Made ONE DOZEN CABINET JOINERY MISTAKES Today

[@kevinharding2099]

I built a cabin in Maine, and realized that without a complete shop and lots of space, building cabinets just wasn’t going to work. Cheap Home Depot stuff did the trick. After 30 years I have no regrets. I admire your determination and desire to learn this skill, but I wonder with all you have to do, if building cabinets really makes sense.

[@4philipp]

Kevin Harding I’ll be building a cabin in Maine too. I think the idea to need custom cabinetry stems from limited kitchen spaces which are not uniform at all. In a open space layout it’s easier to use off the shelf products. While I also lean towards buying the cabinets, I think it’s a cool project and skill to learn too

[@kezzatries]

I think it is about the process, he either has to work to pay someone, or do it himself and learn. There a lot of people out there who say they built their own house, but all they ever lifted Was The pen to write the check out

[@toffer99]

So much talk, so little action.

[@bampah]

I was hoping it wasn't just me. Driving me crazy with soooo much unnecessary information.

[@dumaistube1]

the black squary spiky things are supports for Bessey clamps when gluing panels; they lift the panel and allow glue to drip; also, 2 depths so that you can cross clamps one set going north-south and the other east-west

[@alaskanken2132]

Thanks I was not sure what they were for.

[@shawnbaker9]

You drilled that well a year ago and still setting up hoses to fill the tanks! Cmon do some plumbing

[@ricksli1]

I enjoy your vidéo, but man you talk alot

[@tode5675]

Most people use Baltic birch for their drawers, 1/2" or 13mm, NOT China ply and NOT 3/4" or 19mm. Baltic birch does not have voids or glue failures between the lamination's. 4mm Baltic birch will fit into a standard blades kerf and is strong enough to hold anything you can stack into a standard 4" deep drawer including lead weights. Another plug for Baltic birch, it comes in 5'x5' square sheets as standard which works very well for euro-style boxes like you're building. 4'x8' are available at an increased cost if you'd rather.

[@davesatosky5840]

as a cabinet maker... this was painful to watch lol

[@aleldon9085]

I think it was painful because you remember how you were doing it when you started)))))))) It is OK. Take it easy))) Do not judge yourself hard.

[@alaskanken2132]

Try stepping to the side to retrieve your cut wood on the table saw .never reach both hands over the blade 🚫⚠️. Time 28:08

[@LolzerCakes]

you confuse me sometimes.... you talk about destroying plywood (handles water decently) cabinets with water, yet you leave OSB (doesnt handle water well) on house for years.

[@JohnnyMotel99]

Matt Seigel do not mention the outside!

[@lynnplestid2711]

Never used pocket holes for cabinet builds just dados rabbits. I’ve built over 20 full size kitchens this way, pockets were used for the solid wood cabinet faces only.

[@priayief]

As a Kreg Jig rookie for more than 6 years (at 72 years old), I REALLY appreciate this video. I like to see (and learn from) people who are not experts. And I'll refrain from passing along any "expert" tips I've found helpful: just because I want to see if he learns things the same way I do.Cheers.

[@DHarri9977]

The journey is the teacher we all learn differently.

[@gts2408]

You’d be better off using a drill driver with the clutch than the impact driver... it saves so much time as using the clutch removes the need to finesse with the impact driver.

[@stevenfine673]

Jessie, There is an important piece that you've left off the cabinets and that is a mounting rail on the back of the cabinet

[@clivemcnally5236]

Joining cabinets together add a biscuit jointed helps line it up and adds extra glue area

[@dennisfahlstrom7422]

That piece you sanded and lacquered - isn’t there a pair of drawers going in those spaces? If so, everything on both sides will be hidden.

[@TimTurner115]

As a person in wood working. I have a lot of questions. I understand you are learning. So I will not ask any questions.

[@1977logitech]

Please be careful using the fence while making crosscuts. If you want to use it for a repeatable stop, clamp a piece of material to the part of the fence that is in front of the blade. You can index against this wood, but there will be plenty of room for your offcut after you make the cut.

