EASY Cabinet Doors and Drawers | Shaker | DIY | HOW TO MAKE | Circular Saw | Tutorial

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Easy and cheap shaker cabinet doors with a circular saw DIY
This video was inspired by people who want to make cabinet doors without a table saw.
Let me show you how to build the best cheapest shaker style cabinet doors and drawers I can come up with on a budget using a circular saw.
To be clear, this is not the BEST way to make cabinet doors... This is the BEST BUDGET way to make shaker cabinet doors I have been able to find.
With that being said, I put these through an exaggerated level of abuse to test out their integrity.
They are made with 1/2" MDF used for the frame and 1/8" MDF panel. These shaker style doors look nice and are so easy to build, even a beginner can do it.
Using these budget materials, you can price each door out to be around $10 a piece. Depending on the number of doors you have to make, you can complete a kitchen remodel or bathroom remodel for less than $300.
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[@IppiopaidFEEDBACK]

I was thinking about buying a Slam Simulator 2000, but after this review I think I’m just going wait for the 3000. Once they figure out how to make it stronger.

[@WoodNerds]

That’s true! The 2000 has a feature I didn’t have time to showcase called “where’s the toaster?”. This feature had my wife testing the durability of the cabinet doors inside the house as well. Pretty neat!

[@HaggisMuncher-69-420]

I think the 3000 is semi-fully automatic.

[@WoodNerds]

🤣🤣

[@shawnwaldrop3702]

I dunno. They just don’t make Slam Simulators like they used to. Probably made overseas.

[@WoodNerds]

It’s a shame, really!

[@livemoksha]

Man, for someone living on a rental and wanting to give an upgrade to the old cabinets, this is perfect.

[@WoodNerds]

I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and for leaving a comment! I appreciate it! Cheers!

[@LadyAstolat]

I don't have the space, money, or desire to purchase a table saw and it's really tough to find videos that don't require one, or a gazillion dollars of high end equipment. So from the bottom of my fledgeling woodworker heart, THANK YOU 🙏

[@WoodNerds]

Of course!! I’m glad this video was helpful! Thank you for watching and taking time to comment!

[@wameier84]

Same here! This is an awesome vid!

[@WoodNerds]

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

[@KaylaaMariee48]

THANK YOU! What a great tutorial! Everyone says stay away from mdf, it's not for water place etc... This makes me feel so much better.

[@WoodNerds]

Of course! Thanks for watching! If probably cared for, it will last! Just make sure if it sustains damage and the raw mdf is exposed, that you touch up the paint. Water is the main enemy of mdf and the paint acts as a barrier to protect it. Other than that, should be a solid door. I’ve had some I made in my high use/high moisture bathroom for almost two years and they are still perfect.

[@thaught9475]

If MDF is tough enough to take the abuse of being made into a car subwoofer box, suffer the hot/cold cycles of a being in a car trunk, slamming junk into it while making tight turns, not rattle apart from the bass, and still look decent after all that time... it can be a cabinet door haha. Thanks for proving it! Certain materials get a bad rap, but this goes to prove that the reputation is not always deserved.

[@WoodNerds]

Great points! I appreciate you man! Thanks for watching!

[@JameyKing.]

Unless you plan on putting those cabinets in the kitchen near the sink, liquids or moisture from steam/hot water…….. oh wait

[@thaught9475]

@JameyKing. Sure, if you don't protect it with paint, or caulk, or something else... oh, wait. Chill out man, the point is still valid haha

[@WoodNerds]

If it’s sealed with a top layer, then moisture cannot reach the material.

[@uhN0id]

​@@WoodNerds I agree mostly but the moment you get a crack in the paint you never believed would happen because you "made this right" and it starts slowly warping and disintegrating..... Ask me how I know. I primed my MDF until they looked like white wood. I used Benjamin Moore Bath and Spa paint. I had a very very solid coating. It looked factory made. Got a tiny split where the panel met the style and ignored it. It was about 5ft from my guest bath shower that never gets used so I figured no problem. The door quickly became wet paper after a few months of random multi night guests showering. I know it's a non issue if this doesn't happen to you with the split but this wouldn't have been an issue at all with Plywood. Maybe it's where I am in California but plywood is about $25 more for 4x8 Baltic birch 3/4 ply than the MDF equivalent. I guess I just don't think it's worth cheaping out on if you're already investing the effort to build it. But like I said I agree MDF gets a bad wrap. I've built closets with it and it's fantastic.

