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It's hard to believe I've been in my new Colorado shop for two years already! When I look at the condition of the garage when we moved and compare that to how it looks today, it's pretty much unrecognizable. The original garage had lots of nice big/deep cabinets that were totally impractical for a small shop woodworker. Most of them were removed but the last thing to go was a small alcove at the far end of the shop. I recently built a Miter Station and since I was already in cabinet-building mode, I decided to gut the alcove and start over with cabinets more suited to my needs.
Plain Language Disclosure: I approached Rockler for partnership on this project. They were a perfect fit since they had the hinges and slides I wanted to use as well as the fact that I already owned several of Rockler's jigs that make cabinet-building much easier. The slides, hinges, and Lock-Align components were provided by Rockler. The jigs were items I already owned. Rockler then paid a fee that funded the production of this video. As always, I don't let anything into my shop that I don't want there and I never partner with companies that I don't believe in.
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[@jericochavez209]

I bought this for my friend for his birthday as we just moved into a new house and he finally has room for a workshop. The bench was very easy to set up kzbin.infoUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh They center support is a little difficult to snap in and out of place at first but at least then we know the bench is secure. It was a pleasant surprise when we saw it came with clamps. I apparently missed that in the description. My friend loves the versatility of the bench. Great starter bench for his workshop and easily transportable all over our property. I wish the bench was a little taller but the other features of the bench more than make up for that.

[@ClarkyClark]

Love that you have your kids helping. They're going to have great memories of this later on. My youngest is the only one that really wants to help, and I'm grateful to give her the opportunity to help. Now if I could get the teens to do the same....

[@tseckwr3783]

Bringing kids into your work projects has a lot of benefits to you (humor and perspective and a little bit of love). For them, if they are old enough, brings memories (in later years) and skill learning. "Remember when we helped dad build those cabinets."

[@RootedInThePastWoodworking]

I am re-laying out my shop right now and I want to make my own cabinets. This video was just what I needed. Thank you!!!

[@nevillewebb2856]

Having just built my own ‘shop and started fitting it out, I can appreciate the time, trouble and care you’ve gone to here - well done mate!

[@rawlsawh2804]

They are beautiful. I know I'm just a kid now but in a few years out of college I'll look back at these and know where to start. Awesome build. Cheers

[@mountainlightwoodcraft]

Great job, Marc, como siempre. Cost effective, attractive, functional, doable... the ideal combination for any DIY project. You remain THE MAN!

[@TransientMobile]

Marc, I always come back and watch your channel. Your voice-overs never disappoint! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and comedy. I appreciate both!

[@jdaniels7449]

I like the simple techniques you use and as always, I love your dumb proof tips you share during your builds

[@nickwyatt4896]

The idea for the wooden clamps attached to the verticals to stabilize during fit up is brilliant!

[@glenngoodale1709]

I always feel lucky to have learned from your video's ! Very thoroughful and satisfying

[@spotops4029]

Thank you for this! As a beginner woodworker, I appreciate the time you put into passing on high-quality techniques and methodologies for this satisfying craft!

[@pmodernme]

I wish I could have seen this video a month ago! The trick of screwing through the hardware holes alone would have saved me so much hassle! I’ve saved this video for next time. Thanks!

[@maneekaewthuam7288]

So do I had saved this best ever cabinet maker

[@gvajcner]

I've been waiting for a video like this for a long time. Thank you - I've got a whole shop's worth of cabinets to make - I'll use this technique for sure!

[@dg50484]

I just saw your show for the first time. From an old apprentice, I look forward to seeing more. Thank you!

[@michaelmiller6519]

Mark, there is nothing wrong with making your shop cabinets a piece of art. This gives you the opportunity to try an new direction your were wanting to experiment with. Nice work.

[@dawabbitt3079]

That was perhaps the best DIY shop video I've ever watched in KZbin!

[@carndt124]

Perfect timing for me -- I may be making a set for the shop in the next few months. And it included plenty of tips that will help me avoid mistakes I would probably have gotten into trouble with. Thanks

[@trustnuffin9121]

I noticed the Festo Extraction Sleeving to stop the ridged piping from constantly catching on everything.......Excellent !! I thought I was Okeydokey at carpentry....until I started watching these You Tube Vids......Some serious skills out there....and thank you so much for sharing !!

