The ART of the Built-In

[@davidanderson6457]

I really love when makers have a solid amount of footage of the finished project as Michael does! So many barely show any footage after they finish and just go almost immediately into the outro.

[@fiercegirldesign1]

I totally agree! That drives me nuts.

[@MrAdamcorbi]

I did enjoy the fact that you showed the small battle with the pocket hinge…slide…things. So many videos just show - oh get this hardware, install it, away you go. It never goes like that in real life when you’re designing and making your own stuff with new hardware 👌👌

[@5280Woodworking]

The flutes really set off the piece overall. Extremely well done. I recently finished a piece and had to mill 12 pulls with the Shaper Origin. I was convinced I had a 1 in 12 chance to screw it up, but I got lucky!

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks! Yeah I probably did 6-7 test pieces so the odds were not in my favor 😂 Fortunately it wasn’t on the grain matched doors

[@steveferguson1232]

Fluting the tall cabinet in my eyes is genius and leaving above fridge smooth. I’ve used those’d recessed hinge sets on tv cabinets (back when tvs were big boxes lol) and the first time you use them your right they can be a pain. Looking beautiful. Oh, my wife is watching the kitchen videos of the remodel and taking notes. I hope to get started on our kitchen renovation in June

[@MichaelAlm]

Thank you!! Yeah that hardware is a mind bender

[@nathanielsnyder1511]

There’s woodworking then there’s cabinetmaking. This is what happens when a talented woodworker designs and builds cabinets. Beautiful work Michael!

[@titosrevenger]

Man these cabinets are gorgeous. I can't wait to see the rest of this kitchen come together.

[@MichaelAlm]

Thank you!!

[@matthysloedolff]

Those are some of the nicest kitchen cabinets I've seen in a long time. Those coves on the door fronts along with the finger-pulls make it look very aesthetically pleasing. Well done, Michael!

[@w2ttsy670]

Glad to see this series back on track! Have been missing my Alm fix for a while. A few things I noticed: 1. Zeta p2 and divario connectors would be great for those baffles if you wanted to do a hidden fixing install 2. Be careful with those sliding pocket door assemblies and any grain matched panels. If the door gets marred from being slid into the cabinet at the wrong angle, then it will be a super expensive replacement since you’ll need to do all doors again, not just the damaged panel. Better to use paint grade finishes here. 3. Not sure how easy it would be to resize that over fridge cabinet, but it would be definitely worth making it shallower so that you can vent the fridge into the cavity behind. Unless of course you’ve got a proper integrated fridge (sub zero, Fhiaba, Liebherr etc) coming that vents in and out of the front.

[@RobbieBolog]

That looks so good. Love the asymmetry that the cove pattern adds. Subtle but takes the whole built in from standard to custom/high end.

[@TheWolfster001]

I liked the idea of french cleats, that is a very old carpentry trick that goes way back over a few hundred years, one of those things many different era's claim the making of it.. loved watching, really nice to see young people with trade skills, not "Half Assing It".. Thank you for sharing

[@ConwayYT]

As a joiner myself, these cabs look honestly beautiful, absolutely love every aspect of the designs

[@MichaelAlm]

Thank you!!

[@abhinavsa7]

Love this series, can't wait for the finished build

[@andreajones8995]

Damn your precision and attention to detail is absolutely insane ! Those cabinets are gorgeous ! 🔥🔥🔥

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Excellent artistic touches. The arches are a perfect touch to tie in and those scallops add such a nice textural element and give nice light play on the doors. Well done.

[@fiercegirldesign1]

It’s absolutely beautiful. Love the details you added to the cabinet doors.

[@167curly]

Beautiful craftsmanship, Michael. I particularly admire the Art Deco touches. Congratulations.

[@jewdd1989]

Omg Michael they are gorgeous!!! Worth the wait and fully expected them to be perfect but wow! You are unbelievably talented and I don’t know how you envision such works of art and function!

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks so much!!

[@diygemini]

WOW! This was absolutely stunning!!! The fluting detail was such a nice touch and everything looks like perfection!

[@Suzieq5446]

I am not a builder just an avid watcher so I have to say I cannot wait for the reveal. It’s going to be beautiful.

[@KayDubs77]

Those cabinets are gorgeous!! Definitely worth all the time and effort you put into them. You're going to enjoy them for years to come!

[@MoGhotbi]

That's just beautiful work. I appreciate that you show the trials and tribulations too.

[@DAJ1607]

Very inspiring as always! Love the touch of fluting.

[@meltmanti]

Everyone loves these but I just see 1980.

[@codyjp1]

Really appreciate the attention to detail and the very well executed hat tip to the art deco era! Well done sir

[@nosreuter]

Fantastic work and very enjoyable to watch! P.S. I would totally have filled those screw wholes too, and my wife would totally be upset with me for taking the time doing so...

[@jimrosson6702]

Absolutely amazing work Michael the cabinets look beautiful love the design, you added to the front of them and the finger pools to open them. Can’t wait to see it finished.

[@bluecurlygirl]

Such a fabulous job Michael. Absolutely love the fluting detail on the doors.