[@harumipena]

You are such a great teacher! I am just watching videos to learn to build things and have been purchasing some tools, but I don't have the space for a table saw and this really helped me to start my first project which will be a drawer. ❤ Thank You!

[@WoodNerds]

I’m glad the video was helpful! Congratulations on starting with your new hobby! I hope your projects turn out well!

[@aaronwinter447]

Thanks man. Im buying my first house but can only afford smaller older homes. I can drywall, fix siding, and general construction stuff all day, but millwork is a much finer end product. Most places I can afford have old cabinets, many broken/missing doors and this is giving me confidence in being able to fix/replace.

[@WoodNerds]

You can do this no problem! If I can do it, anyone can (I mean that). Cabinets seem much more daunting than they really are once you get into them.

[@mykolashatkovskyi576]

Best "unconventional" usage of toaster I've ever seen on YT. Not the worst paint job to be honest. Nice circular saw skills as well. I'd go with table saw anyways, even if I'd had to by new one. But you've made your point, man. The only one grumping - I'd fill pocket holes with Dyna Patch Pro patching putty before gluing. And I'd use No More Clamp Wood Glue Adhesive for that pocket joinery - 15 mins approx to dry enough to keep working. Great job, neat video - thank you, man!

[@WoodNerds]

Haha! My wife was less amused! I appreciate the perspective! I’ll have to look that stuff up. Being able to keep working would make this process much more efficient! Thanks for watching and taking time to leave your thoughts! Cheers, man!

[@CardiacCat]

Great video. And for anyone who is on a real budget and cannot afford a lot of tools, this is perfect. I have tool but cam appreciate making this way so that everyone can have something that look nicer. Also, these would be a great cabinet refresh for rental properties. If they get messed up by a bad tennant, its an easy and cheap replacement, while looking modern and stylish.

[@WoodNerds]

Great points! Thank you for the kind words!

[@wilmervalles1509]

LOL. 🤣 The Slaminator did not meet the expectations. Good shaker style construction. 👍

[@WoodNerds]

Hahaha thanks for watching!

[@OVHabitats]

Results are a total surprise. I have only used MDF as sacrificial layer to protect "good wood" or as the inner panel on a painted door.

[@londs2k]

Another awesome video brother. Keep up the good work. I can’t wait for the next one.!!!

[@WoodNerds]

I appreciate you man! Thank you!

[@HaggisMuncher-69-420]

Perfect Now all I need to know is how to make the cabinets.

[@WoodNerds]

I’m working on plans for this as we speak!

[@ZenDreaming60]

Getting ready to down size houses. My expensive solid wood 38” cabinet doors are twisting and curved and they are only 3 years old! Next house, building my own! Thank You!

[@WoodNerds]

Dang! Sorry that happened. Of course! Glad the video helped! Mine are in great shape still.

[@NealosMetropolos]

Excellent video! I'll be making my mock shakers with 1/2" panel and 1/4" trims to give it weight and less depth from edges to panel but really appreciate the circular saw method! I've built a work table with DIY drop-down saw guide but that Kreg jig is brilliant. Subbed.

[@WoodNerds]

I’ll have to try that method out! Thanks for watching and following along!

[@NealosMetropolos]

@@WoodNerds I'm now thinking your method with 1/2" edges might allow for a decorative bead inside it so thanks for the inspiration!

[@WoodNerds]

@NealosMetropolos of course! Would also be cheaper by about 50% as the more expensive plywood makes up just the border rather than the full panel.

[@NealosMetropolos]

@@WoodNerds I'm a scientist (physics) and fully approve your Slam Simulator 2000 testing methodology and results! 🖖

[@WoodNerds]

@NealosMetropolos hahaha thank you! It’s official!

[@cedartreeworkshop]

Nicely done! I used this same technique to make a plywood 4’x8’ door and it turned out great.

[@WoodNerds]

I’ve been wanting to do the same to satisfy my wife’s need for a sliding barn door! Thanks for watching!

[@TheBenjammin]

I build things with mdf all the time. My whole miter station is entirely mdf.It's very underrated. It's strong, flat, and stable. The only down side is It's dusty.

[@WoodNerds]

I’ve been using it for about lot of projects for those reasons exactly! Dude! Dusty is an understatement haha. Routing it is the worst!!

[@cmyoutuber1289]

I like how the name of the paint matches you!

