How (not) to Install Wardrobes in a Day, Part 2: Doors & Scribes

Second and final part of this detailed build video showing me building fitted wardrobes on my own with 18mm MFC (Melamine Faced Chipboard) and vinyl wrap doors.

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[jaimeclifton]

Great video - love that you included mistakes, so much more helpful and informative than when people

[fordfocusgreen]

Nice job, i have been a carpenter for 49 yrs, hate doing fitted wardrobes for others as they never seem to decide what they really want until you have finished. Great video with honest opinions & things don't always go to plan but it's how we get over it that makes a tradesman !!

[tombrownrigg]

Nice work, I thought you did a very nice job. Every job has its share of surprises 👍

[omni]

Thank you so much for this, it's very much appreciated. Your honesty and integrity is a breath of fresh air compared to a lot of other videos on the same subject where any mistakes don't seem to exist. Anyone who has even attempted such a task learns more from their mistakes and you're kind enough to highlight and more importantly show how you over came these.

You should consider a series of videos from the design through to fitting for the DIY'er, and offer it as a paid for product, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it. Great work and frankly, I don't know where you find the time from to run the business and do this. Thank you for doing it.

[laughterinthestreet]

Thanks for your honesty, not all job is going to go the way you want it and you will have to improvise as you go along. This gives a lot of new joiners the confidence to not get too stressed out when a job is challenging .it's about correcting the problem and having patience

[Stemlocksecurity]

Considering your self taught mate that is one of the best installs I’ve seen, absolutely faultless keep up the excellent work 👍

[peterfoy]

I also am a fan of Festool and now have 10 Systainers of great power tools plus the MFT table and just love my ts55 and track saw system. Great tools make for great results.

[keithb]

I’ve just watched this second video on fitted wardrobes, very informative as per usual. Hopefully I may have a little tip for you when fitting side scribes & ceiling infills. Once the scribe is cut to size / shape, the method I use for fixing is this : screw fix a length of timber to the rear of the scribe, set back about 1mm from the edge which meets the carcass edge ( you could use 2mm which would then give you the required overlay which you like. So that the most outer doors can be pushed inwards to close up door gaps).You can then screw fix this though the side of the carcase behind where the arm of the hinge would be. I’d also locate a screw towards the top & bottom depending on the hinge positions. I tend to set the BACK of the scribe approx 2mm from the front edge of the carcase, you can see the timer at this stage but once the door is hung this is no longer visible. The face of the scribe then should be now be flush with the door face. Same principle with the ceiling infill. Should the door face need to moved in or out from the carcase you can easily move the scribe to suit by repositioning the fixing screws. I would imagine if they’re held tight back to the carcase face with the glue technique then they would be slightly set back from the door face? Another couple of pointers I’ve found looks neater. Have to side scribes manufactured the same height of the doors then the lines I think look much better. The plinth & ceiling infill would need to run the full width, wall to wall / skirting to skirting depending on the scenario but installed using the side scribe method. I hope this proves useful & its makes sense, it’s purely for cosmetic reasons I use this method ;)
Always looking for time saving tips & techniques!!

[MrJalemo]

I like this video, this is how you learn by watching things that others don't show, good video thanks very appreciated

[peterfoy]

I like your 'Frank' and 'Honest' approach to the task in hand. Also, you have quite an incredible ability to impart useful information in a way that is easily absorbed by the listener. I am a simple weekend warrior, keen DIY enthusiast who developed my passion when first introduced to woodwork in secondary school back in 1964. I still get excited about projects that I can undertake for family and friends, not forgetting my dear wife's wishes too. I have just discovered you and subscribed to your channel and am not at all surprised that you have almost 14, ooo followers. I am also very pleased that I already apply some of the techniques that you detail in your videos, and also know that I have much to learn.

[sailfinplecsb]

Great video been fitting kitchens and wardrobes for 20 yr and i never stop learning and love the gonest approach mistakes and.all. everybody makes errors that come back to bite them it how we learn. keep up the good work, loving it.👍

[samrix]

Great video really enjoy your honest approach

[sampennistonPWB]

I’m really liking your videos! I normally swipe straight past videos longer than 15 minutes but your videos are clear, insightful and don’t seem long at all.

I generally make furniture such as dining tables but lately I’m getting a lot of jobs doing bespoke wardrobes and cabinets so your videos have been super helpful.

Thanks for sharing your work! You deserve to be earning some top 💰 from you YouTube 👍🏼

[jamesdoherty]

I have enjoyed your videos fella. I know nothing about joinery/bedroom fitting so this has been very interesting for me. Thanks for your honesty and willingness to show us your work, great job!!

[mikes]

Love the second video, what I've realised as old age continues to creep in is 'work tunnel vision'. What I mean by that is I get so wrapped up in the job I loose the big picture as I'm concentrating on the job on a step by step basis. Add the time restraint pressure (even though I'm retired) and it all adds up.  
I also suffer from tool blindness, an affliction Ive had for quite a few years now. I put a tool down, most times in front of me or very near and then I can't find it when I need it. You do a great job, you provide valuable employment and pay your taxes. I really admire what you do, so don't be too hard on yourself, hind site gives is an exacting science.

[Chanspen]

I've designed and built lot's of storage units for myself and family as a hobby but never been brave enough to really integrate them properly. I found this very helpful and has given me the confidence to try a new approach on my next project and have had similar issues with CNC fabricated parts too. Thanks very much indeed!

[tomearnshaw]

Great video.keeping it real and not just Rosie.

[kennelson]

What a great job, very professional I wish there had been all the fantastic draw systems years ago would have made my job a lot easier, its great to watch how you use all the modern equipment as you do thank you for sharing.

[temigabriel]

I so much love your techniques. It's very understandable

[maker]

loving the video its always good to see how someone else fits.I might start using them legs as i have a nightmare leveling with 100mm black legs. keep up the good work