We Make HUGE Mistakes Installing The Cabinets - Renovating My Kitchen Pt. 5

In this video We Make HUGE Mistakes Installing The Cabinets. As we think we're hitting the home stretch mistake after mistake keep piling up.
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[@FeMelch]

Damn...really feeling for Jordan in this one. Rough way to learn the lesson.

[@nicholasmcneely245]

And I can't imagine having a baby in the middle of the project helped anything.

[@Halcyon4799]

If I had a dollar for every cabinet that I messed up on the depth length or height on in the first 5 months of woodworking professionally (laughed pretty hard typing that) I would be little richer than I am now, thankfully my boss is like John and makes it a lesson learned and doesn't threaten to fire me

[@Matlock69]

By rough way, you mean in front of a half million subscribers? 😂 It’s all good Jordan, a good craftsman isn’t judged by not making mistakes, it’s in how well you can cover them up.

[@MrNikke96]

absolutely love how john said many many times its not jordans fault, looking straight at him "not your fault", absolutely the right thing to say when im sure jordan is kicking himself super hard on that one, respect!! and on the other news, if its not jankenstein out of those two you guys are mad

[@wisp666]

Sam: “Hello & welcome to 4 idiots with power tools...” 🤣🤣🤣

[@theclassicalcraftsman]

Alternative title: I Made HUGE Mistakes Supervising the Building of Cabinets LOL

[@rkn700]

I think a better title would be: "Watch Complete Idiots Try to Install a Kitchen"

[@GWPHomestead]

I’ve been Jordan more times than I care to admit. Way to push through, y’all.

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

I believe it's called "Student of the School of Hard Knocks", I'm still there from being held back so many times hahaha :)

[@danielketterman8848]

Favorite quote of the day "she's a lawyer, she can actually read"

[@shaunatkinson9539]

Hearing John saying “Jordan I need you to think” really triggered me my boss used to say that to me all the time and he was about the same size as John , keep your head up Jordan you’ll get there

[@jordanheider2662]

Thanks dude! Been a rough few weeks lol

[@Zogg1281]

John - learn to delicate and over view projects instead of dumping on the new guy

[@Zulu122495]

@@jordanheider2662 sorry they shit on you so much man. Like it bugs me. Constant harsh words from harsh dudes who wanna put all the blame on you. Most episodes its "Jordan did it" and they never accept their own responsibility. I really like John's videos but j hate the way you're treated.

[@lukebrammer9299]

@@jordanheider2662 you're legit the best part of these videos nowadays. Keep it up, we're rooting for you!

[@kaitlynsherman8904]

“We’re literally out five grand on this f***ing cabinet” Oh...that really sucks. DOES THAT MEAN WE GET TO WATCH YOU MAKE MORE CABINETS?

[@thomasspachek8855]

Dude it’s terrifying having a huge burly boss-man mad at you😂😂 one of my supervisors was this mountain ex-marine with anger issues. I thought I was gonna die when he broke two tape measures in one day😅😂

[@CLove511]

Worked with an ex-marine who was a C-level employee, so he could do whatever he wanted. Dude also wasn't good with technology. One day I hear a string of profanities being screamed about his office printer, how it never works properly, and the next thing I know the printer goes flying down the hall floor right past my office door.

[@Bloodgt3]

Lol it definitely makes you learn quicker, nobody wants to hear that shit at work so you try real hard not making mistakes. Lol but for real tho who let's their most rookie player lead the game. Boss man should have drew out thoes plans

[@jaredmartin6164]

I can’t even show you the Hvac, it’s illegal. Best line

[@BorisTheMonkey]

I remember watching the cabinets being made without John or access to the house and I knew it would end badly :D

[@RLLWoodworks]

Love seeing more Jordan and Sam! You're cool too John. Love the banter boys.

[@StuartGrimshaw]

I've got to say I love the way you handle this between the 3 of you, especially the way you let Jordan know it's not his fault. Top Bossing!!

[@Dokter_Duke]

If you care, my vote is for "Jankenstein"...Frankery sounds like a place where hot dogs are made.

[@ewdtrey]

I like "Frankering Jordan"

[@unsanctionedchaos2994]

I truly have to say that my favorite thing about you guys is the fact that if you make a mistake then you acknowledge it rather than using editing magic. It shows the REAL frustrations of the construction trades. Keep it squirrely!!

[@lokiz0072]

I would most definitely be the Jordan in this situation. Luckily he has a good boss who doesn’t tear him down for goofing up.

[@HeyItsBonnieBee]

Summary of this video: DAMMIT, JORDAN! I NEED YOU TO THINK! :')

[@TeddyWestside412]

Poor Jordan. He’s always taking the brunt of everything lol

[@rkcross6809]

I'm currently remodeling my old house that was built in 48. Glad to see I'm not the only one ripping their hair out.

