Plywood Kitchen with Exposed Wood Grain

Big shout out to Tim at the Offcut for making the coolest looking hinge jig I have ever seen! Check out his awesome furniture building yt channel here / @theoffcut
In this exciting episode we grain-match our plywood cabinets! We are using the nova pro scala drawer system, so I had to come up with a way to attach the fronts consistently and still maintain the correct grain pattern. Tricky! especially considering this is my first time building a kitchen, but if you are going to do it once - do it right.
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[@carstenneustadt7454]

I'm probably not able to phrase right, what I really want to say but I'll try my best: Scott, you can not imagine how nice it is to watch your videos in the european fall/ winter when in your videos spring/ summer are slowly creeping in. Your videos are somewhat like a 20 minute warm summer day in the winter!

[@alejandrotoscano674]

Completely right 😅

[@wetawatcher]

I think you phrased it very well Carsten.Cheers from NZ😎

[@iancorybutler]

Thiiisss!

[@thecalvinprice]

It was very satisfying watching the drawers slide in while the grain lined up

[@dustinroe]

Does anyone know what style of doors these are. Shaker is common but I like the minimal cleaning needed for these fully flat front style. They’re minimal. Love them.

[@iangregoryhome]

Jess is right it looks amazing 👍

[@bearhauscubly]

That grain match - chefs kiss!v😘

[@adrianturtle1985]

Came here for Scott and Ray making cabinets how I'm about to make mine - but end up looking up the Bokashi composting Jess mentioned at the end.. Thanks Jess!

[@neilarmour4497]

I'd be exactly the same using that jig and 'driving' it along the door face to the next hinge point. We're all big kids at heart!

[@Nothingstutube]

I enjoy Saturday morning. I sleep in. Get a coffee in bed and watch Scott Brown carpentry, it motivates me into my diy weekend projects. Lol i tell my husband its my 'staff meeting. 😅

[@mrchapalapa-69]

You’d make people with OCD very comfortable mate Stuff just lines up and is done right Good bloody job Scott Hats off to you

[@grahamhunt1169]

"Hey Grandpa" Priceless, got to love Ray! :-)

[@davidgibson7234]

nothing wrong with the size of that fridge, very suitable for the average kiwi house of that era, also you probably will retire the old fridge to the garage and have it as a beer/wine fridge so you have somewhere to keep bulky items etc. The kitchen looks amazing… so jealous…

[@SanaagSomaliland]

Nicely done. Imagine if the Fridge and other appliances faces where the same plywood as the rest of the kitchen.

[@sfn4702]

My goodness, those drawer front are beautiful 😍

[@nznicksaunders]

Blow as much smoke as you want Jess. It it is looking fantastic! The forethought that you have put into little details like the depth of everything and the extra hinges is great too. Well done Scott and Ray.

[@sharonadlam3195]

Here, here

[@roadie3124]

I do love Kiwi and Aussie girls.

[@8antipode9]

Hi Scott! Your conversation with Ray on this exciting episode compels me to make a confession: Hi, I'm Antipode, I'm American and my fridge is ridiculously oversized. There, I feel much better. :D

[@christophmoser3959]

Jess should really do a kitchen tour once its finished

[@Sailor_Greg]

Alarm! Don't put a fridge on it's back! the oil flows out of the pumps (or something) and when you plug it back in it will kill itself (20 year old knowledge, but likely still relevant). Make sure it stands up straight for several days and bang on the exposed coils to drop the oil before plugging in. (if this knowledge is out of date, please let me know) Great episode. keep up the great work. beautiful kitchen!

[@darrylkennedy2125]

You could always get some magnetic strips and put plywood on the fridge doors.

[@numbereightyseven]

No, that's incompetent cowboy stuff.

[@crashkg]

Your channel is so wholesome. Its like all the characters are out of a 1950's sitcom. Makes my day to watch your progress.

[@tylerdobdob23]

Your little caricature at the end in the circle, 100% Marc Ellis.

