Walk through tour of my custom cabinet shop!

This video shows an in depth look at all of the machines I use to build my custom cabinets in my cabinet shop. Machines such as table saws, jointer, planer, drum sander, miter saw, castle pocket cutter, multi spindle boring machine, edge sander, band saw, drill press, router tables and the dust collection system. The work flow is explained from the moment materials enter the door to the finishing room they end up in for paint or staining. I cover the different work benches and table setups I utilize in the cabinet building process. If you have any questions or comments please let me know or what the next video you'd like to see. Thanks for watching and please subscribe!

[@chrisjaustin88]

Would love to see you build a basic cabinet all they way through finishing. Used to seeing a lit of youtubers, not so much professional

[@crossgrain327]

I definitely have plans to do just that Chris

[@Purple-Heart-Design]

Great video, can’t wait to see more.

[@crossgrain327]

@@Purple-Heart-Design thanks so much 🤙

[@bobby_4747]

No reason this channel shouldn’t blow up. It’s very clear how much you care about the craft. Can’t wait to watch more. Thanks for the suggestion, Wittworks!

[@crossgrain327]

Thank you for noticing, I appreciate the compliment 🙌

[@masontejera506]

Love the continuous grain on the shop cabinets. Nice work!

[@crossgrain327]

@@masontejera506 thank you!

[@carpentryjoineryandcabinet6335]

Nice clean shop 👌👌

[@crossgrain327]

@@carpentryjoineryandcabinet6335 thanks a lot

[@thomasheisler1083]

Great video, brother. This was helpful for me as I’m just starting to make the transition from hobbyist to a professional cabinet maker myself. I think it’d be really good if you made an instructional video on how you do your arched panel doors.

[@crossgrain327]

@@thomasheisler1083 I appreciate it and best of luck on the transition! I doubt I do a video on that. It’s never requested by clients it’s rare I need them. But there’s always a chance in the future just not on the top of the list trying to get started here making any videos

[@shaynesabala]

That’s a hell of a shop. Like a candy store for grownups.

[@crossgrain327]

@@shaynesabala thanks I appreciate it. 🤙

[@ericstill9102]

Beautiful shop, incredible amount of thought and time put into your tools and layout.

[@crossgrain327]

Much appreciated thank you

[@Hvn1957]

I really enjoyed this. It’s always great to watch people who are working in the trade. I do like many of the diy and semi-pro channels, but it’s always fun to watch a professional channel. I’ve been in a woodworking trade for fifty years. The changes in, and availability of excellent tools has exploded in the last fifteen years. I hope you have the time to keep it up, and I look forward to watching more!

[@crossgrain327]

Thank you for the compliment and I hope I can find the time to keep it up as well. I can tell it’s going to be a chore on the editing end

[@DavidATakes]

Subscribed! It's great to see someone with a well thought out shop for real world production. I realize the shop at times will take a hit during jobs, but seeing a clean production shop is always something my mild OCD appreciates. Great job with the video.

[@crossgrain327]

Thank you David!

[@electricalron]

This channel is definitely ready for liftoff! I like how you have all of your base cabinets all lined up from the original wood slab. It's like you did that deliberately! Great work man can't wait to see more videos!

[@crossgrain327]

Thank you sir, I appreciate you!

[@Mike-dy8bq]

Immaculate shop. Can't wait to see your work.

[@crossgrain327]

Thanks Mike, planning on a doing a simple cabinet assembly video soon

[@jerrodsimmons8356]

Awesome shop! I’m a cabinetmaker myself & enjoy watching how other people do their stuff. Anxious for another video!

[@crossgrain327]

Thank you! I’m going to try my best here with this channel

[@derekludlow]

Nice shop! #100 from Wittworks 👍🏼

[@crossgrain327]

Thanks a lot!

[@michaelhancock5606]

Awesome layout! Clean and efficient. Thank you for sharing. Look forward to more in the future.

[@crossgrain327]

Thank you for the support!

[@thorntonart]

Wow, nice shop and well edited. You have many directions to present. Watch others content and find the rarely displayed in cabinet making. I see a lot of content on actual build but I would love to see from client concepts and ideas to finished product. If you’re working with architect/designer and provided drawings it would be nice to see how you execute on that route. I’m sure you work with builders and homeowners that might rely upon your design/build experience. These are two very different ways to build. Nice vid!