[@sethrosendahl]

John, I really appreciate you putting up so much realness in your projects. This is how things go even if you are an experienced builder, and you adapting, fixing, and getting squirrelly is such a reflection of real life, and something that makes your channel one of my favorites. Keep up the good work guys.

[@juanmallqui9309]

It shouldn’t go like this if you are a experienced cabinet professional….

[@juanmallqui9309]

If I was the homeowner and the builder fucked things up and tries to make shit up on the fly and I’m paying him thousands of dollars and he doesn’t have his shit straight then I’m gonna lose it

[@danscrima]

This honestly made me feel better about myself. I always have the feeling I'm the only one to get truly frustrated to the point of almost quitting. Keep it up, squirrels, it's almost done!

[@MrMaacin05]

60% of every project is swearing at it

[@reggiejenkins6458]

As a general contractor who specializes in kitchens and baths, this made me feel like the truest professional ever. It reminded me of when I did my first kitchen on a flip house when I was 20.

[@jakebaran]

Pat yourself on the back some more

[@davesch1512]

I’m with you on that That’s why the trim carpenters, that’s why this kitchen installers

[@timellis9293]

I was thinking the exact same thing. I installed kitchens and baths for about 6 years. My favorite thing to explain to the "Smart guy" who designed his own kitchen and used a 30" wall cabinet for a corner cabinet and did not understand the a cabinet turned at a 45 does not come off the wall the same distance as a cabinet flush against the wall. Stupid racist math..lol

[@flamedphoenix84]

love how you did the ad. That was a great way to do it. Make it look like he was trying to get out of work. That was funny. Love it.

[@alyssajohn3746]

“Will you represent me in a case against your husband” No hesitation “yes” 😂😂😂

[@shawnupdegraff8138]

True to life experiences for most do-it-yourselfers! I’ve been there too! Thought someone was gonna die early on and then,...wait....JORDAN, where did you go man?! Are you still alive?

[@bmcgee8206]

I remember messing up stuff as an apprentice, it sucks! Stay strong Jordan!

[@JackRockBLC]

Okay, I have to hand it to you. That's a pretty creative seque into the VPN advert.

[@MCsCreations]

Why the hell Jordan always has the "I'm going to resign" look in his face? 😐

[@Atlantismonkey40]

Jorden, remember this day. Cus, I guarantee you one day there will be a helper that has the same thing happen. Your response should be the same as John’s. I feel for you John. Also, some times your the bait and other times YOUR the bait.

[@Sztivmon]

Jankenstein. And yeah, I've been there Jordan, just gotta keep going.

[@rpaasse6453]

My compliments to you. How you behave to Jordan, make it a lesson and take the blame yourself for not checking. I've seen different, trust me. That makes you a great employer and teacher. Kitchen-Cabinets. 1 word for you. Ikea!

[@mikez4132]

"It should be fine" also a t shirt idea lol

[@listinglazily]

I say this often in our forever long remodel lol

[@KnightsWithoutATable]

How you handled the mistake was super professional and one of the reasons I like your videos. You are a team leader and the work is done by the team. Most bosses could learn a lot by seeing how you handled this.

[@riskyjonnyboy40]

Build cabinets for a living atm, watching this I found myself irritated that I couldnt tell you what I know to fix many of the issues you were having lol

[@jrcoleman44]

It takes a big man to take the blame from an employee in this situation, and you sir are a big man

[@jayh5987]

Literally a video showing every fear I have ever had regarding measuring, planning, building, installing and then fixing something my wife asked if I could do/make. Thank you for making me feel normal instead of special!

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

I'm the President of the Club Jay! :D

[@savoirfaire3788]

Gimme a break .......... you cut a rectangular hole for your plumbing? What kind of carpenters are you anyway? Hacks if you ask me! No wonder you make so many mistakes! Your team is the LAST I would have work on my kitchen. It was actually hilarious to watch though. Can't see why you blame everything on Jordan ....... aren't you the one responsible?

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Absolutely loving this series! Keep up the great work boys!

[@Jsc30]

A got a little bit more of Jordan in this one. Love to see it.

[@atlgrw0309]

Really nice knowing that I'm not the only one that sees the number of swear words increases proportionally with the difficulty of the project. I appreciate the realness of your videos. Things get squirrely. Also, it's a little late now, but Bourbon Moth Woodworking has a great method for using those undermount slides. You can use it on your next 100 year old reno. Nice work.

[@lewiskemp5893]

Great comment. You should hear me when I have to repair a wrecked European car. Boss told me one time he could hear me in cussing all the way in the lobby. I told him hes the one that gave me the car to fix

[@billdiehl156]

Usually I would make some kinda “Jordan Sucks” type of comment here, but I’ll wait until the next video since he got beaten up pretty bad in this one. However, if anything goes wrong in my shop for the next few years, my response will be “Dammit, Jordan”!!