[@justbartee]

Your method of cross cutting with the fence can cause kick back. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS !! USE your cross cut sled PLEASE

[@1977logitech]

Yes, the method in the video can cause kickback, esp on wider pieces. Attaching a spacer to the fence well ahead of the blade can allow you to safely index against the block while leaving plenty of room at the cut for the off cut. A sled is always a great option if available, but the mitre gauge can be used in a safe manner as well.

[@mike111483]

Jessie why ain't you tarp off a small part of the garage we are cutting your boards to keep the dust down and out of the rest of your living space idea for next time

[@ianupton4027]

It is not a jig. It is for bessey K-body clamps. It will hold the clamps vertical and off of the workbench.

[@farminginthesouth592]

wow only one cabinet per day.This is going to make for a long series

[@allenburns3177]

Putting a back on allows you to square up the cabinet and keep it squares. Just run a 1/4" rabbit for the back plywood. Amazing how much strength it provides.

[@KraftyKathi]

Rabet

[@andershandberg45]

Actually it's rabbet

[@TrailerAdventures55]

Jessie -you want a back on the cabinet to give it rack strength. It's easy to do with a rabbit bit in a router and will square the box before you attach either a face frame or doors.

[@jamesweil3470]

Painful to watch, kreg makes videos on cabinet building. Please watch.

[@jonasstrandberg8490]

I think its time for a blooper episod. You must have a ton of that :)

[@brendafield62]

Sorry guys but I gotta turn that circus music off.

[@keinegutennamen]

I would suggest putting a back on the cabinets (even cheap hardboard or something) just to keep bugs and mice out.

[@mattlikesbikes]

Sometimes this is all just painful to watch.

[@johnisom842]

The horizontal boring machine on your shopsmith will do that with perfect accuracy and angle on each hole

[@flyboy6876]

you are a blast to watch Jesse, you over-complicate a bit but fun

[@tode5675]

Okay...........Now you're adding 3/4" face frames to a 23-7/8" box...............Premade counters won't fit onto 24-5/8" boxes.

[@alaskanken2132]

Maybe they can fur out the backsplash with some fancy trim to save the cabinets. Because I am sure that the video was filmed at least a week ago or longer.

[@ronbattiston2468]

Yet another fantastic video. I learned a lot about pocket holes a subject I have no experience in. Fun to watch. Thanks Jesse and Alyssa! Also I don't have all that equipment so I would not be able to repeat that method but there might be other ways other than pocket holes. Maybe! Great work!!

[@4philipp]

Ron Battiston the Kreg jig is fairly cheap. Cutting all the pieces perfectly is the challenge

[@Ford33coupe]

No one builds anything perfect the first time. Some never do. Practice makes perfect or at least better. Fun to watch your success and even your failures. Makes us all realize how much fun it is to create something with our own hands. You have nothing to apologize for!

[@stevesyphax]

you don't need to use pocket hole joinery on the boxes. You can use drywall screws from the bottom.

[@holzwerx]

That black plastic box with the fingers but I haven’t part is for supporting parallel clamps when you’re clamping together a frame and panel door or a box like a drawer

[@agrt5689]

yes, that plasticy thing is a holder for clamps crosswise. I have used them from bessey. maybe they are also for Jet clamps.

[@traveller9625]

Welcome to the world of cabinet making, you have done well pilgrim and will do better as time goes by

[@TJMelrose]

Jesse, you should clamp "spacer boards" on the front and back of your bottom surface to keep the sidewalls from creeping in when you tighten the pocket hole screws.

[@chrisbjohannsen]

Thanks Jesse, this was cool. I built a melamine box cabinet using a Kreg jig last year and wish I had seen this first, so many lessons learned. I has also inspired me to finish the rest of the project. I started watching your videos for the flying, but have gotten drawn in to the construction, keep on keeping on.

[@richardbrooks3569]

Half inch thick backs are twice as thick as you need.

[@gtuttle4]

You really need to use TiteBond glue and a back. This will help square up the box and make it much stronger.