[@crossgrain327]

@@thorntonart thank you for the compliments and point of view you see!

[@DHall-qv7em]

Great shop layout and an inspiration. This channel is going to blow up. Thanks for sharing.

[@crossgrain327]

@@DHall-qv7em I appreciate you watching

[@cedartreeworkshop]

Whoa. Your shop is dialed. Nicely done.

[@crossgrain327]

Thank you! I take pride in it, thanks for noticing

[@kendavis5711]

Great shop setup. Thanks for the tour. Looking forward to more content.

[@crossgrain327]

Thank you!!

[@shanechristopherson]

Great video, nice shop!! I've got a 2-car garage that I'm building out into a woodshop. I like to see everyone else's workshops and take a little ideas, advice, and insight from everyone and roll it into my own special blend where I can.

[@crossgrain327]

@@shanechristopherson that’s awesome and congratulations on your new wood shop !

[@PAVELTSU]

Extremely accurate and very well planned layout of the shop. I like so much how you presented the content - very-very thankful for no flashy signs or other YT glitter & clickbaits. The woodworking hobbyist community needs more of people like you to share the insights, skills and expertise. You’ve earned yet another loyal subscriber ❤. Good luck and looking forward to more great content posted on your channel! Keep it coming 🎉

[@crossgrain327]

Thank you I really appreciate that !

[@deziomakes]

Love the clean and organized discipline. Looking forward to learning from you.

[@crossgrain327]

Thank you for the compliment, and thanks for watching

[@DGALVIN45]

I primarily run Shop Fox. Great looking shop with all that Grizzly equipment 🤌 Can't wait for the next video 💯

[@crossgrain327]

Shop fox machines are clean looking! Thank you

[@wittworks]

Very cool! ❤

[@crossgrain327]

Thank you! I appreciate it

[@chrisrichardson8315]

Nice show & setup. Looking forward to seeing more. Great job.

[@crossgrain327]

Thank you Chris!

[@PeterConnor]

Hey Matt. I love to see how people work, like how you use the Moto table and why, or painting.

[@crossgrain327]

Alright Peter, I will make note of that. Thank you sir

[@corbinjames6194]

Awesome shop setup! Would love to see a video series on your cabinet process!

[@crossgrain327]

I do plan on it and thank you!

[@ClassicMechanic]

Great first video! Thanks for sharing your shop with us. Looking forward to future content.

[@crossgrain327]

thank you for watching!

[@Under_Foot]

inset door how to or follow along would be nice. i notice alot of folks do there inset doors as far as fitting and what stops and hinges they use. great work

[@crossgrain327]

Thank you I will put that in the notes for future

[@Jim-pd3ei]

Matt, not only have you built a beautiful, functional shop, you've also created an extremely high quality video! So much of YT is painfully amateurish, but you've done a great job with both your content and the production values of the video. Count me in as a subscriber!

[@jamiesmithnc]

Nice job on the b-roll for the tools as well

[@crossgrain327]

@@jamiesmithnc thank you!

[@crossgrain327]

I really appreciate all of the kind words and the subscribe!

[@spenceralridge4958]

Excellent video. You are very clear and very natural on camera. Keep it up and walk folks through your projects. You will definitely get subscribers, starting with me.

[@crossgrain327]

Thank you for the positivity much appreciated

[@ravenheart1439]

Stumbled across your channel here .very impressive shop man, looks like great work flow with great equipment lol .I'll sub ya man, always open to learn more, different ways and prolly better ways then I been doin it lol .

[@crossgrain327]

Thank you and much appreciated

[@jerusalemcraftsman8637]

Just came across your channel Matt, much appreciated and thanks for your time and effort. Respect!

[@crossgrain327]

Thanks for taking the time to check it out!

[@travelwell8098]

You have a great setup.... looking fwd to seeing your builds! Thanks for posting!!

[@crossgrain327]

I appreciate that, thank you

[@geminioutdoor]

Nice one, looking forward to seeing your channel grow and learning more about cabinet making and general wood skills.