[@humbertohc1058]

I´m glad that your build videos are back on youtube, thanks for the effort

[@adventurer1977]

I am watching your videos for almost 10 years now! I enjoyed them all, very well done Mark!

[@Warkive]

As someone who places a high value on shop furniture aesthetic I really appreciated this video. I also liked the construction approach with the separate bases for simplified leveling, as well as the large sliders for quick, but hidden, access to larger tools/containers. Definitely earmarking some of these ideas. Thanks.

[@mikdagg571]

Hands Down, Most Liked Video regarding cabinet build.. Clear, precise and easy to follow. Thanks for sharing your art.

[@gerardlunow567]

Beyond anything and doing a fantastic job, you are a great Dad, your best accomplishment. One of the Good Guys.

[@hgtydjdjdgh67889]

These are gorgeous. This is the most inspirational video I've found on KZbin for designing my family's closets. I'll be using a lot of these techniques.

[@woodwhisperer]

Thanks a lot! Good luck with the closet project.

[@freewaybaby]

Well, if I had all those great shop tools, I too...... nah!!! I still couldn't do it! Great looking cabinet. Thanks for sharing the process!

[@Chadmw]

You make everything you build look like a work of art regardless of it’s function. Keep up the awesome work!!!

[@erikjohnson2889]

I'm a beginning woodworker--this is a GREAT video! Thanks a million.

[@cbbelanger1099]

Mark, agree that having good cabinets/organization makes the time in the shop much nicer. Those will serve you well for many years.

[@StephanieJacobs604]

You're AWESOME! Nice and clear and easy-to-follow, without feeling 'dumbed-down'. And your humour is fantastic

[@jeffrudolph1802]

My first Wood Whisperer video and won't be my last. Very well done, learned a lot of neat tips and got some good ideas. Thanx!

[@sawyerkerr4197]

I've built a bunch of shop cabinets before, but still learned a bunch of tips and tricks I'll use next time. Always good videos with plenty of info!

[@markh4763]

Thank you Marc, love it when you show us your shop projects

[@nextlevel8822]

I always like to put a little extra effort into shop stuff, not just to make the place nice, but also because they're great projects to practice on cheaper materials and experiment with joinery and finishes that no one else will see but you.

[@RiverValleyLandscaping]

I completely agree, I’ve gone totally opposite of what I typically make when it comes to shop stuff, im used to built-ins, inset doors, frameless cabinets... but for shop stuff I’ve been going face frame cabinets with double raised panel doors etc. just to get a little more used to the process and measurement changes. It’s a bit excessive for shop stands that will never see daylight outside of the workshop but for me it helps iron out the issues that could arise.

[@jonhallthatsall]

Thanks for posting this!! Great build and awesome tips! I really appreciate hearing about the jigs you’ve used for so many years.

[@KipIngram]

Your daughter is ADORABLE. I raised five daughters - the youngest is 16 now. It's been a privilege and a pleasure. :-)

[@rustyhelms5123]

Mark, As always, very nice build and a very well done documentation of the process. It is funny how no matter how many times you hear/see certain types of helpful tips, you seem to get a little something different out of them each time. Again well done.

[@glencrandall7051]

You said "It's hard to believe I've been in my new Colorado shop for two years already!". And as I view this video in 2022 you are moving again. I hope you are taking those great cabinets with you. It would be a shame to have to build them again. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.

[@jeremiah3543]

Your videos just get better and better every year. The guild blows me away but the free site is very impressive. Keep up the great work. Thanks for all the time you invest.

[@woodwhisperer]

Thanks a lot!

[@Moosechaser100]

I have several of those little people shop helpers too. They even help on projects in the our house as well as when I'm doing things for their parents. Great video by the way.