[@KeithDiSarno]

A back? Definitely. Glue? You'd just be making it harder on yourself. Glue won't stick to UV coating. Assembly would turn into a mess with everything slipping around; UV coating by itself is already incredibly slippery.

[@gtuttle4]

@@KeithDiSarno I thought he said it was finished on one side.

[@srw_cricket2976]

Great vids, a tad more brevity would be awesome :)

[@bruceaugustine6486]

Use Glue and a pin nail gun to put in the face boards then very small holes will require just a wood filler pen to fill in the tiny pin holes on the face

[@jackonthefarm5540]

Just FYI, when you checked the cabinet squareness you were experiencing "racking". Having 1/4" material on the back plays the important role of stopping the racking. Also you left the back off the sink base stating that your pipes would enter there. Aren't your supply and drain pipes actually going to enter from the bottom? You can't really get your pipes into your sip walls.

[@stan.rarick8556]

Cabinet will be against the bathroom wall, not the outside SIP. Go watch the bathroom build....

[@nick.caffrey]

Super irritating music! Great content!

[@hendrikcattoor]

👍👍💕💕💕I appreciate the honesty in your videos Thanks for producing another great video💕💕💕👍👍

[@shewme71]

Love that your building your own cabinets! What are you going to do to finish the outside of the cabinet's? Oh and thank you for the increased pace of video's, I really went through withdrawl going from daily to monthly video's. I know you have a life but you are a drug to youtubers that love your build.

[@mcs5271]

I'm so impressed with those boxes Jesse, seriously. I am looking forward to building my own built-ins now in our office and basement. I also appreciate your unapologetic honest amateur status regarding cabinet building.

[@shawndinterman2219]

Use glue and a drill, not a impact

[@rxtasy3]

glue/pocket screw the boxes together, glue/pocket screw the face frames together, glue/brad nail the face frame to the boxes.

[@triciasklodowske5653]

Great job !! It's going to be beautiful.

[@gimiesome]

Love how you try to explain what somthing is and then after your explanation you say, But I don't know, It could be for somthing else...Funny stuff.

[@nutdriverjr17]

Those are Bessey rail and stile jigs, used for building cabinet doors. They hold the K-body clamps while you assemble the doors.

[@kennethpasko1499]

When you updated the Kerg jig you should have look into the kreg foreman so much easier and faster to use especially when you are going to be making so many cabinets. And yes us a drill with clutch . You will get better with time just hang in there.

[@tomm4221]

A good example of someone more interested in playing with the toys than learning the skills.

[@charlesreohr6236]

Get a pocket hole "clamp" from kreg. It clamps the hole to the other piece to keep it from moving when tightening screws.

[@rickebert399]

Did you glue those panels the pocket holes themselves are strong but you need to glue those

[@pnutrandolph574]

y are the pocket holes on the out side of the cabinets and not the inside were u can't see them?

[@thelyingscotsman7993]

I was thinking the same,

[@gsyguy1]

Glue ,Glue,GLUEEEE you forgot the glue,pocket holes are not as strong as the old screws through the side and glue in fact it really is the weakest link in all joinery ..oh and im a plumber and knows that

[@richardbrooks3569]

Glue doesn't adhere well to that finished panel.

[@gsyguy1]

@@richardbrooks3569 ,a little sanding will help

[@richardbrooks3569]

@@gsyguy1 Why spend the time? When those cabinet boxes get fixed to the wall, fixed together and face-framed, they will not come apart.

[@firesurfer]

As a carpenter for 40 years, it's fine.

[@supermelvel]

26:30 You probably know this, but in case you didn't. If you drilled the wrong holes and you can't get it to fit nice. Take the time to plug the holes with wood and then drill again. The holes aren't there anymore so problem solved 😊 I love your video's btw. Learned a lot from the electrical video's 😋

[@mathbrown9099]

Jesse, I love it. You are showing us what “doing” looks like, when you’re trying something incredibly complex for the first time. You just keep on going. If you end up buying another sheet to learn how to make YOUR OWN CABINETS, so what.