[@jordanheider2662]

Thanks Bill. It’s been a rough one

[@justinwoods240]

Yall could of put thinner peices of plywood on the sides and I think there's about 8 sides about 3/4 inch thick and maybe 1/2 inch plywood without making the wall smaller

[@justpassinbyy]

I really feel like the three stooges theme song should be playing during these kitchen videos.

[@T-H-B]

Said it before and I'll say it again - great boss work. You give them the stomach feel of messing up, you take responsibility as the boss, then say that it's your responsibility and most importantly show it and turn it into a teachable moment when you all are ready for it.

[@caitlynrichardson7587]

While it is sadly at your expense, I love seeing the mistakes and the thought process to fixing these things. Nice to see that not everyone is perfect but also how you work around the mishaps

[@jordanheider2662]

On this channel, we are far from perfect

[@lewiskemp5893]

Best thing about John is he doesnt hide mistakes

[@LXWiseman]

I'm sure we've all been in Jordan's shoes building before. Don't kick yourself too hard buddy, everybody learns that way when starting out.

[@killikhivemind2776]

Keep your head up Jordan, I've made equal amounts of fuck ups on projects... including some for other people. You do good work, happens to the best of us.

[@ImFunneh]

Definitely not finish carpenters cut out for plumbing wasn’t done the best and I also don’t so why you guys made the wall longer if you guys could’ve just cut the cabinets with the drawers? As well as the upper just cut it down run it through the table saw my companies shop once in a great while send cabinets the wrong size which leads me to cutting down the cabinets then re laminating

[@augustusbean8766]

Jordan’s having a rough week.

[@dylanbrockshus7495]

The commercial intro killed me more than it should have!

[@LV-lb7dt]

I would of fired Jordan 8 videos ago .... his laissez-faire attitude drives me crazy !! If you punch "today" in the mouth ?? ... its okay to miss and strike Jordan every so often .... this guy is a team moral killer ... " you told me " is his favorite line ... ps... the other guy is worth 2x what your paying him ...

[@LV-lb7dt]

ps .. if your going to cut them out on a cnc anyways ... why dont you cut some length templates / mounting support brackets for a test fit ... there has be to enough 'scrap' on the board ?

[@jordanheider2662]

@@LV-lb7dt *you’re

[@LV-lb7dt]

@@jordanheider2662 good effort man ... !! no , not really ...

[@curtturtle]

Massive respect to John for recognising Jordan hadn't done this before and it was not his fault for the mistake. So many managers would have just bitten Jordan's head off for it. Great work John, excellent "boss work".

[@SargeWolf010]

I'll consider buying a Jankinstien Hoodie/T-Shirt...

[@lewiskemp5893]

Im an idiot and I have power tools. Can I join??????, I have beer!!!!!!

[@cassandrahatfield4765]

Bro chill lol that shoulder check was wayyyy out of pocket. Build something that fits you have the facilities mate sheeeeshh

[@anthonyvincent9990]

You raised the ceiling and your walls were never square. thats why your measurements are off.

[@silwan6784]

1st time watching, last time watching. For jokers.

[@shadow111d]

john reminds me of my boss.....tells me what to do than when i do it says " why did you do that" .....

[@gaffyh1745]

LOL, Jordan's "lessons" absolutely MADE this video!

[@peterblyth112]

Me earlier while installing massive great laminated steel signs signs (mandated two man job... doing it on my own with two helping hand clamps because..yeah ) on Twitter "Shit's getting squirelly"... co worker on twitter "where's that from?"... well there's this guy call John Malecki..

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

I hope your co-worker subscribes and watches this! This reminded me of the video when John and Sam are hanging the timber wall in the shop and John is left holding all the weight, on top of the ladder, as Sam is running around looking for something to help support the weight. I was on the floor, like I am right now just remembering it; this is when I said I would watch any and all content from John. I hope your install when well Peter.

[@josmulder9279]

ow jordan i feel you. i made once a mistake which also was pretty expensive

[@charltonsview3330]

Super video! I applauded for ZAR 14.00 👏

[@OriginalMomo]

“Welcome to 4 idiots with power tools....” ...... I only count 3... 🤦🏼‍♂️🤣☠️

[@Matlock69]

That VPN ad was amazingly cringe!! 😂😂

[@proliferuiner]

im sorry to say it ! but john is not fit for this kind of work ! had a boss one time in a woodshop that was like this ! not fun at all everyone quit !

[@bradquinn2859]

I feel so much better about my own remodeling shenanigans.

[@mviv6339]

Way too congested. And More like a office cabinet look than a kitchen.

[@smicksmookety]

Don't fire Jordan, fire me instead.