[@harounhajem7972]

Awesome 👍🏼 video! Like the music and style a lot

[@WoodNerds]

Thank you! I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@cyndij8312]

The explanations along the way were so helpful. A couple of questions: 1. Was the primer water-based? I've heard that could raise the MDF fibers but maybe just sanding would take care of that. 2. The edges didn't need to be filled to conceal the two pieces of MDF coming together? It maybe was addressed when you talked about using MDF for both. Nothing wrong with MDF doors! And the tool cost is so minimal. I don't understand the people who complained about that. The fence is reasonably priced, a cheaper pocket hole jig could be used, and one wouldn't really need a jig for the handles. I actually think I could do this!

[@WoodNerds]

I think it is water based. I didn’t experience any raised fibers when I used it. In my experience, MDF can be exposed to a little water here and there without it blowing up. It’s sitting in water and lots of exposure over time that really hurts it. Plus, once you have a light coat on the MDF, every coat afterwards isn’t touching the MDF, it’s only building on previous layers of paint so you should be fine with that. I didn’t have to do anything special outside of what I showed in the video. I try to showcase every step so you know what to expect and can plan accordingly. Making sure your cuts are square and accurate will ensure you don’t have a lot of messy cleanup to worry about when it comes to gaps and such. It was much easier than I thought. Safety is most important here. Just be aware of where those blade are, and where they are going to be and keep your hands out of that path.

[@cyndij8312]

@@WoodNerds thanks so much for the reply!

[@WoodNerds]

Happy to help :)

[@nickarmani031]

Excellent job as usual. Happy that you keep the content easy to follow. Subbed for the videos, rang the bell for the awesome t-shirts lol!

[@WoodNerds]

Thank you! Haha I was just replying to another comment about needing to work on more designs! I seriously appreciate the support! Cheers!

[@israelgreen8682]

Fantastic tutorial! Now I just got figure out how to make the actual cabinets..

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks man! I’m working on some plans for cabinets as we speak haha.

[@israelgreen8682]

@@WoodNerds oh wow,I didn’t think you would actually make one, now I’m def subscribing to get the video when it’s out!

[@WoodNerds]

Haha I appreciate that!

[@alexsafonov7270]

thank you for this helpful advice and demonstration :) now I know MDF is OK. another good test would be to slam the panel door in the other direction, a reverse slam. to see when and how the hinges might fail.

[@WoodNerds]

Dude! Great idea. Might have to order a slam simulator 3k for that test!

[@Supermachoo1]

I am happy to view. Thank you.

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks for watching!

[@markbarnes4358]

That was a thoughtful and methodical tutorial, kudos.

[@WoodNerds]

Thank you, Mark! I appreciate you taking time to respond!

[@chuckcostello5167]

I was able to accomplish a similar look and design by using 1/2” MDF panels and 1/4” strips glued to the front to simulate rails and styles. Glued and nailed down, gaps filled with spackling and sanded smooth. You can’t even tell they’re MDF once they’re painted.

[@WoodNerds]

I’ll have to try that out too! Thanks for watching and sharing your experience!

[@syence_nird]

amazing video!! In Canada where I live, a sheet of MDF is actually same price, if not slightly more than a full sheet of plywood of the same thickenss. Its crazy this used to be considered a "cheap" alternative. Not for me :(

[@WoodNerds]

I’m sorry to hear that! Things are wound so tight these days. I have hope we’re close to a point where it starts to swing back. I appreciate you watching and taking time to leave a comment!

[@rlatimer1962]

Dude you made this look so doable I can't wait to give it a try. My last quote for Cabinet Door Shaker Style $98 per door. I have 40 doors in my Kitchen so $3,920. What do I have to lose. Thank you for the video and your time.

[@WoodNerds]

It’s really not hard. Try a couple to get the process down and make sure they turn out how you want, then batch the process and make the rest. Making sure to test fit and dry assemble along the way. Good luck!

[@ABGH007]

LOVE YOUR CONTENT BRO!

[@WoodNerds]

I really appreciate that! Thanks for watching and taking time to leave a comment! Cheers man!

[@crystalBall9287]

I'm glad youtube brought you through my algorithm! I like how this worked up and I might have to use these doors on a wall cabinet set i want to build in the living room

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks for watching! If you do make them, I’d love to hear how they turned out!

[@scottmochinski5447]

Awesome video! Well done, sir.