[@chipshot442]

Great job brother, inspiration for my new mitre saw station. I am getting rid of my dads old 1970s Craftsman 10 inch Radial Arm Saw that I have had for 20 years in my shop. That saw has cut a lot of wood but I am moving on to a new Bosch 12inch Glide Mitre Saw. I couldn't justify the Kapex but it did look nice when I demoed it at the Remodeling Show in Baltimore last week. The radial arm saw has a built in drawer system and top which I will be getting rid of and need to build a new table to fit in its place. Thanks for the great video, I love your channel. Al from Maryland

[@judithisraelkatz7274]

I look at my shop cabinets as one: something to throw together as something I needed yesterday for a project; or two something to practice and finesse my skills on. I'm usually building small thing like small boxes, carving cane, kumiko, etc. Unless you build furniture for a living building cabinets for the shop is good practice keeps your senses sharp. All power to you

[@scsnowbiker]

Great video! Working on cabinets right now and this helped me resolve a couple outstanding design challenges I was having. Thanks !

[@slimcrna]

I'm in the process of doing this currently. Great video as always! I wish I would have seen it earlier, as I'm more than halfway done and you have some great tips and ideas!

[@DarkTouch]

Jeez, finally someone building a plywood carcass without pocket screws or butt joints with brad nails. I have a similar need to fill for new cabinets in my new shop. Molto Grazie!

[@RobinLewisMakes]

I've never seen MDF trimmed with real wood, looks so good!

[@wb_finewoodworking]

Thanks Marc. Some similar shop cabinets are on my short list of things to do and this video helped with my design. Like you I make my cabinets and other shop furniture out of material I’ll enjoy looking at while I’m out in my shop. While that may mean that it will take longer for me to be able to afford to buy the needed materials it makes me happier and shop time more enjoyable.

[@gsawoodworking969]

That’s a great idea to screw the drawer fronts though the hardware holes. I will be doing that from now on. Thank you !

[@ShawnColorado]

Being a transplanted New Yorker 25 years ago, getting to see a quick glimpse of your NY GIANTS wall sign just warmed the cackles of my heart. And in a small way it legitimized my hours spent watching your videos, if not to myself at least to my wife who was born here and is a Broncos fan. Thank you Marc, I now feel complete!

[@woodwhisperer]

G-MEN!

[@dangerman127]

Wow great video. I wish I had found your channel sooner. I really like the detail about how the cabinets were built and how the drawer glides were planned and installed. You have some really great ideas and work arounds instead of measuring every little thing. I will definitely be building my own version of these awesome cabinets. Thanks for all the amazing detail and the humility to admit you make several trips to the tablesaw to trim the edging. I thought it was just me.

[@BookofIsaiah]

I always learn so much from your videos, Mark!👍👍

[@joshchristopher9740]

I like the magnet on the bandsaw. The marriage reference and the finger were great too.

[@BruceAUlrich]

Great video, Marc! This one was reminiscent of some videos of old. Loved seeing your kids playing in there!

[@woodwhisperer]

Thanks Bruce!

[@vichubbard3664]

Awesome and timely. Time to reorganize our garage.

[@johncooper7242]

beautiful workmanship. Good design and thorough preparation and planning has resulted in a practical and attractive solution. I particularly like the way that you have designed the framing to eliminate unnecessary wood like the unit backs .

[@thesoberdoc]

Excellent video with numerous helpful hints thrown in. I will save this video as a reference to construct cabinets, drawers, doors, etc. Thank you very much.

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Doesn’t hurt to watch this multiple times. Always love a good shop cabinet video

[@befmx31]

Love your work and your sense of humor. The comment at the 10:20 mark that Danial Allen pointed out was classic.

[@theothermarshal]

Great design & very helpful video. Your children are adorable, clearly you are blessed.

[@belindamanning9851]

Beautiful cabinets. I will be doing this soon and i picked up a lot of tips from you. Will be my first cabinet build

[@trafferz]

Love the technique for installing sliders. So easy and dummy proof.

[@chris-murray]

Great tricks for installing slides and hinges, very helpful!

[@brianreber8842]

Great job! And thank you SO MUCH for not adding annoying music!!!

[@friedmanbrock]

Very nicely done. Simple and clean.

[@SecretStashBrosBuilds]

Your Ideas will probably inspire my own woodshop one day, thanks for the tips!

[@erikandersen4440]

You’re tip on cutting a taper in 2x6’s to match to dip in the floor to make a stable base is genius. I’ll definitely be using that on my garage floor. 👍

[@GerryJ08]

This video both inspires and saddens me. I like the clarity of each shot and the explanation you provide. I would very much like to build one in my little space. Alas, I'm reminded of what I don't have and can't build due to a number of factors out of my control, hence the sadness. Keep up the great videos. Thanks. Vancouver, Canada.

