How to Build Kitchen Cabinets & Install Drawer Slides

Learn how to build kitchen cabinets and install the drawers using drawer slides.

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[Hateweek]

I love this method for drawers, so much better than the tedium of a locking rabbet, going to have to try this next time! Always great to see "other" methods of construction.

[patrickarchuleta]

Ive watched your work its outstanding may God continue to bless you 🙏🙏👍👍

[daveengstrom]

I like that biscuit trick for aligning things.

[robertw.]

The accuracy, easy way you do stuff is enviable. I know you've been doing this for over 20 years, but still, you are an inspiration 🤘

[trothebro]

I'm excited for the day when you get good enough to just glance at a stack of lumber and create something without even touching it. I'm sure you will get better Jon, keep up the good work.

[debslifesimplified]

Im new to your channel, and want drawers just like this in my kitchen. I live in an old mobile home that needs serious updating. Thanks for showing us how to do this.

[simonlunt]

As a joiner I have made lots of cabinets but here in the uk 🇬🇧 we use a lot of chip board which I think is rubbish I like the way you chaps use plywood which if want you can laminate it both sides and your pocket joints great too we rebate are chip board which when glued and screwed good and strong 💪 nice jig for the draw runners nice job 👍👏👏

[_rachde]

This was amazing. You're so precise it is incredible.

[markfrank]

Love the video and all your work. You're the gold standard of woodworking professionals. I was wondering when making bottom drawers with the slides in the middle of the inside of the cabinet and middle of the drawer is there danger that the drawer slide will scrap the bottom of the cabinet? If you can answer this question or if someone else would like to answer that would be great.

[laststand]

Kung titingnan prang madaling tingnan pero sa actual ay mhirap din yan lalo na sa mga measurements. Dpat dka magkamali. Perfect

[mooman]

You make it look easy ! Having the right equipment helps so much

[RGorman]

fantastic instructions. I have tried to build a few and lotsa of struggles, this helps a bunch. Many Thanks!!

[FranksDIY]

Jon you always explain things great . Keep up the good work

[tompritch]

Not sure why I never thought of flushing walls to inside of frame opening. So easy for the track installation. Also, your method of adding the taper on the frame makes good scene to me. I can see the installation advantage there. As always, thanks for sharing.

[maricarmaulion]

Awesome work, sir! More power to you! Can't wait to see your other videos.

[adoniasmori]

Thanks for your great axplanation and share your knowledge, regards from Lima-Peru

[wildcatDIY]

Jon- I’ve loved your channel for about a year but just realized I hadn’t said thanks yet. 👍🏻

[davidosborne]

Jon like the way you do the cabinets. What's the difference between high end kitchens and budget kitchens, besides the bench tops. I am about to start building a new kitchen in our house copying the measurements of the existing cabinets. We will then sell and build our new home. I would like to use the practice, to build all the cabinets of the new home.

[TeamProsperity]

That’s a different approach to building a cabinet. I like it

[dantaylor]

HOLD THE TRAIN! I watched 6 times. HOW did you free-hand that straight line at 5:56? WOW!!!!