How to Build Cabinets in under 30mins //The Easy Way

In this video I will explain in detail how I build a cabinet carcuss. Follow along and you too can accomplish building cabinets with this method. Thanks for watching and stay tuned for the next video on building face frames!

These are not the plans for the cabinet in this video but a detailed set of plans for building lower cabinets. Step by step guide from material, cut list, joinery, and assembly!

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[Catherine-hhqw]

A friendly reminder: I noticed when you were cutting the strips you were not using a push stick. I just amputated the tip of my index finger 1 month ago on my table saw. I was using a push stick but got distracted somehow (it all happened so fast). I have been using power tools and table saw for many years without incident. Everyone, please be safe and use all safety equipment recommended for your tools so you can keep all of your fingers. :)

[stig]

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[michaelstrauss]

I have designed and built homes for decades;
but now I'm an old guy and build cabinets....
much like your demonstration.

[andrewcarroll]

Dude. Appreciate your contribution, and I’m sad to see some of the “constructive” (I.e. snooty and entitled) criticism. I’m reminded of William Ng’s experience after he shared the 5 cuts to a perfectly square CrossCut fence. He got so much bad-faith feedback after that video that he went dormant for months, but it’s clever and elegant and a great contribution to the free-education-loving masses who consume it. Keep being you, and keep it coming!

[kimsutlive]

I am new to woodworking and have watched numerous videos on building cabinets. This one by far is the most helpful. The detailed commentary and mention of dimensions and tools is extremely useful. After watching I now feel more comfortable trying to build one on my own! Subscribed!

[DKWalser]

Very nicely done. I put myself through college making furniture and kitchen cabinets. As part of that, I ran a small custom cabinet shop. Our cabinets were very similar to the ones shown in this video. Allow me to point out just a couple of differences. Not because ours were superior to these, but to just show another option.

First, instead of making a dado to accept the cabinet back, we used a rabbet along the top and back edge of the cabinet. The rabbet was sized to accept the stretchers at the top of the cabinet and sized to accept the stretcher and the back on the back of the cabinet. Second, we didn't use screws. The cabinets were assembled with glue and 16d finish nails (shot out of a nail gun). Then, the back of the cabinet was used to make sure everything was square before it was stapled into place. The final step (before the face frame) was to attach the back nailer. It was glued and nailed to the sides and the top stretcher.

Is this method as good using screws, as shown in the video? Maybe not. But, they went together quickly and required a sledge hammer to take apart. As I said, this is just another option. What I line about it is the rabbets provide a lot of mechanical support for the stretchers. Also, even with the extra table saw set up for the rabbets, I suspect my method is faster. If I started Monday morning, I'd have a complete set of upper and lower cabinets ready for face frames by lunch on Tuesday. Wednesday, I'd make the doors and drawers and the complete kitchen would be out of the spray booth by Thursday afternoon. Friday, the installer would pick up the cabinets and I'd review my cut list and make sure I had everything needed for the cabinets I'd start on Monday.

It was a good way to put myself through school. Now, I just make things for fun.

[dalesworld]

Friend owned a cabinet shop and found that building the whole box out of 3/4 inch plywood - the back and a full top as well - saved a ton of labor. Countertop guys liked it as well as it was a lot more support and glue surface for their slabs.

[jonperley]

As a retired contractor and cabinet maker you are spot on!!! By the way NICE shop most would kill to have it!👍

[Les.The.Occasional.Aviator]

Well done video. Woodworking is more satisfying than 98.335% of anything else on YT. I just became a fan!

[evelyn]

This was hands down the simplest, no-nonsense breakdown video on cabinet building I have ever seen. Subscribed!

[diytiff]

I like the way you explained everything. I’ve never built a cabinet before and it doesn’t seem so daunting after watching this vid. Thank you ☺️

[davidcurtis]

Love pocket holes. I have had a Kreg jig ever since I saw it at a show in Grand Rapids Michigan back in 1975 or 6. I still have the first one and it is made completely of aluminum with the steel hole inserts. it has only the 2 holes in it. Kreg makes awsome tools... Never made enough cabinets to get the machine.. Boy, I have a dead blow hammer in the shop, just can't find it right now!!! I'm so glad you talked about using glue. I have mentioned glue to some folks and have been told that I was nuts and to mind my own business. Screws are the clamps and the glue is the

[jimsmith]

Excellent presentation, I am getting ready to build two kitchen cabinet set for two different homes, one I am living in and one I am inheriting and moving grandchildren into. I really like the way you "over build". My grandfather on my mother's side of the family was a master builder and I hope to pass on my skills to my grandchildren, too. You earned a like and sub with this one!

[Monieboy]

I look at this series all the time. I appreciate the teachings. Thank you for the gems🙏🏾

[WiliamBennettwildarbennett]

Hey I've got give a shoutout to the FACT this Dude is in his Right Mind! & as one of my favorite Teeshirts says I may be left handed But I'm always Right.

[kevinintheusa]

Subbed just because of the phone call and stayed to see how you build your cabinets. I do mine exactly the same except I cut the toe kicks out before I do the dado. I also don't use as many pocket holes since I am a two-guy shop (me and our son) and we do single kitchen remodels and custom cabinets locally. I am not a professional woodworker and got into it as a hobby that turned into a business. We do put our toe-kicks at 4 inches x 4 inches and often put in a drawer in that space that you can open with a toe. Generally, those can be used for large baking sheets and such. Great video.

[kennyvelez]

Just found your channel and I typically read a few comments before I subscribe to a channel, I read some of these (3) after watching the video and coming from a construction family back ground and working in a cabinet shop in my younger years I liked what you do and how you go about doing it, so I subscribed to your channel, don't worry if people compare you to somebody else (especially if they are talented craftsmen) just goes to show your talent and craftsmanship to your trade, keep up the good work and just think there's people out there comparing other people to you and that's a compliment you can't buy anywhere, , , 2 👍👍

[ggoetzinger]

One of the very best shop videos I have seen! Best cabinet build of all times. Great job, thanks!

[sherip]

This was great to watch. Seeing your shop, I sure wish I could get this set-up for my hubby. He has done great with the most minimal of tools but would be like a kid in a candy store with a shop like yours. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. It looks GREAT!

[jerrygriffin]

Great video. Love the way you presented everything. Lots of excellent info. And I really love the humor. Thank you for reaffirming what I already knew, and showing me some new things