[@crossgrain327]

Much appreciated thank you

[@pacificnorthwest9416]

Hopefully your videos will focus on your cabinet making methods, systems, projects, etc. Good luck brother

[@crossgrain327]

That is my goal and thank you!

[@markpeppers6950]

i would be interested in cabinet videos as well. the ones in your shop look great for workshop cabinets. would love to hear more about them

[@crossgrain327]

@@markpeppers6950 sounds good thank you

[@rrjones6667]

I subscribed just so I can see that beautifully organized and clean shop. Can’t wait to see a build.

[@crossgrain327]

Thanks man! I will try and start With a simple cabinet build

[@JosephSalk]

Absolutely amazing, I'd love to see more from you !

[@crossgrain327]

Thank you! I put a few more videos out recently also

[@WestCoastRacingLeague]

Awesome video and a great shop. I did also like the irony off the start when you said there wouldn't be any fancy text or sound effects and then immediately cut to fancy text with sound effects. Joking aside well done I hope you keep making videos!

[@crossgrain327]

Thank you! I’m giving it a shot. Stay tuned!

[@renaissancewoodworking]

Love the shop. So nice and white! Mine is very 1950’s dark garage vibe. 😂

[@crossgrain327]

My previous shop was pretty dark and when I built this one I knew I wanted surgical room brightness

[@renaissancewoodworking]

@@crossgrain327 I’m sure it just feels nice to work in there. Today I got to battle a mud dauber as I worked on my walnut laptop cover. 🤣 Thankfully she didn’t attack as I was using the router table! 😖🥴

[@crossgrain327]

@@renaissancewoodworking never a dull moment at least!

[@karliscirulis983]

Just awesome . Looking forward for build videos !

[@crossgrain327]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@tylercrancer]

Wow, That’s what you call a dream shop! I applaud your organization skills and how you created a perfect layout of all your tools for your daily process. . Can you shoot a video on how you build your Custom cabinets step by step but in a short form?

[@crossgrain327]

Thanks a lot I appreciate it. That’s a good suggestion and it’s on the list to make soon!

[@jordanborchard4113]

Stoked on you making a Chanel. You’re going to grow far and wide 👌🏽

[@crossgrain327]

@@jordanborchard4113 I appreciate your support!

[@jsmxwll]

looks like you're getting decent algorithm pickup for your first video. well done video and clearly explained. a video of your process in action would be great.

[@crossgrain327]

That is my plan and thank you!

[@brucebusby2156]

Let’s Go Matt! Keep it going!

[@crossgrain327]

I plan on it! Thank you!

[@donaldlevine4493]

Nice job, looking forward to more.

[@crossgrain327]

Thank you!

[@xxyxnxwxaxx9724]

Wow, some set up, can I ask how long it's taken you to achieve such greatness, I'm 40 years old going into my 3rd year self employed, this set up is a thing of dreams, I feel I've failed in life, seeing this makes me feel not worthy ha ha ha, welldone budy, is this a new site I've not seen your face before regards Ian

[@crossgrain327]

@@xxyxnxwxaxx9724 thanks man and you’re not failing if you’re still going! I’ve been in the remodeling industry since graduating high school. I’m 42 now and have had my business for 13 years. And yes i just started posting on my page about 4 weeks ago

[@lorraineandrews4679]

Thanks for walk through!

[@crossgrain327]

You’re welcome!

[@timphilippeth7252]

Subscribed,.Very, Very nice Shop. Greatings from Belgium, and looking forward to your next video, and good luck.

[@crossgrain327]

thank you so much!

[@TheTranq]

Clean and great setup

[@crossgrain327]

Thank you!

[@loganhock671]

This is definitely the nicest and cleanest shop I've seen! I'm looking to build my own shop and am curious the dimensions of yours?!!

[@crossgrain327]

@@loganhock671 thanks man! 34x56

[@user-zl8ek4mm1c]

Tons of good luck... God Bless!

[@crossgrain327]

Thanks a lot!

[@allenguffey9370]

Great set up

[@crossgrain327]

Thank you!

[@stevewitt5559]

Very cool! #93 by way of Wittworks 😊

[@crossgrain327]

Thanks man!