[@jasperkemp9025]

making the visible part of any piece of furniture with the grain like that and it works; it's such a feeling of accomplishment and pride💪, enjoy. O ja, groeten aan je Nederlandse vriend/collega🇳🇱

[@southernfriedkiwi7726]

As a Kiwi living in America, I love having TWO fridges that are bigger than that. They hold all of our cold beverages, 4 large cartons of milk and OJ and have plenty of space for marinating meats etc. It also means that we only grocery shop every few weeks and that saves on petrol(even though it's about 1/4 of the price of petrol in NZ).

[@TheOffcut]

Kitchen is looking awesome! You could fit your old apartment in all those drawers. Glad the hinge jig came in handy!

[@james-jq8sk]

Jess's comment at 19:40 is a classic!

[@dvntsmh]

The natural cabinet color is really nice too

[@lucasbuchanan6939]

Refreshing closing thoughts from Jess 😄

[@joeyvecchio1050]

I am a cabinetmaker and you are doing a fantastic job. It will look amazing when you are o

[@jbrizzle4725]

What really makes the "newer" videos great is the discussion you two have and your whole thought process. It really shows the problem solving that great carpenters have to employ as part of the job.

[@DasShaten]

I'm very happy to see the correct wood bit in the drill press.

[@leszekkujawski9981]

Love the ending! It reminds me how I walked around my first apartment just as I moved in and couldn't enjoy myself enough that it finally came together.

[@orlandoskipper589]

I was going to comment about the excessive hinges but you answered it. 👍👍. And Jess is a national treasure, protect her at all cost lol.

[@troybooker3534]

This is what keeps me inspired to complete my Reno...👍👍 Scott

[@djAnakin]

I agree with Jess. You've done and amazing job, Scott! Well done sir!

[@tomprevost2477]

I'm in the US and I approve of your fridge

[@harrygirgin9093]

I know a snickers trousers when I see one. Love them.

[@MeBeingAble]

That grain is stunning. Like a multipiece artwork. If you need more freezer space in the future just put one in the garage.

[@matthewpsaville]

You look so happy with the build. So you should be. Big thumbs up.

[@austinrattray]

Re counter tops. For anyone wondering, we have the matte stone countertops and they are great! Slightly harder to keep clean but baking soda based cleaners are your friend. No permanent stains in 4 years. Love the matte look, very glad we went with it (even though people tried to talk us out of it 😂)

[@mesodan]

Are they engineered stone/quartz?

[@austinrattray]

⁠@@mesodanYeah ours is just engineered stone, very similar to the matte one shown in the video. We liked the simplicity. But I understand you can get the same finish on other stones

[@davids8493]

Your sidekick Raymond is absolutely outstanding. He is irreplaceable! 👍👍

[@davids8493]

You have done well Mr Brown. Time and experience are the greatest teachers. Your grain patterns selection will grant you years of joy. 👍👍

[@connormatthews522]

that little dim saw has to be the best addition to your setup ever

[@hrg5010]

Hi Scott, You are right about fridge size. Most people have fridges which are way too big, use more electricity and end up full of food that ultimately gets thrown away! Besides you don't have to justify your choice of kitchenware / whiteware to anyone!

[@drousseau122]

Scott, stop playing with the drawers…. Lol great job 👏🏾

[@CherrieMcKenzie]

When the cabinets doors went in seamlessly with the grain matching up I thought to myself "Now I know why Jess calls him the best carpenter in New Zealand" Well done! I just finished a DIY patio cabinet and realized making them can be a hair puller so you are tops in my book. I also like the frig, and I'm in America. haha

[@nicktorea4017]

Ray with the blast from the past 90's hip hop lyrics

[@Noob4all94]

Love that natural grain, looks amazing !

