How to transform your home with custom built-ins.

How gorgeous is this custom built-in bookshelf? I can’t take all of the credit, I teamed up with Kevin
from Fine Point Cabinetry, and together, we built a 15-foot custom built-in bookshelf unit for our
client. The two-toned look of natural rift-sawn white oak looks so beautiful against the Benjamin
Moore Kendall Charcoal that the client and interior designer chose. And the backlit LED shelf lighting
adds such a modern and luxurious look to this custom build.
Many thanks to my buddy Jesse Hoover from JH Craftsman for the LED electrical work and the
drywall patching! And a huge thank you to Lindsey Meehan Designs for coordinating this
commission.

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0:00 Intro
1:28 Plywood breakdown and gluing up the shelves
2:22 Face frame and hardwood edging
3:24 Cabinet box parts
5:19 Shelving prep
8:03 Assembling the cabinets
9:17 Building the countertop
10:09 Modern Wood Academy ANNOUNCEMENT!
12:05 Assembling the toe kick platforms
14:38 White oak cabinet assembly
16:21 Dry fitting the lower cabinets and pilasters
19:32 Hanging the doors
20:07 Assembling the countertop
21:06 Dry fitting the upper cabinets
22:27 Final assembly and prep before install
22:54 Install day
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[jimeneazy]

the amount of planning up to and including the execution for a piece like this is insane. I continue to be amazed by precision executed in these projects. It's inspiring! Keep it up!

[joshuaglassman]

My toxic trait is that whenever I watch a woodworking video online, I think "Oh, with a little practice and the right tools, I could easily do that." Then I see your videos, Keith, and I am humbled so damn hard. Thank you for showing your craft in an exciting, yet brutally honest way. 🤣

[arthurford]

I should’ve apprenticed with a woodworker instead of going to university and law school. At the end of my day all I’ve done is move paper from one side of my desk to the other. Maybe it’s not too late! You guys hiring an apprentice? Haha…

[justinhenriksen]

Around that 5:25 mark, I really love that idea of the offset with a piece of paper. It's little things like this tip that make the internet so great!! Thanks gents!

[ptj]

I’ve built cabinets for years and I produce a pretty good well loved product. I learned so much from this build that will save me headache and time. Excellent video!!

[greyz]

Im a carpenter of 13 years and have done alot of trim work and cabinets in my time. You inspire me to pursue a dream. Thanks for the great content

[kalebdanico]

The level of craftsmanship and attention to detail in this video is amazing. Great to watch and learn from true professionals in the field. Outstanding work!

[raufhasim]

The attention to detail & workmanship is just at another level. Show how much you love what you guys are doing. Keep it up

[zhad]

30 seconds into the build and I’m like “whelp, don’t have the gear to pull off this job.”

[pt]

I know I am late to the party but I justed wanted to say it is a pleasure to watch experts in a trade do their thing. I have literally no idea what this kind of cabinet will cost, but now I'm looking at my IKEA stuff and wanting to save the pennies to get the real deal installed. So thanks for bankrupting me.

[xesonik]

I am an apprentice cabinetmaker in Australia and I'd been searching around trying to find someone who scribes 'properly'. I always had the idea that there would be a solution like this for high quality projects, and now I've got an idea to bring back to the boss!

seriously awesome fit with the benchtops and filler face frames.

[benperry]

Absolutely FANTASTIC! I love the scribe technique. I would love a video covering the under mount LED lighting!

[flat---line]

This is exactly the work I do for a living and I can confirm the amount of detail that goes into it is a lot. Especially when you do it all solo like me. I do use a lot of CAD software to plan and keep things organized, and I also do all of my own finishing work.
It's a lot but extremely satisfying and worth it all.

[aaronross]

i was a refrigeration mechanic and electrician and went to school to work in healthcare care and all i can think about now is the solitude and peace of working in a shop

[TracksWithDax]

This is INSANE Keith! You guys are beast. One thing I love about seeing how Kevin works is that he's super efficient, knows just what to do and has a bunch of old tools that just do the job.
The end product is mindblowing! I would say I kinda loved the old stuff that was in there, coulda fit nicely with a high-end midcentury Nakashima/FLW style, but the work you guys did was incredible

[caseytubbert]

Sorry I should have looked before. I found it. Thank you for responding ! Love watching your work

[joshweaver]

Amazing. Sometimes I think I’m a decent wood worker…then I watch a video like this. You guys are in another level, thanks for sharing!

[drethedead]

Just watched the video and I love this, looks great. The dado in the counter is a great idea. Tip: for future jobs instead of using a makeshift L bracket above the cabinetry to mount it to the wall just fabricate the backs 1 - 1 1/2" taller than the cabinet. It'll give you a full width strip to work with.

[BMSculptures]

wow that was a behemoth of a cabinet! Great work

[yasin-ali]

Very nice. I came here to see if I could build my own built-in bookshelves, and the answer is a resounding No.