I Made A Cabinet With Sliding Doors

In this video I make a cabinet to store some stationery and my printer and show how to make sliding doors, bridle joint leg frames and more using birch plywood and salvaged hardwood.
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0:00 Plywood Carcass
0:51 Sliding Door Grooves
2:36 Housing Groove Centre Panel
3:31 Assembly
4:51 Back Panel
5:46 Edge Banding
6:44 Bridle Joint Legs
8:53 Sliding Doors
9:24 Wood Finish
10:48 Installation
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[@pteddie6965]

Keith, this cabinet and desk is just flat out awesome. The clean lines and contrasting colors are striking. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@mikebashford8198]

I remember watching my uncle make a similar though smaller cabinet back in the 1950's when I was a young lad. He had no power tools - I was fascinated by the combination plane he used to cut the grooves.

[@raminybhatti5740]

I'm beginning to fall in love with sliding doors. They're a boon if space is at a minimum as well as on a purely aesthetic level. That overlay of the measurements for the grooves is seemingly simple to add during editing, but haven't seen anything like it in similar videos I've watched so far. For visual learners, it immediately clears up any confusion. Thanks very much! 👍

[@fuzzix]

Great work, cheers for sharing Keith! Nice to see the hat/coat stands still on the go.

[@Wordsnwood]

I love how you show the solid wood top and then in the very next scene say "I've yet to make the solid wood top..." 😆😆 You've ended up with a nice office full of furniture that looks very well together. Great job, Keith!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers. Yeah this video was a bit muddled... I was waiting for handles to arrive for two weeks and I'd already made the top by then!

[@stevenmorris2293]

That's a beauty !

[@Quaker521]

Cool looking cabinet and annoyingly, you make it look so easy😁. Thanks for the upload.

[@trishblakely3476]

Another great build! Love the way your office suite is coming together. (I think you should save the very last piece of the hat/coat stand wood and display it in a place of honor in your house. It’s been such a boon to your work for so many years!)

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you! I've not used them in so long I'm always amazed when people remember them! ♥️

[@imrail1]

After discovering your channel some time ago (+/- the date I subscribed) I went back and progressively watched everything. And yeah your GD coat hangers seem to be one of the longest allies in your projects and trust me it pleases your most astute viewer when they appear. I think that when you're down to your last significant piece, either make it a memento like Trish said or maybe go full circle and make it part of another hat/coat rack where it is a prominent feature

[@robshamel3210]

Excellent! Appreciate the " use what I have" approach.

[@daveduncan9005]

Another quality cabinet. Nice work, Keith. The control of the overspray isn't always a flow or pressure issue, as the paint/finish still needs to be delivered onto the project. Most cabinet shops make use of a spray booth or tent, where the overspray is drawn away with exhaust fans. In your case, you may need to move the project outside to help keep the overspray from covering everything in your shop. I also noticed you have a very short auxiliary fence attached to your main table saw fence. Rather than using a feather board to help with the heavier or longer material, simply use a longer fence, or reposition the auxiliary fence to be further on the outfeed portion of the blade. This will help prevent the material from canting away from the blade.

[@chrisbmurphy]

Great points Dave.

[@daveduncan9005]

@@AlbiWiedersberg The issue with the fence in the position shown creates the potential for kick back because the material is not properly supported on the outfeed side. Even if kick back is not the issue then the potential to ruin the piece due to off line cut should be enough of a concern to correct fence positions, or use a longer secondary fence. The main fence on Keith's saw is certainly long enough so I'm unsure as to why the secondary fence is in place.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

I don't have any issues with overspray at all, actually. Which surprises me! I do have a spray booth, just didn't bother setting it up for this one. I tend to just leave the windows open and spray and then leave the workshop for a while until things settle. You're right about the short fence, I should have removed the auxillary fence for those cuts. I tend to forget that taking it off is even an option at this point as I set my measurement ruler with the aux fence fitted as struggle to make small cuts with the normal fence as the crown guard gets in the way

[@RagnBoneBrown]

It's there so I can make small cuts without having to remove the crown guard, that's all. Nothing to do with kickback. Besides there's virtually no risk of kickback with the riving knife fitted regardless of the fence position 👍

[@daveduncan9005]

@@RagnBoneBrown Fair enough.

