offense and an obvious reason that nobody in the maker scene (mainly KZbinrs) not even try, since the backfire could be disastrous. And my comment was based on a part that you say in the middle of the video about the added complexity when you start to add lots of broken dimensions on the calculations, sorry for the off-topic and for any errors in the english and I wish you the best from a lock down Brazil!

[@redcard3083]

The door style is rail and stile. Great video guys.

[@savagetackle66]

500k! Congrats bro!

[@smithssillyscience4156]

Also had great results with the Kreg Ripcut and my circular saw. Again in budget and accurate.

[@TotalBoat]

The Sandlot is a classic movie. Great time to check it off the list.

[@OVHabitats]

Learning while laughing....What a concept. Works for me.

[@unitwoodworking5403]

The color match and mood is modern, simple and awesome. Thanks for your tips and fun and interesting video.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks! Appreciate it. 😊

[@unitwoodworking5403]

@@Foureyes.Furniture You're welcome. Take care.

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome work Chris! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Fred

[@jasimalhosani8980]

Thats a gread work very nice very helpful thank you for sharing 😎😎

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Glad it was helpful!

[@craigchingren-hamann9700]

WHAT... You've never seen the Sandlot?!? OMG man.. you're killing me smalls!!!

[@Larcenycrook]

really digging the handheld stuff guys

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Kyle.

[@JackStolz]

Chris I don't know if I relate more to a person on this planet than you. Being a silly dude that is a huge Nintendo fan, that makes relaxing content and enjoys the process of things, I feel right at home here on your channel. Thanks for everything in these wacky times.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

That is basically me in a nutshell :)

[@withthesehands5799]

You guys seem to be having a blast

[@WatchMeDIYIt]

Nice, Chris! I like the color. I’m going to try to update our vanity this summer, but probably just repainting it. 🤣

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Go for it!

[@michaelsqaureseverything3255]

always love ya'll s videos man

[@_thegrayman]

Fun edit 👍👍

[@user-hd8ej8yx9p]

Comment section: metric! Home Depot: sorry, we don't have 19.05 mm plywood Me: goddamn it youtube!!

[@stas_from_haisyn]

It's 18 mm, not even close to 3/4".

[@genelomas332]

@@stas_from_haisyn dude, it's 40 thou off.. that's pretty much good enough for timber work.. ;)

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great video. Different style. Fronts turned out looking great. Mahalo for sharing! : )

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks! Yes we are really pleased.

[@MadeByMarylou]

lol, love this new format!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

We had a grand old time building as well :)

[@davido1490]

Similarly to another commenter, there are usually holes in the fence of miter saws that you can use to screw a long 3" wide board to the fence and then use as an auxiliary fence to clamp a stop block. This was my setup for awhile before I got a table saw and it works fairly well for repeatable cuts

[@millerunruh5023]

The shoe collection is fire

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks :)

[@dougywilson2911]

Viewer of 2 years to the channel. Probably never commented. But I much prefer this video than your usual vids. Way more enjoyable getting to know you Chris than the highly edited beautiful Chrispy vids we’re so use too. To be honest. I love your other vids. I like this one more for the above reasons.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Douglas. It was definitely fun to do something new. If suspect we’ll mix it up moving forward. With everybody social distancing, I thought something with a bit more of a “hang out” vibe would be enjoyed. 😊

[@dougywilson2911]

Really appreciate your reply. And your creativity. I particularly like the “outta the box” kinda builds like the crayon projects and technology inspired or melded furniture. Keep up the great work.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks! Yeah, switching it up from time to time is a must. Keeps it interesting and let’s you develop new skills

[@smithssillyscience4156]

I made some repeatable cuts with my $100 saw from Harbor Freight. I just used a miter sled and a stop block. It worked great and was easily in budget for a beginner DIYer like myself.

[@joseescoto9069]

The mess ups and changing direction gave me anxiety. The exact same anxiety that I go through when I’m making something. Reassuring to know that others go through it too

[@nathanpegram2312]

Another great build/upgraded furniture! Thanks for the vid, lol, been waiting for y’all to release the next video, corona virus makes you content crazy lol! But for real, this was a very helpful video. Thanks for that poplar demonstration

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Nathan. We figured people are lacking in “hangout” time now. So wanted to make something that had a “hanging out “ vibe.

[@jaredthipthorpe1654]

Is that an aj1 push block... I love it. Keep up the great work

[@rolandgdean]

You two should have a family video for quarantine. Bring family members in to help with a simple build so we can get to know the people in your lives.

[@The42Joker]

“I open all my cabinets with a dead blow hammer” hahahaha 🤣🤪😜

[@appalachianmountaindesigns7713]

Great video Chris excellent detail. I wasn't confused by your math 🤔 not sure what that really means. 🤣 thanks for sharing. Until next time. *Chris*

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

it was easy math. It's just that Shaun's got no brains

[@appalachianmountaindesigns7713]

@@Foureyes.Furniture Good thing he's good with the camera. Lol jk Shaun

[@alsanova]

Metric all the way! Inches are waaaay too confusing, that hurt my brain! 😀🤪 Btw I like this style of the video 👍🙂

[@anneoreilly4900]

Total shop envy!

[@timpa82]

This is so interesting that imperial is still used. Making everything so hard for no reason.

[@robertmoran9886]

Terrific video and like the alternative door. When I was a cabinetmaker (before you were born) we would use spaceballs in the mortise to allow expansion and eliminate rattle.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Now that movie i've seen :) JK, I've actually never heard of spaceballs as a "tool"

[@robertmoran9886]

It’s all about merchandising!