[@WoodNerds]

Thank you, Scott! I appreciate you taking the time to comment! It helps! Cheers man!

[@jeffdillon1972]

Great video. To be honest I’ve always shied away from MDF but I’ll be giving it a go now thanks to you! New sub, blame Mitt. But so glad for the suggestion. And as the master himself says, keep up the good work. Wow that top setting on Slam Simulator, otherwise known as “little brother ate the last pop-tart” was impressive!

[@WoodNerds]

“Mitt” is ruining KZbin for me! Haha thanks for watching and leaving a comment man! Bagel mode was too much for the simulator to handle.

[@Diana-vp3zr]

That door is too pretty for the slam simulator!!!

[@WoodNerds]

Haha! Still looks good! I’ll save it in case I need to replace one of my other doors I guess!

[@alzae]

Thanks for the video, everything is great and beautiful. But when I drilled the holes for the handles from the back side, it didn’t turn out nicely, so that this wouldn’t happen, put an unnecessary piece of MDF under the drilling site, and then drilling into it wouldn’t happen. The doors turned out wonderful!

[@WoodNerds]

Dude! Glad to hear they turned out nicely! Thanks for sharing your results!

[@MAE74961]

Awesome!

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and leave a comment!

[@MAE74961]

Would it be worth making my own cabinets as well as drawers and doors?​@WoodNerds

[@WoodNerds]

@MAE74961 I think it’s a great way to gain some skill. So in that way it’s totally worth it, however, you can buy cabinet carcasses for pretty cheap these days. If you’re just trying to get it done and save time and effort, buying and assembling is probably the way to go.

[@MAE74961]

@@WoodNerds okay thanks for the advice!

[@WoodNerds]

@MAE74961 happy to help! Good luck with your project!

[@jahnramos]

Awesome video!

[@WoodNerds]

Thank you! I appreciate it! Cheers!

[@mohammedjaffer8522]

Very enlightening. Tyvm 👌👌👍👍😊😊

[@WoodNerds]

I appreciate it! YWVM!

[@wittworks]

I really liked this video until I found out it was just a clever way to promote the Slam Simulator 2000™️. I mean, I get that it’s convenient having bluetooth and battery now. The 1000 was borderline a waste of money. Unless you used the 20% off coupon, but Harbor Freight decided to abandon their roots and now they don’t do coupons. So I’d need to spend the full amount. Unless I use the code NERD at checkout, but then this dude is going to get a 10% affiliate kick back and I don’t like being a part of the system. Makes me feel dirty. Such a shill. Unsubscribe. Off to watch a 10 tools I don’t regret buying sooner video because I need a 4th pica dry pencil. And maybe one of those TSO reamer tools.

[@WoodNerds]

Amen! Who can afford the slam simulator line anyway! Serfs could do the same thing with a grain of sand and a blade of grass. Plus smack simulator by jadooby tools does the same thing for a quarter of the price, I’m team purple all the way! Great callout! Been looking for a new version of the same thing I already have! Off to watch a “this changes everything” video to see a guy screwing a spoon to a ladder!

[@jeffdillon1972]

Get a room you two.

[@wittworks]

Trying to find a room with a spoon and ladder.

[@Lincolnstww]

Great video

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks man! I appreciate it! Same for you. Your recent cabinet video helped a bunch of people. Cheers!

[@RonieVarjao]

Here in Brazil we use MDF a Lot, for everything. There is waterproof MDF for wet areas

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks for sharing your insight Ronie! Much appreciated!

[@Mixdplate]

Many, Many Thanks for posting this DIY for cabinet doors without a table saw or router and the little details & tips throughout are extremely helpful. Will this method work just a well with 1/4" & 1/2" plywood? I only ask because that is what I purchased for this project, before finding out it was going to require more tools/skills than I have...LOL!

[@WoodNerds]

Plywood can be used but you’ll want to use edge banding or some type of filler on the edges to get a clean result. In my experience the ply’s in plywood are too visible and often times contain voids that show through when painted without treating the edges first.

[@sjnmurph]

Thanks for the video! Glad to have found a video not requiring a table saw.... new to wood projects so I was wondering why you used pocket screws instead of a nail gun? Is it a matefial difference in quality/sturdyness? I am trying to do MDF to an existing flat panel wood door

[@WoodNerds]

I think the screws will help hold the rails and stiles together in a way that you’d get if you used joinery (dado and tenon joinery in this case). Otherwise, if the panel flexes, you might end up with the rails and stiles separating. I haven’t actually tried this out so it’s an assumption but I’d rather the extra hold there in case the little bit of glue holding them together wants to give up the ghost.