[@benadkison6578]

Michael, the way those cabinet pulls match the rounded features in the house. Chef's Kiss.

[@MichaelAlm]

Thank you 🙌

[@davidsoudek]

Last build I made with the KV pocket door hardware it included the hinges.

[@audiomxr]

GORGEOUS. Those grooves make such a difference.

[@thegentlemanmaker]

They look beautiful Michael, so very crisp and with a great design nod to the house.

[@ianwakeling4863]

Really enjoyed watching this. Some very good ideas have gone into this, thank you. UK

[@Knappconstruction]

What a beautiful set of cabinets. As a Builder/GC I’d say that’s would cost at least 10k alone. Well done, that is next level stuff.

[@woodvise]

I love all the attention to detail and care you show on your projects! Keep it up!

[@westhighlandsshop]

Great design and beautiful. I really like the panel you added to cover the pocket hinges, nice feature.

[@matthewbuttery8529]

That might be the best in video ad I've seen. I want one of those vacuums.

[@RavenSoupe5]

Plans would be amazing! This looks fantastic. Well done and congratulations!

[@MrMefeisto]

Awesome work as always. I've been following quite long now and I'm happy to see how much you have increased your knowledge and skills. You won't stop to amaze me.

[@RisaMoreno]

I really love the pocket door aspect of the mini pantry cabinets! I'm too storage hungry to use it in my house (every inch really does count in an A frame!), but it's a thoughtful detail.

[@chrisarab123]

Love how this turned out! The attention to detail is insane. Well Done!

[@TheNewJankyWorkshop]

Love how those came out! Can't wait to see the place once it is finished!

[@MischaKavin]

I'm obsessed with these sliding hinges!

[@aarondcmedia9585]

Deco coving was inspired - am a fan of deco and it looks good on your doors. A nod but in a modern way. Nice!

[@SandyMasquith]

That is a beautiful set of cabinets. I love the hardware and the innovative problem-solving. Thanks for showing the new finger pull bit for the Shaper! Neat stuff. More than anything, the play of light and shadow is so nice on these cabinets. The chimney cabinet really needed that set of flutes. Thank you for sharing all of this, Michael. What I love is your aesthetic. I don't know that I would ever use plans for this cabinet set, but I surely will borrow some of your ideas. Don't worry, I will buy plans from you, but maybe not for this set of cabinets!!

[@markpalmer3071]

That just looks amazing. I can't imagine how much it would cost have someone make a kitchen to that level of detail.

[@TheDarkPreacher65]

OK, are all the woodworking channels I watch just slowly pivoting to remodelling a house? Bourbon Moth, Make Something, you... If Frank Howarth starts doing a total teardown remodel on a house, it'll confirm the trend.

[@234930]

I'd like to see Frank go the van route

[@MichaelAlm]

😂 I saw that on Jason's channel and I'm like It's time for me to get back to woodworking...

[@titosrevenger]

Matt Cremona has been remodeling his house for 2 years now 😂

[@Ignotus.]

They basically get a sponsored renovation by doing it. That's why

[@titosrevenger]

@@Ignotus. I don't find it annoying at all. As a woodworker that does home improvement projects I find it to be very applicable. It's nice to see how skills can transfer between rough carpentry, finish carpentry, cabinetry, and furniture building.

[@garybecker4490]

Wow. Some of the nicest details i've seen. Gives me some ideas for my kitchen.

[@chasg5648]

The flutes are a great touch. Great job.

[@sodiumlight]

My god, they are just gorgeous. Fantastic through and through!

[@calebbrower692]

Incredible! I'm also planning a kitchen remodel and wanting to add decorative elements like these. I love the finished product and all the tips and tricks so I have a better idea what to do when I get to those parts of the build.

[@NathanLoudenslager]

That is seriously cool, I really love the art deco addition

[@andrewbrown8148]

This was a great build & video~! The coved fluting really sets off the door fronts, as do the integrated pulls. I had hardware like that on an old entertainment center where the TV was enclosed. Always wondered if I'll ever be able to reuse it again. Looking forward to the next video~!

[@jackstrutz]

Epic dude. Love the details in the door. Very cool inspiration for a project that’s been brewing in my mind for some time now.

[@JimTFlynn]

You are a true craftsman and artist. I’m alway so impressed by the vision and creative execution. Definitely a custom quality look. Can’t buy those cabinets anywhere else. Well done!

[@MichaelAlm]

Thank you!! 🙌

[@TrapperWorks]

Absolute home run, so beautiful and well done!!

[@nyshanelson2252]

As always an interesting video with a great result. Love the pocket doors and self Closing drawer. Looking forward to the organizers!

[@thehog2]

I love this channel and eagerly await new content every weekend. Its my "Must See TV" for modern day. Seeing this talent and ability to produce beautiful things from scratch however makes me deeply regret my choice of profession when I was in Trade School. I wish I had taken carpentry and woodworking instead of electronics. Now in my 50s, I am deeply unsatisfied with my profession and wish I could have gone back and made a different choice. At least I can live vicariously through this channel! lol

[@Obtuse94]

Such a great fridge surround build.