[@jeffforbes3772]

Never seen The Sandlot??!!! You're killin' me Schmalz.

[@BloodyCatchEmAl]

Love the bants

[@marcelw6440]

Can't believe you haven't seen those classics!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

I guess I've got my quarantine work cut out for me

[@deeranfoxworthy6069]

I loved the animations and everything, very helpful! I would maybe label the parts that you're talking about in them. I don't mind googling what a rail, tenon or a style is, but it may be a bit easier to comprehend if labeled in the animation. I know you did mention that the vertical pieces are the styles, thank you for that!

[@zkahen]

Loved the sneakers in the wall at 1:04, i would love to see a sneaker showcase shelf or something like that, im looking for ideas to do one my self in my house. Love your work dude! keep up the great work.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

I did one a few months ago. Scroll back about 15-20 videos on my page and you’ll see it.

[@zkahen]

@@Foureyes.Furniture ow don't know how I missed it, I'll check! Thanks!!

[@gavinhillery3130]

I too open all of my cabinets with dead blow hammers, Shaun.

[@ryanmartens5667]

I like the loose video style. Fun! Next fake trip to the home store, your 1 x 2's might only be 1 3/4" wide! Lol Keep up the good work!

[@ggosbenton]

oh man... the metric system is so nice!

[@novas2905]

13:15 There's a comic for that, made by Adam Ellis!!

[@user-hd8ej8yx9p]

i also put my left hand behind my back pushing the piece through the table saw

[@z4zuse]

Love the struggle with the obfuscated metric system.

[@andrewbrown8148]

OMG, this was a great video, guys, and I laughed out loud several times~!! Love it~! I'm "a couple years" older than you two and recognized the names of the movies you named....from watching several of them with my kids. A few you'll have to look up..."Slap Shot" (hockey, obviously?), any of the "Bad News Bears" movies, and the original "Longest Yard"~! I'll bet Shaun's familiar. Maybe? Keep the great content coming~!!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

I’m familiar with all of those movies. I think bad news bears is the only I’ve seen. But I don’t remember much.

[@kypass]

15:00 Brilliant!

[@lorismith8887]

I’ve become a pro and doors. I’ve found that MFF makes for a nice shaker style door.

[@krisrd]

Being British, watching this video gave me a whole new appreciation for the metric system 😳

[@joseluisdiaz3066]

Perfect,👍👍👍

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks 👍

[@GeeDeeBird]

Big Bang Theory was a great show. I didn't discover it until after it was off the air, but It's worth the watch.

[@williamellis8993]

Great video, Chris. It's a good thing you had Shaun there to keep you straight. As an aside, have you ever used Miller dowels? I always finish my panels before assembly for the same reason as you. You and Shaun stay safe and healthy. Bill

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

I'm not familiar with miller dowels. I'll check them out

[@Jermmz]

Hi Chris, very impressed by the quality of your creations and videos. Could you give us more details on the way you stain and finish your build to get that result. What kind of dye was this (Brand - Color) and what black poly do you use ? What is your process to apply it all ?

[@collingonzalez]

Hey @Chris Salomone, awesome video. I enjoyed this casual recording style. Could you link to the leather dye you use? Also, I'm sure you've covered this before, but how does it compare to india ink?

[@WeAreTheArc]

how do you get into wood working?

[@hp_games93]

Oh my lord, i love all those movies!! I cant believe he hasn't seen them!! I'm not sure how old y'all are but I'm 26 and I've seen all of them.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

We're older...prime age for these movies :)

[@hp_games93]

I think you guys are probably just 30-32, not too much older. :)

[@ThomasKempDesign]

Do/would you ever router in the handles to makes them flush? It seems odd to have them sticking out the just slightly.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

I would on a piece of furniture. For these I just did it exactly as they were made

[@garnetsteen]

What design software do you use on your Mac? Any self-training recommendations?

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

SKetchup. There are lots of online tutorials

[@coburninator]

really like the style of this video, similar to shaun's 24 hour build.

[@AliRaza-rx5gt]

Did you use color or polish? Kindly tell me about where to find it?

[@caeeylots]

I like responsible shoppers!!!

[@DerekHauser]

I'm pretty sure this is a giant commercial for the metric system!

[@arronnorton8457]

What did you use as finnish ie to get the wood black and any lacquer or varnish etc looks very nice black great job

[@donaldpowell7762]

I also open all my cabinets with dead blow hammers!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

The way to do it

[@ohalloranpeter]

The metric system is so much easier and logical and would take all the thinking out of it. It's almost like there's a secret society keeping the metric system down. Or something.

[@laurenemilie2048]

The black is dope But I kind of hoped you would change it up with a wood colour finish. But maybe that would totally clinch with the rest of the bathroom.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Yeah...i'm sure all walnut would have looked sweet :)

[@jhonrojas7980]

Hi everyone, Any idea of what is the name of sketching program Chris uses for drawing? Thanks

[@CyrusHostetler]

Question: Why did you take off 3/8" on the doors? Couldnt you just take off like 1/8" for glue? Why so much room?

[@kjkuchma]

"Expert level" stream of consciousness video. Same conversations occurs in my head between "us."

[@billsk8]

Is the "turning on the lights" step optional?

[@lorismith8887]

Now that I see you’re dying the wood I can see that MDF would never work for the finish you’ve selected. They look awesome!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

MDF is a thirsty material

[@lorismith8887]

Chris Salomone yes indeed and sometimes it sucks!