[@johnbaumgartner7731]

Love this video, have a question about paint though. Our kitchen cabinet frames have all been painted with oil based gloss white so of course we would want the doors to match. Will the MBF accept the oil based paint without swelling or would a primer need to be painted first to seal it? The paint will be spray painted.

[@WoodNerds]

Hey! I’ve tried both on MDF and haven’t had any issues. Any time I talk to a paint specialist, they say primer is a must regardless the material or top coat paint type.

[@347Winnie]

FN well done!

[@WoodNerds]

Haha Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@mistygeller3193]

Abso f*#%’n lutly going to try this build method out!! I love the video for a number of reasons!! 😜😂😂

[@WoodNerds]

Hey Misty! Thanks for watching and taking time to leave a comment! If you do, id love to know how your cabinet doors turn out!

[@lesleighwilson5823]

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. Sending you some beer money 😀

[@WoodNerds]

Lesleigh! Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! Cheers! 🍻

[@ShaneTheGeek]

Thanks!

[@WoodNerds]

Dude! Thank you! I really appreciate it!

[@ShaneTheGeek]

@@WoodNerds Dude you're so welcome! I have seen countless videos thinking I would need a table saw, router table, trim router, planer, jointer, DIY crosscut table saw sled, furniture grade birch ply and woodgrain filler to make a competent cabinet door. Your doors are great looking, clearly sturdy enough and way easier to build than the alternatives.

[@WoodNerds]

@ShaneTheGeek I’m stoked the video was helpful! I got some feedback on my last cabinet door video that a lot of people didn’t have table saws etc. and wanted an alternative way to make them. Took me a bit to figure it out but I’m glad I was able to come up with an easy solution!

[@lynn8307]

Thank you, you demonstrated this very well. Love the doors and can you tell me the color you painted it.

[@WoodNerds]

Thank you Lynn, Of course! It’s “clary sage” satin finish, using a “cabinet and furniture paint” base to help mitigate wear and tear. my wife picked it up at Lowe’s. I think the color manufacturer is sherwin Williams!

[@captenchaos4740]

Hello, great video thanks for sharing your awesome skills! Question: Is 1/8" MDF the same thing as 1/8" hardboard?

[@WoodNerds]

Hi! Thanks for watching! The two seem to be very similar. If anyone sees this and knows better, please correct me, but I believe hardboard is just like mdf but a higher density.

[@katiebelmont595]

As soon as I saw the Kreg rip cut, I was out. 😂 I've tried and I could *not* get a consistent width.

[@WoodNerds]

I guess it takes some practice or perhaps your circular saw blade isn’t in line with the baseplate? I had a Ryobi circular saw that was impossible to use with the rip cut guide because the saw was far out of alignment.

[@SaltCreekFarmstead]

Great video! When you explained the benefit of mdf to mdf, it made me question what you could use for a trim piece for added design. I know you can use the router, but that doesn’t exactly apply to the lack of equipment that is the focus of this video. There’s lots of small trim options. Wonder if you could glue trim where the rails/styles meet the panel for added detail? Thoughts?

[@WoodNerds]

That’s a great point! There is a bunch of trim options that could spice the basic shaker design up with almost no added effort, and since the doors are the same size, you could easily batch them together. I’m partial to adding coves in my trim work and think they would dress this up. I’ll have to try that out. Great idea!

[@DonnaVirgilio-sz8ej]

Still not sure if I am measuring cabinets correctly. I need 9 doors. Do you sell the ones you make??

[@rawwoods9076]

Question: do you have visible seams where the 2 pieces of mdf meet?

[@WoodNerds]

Hey! Very slight indication that two pieces meet. If you watch my other cabinet door video, you can see similarly what it looks like in detail.

[@KariGouldstaffingconsultant]

Great video! Thanks for all the helpful info! And forget the haters commenting about the extra tools needed to make a really good quality cabinet door….they can certainly not use a track saw or jigs and make themselves wonky cabinet doors! Question-I can’t find the $0.50 paint can pourer; where did you get it?

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

So sick of KZbinrs being given free tools, no way they'd give me the slam simulator 2000.