[@rickkaminski4519]

Scott, get a piece of angle steel 19mm x 19mm x 3.6mm. Use this along the inside edge of the doors on the cabinet, set back from the edge opposite the hinge side. This should help prevent warping of the doors

[@Matty_Hunts_and_Cooks]

Hey Scott, I have been watching your channel since episode 186 and have to give it to you, this series of kitchen building has been pretty epic! I love your attention to detail, patience and craftsmanship (I bet there were a lot of challenges behind the scenes) keep up the good work, you can hear in Jess voice how proud she is of your work and so you should be!

[@81Lord-Nikon]

Amazing kitchen brother. Your wife sounds super cool.

[@dpratt776]

That kitchen just pops, well done.

[@dvntsmh]

This is beautiful scott. I'm so inspired!

[@mitchelvangrinsven6137]

Nice work Scott and Raymond. Keep up the good work. Greetings from the netherlands

[@Andy-ow2cx]

Personally I would say its a normal size fridge for a family, kitchen looks awesome and coming on nicely by the way.

[@MrAlexfalkner]

Inspiration right there. Was mulling over replacing existing our existing kitchen cabinet Fronts with something else- don’t have the budget for complete resto- and we are happy with the layout as it stands. Sold on the ply. Thanks fellas!

[@markhagen7777]

I’d be happy in another life to fly down to New Zealand and paint grain Into those spots for you

[@davykins]

it's been great watching you and Jess growing up over the years and becoming ADULTS :) :) ( with an ADULT kitchen!!!!

[@thisoldproperty]

Reminded me of New Yankee Workshop with Norm Abraham. Great outcome Scott.

[@katrinabell7684]

Well done Scott . Love the cabinets . They look so smart with the grain matching. So good to have Ray too. An awesome kitchen to work in Jess & Scott.😎

[@billybike57]

Exquisite job, the craftsmanship it next level. Wow!

[@jaypeeters]

I might have to look in to the grass drawer system again... you made it look way to easy. When i made mine there were no plastic inserts. Would appreciate an in dept video about the templates you made. Congrats on the progress.

[@ZachAshcraft]

Seeing those fronts come together was so satisfying! Gotta feel good to see it all coming together like this. The grain match is top notch

[@wearsjorge55]

I'd like to see some fronts coming together

[@scottsauve11]

There's nothing better than the feeling when you set the first cabinet door and it closes perfectly with perfect reveals.

[@gordonclark7632]

I am not sure if I heard Jess correctly but it sounded like she was very pleased with your efforts!

[@Gwlyddyn]

I was really sceptical about using ply as fronts but those "bookmatched" drawers look aaaaaamazing!

[@keithaj1888]

Well done, looks fantastic bud. Well done to ray aswell 👍☕️👏

[@waydemiller8706]

Your not just a pair of fancy shoes 😂 bloody awesome effort 👍👍👍 looks awesome

[@KarlGreaves]

Family Friendly - Love It!

[@MarkFauntleroy]

I'm in America and we bought a skinny, counter depth, German (Miele) fridge also. As you said, it was for counter (bench) space.

[@frenchgreguk]

1) that jig is awesome. 2) Raymond is irreplaceable.

[@brianmcculloch6341]

Truly amazing detail. My OCD and I are so pleased (Jen is a gem)[Non sexist compliment].

[@Gungho1a]

That's a fine workshop now, Scott. Fine work as well. Not sure on using plywood, but it's a fine result.

[@barryrobbins7694]

9:15 Gaps don’t get better than that - perfect!

[@richardmoss9188]

That hinge jig is well cool

[@owenmanuela6949]

Welcome to the world of the cabinetmaker Scott there are also banks of draws you can use in the corner's that are soft close, so good and carouse'sl too.I'd probably get the fronts 2 pac polish.

[@mrpete5482]

Ha! Brilliant piece of audio work simulating hearing through hearing protection! Also, "Looks like a coffin. Hello, Grandpa." Classic Dutch/Ray humor.😄

[@wrinx]

Absolutely stunning - I love the narrow gaps and consistency between all the various panels, gorgeous!