[@FullRythym]

Poor Jordan man. Dude is trying his best. I know I'd still feel like this is all my fault so I hope he's taking it in stride.

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

I have a feeling that Jordan will be requesting to have his work checked in the future.

[@infomoizermekanik3223]

use metric instead of freedom measurements to avoid these silly mistakes

[@bigtony2441]

Like your vids but you guys on this job are like curly moe and Larry. Top tip of the day as a boss always check the apprentice measurements especially when making your kitchen

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

Love the Three Stooges!!! Nice reference Big Tony!!!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

LMAO! I Have it in my notebook.. yeah check that when you get home... so funny! great video guys!

[@GearheadDaily]

Why you delete comments?

[@jamesmoore1532]

That explains why all comments are positive.

[@GearheadDaily]

@@jamesmoore1532 Exactly. they delete every critical comment

[@mattt6459]

Your prolly off cuz each face frame has like a 1/4” overhang. All them over hangs add up to bout 1.5”. Just a guess

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

MATH!!! Ugh :(

[@youra1369]

Dammit Jordan!!! Sorry for your hard lessons!!

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

lol, you guys crack me up! Watching all the mistakes made me feel better and more relatable for me... considering I make 1 million mistakes per day, lol

[@Lewis01Brown]

What do you guys do to the walls!?? It looks terrible!

[@angelicamichelle7860]

i just started watching you, literally this is my series im binging rn and i love that you're kind with Jordan. I'm glad he made a mistake with you because as frustrating as it is you handled it correctly, you know humans make mistakes and yeah it might cost some money and time but , like you said he never did it before and you didn't check so at the end of the day a lesson for everyone.

[@edkovac8978]

Have you considered hiring some pros? 😁😁😁

[@allendanielbishop]

No one gonna talk about the smoking drill bit at 15:57?

[@billdiehl156]

I was wondering about that myself!

[@kylewendt8513]

I laughed way to hard at the ad intro.

[@3rd_stall]

Jordan, sell more Stay Squirrelly push sticks to make up for the mistakes.

[@Kentboy05]

I feel bad for Jordan. Just a guy along for the ride that was given too much responsibility lol

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

It's sink or swim!! I think Jordan will learn to swim, I have faith in his leader - John, and his coach - Sam.

[@itennis09]

“Welcome to 4 idiots with power tools” 😂😂😂

[@danjones4002]

Thank god for youtube. Otherwise these guys would never make money

[@danjones4002]

But it is the best way to learn! Now youll double check the drawings

[@dustinbrown7150]

It was nice knowing you Jordan 🤣

[@SFDFLATH12]

You definitely need a shirt that says " Damnit Jordan!"

[@ryanmuth2390]

Why not just build a new cabinet that’s a few inches shorter? I don’t see how that mistake was worth $5k

[@jamesmoore1532]

It's not a$5k loss it's a made up number to generate views.

[@marchebert9813]

Now!! Take Jordan through the kitchen, identify all the mistakes, and explain the solutions. I would imagine he feels worse than anyone else in this build. great teachable moment.

[@woodworkingsh3899]

why not countersink the cabinet screws

[@demetriushenry4787]

Cut the opposite side of the opening 3 inches too

[@josepha4944]

Happy Cinco de Screw up. You guys are awesome and hilarious all at the same time.

[@thompsonmichael]

Jankenstein!!!

[@linkpalmer]

this was the jankiest build I think I've seen. More like this please. It makes me feel better about how I live my life.

[@slightlycrookedworkshop]

As an owner of a 100 year old house, I know exactly how John feels...I don't know how many times I've said "it's the exact same size, why doesn't it fit"..."Nothing is level", "None of these corners are close to being square", "Where is the goddamn stud"..."It says there's a stud, why won't my drill go into the wall", "Why the hell are there exposed wires in a channel dug into the brick"

[@islanddreamers9127]

I honestly feel bad for Jordan.

[@googlesucks6741]

Considering the setbacks and all the squirrelness, you guys are a great team!!!

[@MaydaysCustomWoodworks]

This is such a great lesson of why people shouldn't DIY building cabinets lol. Even if you are a good woodworker, you should hire a pro for the building of them. If you wanna install them yourself then that's fine. But the actual construction and assembly of cabinets is a tough business.

[@whitneymr1]

"4 Idiots with powertools" would make a great shirt!

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

That could make a whole new channel altogether!

[@Godemes]

All this struggling about the cabinets being too big and narrowing one of the door ways and all I'm thinking is MOVE THAT DAMN FRIDGE! You can't open the right door fully and its driving ME insane!

[@JOJO-se5cm]

The cabinets length is also the wall length. Moving the fridge doesn't solve that issue.

[@Godemes]

@@JOJO-se5cm You're slightly right, both doors can't fully open as it sits.