Mid Century Bookcase Cabinet - Extreme Makeover Before & After Part 2 of 2

In part 2 of converting the teak veneered mid century modern bookcase cabinet, I make and fit a leg assembly for the base of the unit, make and fit the cabinet doors using some euro hinges, remove water stains using oxalic acid, re finish the parts that needed tidying up, and cut the shelves to length - and that's it done!
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[@sillybeeful]

I love that you’ve got all those amazing tools.... and your trusty Pot Noodle pot ... I always smile when it makes an appearance 🍜

[@Landruman2002]

This video/project is a fantastic example of successsful upcycling used furniture and woodworking problem solving! Well done.

[@chemcody5119]

Keith, you truly are a modern day Rag-n-Bone man! These are my favorite type of projects. I can't leave without telling you that you really need to wear your safety glasses more. You only get two eyes my friend and in one moment you loose them both. It's really not worth the risk. I'll stop preaching now. :) Keep up the good work Keith!

[@lorgnetteify]

Gorgeous! It is finished. I think it looks finished.

[@ashilling9283]

Love how this piece turned out! The final design is fantastic. The proportions surprised me, but it really works. The darker legs look great. Brilliant! Thanks for your videos, Keith!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@chrisvidamour4264]

Hi Keith the trouble you’ve had with the hinges is it looks like you have the cup part of the hinge too far in from the edge of the door, we usually have about 5mm from the edge of the door to the outside of the cup so its around 22mm from the outside of the door too the centre point of your hinge bit on an 18mm carcass If in doubt just have a look at a standard kitchen door as they are all on the universal 32mm system that these hinges are made to work on Hope that helps in the future and keep up the great work 👍🏻

[@bogsdolics]

Hi Keith nice project , for my attic door I fitted EASY MOUNT HINGES 90° from screwfix that didn't need the big hole drilled in the door very easy to fit and work great ,G.

[@nathanlucas6465]

Another vote for getting a hinge jig if you're going to be using those hinges again. Mine came from screwfix or toolstation and really didn't cost much. I've used that style of hinge a few times. The first time I used them and didn't have the jig, I copied the measurements for mounting them from one of the cupboards in my kitchen that have the same style hinge

[@terryhilder3315]

3:36: Pot Noodle will guarantee a nice yellow tint to your furniture.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

I have so many spare pot noodle pots in my shop! I must eat too many 😂

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Really good two part series to watch Keith. Again I love the way you are upfront about the challenges you faced and your sincere approach is very refreshing to watch😀. Refinished cabinet looks excellent!

[@adrianbrewer1708]

Great vid Keith. You’ve made a fabulous job of it. A real transition in every way. You must be proud. Thanks.

[@alessandroalvarenga9274]

Your work is very accurated, I turned a fan from your channel.

[@kathrinekerns8398]

Very modern looking.

[@felixreali7101]

hahaha...I was just about to give out to you, Keith, about not watching Peter Millard's video on how to fit those hinges, but then I checked and he only posted that video about 5 months after you did this project...lol...my bad :-)))

[@silvanaabela9803]

Great job! Never met you yet you come across as a very honest man. I wish you all the success.

[@lukekeegan3285]

Glad it is not just me with those hinges, that is a lovely job overall.

[@BillHartCooks.]

I am impressed that you got the hinges to fit that well. Considering you did them backwards. Nice Build.

[@accessfm]

Lovely job Keith, and fair dues for the problem solving on the fly. You have inspired me to have a go with something similar.

[@StamosTee]

Awesome job Keith! It came out fantastic!

[@negotiableaffections]

Chicken & Mushroom pot-noodle isn't dark enough, I'd use Beef and Tomato... Seriously, you turned this relic into a great new piece of furniture - your 'recycle' aspirations are paying off!

[@yellerbellyworkshop]

Great video. Well done. Keep up with the great work 👍

[@user-oy4gf6ck5u]

The legs are awesome !!!!!! It came out so beautiful . I prefer it without knobs !!!!!!!!! Lovely !!!!

[@jeanclaudeangri1108]

Wow! Beautiful, from junk to amazing! Hope to see what you do with the drawers.