[@chrisuk441]

Your 'new style' relaxed vids are really enjoyable. Especially when your building stuff for yourself. Looking forward to the top being made..

[@mandyleeson1]

Nice work, Keith and I think that was a thumbs up from Dylan too.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers Mandy

[@benefitthirteen]

I have some of those SafetySquints™. They're a handy tool which I use quite often. The cabinet looks great.

[@chrisswallow6949]

Hooray - guest appearance from the coat stand leftovers! I've missed those guys :)

[@paulrowley71]

That is a really nice cabinet. I think the simplicity of the design is superb and really accessible for most enthusiasts. Great job. So much more robust and aesthetic than IKEA stuff. Good job 👍🏻

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers Paul 👍

[@erictheviking672]

I didn't used to like this style of furniture but your videos have led to it growing on me, probably because I enjoy them so much. I really like how you have built up your furniture bit by bit, it's looking real quality. Thanks for sharing

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@veronica5896]

Looks great! Your office is coming along nicely, really like the way you decorate it. Colors and furniture etc. Thanks for sharing!

[@adeh503]

Love the idea of those leg frames... Looks very nice indeed

[@kristianhorsager2968]

I love the subtle smile when you see that the sliding doors fits perfectly after the first cut 😎🥳💪

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Nice to be pleasantly surprised

[@chrisp.76]

Love this cabinet!

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Another great peice of furniture Keith.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers Karl

[@H2Dwoat]

Hi, I really appreciate the mention of how long it took to complete the project. It’s one of my frustrations, seeing a project video without any way to determine how much work/time went into it 👍.

[@bobafetting6373]

Totally agree. Gives me a benchmark for my own projects and something to track my improvement towards.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers for the feedback guys

[@kevin-the-carrot]

Another quality cabinet build.Like the idea of the square legs.Your office is really coming together now.Always enjoyed watching you make things keep up the good work as there are always things i can learn from you.By the way your wax oil is a must very good.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@juneritchie2498]

Very smart looking cabinet. Well done!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you

[@gghello7665]

Hi Keith.....I was a spray polisher(furniture) many years ago.....a small tip...when you're spaying something, start farthest away...that way you are not leaning over the sprayed/finished part and no fibres, dust from you can land on the surface. Great build and video.

[@leroy7273]

I really like the style!!

[@TheToolnut]

Top notch craftsmanship Sir, one tip for you would be to extend the trigger finger of your right hand onto the side of the plane iron when using a hand plane. The same applies when using a handsaw, it gives much better control, 👍 🔨 🇮🇪

[@ZanthireDGS]

Absolutely amazing work! Getting into woodworking myself and appreciate the video!

[@AngelaLuu]

cabinet so nice

[@danielplumb7981]

Love the idea for the legs and really enjoying the podcast too Keith!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you

[@muggerjm]

Love it really like the sliding doors and leg frames Cheers John Murray

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks John

[@Karaon]

I've recently started wearing a headlamp when finishing pieces. Gives me just the right amount of light from each place i move on to. Also I rally like the rollout to divide space, did this most the times spraying but always as something temporary and it just doesn't work. The cabinet turned out really nice, cheers

[@RagnBoneBrown]

That's a cool idea!

[@james-jq8sk]

Looks great, I would definitely screw or dowel the legs though( from the inside). Love the bridle joints...

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Still standing, no issues

[@JackCliffordWilliams]

I really like the aesthetic in the office! Great video as usual. 😀👍

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks

[@ricjamil3073]

I love the cabinet and the pulls look perfect. You are very talented!