[@WoodNerds]

It’s a blessing and a curse. Now I have to email them and explain how my wife broke it.

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

@@WoodNerds 😂😂🤝🏻

[@WoodNerds]

😂😂

[@MegaHammis]

great build whats the name of that paint color?

[@WoodNerds]

Hey! Thank you! It’s “clary sage” by sherwin Williams! Satin sheen!

[@BCS2023]

nice!

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks Craig!

[@user-jw7lc3hj3q]

Just a note. Yes, you made the cuts with a circular saw, but you also must have another $400 worth of Kreg Jig products to complete the task of making the doors. I like the design and think it makes a strong door due to the solid back panel. Just remember there will be a sizeable investment in additional tooling. Nice video.

[@WoodNerds]

Hey, it’s more like $250 (I paid for them) but I get your point. You can make a couple of the jigs yourself but the question is how much work do you want to do and what level of accuracy is acceptable to you. To make accurate jigs that cut square and straight also require tools and materials to ensure they are square and straight haha. There’s an unfortunate truth about basically anything in the creative space and that is; tools make the job easier and the outcome better. Can someone produce high quality and accurate work with basic tools? honestly, I can’t, but can someone else? Absolutely, but where the trade off is you need to have the skills to be able to make up the gaps that these tools fill. This setup (in my honest and empathetic opinion) is the cheapest and easiest to use for beginners that don’t have a lot of the tools a seasoned maker has. Some things you just can’t make without proper tools and/or an appropriate level of experience.

[@daleatwin7874]

Well said my friend

[@DonneishaSmith]

Loved this video! I am planning to redo all my cabinet doors and was hoping to make a “thinner” door and this will work great. Is the 1/8 inch panel ACTUALLY MDF , or is is tempered hardwood? For some reason I can’t find 1/8 mdf where I live.

[@WoodNerds]

Mine is mdf, might be listed as 3mm sheet. I have some hardboard as well and while I haven’t used it for the panel before, I don’t think it would cause any issues to use that instead. I say this without experience using that material for that purpose of course so take that with a grain of salt.

[@Sebastianliv5]

Poor Bob got slapped hard for no reason.😂

[@matthewzeh1630]

Take some vice grips and put it on the side of your saw . Can make straight cut without a jig

[@WoodNerds]

That’s a great idea! Job site jig!

[@jasongarcia5027]

Where can I find mdf for $10?? Great vido!!

[@TammyMartinBLUE]

There is a product that will make paint smooth out, well worth the price🫢

[@WoodNerds]

I’ll have to check that out! I could use it in the AZ summer heat!

[@stpatsteen]

Would you even need to screw the original frame? If you have straight edges between rails and stiles, couldn’t you just glue to panel directly?

[@WoodNerds]

I bet you could! I think trying to glue that together and keep it all straight might ruin your day haha. I haven’t tried it that way yet but I can see it being a pain.

[@Theuniverseisstrange]

Checkout the castle pocket cutter. Way better than kreg and much stronger. You could definitely get two screws in with a castle.

[@Theuniverseisstrange]

It’s much easier and forgiving to align pieces due to their patented low angle pocket.

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks for the suggestion! I’ve seen them before. The models I’ve found are $1k+ machines. I was thinking of getting the kreg foreman($300+). Any experience with the foreman vs the castle?

[@Theuniverseisstrange]

@@WoodNerds I just upgraded from the kreg foreman to the foot operated castle machine. I built my cabinet company with the foreman. I am thrilled with the castle because it’s so much stronger of a connection and it’s shocking how much easier and forgiving the alignment is. There isn’t much forgiveness with the kreg foreman, however with the castle you can back the screw out as many times as you need to re align the work pieces and it’ll suck tight every time. I really like it for plywood to plywood connections, super strong.

[@WoodNerds]

@Theuniverseisstrange I appreciate the information! I plan on building out my garage in the near future. Probably 18 cabinets (10 floor, 8 upper). Having a quality machine would really improve the process. I’ll have to weigh that price tag.

[@JoseReyes-xs3js]

Do u use mdf board to make the cabinet frame too or just to make the cabinet doors ? I was wondering to see if I should make the whole cabinets in my kitchen with mdf .

[@WoodNerds]

Im sure you could. I know they make cabinets out of particle board. In my opinion though, plywood is the industry standard and when it comes to structural integrity in a bigger box like that where force can be applied across multiple axis, I’d probably stick with plywood. I could be mistaken so take that opinion lightly!