[@number10emporium32]

I think it is fantastic how you’ve taken a piece of mid-century furniture and repurposed it to a more stylish piece, whilst keeping to the same period and era. I think that’s a real talent.

[@justinwilsoncustoms6520]

Love the honesty Keith, nice one !!

[@ronnieahman6958]

Great job. The cabinet looks awesome

[@k.markendahl4063]

Wow it looks beautiful!

[@toucanproductions2935]

That turned out great.

[@garethsharp4039]

Cracking transformation Keith! Your brother is a lucky boy!

[@SmR8008]

That turned out nice 😊😊

[@ricjamil3073]

Looks awesome!

[@gabrieldai88]

Great work man!

[@NomadMakes]

I love the laid back feel that intro music creates. Another great vid. Can't wait for the next one.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers! You’re the first one to comment on the music which is probably a good thing as usually people comment about being annoyed by it!

[@ClintRoseCarving]

Great transformation Keith, incredible difference from the beginning piece and certainly for the better.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers Clint 👍

[@TheMrWoodsman]

Lovely job

[@BischBaschBosch]

Like what you did with the cabinet Kieth. Check out soss concealed hinges for future cabinet work. Love them myself, particularly on larger doors like wardrobes and whatnot.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks mate I’ll check those out 👍

[@jackfive565]

Its all a learning lesson Keith, errors you made in this project are lessons learned for future ones. I really like the look of this piece and i think recessed handles would really complement it.

[@garylee4141]

Great vid and good to something reused into something new

[@howdoyoudoityourself]

nice cabinet a nice project to follow.thanks for that

[@scott21171]

Never be embarrassed regarding Euro hinges,they are a nightmare! Used them once for a project,never again lol!... Great video as always!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers! They’re great when they’re fitted but yes, what a nightmare!!

[@brownbear226]

great project, domino cutter is the best thing ive bought in a long time

[@stephenshipley1066]

(Another) great pair of videos. Thanks. You should see Peter Millard (10 Minute Workshop) about the Domino System - and certainly go for a Domi-plate to help register some difficult placements. Peter is also THE MAN when it comes to hinges - he'll know which ones to buy and where to buy them - some even with instructions ;-)

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Should have asked him!!! I will next time 👍

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Top job Mate 👍

[@hansdegroot8549]

Great video. Very inventive solutions for the doors/Euro hinges. Andy (Gosworth Handyman) did a series about his display "cubes" not long ago. One part was also about hinges.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks Hans I’ll check that out 👍

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Nice video Keith! Thanks for sharing.👍😎JP

[@TranTheClever]

Loveeee this! Def will be doing this for our new home! 💛 1:46

[@robinaveling5956]

Another great video, please don't be so hard on yourself...the darker lower section works (if matching is not possible) as I was taught that the darker tone will "anchor the design"... as for the euro hinges I've fitted quite a few and the adjustments help compensate for doing the job on my own (and not being as good at as you!). Our dear friend Peter Millard had the jig on his "gifts for makers" list and using a drill press with a depth template works for me. The hinge screws from Toolstation/Screwfix help too😃

[@saintjimmy2011]

Really nice peice, personally I'm with you, I wouldn't fit handles to it. I would fit some fit some spring loaded magnetic poppers and have tee doors push to open and they are relatively inexpensive aswell.

[@cobberpete1]

From the solved problems we grow. Very good result. As per comment below. Get a hinge jig, saves a lot of messing about. Smiling at the Domino :D It will take over 90% of your joinery. I would not be without mine ;D

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Yeah it’s been great so far! Speeds things up nicely 👍

[@raysmith1992]

You can get inset hinges from Screwfix or Ironmongery Direct and I recommend the Kregg inset hinge jig, good video 👍

[@davidosullivan3432]

Nice build .i had problems with those hinges also .however there is great info on you tube how to fit them 😂😂✌🏻

[@terryhilder3315]

I think euro hinges are best suited for doors hat aren't recessed, such as kitchen cabinets etc, but nice that you made it work with some effort!