[@woodworkingandepoxy643]

My 40th birthday was this past January 2nd. my wife said i could actually pick what we watched that night. I chose watching your videos on the big screen and I think she was annoyed a bit. Woodworking bores her for such a strange reason lol

[@ianvicedomini2648]

A superb job done there Keith. It mingles in with the rest of the office units really nice. Great video mate 👍🏻👍🏻

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you

[@chrisnorton2837]

Looks great!! Very nice. 😎

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks

[@TheWardagh]

Super job. Made it look very easy 👌🏼

[@avrilcox4442]

Looks great, my only issue is how you make it seem achievable and almost easy. This is definitely on my to try list

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Nice work on the cabinet Keith! Thanks for sharing the video with us!💖👍😎JP

[@gryffindork9563]

Looks great 😊

[@jeffgoldenberg9579]

I guess you could apply the finish by brush on the inside or spray all the parts before assembly but that means another step of sanding where the glue goes. Nice projects and great use of scrap.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Yes, good idea. Thank you

[@derekpercy7787]

Wow - such a great video - I will try and make something similar for my campervan 👍

[@chisexton5845]

I will soon do a similar project starting with a console/sofa table and adding sliding doors, sides and a back. This is helpful - thank you!

[@julianzourek3782]

Brilliant work mate. I really enjoy watching your videos. As for the spraying, so you don't get paint in your face again. Next time paint the back panel before you nail it to the back of your cabinet.

[@sureshot311]

Incredible project. I love the design and the matching to the desk. That's a room to be jealous of. It makes me giggle to know even across the pond they have safety squints.

[@tjacksonwoodworker3726]

Great design! Good video Keith

[@tonyworkswood]

Your unit looks very 1960's retro Keith, it even looks good without the doors on. You could reduce the air pressure when spraying inside a unit but you'll still get spray bouncing back at you. Another way is leave the back off. Spray the unit and the back separately then screw the back on. This works plus its easier for beginners to avoid getting runs near the internal corners. Tony

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers Tony that is a great idea 👍

[@LIAISAGREENBEL]

That is so beautiful

[@medhayadav697]

Awesome 👍

[@davewilliams6894]

Like that very much Keith.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

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[@markjarman7819]

That’s awesome 👏 I love the domino supports. The whole thing looks great👍

[@tattoos1988]

I have followed your channel from day one and I have to say your carpentry skills have become amazing I’ve learned so much from watching how you do things and owning up to mistakes on camera fantastic channel thank you for the graft and effort you put into every project and video all the best

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you

[@CasualDIY]

Fantastic project Keith 👍

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers!

[@AmosAmerica]

Looks Great!

[@philipwilliams8114]

Loved your creativity in this vid Keith. Fantastic. I’m inspired! It’s my second favourite vid of yours after your bed build. That will take some beating. Super channel; thank you for posting such smashing content 👍

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you! The bed build was my favourite too 👍

[@teresabell1014]

Very nice. I really like the legs.

[@pitsnipe5559]

Very nice, Kieth. Please, by all means let us see you make the top.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you

[@joroyle8108]

Lovely old job 😁👍

[@FunkmasterMcghee]

Re spraying the unit, the workshop I work at tend to build the whole unit dry, then disassemble to spray lacquer/paint and then reassemble as a finished unit 😁

[@verygoodboy2688]

That looks fantastic keith

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you

[@BischBaschBosch]

Looks fantastic Keith. Great set with the desk.👌

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers 😀

[@monkeyboysworkshop]

Great video again Keith, the unit looks great, similar legs to the custom oak one we finished last week, lovely design 🤙🏻

[@danjones9999]

Been watching your channel for years now and you really have come a long way - this is great!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you

[@staciec6088]

😂 I love that u knew to engage the "safety squint"😂😂

[@jimwalker5412]

It might be a good idea to use paper overalls when applying finish

[@RagnBoneBrown]

There's really no need

[@terristroh3965]

The new cabinet really goes with the desk set up. (You had me at sapele.)

[@jorgearenas872]

Thanks for sharing this beautiful furniture process!!!... I´m not sure about the strenght of glue is enough for the side frames...Time will let you know if dowells are not necessary there...

[@tworiversworkshop6111]

Keith, I love the way you use reclaimed materials in your builds. What a lovely job you made of this cabinet, well done!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@smallspacecreation5768]

Turn out really nice 👍

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you

[@gvnrchmnd]

I don’t own a table saw and ended up cutting the channels out with the track saw. Worked a treat, just took a few extra passes to remove the material.

[@harveychuckles3780]

If you've only come here for Dylan skip to: 00:09; 10:48 (Dylan hides in the corner before stealing the scene); 12:15 & 12:37. I do like how the bridle joints look.