[@scottbyrd2157]

Nice setup in your shop! You have put a lot of thought into your work flow and that tells a lot about you. I imagine your builds are incredible and your installation is just awesome. Your buddy from Wittworks recommended your page and I always try to support woodworking as I am trying to get into the KZbin COMMUNITY! Keep up the good work. Things will come together as you get comfortable with filming!! Good luck!!🍀

[@crossgrain327]

Thank I appreciate it! You can check out my instagram or Facebook page to see my jobs too

[@danielgeng2306]

Nice shop !

[@crossgrain327]

Thanks a lot!

[@flamabl1]

Good stuff.

[@crossgrain327]

Thank you!

[@zephyr1408]

I am a finish carpenter that builds smaller cabinet jobs like builtins , vanities, or jobs larger shops like yours makes no sense to build! Besides trimming houses or setting new doors for customers ect.,. ( I am a contractor). So I am always looking for pro carpenters/ cabinet makers to pick up tips ect.,. I truthfully never watch anything but pros so I am thankful to find you! I am always looking on great tips for building doors and drawers ? I do lock-miters , stop dados , but looking forward to your technique? ( now I understand if you order out?)

[@crossgrain327]

I built my doors since day one. About three years ago I started ordering them to keep up with the jobs that started getting larger as I’m just one guy in my shop. I do make my drawers though. I plan on doing a video on both

[@retrobuilds3729]

Love the content 👌

[@crossgrain327]

I appreciate that!

[@earlallen4933]

Great first video! I look forward to more. A couple of ideas for videos. I'd like to understand your paint process and why you use airless instead of HPLV. Also how do you handle stains if you're doing that. Seeing your face frame process would be great as well. I saw another comment mention a build all the way through, and I agree that would be good. It would likely prompt more questions that could make for good content.

[@crossgrain327]

Looking like per the poll I asked a base cabinet build from start to finish for shop or garage storage will be up next. Thank you for your feedback!

[@Finewoodworkingofsc]

Great shop and video. You have a new subscriber, and I hope your channel does well. Looking forward to your videos. You have also inspired me to post my first long form video after many years procrastinating. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@crossgrain327]

Thank you for the support! I’ll check yours out!

[@ChristopherGlover-s8t]

Nice! Appreciate seeing how the pros do it. Very clean shop. I didn’t see a shaper or big router in your tour. Just the small one. Is that all you use to shape panels, stiles and rails?

[@crossgrain327]

@@ChristopherGlover-s8t thank you sir. No shaper you are correct, just the two 3hp router tables. I made all my doors for years and recently have made the switch to a door company. Unless it’s just a small job and need a quick turnaround in the shop

[@carlnolte1637]

Nice shop layout. I'm very interested how you like the TriTech T5. Will you have future videos of your finishing process?

[@crossgrain327]

Thank you! I do like the T5 it works great for spraying the centurion 2K poly I use with a 308 fine finish tip. I can add that to the list. Thanks for the suggestion

[@rasmuskurten8455]

Sweet shop and excellent editing! Would be interested in your planning process: site visit, planning software, design etc. thanks in advance!

[@crossgrain327]

I do plan on executing all of this at some point to provide as much info as I can. thank you for watching !

[@michaelnorman5640]

Drew sent us! 😊

[@crossgrain327]

Drews pretty cool for that!

[@johnlong4335]

3k views, 500 subs, in 3 days, on first video. Nice shop. Let’s see some work.

[@crossgrain327]

yes this has been great and so much positive feedback. I'm working on it!

[@Lektrician]

Bring it!

[@crossgrain327]

I’ll give it a go 🤙

[@renaissancewoodworking]

Good luck man! I subscribed. I just started mine as well. ☺️

[@crossgrain327]

Best of luck to you!

[@ericzaas1020]

I like the lay out of your shop. What is the square footage of the shop?

[@crossgrain327]

@@ericzaas1020 thank you 1900 feet

[@craigwhitelegend8556]

good luck with your channel

[@crossgrain327]

I appreciate you!

[@lukada83]

Greetings from wittworks

[@crossgrain327]

Hey!

[@LincolnWoodworks]

What brand our your drying racks? Very nice shop and layout.

[@crossgrain327]

I got them from Wurth Baer supply. And thank you!

[@villeneuvewoodworks]

Is that a Calavera work apron? Looks great!