[@lihita1]

Hi, I’ve been wanting to redo my walking closet, the one that came with the house has no drawers, only a bar for hanging… Do you have a video for closets?

[@WoodNerds]

Hey! Thanks for commenting! I haven’t done a closet video yet, but I am remodeling our house so I’m sure it’ll come up in the future. I haven’t specifically looked for any videos that might be out there on the topic to recommend either. I believe the wood whisperer did one not too long ago for his wife that I’m sure has a lot of good info in it.

[@Eric-wb4li]

If I used 3/4" MDF how thick should the center panel be? Or the same 1/8"?

[@WoodNerds]

The center panel should still be good at 1/8”. Using 3/4” for the frame on top of that will make a pretty thick door(7/8”). It’s all preference so maybe try a sample before fully committing. Shouldn’t cause any issues though.

[@Dobbs1825]

Do you think these would hold up in a kitchen? Or should I bite the bullet and use better wood? I hate my current cabinet doors

[@WoodNerds]

In my opinion and experience, if you simply pay attention to the paint on the doors and touch up any spots that might have sustained damage, exposing unprotected mdf then you shouldn’t have any issues. Water won’t penetrate waterproof paint and water is the main concern when using mdf as a material. I made cabinet doors for my bathroom (in another video I posted) and I’ve had them up for almost two years at this point and the bathroom is high use, high humidity, high temperature fluctuations with zero issues. If you’re unsure, maybe try them out first in your bathroom. This will give you an opportunity to try the building process, and abuse them on a smaller scale before committing to a whole kitchen.

[@Dobbs1825]

@@WoodNerds good deal. Thank ya sir!

[@WoodNerds]

Of course! Good luck with your project! I’d love to hear how it goes if/when you end up making them.

[@Dobbs1825]

@@WoodNerds I’ll be sure to let ya know!

[@ayyyoperator]

Where'd you get the MDF from?

[@WoodNerds]

The mdf used in this video I got from a local lumberyard.

[@davidgonzales6749]

Will 1/4 inch mdf work? Having trouble finding 1/8 mdf

[@WoodNerds]

For this method I think 1/4 inch would be fine. The thicker you go, the heavier the door will be but 1/4 inch isn’t a crazy jump.

[@munchkyn56]

Great video! I have a question for you... since I don't have local access to 1/8 inch MDF, can I glue up 1/8 inch HDF with the 1/2 inch MDF? Thanks in advance!

[@WoodNerds]

Hey! Thanks for taking time to comment! I don’t think that would be an issue! It’s all compressed fiber board so the transition should look similar (I believe).

[@munchkyn56]

@@WoodNerds Good to hear. I will give it a go and report back in due time.

[@WoodNerds]

@munchkyn56 awesome! Yeah, I’d be interested to hear the results!

[@rp9674]

Slam Sim (c) needs a "damnit" sound effect for realism

[@WoodNerds]

There’s a third party add on “damn simulator” for that.

[@rp9674]

Of course, I should have known.

[@WoodNerds]

@rp9674 😂😂

[@babblo]

MDF needs to be pre drilled to avoid splits

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks for the tip!

[@timsyoutube6051]

I was told at school that MDF is illegal in the states due to it being bad for your lungs. I guess that was a lie to make me more serious about wearing RPE.

[@WoodNerds]

Haha, I think everyone knows it produces gnarly dust but you can buy it almost anywhere.

[@gr82bloved43]

I was wondering what blade you were using - does it matter ? Someone said the more teeth it has the smoother the cut

[@WoodNerds]

Hey! I’m just using the standard construction grade blade that comes with the saw but that is typically true. More teeth means smaller teeth though and that makes it harder to cut. As long as you’re steady, it won’t matter too much in my experience. You’ll have to sand the tool marks off the edges either way and with mdf that isn’t too hard of a task. If you plan to do this, maybe make a test cut with the saw and blade you have, to see if the results are acceptable to you. I find that the best when it comes to making decisions.

[@gr82bloved43]

@@WoodNerds thanks for info !!

[@WoodNerds]

Of course! Happy to help!

[@gavinsnyder5627]

MDF is plenty durable for many purposes but not everything. Anything where moisture is a potential issue it should probably just be avoided. Just use wood in those cases. If it gets wet it'll just swell and get soft. Not worth all the work to build something just for a glass of water to ruin it.