[@1959ticktock]

I guess those hinges were a learning process. They don't need any catches to hold them closed. But, apart from that, those sort of hinges are best left to standard chipboard furniture, built to certain modern standard dimensions. Most of what make/alter cannot easily conform to this without much expensive time and effort. Simple brass hinges would've been much more time effective, and looked good. But they'd've needed catches. Great video as always Kieth. Thanks.

[@leighmillar5469]

Hi Keith, nice video. The hinges you used are overlay, you needed full inset. they work perfectly. Would also use Blum have loads of adjustment and a lifetime guarantee.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers! I need to get more experience with hinges for sure

[@techywill]

Keith must be doing well to have a Festool Domino.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Them hinges can be annoying, you think they would supply instructions but most of them don't. It turned out really nice looking though. Working our way through the problems is frustrating but rewarding. :)

[@paultay23]

Nice use of your Domino Keith, bet your brother was pleased

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers Paul, yeah he was chuffed but asked another favour the very next day, which will be a future video! Glutton for punishment

[@cy8646]

I bet this is the last favour you do for your brother for a while.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

I’ve just done another one which will be out soon!! Glutton for punishment!

[@BushmanOutdoors]

Great video Keith. Hey where did you get that walnut pot noodle from? Not seen that in my local Wickes haha.

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Turned out nice though.

[@shrike6259]

not to shabby :-)

[@scottjj89]

Nice video, just for future reference when using those hinges, your offset needs to be much less than what it was, 5mm from the edge of the door to the edge of the cup hole would have been fine, but it looked 8-10mm-ish to me. Keep up the good work, I enjoy the channel!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@trevor33jan1]

the edge frame timber looks like Meranti Keith.

[@enderbaran]

Could it be without using screws? :)

[@jonaspermentier6015]

Hey Keith im thinking of buy the DeWalt dw745 the same table Saw you have do you think it is a good table Saw ps keep up the good work

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Search for my video on my “large machines” 👍

[@jonaspermentier6015]

@@RagnBoneBrown thanks i am gowing tot buy it 😊

[@ClevesBackyardWoodworking]

👍

[@samalhayajneh1317]

Why didn’t you just get deeper mounted hinges?

[@gizmo7396]

The wood you used to trim the doors looks like iroko. It's from Africa and at one point was known as "poor man's teak" as it was significantly cheaper and looked similar

[@RagnBoneBrown]

I think you might be right!

[@Mr_Judge_Benny_Hinn]

Eating too many pot noddles (Pots of pap) causes impotence...lol...turned out nice again,Petunia!

[@ksp1278]

I have used euro hinges only once. I guess I must have got lucky, as they just worked.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Some fitting instructions would have been nice, it’s quite confusing for hinge newbs like me! Perhaps I should have spent more money and got Blum ones !

[@drewbyscoobywho]

Hi Keith, on the issues you had with the cup hinges, it may be that your doors were too thick. I think 22mm is the max for standard style hinges. You can buy hinges from Blum that are called "profile door hinges" which have a different swing to push the door away slightly from the carcass as it opens, and can accommodate doors from 16 to 32mm. As someone has also commented, it looks like you may have drilled the cup a little too far from the edge of the door as well. As most of these euro hinges are fairly standard, if you need fitting instructions, you can download the PDF from the Blum website. It gives all the information on where to position the hinge depending on carcass material thickness, door thickness, minimum gap required for clearance etc. It's a great free source of information. Keep up the great vids, and best of luck with the business!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks so much Andrew, wise words and yes I think you are right, my doors would have been about 22mm possibly a fraction more so that was probably where I went wrong! 👍

[@SCOTTISHPREPPERVARIETYCHANNEL]

looks no bad from picture

[@Dolko71]

By better hinges next time. The cheap ones are crap. Think it would have been nicer eith more period hinges. Maybe thats just me?!

[@jonsturrock2788]

All that work instead of buying different hinges lol

[@RagnBoneBrown]

I like to learn, rather than just pay my way out of trouble every time and never learn anything

[@usernamempk]

I would like the presentation of your videos better if you lost the background noise. It's annoying to me. I want to know what you have to say w/o distractions.