Basic Cabinet Making [Compilation]

This is a comprehensive compilation video for building your own cabinets. In it you will learn how to; Build a frames base cabinet, frameless upper cabinet, install Blum and splice undermount drawer slides, build, install, and level a toe kick, scribe filler steps for cabinets, construct a face frame, install full extension drawer slides, install hinges with face frame, build shaker doors.

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00:00 - Start
00:01 - How to build a frameless base cabinet
15:51 - How to build a frameless upper cabinet
43:04 - How to install Salice undermount drawer slides
57:41 - How to install Blum undermount drawer slides
01:15:00 - How to build, install, and level a toe kick
01:28:00 - How to scribe filler strips for cabinets
01:39:00 - How to build a face frame
01:49:00 - How to install undermount drawer slides
02:04:00 - How to install hinges on a face frame
02:14:00 - How to make shaker cabinet doors

[HLTrizzay]

Besides the jealousy of your equipment I appreciate the time to make the video. I am about to make a small cabinet that goes into an odd sized space and this video is a great help.

[jpmorphhilson]

One of the best videos you could ever watch on cabinet building

[FredGary]

I was not always ready to use metric measurements but you have shown me that when we are building something from scratch it is easier to work with. Thanks also love these types of drawer slides.

[ashmcalpine]

... simply OUTSTANDING compilation mate !!! the tone and level of what you provide is fully on-point !!!!

[thetonyfusco]

Hi Jason,

I’m a kitchen / cabinet layout designer and hobbyist woodworker. Just wanted to let you know that I’ve scoured several of your videos and just wanted to thank you for what your doing and what you share.

It’s been extremely helpful for me as a novice woodworker / cabinet builder to figure out the obstacles you’ve already traversed. I very much appreciate the information that your sharing and you truly have inspired me to carry forward with my woodworking goals.

FYI, I’m also a highly skilled graphic designer with many years of experience with a background in architecture and design.

If you are considering exploring branding inspiration, whether it be be an iconic mark that represents your brand or something as simple as an optimized profile pic, please let me know, I where a lot of hats on this realm.

Thanks again!

I’m also setting up my workshop with many new tools; including:

- table saw
- planer
- joiner
- chop saw
- track saw

Just ordered the 563h 15” Blum Drawer Slides and can’t wait to adapt my design to them and get to cuttin! 🤪

[davidsimpson]

Thank you Jason. I am remodeling my shop and installing 20ish new cabinets. These videos have made the process much easier, and it does not feel like a chore.

[dmueller]

Finally! A complete reference of all your cabinet vids. Really appreciate the effort to put this together. Thanks Jason!

[martinpayne]

This is a perfect playlist for me just getting into woodwork seriously. Also. As a former Royal Marine Commando I can see your instructional techniques you’ve obviously brought across from your service career. Nice clear and concise and no faff.

[T_Jonesy]

Great video. Love the trick of using the nailer as the measure to cut the dado groove for the back panel. Also like the trick of applying the edge banding prior to cutting everything down to size. And... not having to use a ton of clamps to square things up makes things so much easier and faster. I'm a female DIYer, but I love my projects to look professional and not like they were DIY'd. This video is going into my "Saves" so I can reference it the next time I have to build cabinets. I've also just switched from Imperial to Metric. Don't know why all US woodworkers don't adopt this measurement system. It's so much easier and less prone to mathematical errors. Cheers!

[kingbaldoz]

Amen for metric system! Adding fractions is a pain in the butt! Great tutorial videos. Very easy to understand your processes. Mabuhay ka! 🤘🏼

[jeromestsauver]

This is great! I've built quite a few cabinets, but I love seeing others techniques that come from experience. I have often fallen into the trap of cutting dadoes and gluing when it really wasn't necessary.

[jackieashley]

Great step by step instructions. No weird music and no comedic gestures. You also explain why things are done a certain way.

[chipped]

An excellent consise tutorial!
As a former custom ff😅 cabinet builder installer my advice is...

Build a storypole, build a full cabinet out of scrap...complete with doors and drawers installed.
Think ahead at every step...example install drawer slides before assembling.
Build a jig/setup for multiples..example make a jig for hinge plates in elevation and depth.

Quick tip for side mount slides, give up 1/4 errr 6mm and install drawer side flush with bottom of drawer.

Again very well done!

[danielyoxall]

Wish i had watched this before doing my bedroom drawers!! Turning the cabinet on its side to install the drawer slides is brilliant but so simple.

[stephenkusa]

Filler strip fitting ? My absolute go low angle block plane. Honed to perfection !

[SeanInAlaska]

I am getting ready to build cabinets for my kitchen for the first time ever. While I have seen a few of your videos this one was by far the best I have seen! Thank you.

[zuberskyyy]

much easier way for installing cabinet doors for the regular 110 degree hinges is to drill and install the hinge in the doors, clip the boards on, put the cabinet on the side where hinges are installed to and just make a spacing between edge of the doors and cabinet (2mm for the normal opening and 4mm for tip-on system). works perfect and much faster :)

[keithglynn]

This guy has the most expensive woodworking tools and tool storage. Probably as much as a decent set of cabinets !

[Gummigeschoss]

Getting Measurements in Metrics...this is so satisfying :) Thanks! Great!

[howardbashinski]

Hi! This is great info, Jason. I watched many of these a long time ago. One of the things I always do when I start putting the bottom and sides together is double check the alignment of the 6mm slot for the back. Sometimes I am not able to cut the slots in all pieces at the same time, often having to dado the bottoms after the sides, and having to relocate the saw blade to match. I always use my piece of 6mm scrap from the sheet I use to cut my backs to check this alignment at assembly time. If it is a little off, I feel okay slightly widening the slot on the bottom to make the bottom and sides align. If the bottom ends up a little loose, it won't be a problem. I know you're assuming that everything is cut correctly to begin with, but everyone's shop and equipment is different, and we may not be able to follow your cutting approach to the letter. Best to check everything along the way! Thanx again for the great lessons! (Although all the Festool stuff does get a little old. I know you probably have little choice, though!) hb