[@crossgrain327]

It is! I love it, thanks

[@haydenbarton4003]

I like the organization. What are you doing for door and drawer profiles? I didn’t see any shapers, I might of missed them.

[@crossgrain327]

Just a couple 3hp router tables. I started ordering doors 3 years ago after years of making them. Although I can make any doors on the router tables

[@kevindunne9367]

Hey Matt well done Please tell me the brand of that blue plywood rack Exactly what I’m looking for. I assume you’re happy with it? Ty in advance

[@crossgrain327]

@@kevindunne9367 thank you Kevin. The racking is out of an old warehouse. The legs were originally green and the arms were orange. Probably could find it on marketplace for sale easily.

[@kevindunne9367]

@@crossgrain327 I noticed a name in it but can’t make it out. I haven’t seen any like that. They seem perfect for my plywood storage. My shop is very very similar to yours and it seems we do the same kind of work. I think you have a bright future with the KZbin thing. I’m happy for you.

[@crossgrain327]

@@kevindunne9367 there are some of my stickers on the blue support arms. Also I think Global Industrial sells the pallet racking just like this new and at the best price.

[@RicardoColon-d9u]

Thanks for the video. I'm in the process of building a paint booth. What brand/model are your fans?

[@crossgrain327]

They are from Global Industries

[@RicardoColon-d9u]

What is the model number?

[@crossgrain327]

@@RicardoColon-d9u I believe Model #: WBB968395

[@dredbuild]

Very nice shop. Nice organization. Where did you get the moto lift? What is the model?

[@crossgrain327]

Directly from No-Mar Tire Changer. They make the lift table too here in STL

[@Eyeofthestorm-zw1fe]

Very nice shop love the assembly table gonna use that for sure but im interested if you ever do chipboard or mdf and edge any of that stuff and if so whats your system for doing so?

[@crossgrain327]

Thanks a lot let me know how you like it. I do not use chipboard, melamine or mdf on cabinets. The very little edge banding I do is on plywood adjustable shelves

[@Eyeofthestorm-zw1fe]

@crossgrain327 ah OK and when your doing that do you glue a solid strip in front or use a role of edging?

[@crossgrain327]

@@Eyeofthestorm-zw1fe if it’s a stained shelf or painted to match the interior of said cabinet it’s a solid hardwood shelf. If it’s a pre finished maple ply to match the interior of the cabinet it’ll be an edging off a roll to match.

[@Eyeofthestorm-zw1fe]

What is your method of applying that do you use a heat gun and trim it by hand or use a jig?

[@crossgrain327]

@@Eyeofthestorm-zw1fe fastcap makes a great self adhesive banding or simply using an iron for the glue back banding. I’m not doing a ton of that type of work as everything I build is frame frame cabinets

[@joshboone7662]

What is the sqaure footage of the space?

[@crossgrain327]

@@joshboone7662 1900 feet

[@PeterConnor]

Hey Matt. Where did you get your moto tabl? I can’t find them anywhere. Also is the hydronic bladder an add on? Thanks P

[@crossgrain327]

The MotoLift table is made by No Mar Tire Changer. Look that business up, here in St. Louis

[@PeterConnor]

Thanks Matt. I’ll check them out. Hooked On Wood just did his tour. He’s a FELDER lifting table, his channel has some nice solutions.

[@crossgrain327]

@@PeterConnor the MotoLift table has a great price point

[@govenr]

Aloha, which model moto lift do you have.

[@crossgrain327]

@@govenr the only model they offer just without the ramp 🤙

[@ltandrepants]

Why put plywood on high shelves?

[@crossgrain327]

The plywood I use 95% of the time are on shelves from ankle to chest height. What you see above that is random rarely used sheet goods

[@brucebusby2156]

There are lots of videos on KZbin that show basic cabinet construction and styles, but those are becoming boring. I would love to see the intricacies and variation of full build outs from a professional. “A day in the life of a cabinet maker” would be awesome vs, the many who want to quit their job to make random videos.

[@crossgrain327]

Certainly not quitting my job, I love it. I’ll do my best here since I’m completely new to this platform. Definitely going to show it all

[@garycorey7668]

You seem to like Grizzly stationary machines. Not a fan.

[@crossgrain327]

I do. I haven’t had any issues other than belt replacements. What are you not a fan of?