[@MCsCreations]

Really beautiful work, Keith! It turned out amazing! 😃 Please, make a video about the top! I definitely want to see it! Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you

[@bosse641]

Very nice.

[@chrisbmurphy]

Great video and project! And I hope you continue to make project based videos rather than “10 quick tips!” Trends end. Quality endures. In this space, you are one of two makers where I watch every single video.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you! ♥️

[@mattjones7200]

Great video, great content 👍

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks

[@orevzenun9687]

The cat doh ❤❤❤❤😅

[@robertbamford8266]

Stunning look! I do wonder about glue-only to fix the leg frames. Hope you are right!

[@c.a.g.1977]

09:45 Keith, I have looked around in all my local shops and online too, can't seem to find this handy "safety squint" feature... 😣😂 Nice build, mate!

[@T.S.R-wood-KH]

Hello, I am from Cambodia, I really love your work and your video.❤

[@pandoo____]

I see you finally got a pc! And a keychron keyboard? 👀

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Yes, the laptop couldn't keep up with the new version of the editing software. The new pc is a beast! I love it

[@gazgough9264]

you should defiantly frame a piece of hat and coat stand !

[@NomadMakes]

One for the OG's this :D Hat and coat stands. You still have some of those?! LOL. And those push pads for the joiner. That was the first of your vids I ever watched. Great content. Cheers.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you! Yes I still have a few kicking about 😀

[@PabloBD]

I could swear I saw the table top at the end when you fitted the door handles

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Yeah this video was a bit muddled! 👍

[@CBBC435]

Nice

[@freeflyer6170]

You commented your concern for your longer pieces to wander when cutting your grooves. I noticed you have a rather short fence on your saw. Why not extend you fence. I would think you would want your fence to extend a good bit beyond the trailing edge of your saw blade.

[@TheHkluivert]

Nice work. I always like to see how accurate you are, I always seem to end up a few mm short, or long, no matter how much I measure, check and measure again. More practice needed I suppose!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you

[@neilf4128]

Im curious Keith, but why is your table saw fence so short? Most fences reach past the actual end of the table. Did you do some kind of modification? Thanks for answering.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

It's the auxillary fence and I tend to keep it fitted all the time as it allows me to cut small pieces without the crown guard getting in the way. I've set my measurement ruler to the aux fence so tend to keep it fitted all the time

[@b_dono]

What a nice build, just the solution i was looking for. I want to add these sliding doors to a cupboard of mine but i dont have the tools. where can i go get these done for me?

[@manceconomist]

The dust collection on that Makita saw looks excellent, even at the end of the cut. Was thinking of Bosch or Mafell but may go Makita (but corded) now. Have you compared it to any other track saw?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

I've only compared to the Festool, which I found lacked power in comparison. I love the Makita, been very happy with it

[@ChristopherClaudioSkierka]

this is probably the best sliding door cupboard I have seen!. may I ask you - what table saw make/model is that? any issues with it

[@RagnBoneBrown]

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[@figrollin]

where do you tend to buy your birch plywood keith? I'm always interested yo hear where people source it in the UK.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Any timber merchant really, wherever is cheapest

[@garyvaughan6954]

Turn the doors round would surely resolve - unless it’s on both sides

[@RagnBoneBrown]

The other side is worse🤣👍

[@Jaymanwong]

Nice one 😁 , and I wonder what clear coat you used with your sprayer as some brand of water base poly can not be sprayed and I challenged it with disaster results ending up stripping it off afterwards. Have checked your shop but still not sure which one of the two available that you used ?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

I've never had an issue spraying water based varnish. Wasn't aware there were some that could not be sprayed! I buy various brands but they're all the same really and all spray ok for me

[@MoranGuyVideos]

Hi Keith , Great cabinet, what size of rebate bit did you use ?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

I think it was 8mm or thereabouts

[@TorBoy9]

I do like sliding doors. Would thicker doors provide more weight, would they slide better?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

I'm not sure, this is the first time I've tried it

[@paulprescott7913]

Thats a really nice job. What glue do you use if you dont mind me asking ?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Any PVA works great, even the cheapest stuff 👍

[@paulprescott7913]

@@RagnBoneBrown thank you, will keep on using evostick then.

[@fumthings]

" i built this desk for the..." cat?... "room"...oh.