Bad Beginner Cabinet Tips

To answer your question. I have been building cabinets for 35 years and am watching your video because I am helping a neighbor build his own garage cabinets. I am going to employ pocket screws & glue for simplicity and strength. He does not have a shop full of tools, limited experience and loads of apprehension. We started at the "big box" store (just like you) and picked out a sheet of sanded radiata pine plywood. I will send him the link to your video so he can mentally prepare. Great timing and great explanation of the beginner's process. Thx.

This may be the most comprehensive, yet straightforward, cabinet building tutorial on YouTube. I've seen so many of these videos over the years, but this one offered a mix of building options, tool use tips and plywood transport solutions for DIYers. Kudos!

I watch your videos very often, you look like and are a smartass, I love it. Your no nonsense talk is refreshing.

Segway whilst actually proceeding with the project is effective. Couldn't skip the segment because you were actually doing something interesting while talking. Seal of approval. 👍🏼

I enjoyed the video. Great job on advertising your sponsor while still constructing your cabinet. This is the first time I enjoyed someone advertising their sponsor. Others should follow your technique.

Just wanted to say thank you for this video. Not only is it easy to follow, but you did it with hand held saws for cuts versus expensive or elaborate table saws and jigs. You made it so simple and showed new woodworkers they can do it with just a few tools. Live your videos

"I know all about procrastination, I basically wrote the book on it." I must cry foul kind Sir, for if you are in fact a bonafide procrastinator, you would NOT have finished writing a book on the subject. Great video! Thanks for sharing your process.

I`m from Norway. When I heard you say, " Save it metric people, we know;" I immediately subscribed. We all know Imperial is, ehh, hard, but it is great to hear USA beginning to use more of the metric system. I love your channel! My favorite so far!

I wish to thank you for your instructional videos, I joined the Marines in 1976 and became a COMBAT ENGINEER. Many of my jobs back then involved wood working when building up a NEW Camp I have forgotten many of the tricks to good wood working your videos bring back so many memories... I am finally retired now and plan on setting up my own wood working shop just for some fun and extra income building whatever I am able to make... planters, cutting boards, some wall decorations and such small items... I do love your sense of humor.

Building your own cabinets is like gardening. You don't do it to save money, you do it to have a superior product and simply for the joy of doing it. If it costs you twice as much and takes you 2 years, so what? You now have cabinets YOU built and installed. I love this video for it's practicality. Subed!

Great video. You asked that if we have been building cabinets for 30 years why are you watching this video? Well I've built a lot of cabinets over the years and I am watching your video because it is so good. The quality of production and the quality of information makes it great entertainment. Thank you!

You don’t know anything about procrastination. I’ll be writing a book on it soon.

Great video, love the snarky commentary, making me laugh my ass off and learning at the same time. About to undertake my first cabinet build in my garage so the timing couldn't be better!!

love your pragmatic approach, it is evident in almost every step of this build. Little stuff like the 2 pieces of offal instead of "doing the math" wind up giving the best fit. Using simple methods and tools, eyeballing stuff, using a drill bit for a depth gauge, etc... Good work!

This is great! I’ve been struggling to find good advice for breaking down sheets and how to get a straight reference line. This is a portion of cabinet building tutorials that is often overlooked. Thank you!

This video includes the most painless sponsored content I've ever come across.. congratulations and thank you

I enjoy your sense of humor while being true to that expected responses. You do a great job at showing options, providing useful tips, and keeping us entertained! Thank you!

I'm just amazed you got a Home Depot employee to actually help you. Nicely done.

Man you're videos are great. I'm still very new to woodworking, so the way you explain things and give small tips here and there is always greatly appreciated. Looking forward to using your tips as I attempt to build some cabinets for my garage shop in the new few weeks!

I appreciate the multiple options format while addressing pros and cons of each. Very frustrating to find videos that say "just do it like this" with no alternate options. Exposed cabinet sides is a good example.