[@stuartkorte1642]

Excellent instructions. Thanks. Slam Simulator, epic. To really test the door, let your pissed off wife in on testing. 😊

[@WoodNerds]

That’s a great recommendation! I’m not sure the door would have been able to handle the wrath of my wife after she saw I was using the toaster incorrectly!

[@Powermoves777]

Bro you broke the slam simulator 2k with bluetooth 😂😂😂😂

[@WoodNerds]

Wrecked it! Wasn’t made to be cranked up to “bagel” I guess.

[@juanmallqui9309]

factory edge is nice and straight huh...

[@WoodNerds]

As straight as you’re going to get without a jointer/track saw/etc.

[@Tekniques25]

sub for the toaster

[@WoodNerds]

Much appreciated! More hot toaster action coming your way!

[@iowac]

Where the drawers?

[@WoodNerds]

It’s the same process, just drawer sized. I have another video on cabinet doors and drawers if you’d like to see them made with a table saw.

[@iowac]

@@WoodNerds yeah i need to get a table saw and i am like how can it be nobody makes drawers with a skill saw its straight cuts it has to be possible. Other than the if one wants to do the fancy dovetails joiner to make the edges fit really nice but i know if one dont do those the skill saw can do it. Your cabinet door looks great by the way. All of them do, saw the drawer face one in bathroom. Then saw the kraig jigs lol now im like ok i guess i need a few more tools 🤪. Like a woman who says i need a few more shoes

[@WoodNerds]

@iowac hahaha! It’s a never ending struggle my friend! I still don’t have what most would consider to be required for woodworking (jointer, bandsaw, drum sander, etc.) they are on my list though haha. One day!

[@OVHabitats]

By the way no need to purchase the Slam Simulator. All you need is a teenage girl and tell them they can't do something they want to do. I speak from experience. Girls slam stuff and boys stomp and throw stuff.

[@lisaa6147]

Love the stripper shirt and Bob.

[@WoodNerds]

Hey! Thanks Lisa! Trying to come up with more fun shirt designs.

[@MarcusRobinson81]

I'm pretty sure the paint, primer, and wood glue were more than $10.

[@PrettyGoodLookin]

Please show us using a good wood.

[@WoodNerds]

I guess I could! The reason I’m doing it with the cheap stuff is I constantly get comments about how no one can afford the tools needed to make doors with the good woods.

[@Mobile-pd1uc]

Gangster

[@WoodNerds]

I keeps it real!

[@CR8VE]

I can't stand shaker doors they look cheap and they are. To me there's a little difference between that and a piece of plywood they wrap grooves in. Shaker doors are good for your lake house but if you want resale value buy raise panel or make.

[@WoodNerds]

Hey! Thanks for watching and commenting! I’m not a big fan of blanket statements like this… preference is very subjective. If you search “million dollar kitchen” and look at the results, it’s a mixed bag of styles including shaker, raised panel, and even flat slab doors (which I find the least appealing personally). To say they are cheap is a silly statement because you can make a door of any style out of any type of material. Shaker style cabinet doors made from white oak will certainly not be cheap. Raised panel doors are nice but more complicated for the average person (to whom this video is obviously targeted). The main difference between styles is simply what bits you have to create the desired profile with and if your router/shaper is strong enough to handle the rails/stiles/panels being processed(most people don’t have a shaper strong enough to shape a raised panel). I’d also argue for anything you do to your house, the more expensive the feature, the less likely it is you’ll get equal value in resale since taste is so subjective. So my advice would be, buy/build what you like.

[@Whosurdaddy71]

Def don’t need that guide

[@stevewitt5559]

Mitt

[@yautjadaslayer]

Well I think this video just lost you your sponsor with slam simulator....

[@WoodNerds]

No worries! Slamatron saw the video and offered me a sponsorship right away! Screw slam simulator!

[@lTheGhosty]

turned off after words "u need a jig that costs a fton" nice clickbait

[@WoodNerds]

✌🏻

[@SR_PRODUCTIONS]

I'm gonna show you how to make these doors without a table saw. First go buy all this other stuff to turn ur saw into a table saw😂😂😂😂

[@stephen-boddy]

Soft close... really? I'd ask for my money back.

[@WoodNerds]

Haha I used some other hinges I took off older cabinet doors that aren’t soft close to test! I should have said something about that!

[@CMAenergy]

Not for me