[@MCsCreations]

Amazing, Michael! It looks fantastic!!! 😃 Really well done! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@AndyCallaway]

The end result looks fantastic.

[@trishblakely3476]

These cabinets are simply gorgeous: just the right amount of careful detail but still letting the wood shine. Hopefully this was the most complicated cabinet and it’s all downhill from here. 😂 Following this project has been great and I can’t wait for more! Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@laurentl8263]

It's really good what you've done, the design is lovely. Well done man

[@radiantdamage]

Absolutely stellar work Michael!!!

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks so much 🙌

[@adamspivey]

Looks pretty slick and unique. Well done

[@thesnapz54]

Michael, I like your glue up background music AND realized it reminds me of the scene in silence of the lambs where he's dancing in front of the mirror...

[@JTWoodworks]

That rubio was a great choice. The finish looks perfect on the white oak

[@saetherwoodworks]

Seems like a common theme among successful KZbin woodworkers. Starts off with interesting projects an Eventually you will have to watch them remodel their house.

[@williamellis8993]

Wow, Michael. That seemed to be somewhat tedious but you were able to work it out really well. It looks great. Bill

[@tjbren576]

There is a difference between a cabinetmaker and a master craftsman. You, sir, are definitely a master craftsman of the first order! Amazing.

[@ADR-x4d]

He's very good but master craftsman may be a bit far.

[@ashbeef1987]

@@ADR-x4dOk, great opinion

[@ShaneCarrigan]

[adds cove bit to cart] built-ins look so good!

[@MichaelAlm]

Hahaha! Thanks

[@AmySilva-ku1jj]

I love the look of white oak and how you used it here. I think it would have also looked good to have continued the finger pull top to bottom on the chimney cabinet.

[@SleeperHoundDesign]

I did Rubio 5% mist on my cypress tongue and groove ceiling. It really takes out the Yellow and gives a very beige/blonde look. Such a great and underrated color.

[@johnboling]

Man you really get the value out of those handy shims!

[@MichaelAlm]

😂 I use them for everything

[@kevinf3641]

Love the look and functionality

[@michael_w]

Love that the series is back! Don't love the "sponsored objective review" because there is no such thing as a objective review when you're taking sponsorship money from the product maker

[@gerryqueener7876]

I would use tambor doors that roll up like a garage door. I used canvas and narrow strips fifty years ago on some appliance "garages."

[@cinnamonhope1]

I am obsessed! What a beautiful work 💖💖💖 thank you sm!!

[@josemorales1649]

Details on the pullouts might be a nice idea, I have a similar cabinet that does not have pull outs. I’ve been thinking of making some. Once I saw your design, it seems like a viable solution for me. Thx. Great work as always.

[@MusicAtMyDesk]

Great work. Looks like you've learned a bunch from your upstairs work! Don't forget to consider how your new(?) refrigerator will exhaust it's hot air from the compressor - just a thought :)

[@Jahoyd]

he's back!! glad to see a new upload. thanks bro

[@TheGeekBarn]

Well done! So difficult to condensate a large build into a relatively short video!

[@davebauerart]

Definitely cool work and love your unique style in a kitchen.

[@hamradiojim6788]

Great design! Fine execution!!

[@RickieBeubie]

those 3 curved grooves are really cool , i will use it for the back of a multimedia furniture that will be visible (not against a wall) and most industrial furniture have super ugly backs, this idea will make it much more interesting !

[@davidfly7426]

Absolutely gorgeous!!!

[@declangallagher1448]

The communal use tentacle is a bold choice. I like it! Close to the sink for easy cleanings too.

[@ianthornton1642]

Wow, beautiful work 👏

[@dugaldhutchings404]

absolutely beautiful

[@tomlinej]

I love your content Michael! I did want to say that the number of ads is a little distracting and off putting though. Keep up the great work!

[@dialog_box]

2:31 good to see josh knows his priorities

[@micagcm]

absolutely gorgeous, well done

[@kevincary1]

Beautiful. Nice work!

[@derekc423]

Very brave putting that last screw in with an impact driver.

[@huguesdesrochers1378]

you need a perfectly level wall and floor to pre adjust your cabinet door. I have one 8 foots long and it's allways perfect on installation

[@lenkuffert7428]

4:33 I have used this exact method on cabinets, and it is plenty strong.

[@danlynch1154]

Exceptionally well done. Very nice!

[@spottyblueSR8]

Love this build🎉❤

[@jessegimbel]

Absolutely gorgeous work Michael! Question about a random thing in there - I have that same trim router, and even with the clasp closed (and as screwed in as it can be and still close) the bit will pull down into the work as I'm routing, unless I keep a finger on the depth adjustment screw. Have you had this issue? If so how have you solved it?

[@Jimmy-ex2ep]

Great work Michael ✌

[@AnotherScreenname]

Nice build, thanks! 27:13 what did you use for fill (nails) (brand and tint if if had one, thanks!) I'm using white oak (ply and solid for trim) and Rubio on our kitchen in a couple weeks.

[@ili2ud]

Felicitaciones las palabras no superan la belleza de este mueble