[@nathanmiller1734]

Love this video. I learned a lot and it’s good too know there’s someone else out there that likes be have an organized space for efficiency. Would love to see a video with you incorporating some Kaizen foam in some of your work stations.

[@Huey52123]

Excellent techniques and tips throughout (and I too often forget the drawer face pull-hole temporary attachment).

[@ryanellison7250]

My only regret is that I didn’t find you when you lived a few miles away...😥 I am always amazed at the quality of your work and your videos. Thanks for a high quality and informative build. Will be working on this in the near future.

[@2AKNOT]

Nice video. Loved the use of shims and spacers to simplify the jobs. Keep the videos coming please.

[@jeffandphoebe]

Good tip on not running the dado back thru the spinning blade.

[@alvagoldbook2]

Hell yes. This is pretty much what I’m going to build in my work room.

[@ryancallow6512]

Love the Kramer poster

[@Daijonism]

Wow. Learned so much from this video. Loads of tips and tricks . Thank you.

[@bigvegass]

Very nice. Doing a 60" wide cabinet based on this video. Thanks for the idea. 😊

[@GarageShopVids]

Looking good sir! Always good to see the shop updates, and man those kids are getting big!

[@woodwhisperer]

Aaron! Good to hear from you dude!

[@tedhargiss1056]

Very nice!! And, great detail. Thanks for putting that together.

[@MakingAndFixing]

Really nice cabinets! The drawer front attachment trick is really useful and will same some time. Love it.

[@hochbob]

I learned a ton from this video Marc. Well done as usual. Thanks for posting.

[@condeperez1925]

You are a fantastic cabinetmaker, I apreciate your videos and ideas, tks from Argentina! (southamerica)

[@philliparudolph9595]

nice build with some great ideas...and that little girl...OMG

[@ABH313]

I know right lol messy hair, a diaper, a bandaid on the knee, and that smile...I want dying when he said little helper, let's put her to work

[@jonwills4670]

Sooooo many great tips and your commentary was spot on! 👌🏻 Great video!!

[@georgequalls5043]

Impressed with your helpers.

[@jessekayne8847]

very nice! a well rounded job with a quality video that doesn't waste my time! thank you!!

[@SteveZodiac777]

Nice work Marc - and your kids are real charmers!

[@mmrk_]

Great Video! I love all the details you included. Thanks!

[@lanceferguson7159]

Like what you did with 'framed' drawer faces. Simple elegance that looks good. 👍✌

[@papageek7803]

Awesome cabinet build and has given me some ideas for my shop,thanks.

[@unico260]

Oh my gosh Marc! OSB and pocket holes... you’ve changed. Great stuff! I’ve been postponing my cabinet build almost over a year. I better get to it.

[@GrapplingIgnorance]

Best Rockler Ad I've ever watched.

[@loupanella9632]

Love love these cabinets! Seem like they are too nice to use in the garage!

[@carolriley569]

Beautiful...I love the woods!

[@punishedprops]

I'm a big fan of Marc's drawers.

[@openlandusa692]

I am too. I've tried them, and they are sweat free!

[@chriss8259]

I love your videos!!! Thanks for posting them

[@Gforceracing20]

Nice work, for shop cabinets! Like you said, "Why not?" They look Great!

[@markrigoglioso]

Great work for years of good projects. Thanks forthe video.

[@imaginationingrained]

So being somewhat of a semi-novice woodworker, I watched all of your KZbin videos years ago to learn techniques and processes. It has been a while since you uploaded regular videos, and I’m always happy to see your new videos, and learn new things. The kids are getting so big. I also miss seeing some of your wife’s comical cameos, like the outside table or kitchen items videos. Just in case you were looking for content suggestions 😉 Remember to “stay mature” now! Lol love the videos!

[@marktownsend9449]

Hi, great video really enjoyed it and quality joinery as well. Just a little tip I learned as a young man, when fitting the hinge part to the door if you put each part into there holes and put a straight edge along the back side it automatically levels and centres them to the edge of the door and each other. Look forward to seeing more. Brill 👍👍

[@jeffforbes3772]

Great glue tip with the cleat. Apologies if it's already been called out. Thanks for sharing.