[@NuggetPoppyandKit]

Hi Jesse... Try watching a few of Ana Whites videos she and her husband use kregg jig for EVERYTHING and they explain what they do as they go (they to also built a beautiful house)

[@tonycain9077]

The best carpenter is one who can hide his mistakes.

[@TJMelrose]

Not all surfaces require a pocket hole... the vertical board between the top drawers should have been attached straight in from underneath.

[@ssg8051]

You might want to consider watching some related videos, follow some KZbinrs who specialize in woodwork and/or cabinetry. Ana White, for example, tackles lots of furniture and other wood builds---often with free plans. Best of luck with your own woodworking journey.

[@jaynaforsgren4755]

Happy Veterans Day 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍

[@MrNic67]

Craig makes a clamp that you stick into a pocket hole and plant them and it lines things up and holds things while you put the other pocket hole screws in it specifically made for that task.

[@mikenelson6630]

It seems to me that you should have put the finished side of the wood on the outside of the cabinets, and put the pocket holes on the inside where they won't be seen. After all, don't you want the OUTSIDE if the cabinet to look the best? Once you put doors on the front of the cabinets, you won't see the inside surfaces, except for the top surfaces of shelves.

[@firesurfer]

Some of the outsides of cabinets face each other, so in that case, the pockets are not seen.

[@r10070h]

Kerg jig pocket hole clamp. Goes in the pocket hole and holds great.

[@pammccrary7915]

Oh how I would love that Smith setup! I was raised with the smell of lumber and wood! And passed it on to my kids! 💜

[@hbmarcott]

I think I saw you using a miter gauge when using the fence at the same time. If I saw right, never do a cross cut and and use the miter gauge and fence at the same time. It's a kick back waiting to happen and oops, your finger hitting something turn over 3000 rpm.

[@Philhoppermiller]

You did well for your first time using the Kreg Jig and table saw. I built cabinets for my grandaughter's home. We had and an "L" shaped design with a corner cabinet for the lower's. And they had to fit the walls which were a bit out of plumb. I got plans from Kreg Jig company and did mine from their instructions. I have also built a small table, our of cedar, that sits on my front porch and a couch table for my wife to serve desserts on Thanksgiving. All with the Kreg jig. Oh, and I built a toy box for a friend. You can stick dowels in the pocket holes and trim them off flush. Why buy the store brand.

[@billd8167]

Cabinetry making is a definite art. Looking good so far.

[@leeashworth9874]

Screws go on the inside

[@cavemansmancave9025]

I built kitchen cabinets with the kreg system. Some thoughts to share. A: screw and glue B: Screw holes on the inside. That’s how I did it. If you use plugs to hide the screw holes, you won’t be able to disassemble your cabinets. Anyway, you’re doing fine. I hope I’m not being a troll. Thanks, John

[@stephenboots]

I can't tell you the number of times I stabbed myself with the driver bit while holding pieces together for joining with pocket holes and those square drive screws! It took me ages to learn not to put my hand anywhere forward of the driving bit! I invested in more clamps.

[@sethwell]

Also, you and the wife, and a cabinet builder will be the only people who would be remotely looking at how they are constructed. No real need to finish the inside of the drawer spaces since you will see... wait for it... the drawer!!! Your quest for perfection seems to cause you to make errors more often. 1/32” off of a 24-36” cabinet is a tiny error within tolerances. Strive for perfection but know you’ll only come close since you are human!

[@jimwilson1845]

Remember to consider designing in kick plate relief once you move on to upstairs cabinets ( or could set boxes on pre built base)

[@papioscarw]

The difference between a Master craftsman and an amateur is the Master knows how to cover his mistakes and not be seen.

[@jcorbett63]

Those plastic jobbies you held up are for use with your bessey Kbody clamps as in drawers to make sure they are square between two sets of clamps.

[@everettebrown1094]

One word, glue!

[@georgestone6562]

yes

[@butchwells3742]

Two words ... Glue for dummies ...

[@davidmccullough7225]

Can you possibly get some better music to accompany your videos.