[@betods1013]

I have to admit that a couple of episodes ago I though the kitchen design was gonna be a bit bland or simple. Not in a bad way as I know you were designing it that way purposely. I'm from the states where we feel the need to make every cabinet shaker-style and make kitchens look like they belong in the royal palace of Abu Dabi. But then the way your drawers and wood grain turned out.....looks absolutely stunning. And it looks higher class then any "American" kitchen I've seen. Really stellar craftsmanship. I've watched it back 2 times. Love the look of the kithen.

[@travistragasz7986]

Hey Scott, Iv really enjoyed all your videos. You and a couple other youtube carpenters have drove me to pursue a career in carpentry and wood working. Just under three years ago now, I joined a small custom carpentry and cabinetry company, where iv been getting experience in just about every aspect of being a carpenter to project manager. We build cabinets to the modern American style, Solid wood face frame, Plywood box, and inlay cabinet doors and drawer fronts. Ive had the honer of building a few cabinets for my family and even a couple side jobs. Iv always been interested in the frameless Euro style Plywood Cabinets like you have been building and this has driven me to try my hand at this style. I just bought my first house with some help from my dad, and Im now inspired to give this a go. Thank you for being such a great role-model and I hope you and Jess the best in the future!

[@bennz6494]

Stunning Workmanship on the kitchen scott and ray. Masterpiece.

[@JohnnyMotel99]

Small point about freestanding fridges, they have more volume than built in. Plus if at some point you want more fridge space, you can buy a tall fridge only and put a small freezer elsewhere.

[@debochch]

They should start with this since they are renovating. Upright freezer in the laundry and a fridge with a small freezer in the kitchen. I've done this. I like the Mitsubishi fridges: slide out freezer, slide out vegetable draw, auto ice maker.

[@bigrobbo75]

awesome effort again Scott and Jess, and Raymond , NZ's favourite wise and flying dutchman !!

[@ratedr9544]

If you want more freezer space you could always put a chest or standing freezer in your garage, we have done a similar thing here to allow for more meal prepping

[@ejude83]

You should make your own plywood skins for the fridge! Beautiful work.

[@willthorpe4109]

The talent and skill it’s at such a level hats off to you guys

[@rcodyromero]

Incredible work Scott. Can't wait to see it finished and Jess is hilarious as always

[@rustythecat2163]

Jess said it all, an amazing job Scott!

[@ErionQ]

Scott I love the music! so relaxing!

[@keelanshadforth6697]

Hey Scott, great project! You didn't have to pull apart the drawer front brackets, they are design to be hammer in together!

[@stripeytapir]

The "Hi Grandpa," sent me. I nearly had coffee coming out my nose.

[@mambans]

I am so jealous of how GOOD that looks!

[@peter65zzfdfh]

They need to make more 50/50 fridge/freezers, 1 or 2 people can't use that much fridge but freezer space is always at a premium to allow bulk buying or meal prep.

[@numbereightyseven]

Exactly.

[@MrLikeaboss2012]

Dekton is a great product

[@1petrofski]

Wow Scott stunning kitchen. One you are going to get endless pleasure from evertime you walk in there to make your morning coffee. Top craftmanship from you guys!

[@Zjaan321]

Looks great Scott!

[@kenneththomas3558]

Looks amazing, Scott.

[@AyFrame]

Totally agree with Jess, Scott you deserve the praise it’s a beautiful job 👍

[@Kernowwoods]

The grain match is perfect dude. Can’t wait to see what u choose for handles. 🤙🤙

[@Aidanfeeley]

How satisfying are good cabinetry margins

[@marpa0]

It looks really nice Scott! Congrats for the great job, and thank you for the video! Always a pleasure!

[@jay62nz]

Can so relate to going around opening and closing doors just for the sake of it after a fresh install. Great job with the grain match.

[@danielharphamgist8029]

Brother, the plywood looks so good on the fronts. When you said you where doing that is wasn't sure but it's amazing. Well done. Thanks for another exciting episode.