[@cam00001]

I cheated and built a time machine. WOW, this turned out so AWESOME! Thanks Jessie. Oh, and the video editing as well as the music for the time lapses is so much fun. Did I say how excited I am about this project? By the way, time machine wise, the upstairs living area cabinets are works of art. I'm with you on this project! Later.....

[@epskurt]

The cubes are supports for bar clamps, lay bar into slot to hold clamps upright.

[@vancemccarthy2554]

When you guys were doing the roof, you not only worked together - you worked together as a team. First project in the new shop.

[@StandForFreedom1776]

Hi Jessie, for your drawer divider peace do not use pocket hole, simply use counter sink hole under the shelve portion. However if you really want to save time and money eliminate the shelve and drawers divider that goes through the entire cabinet. That are not needed. Your draw slides will attach to you face frame. You save time and money and end with a great product

[@kdel9776]

three screws and glue for 24" seam

[@voidhabit8438]

Thank you Alyssa for editing this video, thanks to Jesse for showcasing how to build cabinet I learned something today!

[@martinrothwell8966]

The cupboard that you are putting over the washer-dryer units. You might want to think about using a waterproof heat reflective coating to protect the wood. Bit of thought now saves time and money in the future.

[@SweetLiberty001]

I enjoy every video. Work ethics, great explainions, just always fun to try and keep up.

[@randylinn502]

Where's Bugaboo????

[@johnbonner922]

Cool idea with the legs as setup for toe kicks. I was wondering about that part of the plan. NICE!

[@johngrossbohlin7582]

Those black things with the 1/2" spaces, that you assumed are for holding material while you assemble it, are actually for use with Bessy Clamps. They are used to assemble frame and panel doors.

[@mikegriffin3437]

John Grossbohlin John is totally correct. I have the same blocks for my Bessy clamps

[@lordstitch]

Indeed, I have them to. To join things with pocket screws, I use my bessey clamps to hold everything in allignement

[@lesleyharris3198]

Hi, great work Jesse, it's a learning experience, and you can be proud of the results, suggestions when you plan your project name every side ie top left or a1 , mark with dressmaking pencil (chalk) it wipes off, and enjoy the process your attention to detail will be a beautiful home, one day

[@lilbird1962]

I've been ecstatic being able to watch every day 🎉🎊🎉

[@henrikbek8701]

the black thing in the start is bessy clamp holders for holding clamps square for glue up

[@ludvigtande1236]

Definitely a learning curve. Timid me would have used scrap plywood first. But you’re doing good. Those will function well and look good to boot. Thanks for sharing the process. Just about every wood working project I do draws blood😅

[@charis128]

Look into Baltic Birch. And for back of cabinets - use thinner ply, not 1/2”

[@rickebert399]

I think that is Baltic Birch

[@charis128]

Rick Ebert I noticed that farther into the video.

[@lyndamcardle4123]

I can't understand why you didn't buy these units in as self-assembly units fitted to your own design? Surely, it wasn't a financial decision as such units, even with better and more stylised finishes are quite cheap in price? Why keep on trying to reinvent the wheel?

[@lincolnisrael1634]

The way I understand it is that they want to learn how to do new things and have the joy of creation.

[@GeneWaddle]

Because he wants to build them himself. It's the same reason they are building their own house instead of having someone else do it and he learns new skills.

[@lyndamcardle4123]

@@lincolnisrael1634 That's a given ...I understand that but, nevertheless, why ?

[@eagle1de227]

nice video! many lessons learned and a beautiful result i appreciated in particular the part: " if they don't fully appreciate your work, film every minute and hand them the video to edit". Great!

[@jaydee7754]

That block is for parallel clamps to clamp cabinet doors. There is usually 4 of them and they are used with Bessel K body type parallel clamps.

[@lincolnisrael1634]

thank you for showing us the process/stress.

[@ericmcrae7758]

Jesse didn't show us much for the first 18 minutes - he just likes to talk instead of doing. Alyssa must be a saint when he is filming poor girl has to edit.