The Secret to Mastering Upper Cabinets: Design, Build and Install
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Feel confident as you gain the skills required to build high-quality upper cabinets. This video gives you step-by-step process to build like a pro. Wes delves into the nitty-gritty details of the construction, appropriate tools, cutting precise measurements, and assembly. Mastering the installation is crucial and you will want to learn the secret to easy installation.
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Hey there it's Wes...If you have any projects or specific questions you might need help with go to
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Hey there it's Wes...If you have any projects or specific questions you might need help with go to
www.woodworkingwithwes.com
have a plan first----make it accurate----cut to those dimensions----assemble with correct fasteners----finish to suit environment----sit back and enjoy---- you make it happen in all your videos-----thanx rick
Thank you Rick...very nice. I appreciate your comment and support. Wes
Well done,Wes.Everything is done in a beautifully calm, sequential manner.You make these projects seem absolutely achievable- even for the inexperienced.
Thank you so very much for your kind words...that's what keeps me going! Wes
I pulled out my 7/16 crown stapler on the last set of cabinets I built and found it to be quicker and just as solid as screwing them together. As a bonus the staples are also cheaper. Thanks for the tip! I enjoy your videos!
Love the way you explain your process. Easy to follow and understand, you must have been a teacher or older brother. Always nice to see someone else's way of building a cabinet. Enjoy your videos as always, thanks keep them coming!
Thank you so very much...I really appreciate your kind comment. Wes
Just found your channel. Subscribed. Thanks for passing your skills down. Hope you continue to make videos!
Lots of other folks on youtube never use melamine or particle board but I’ve noticed you use a lot of it. Maybe a video on why? I’ve been conditioned on here to believe MDF/particle board bad, Baltic birch good.
Thanks again!
How do you know how far to put your bottom hinge on the door, you showed how to put the hinge in the bottom cabinet just not the bottom of the door, love the videos.
I love your enthusiasm with which you build Wes. You clearly enjoy this work and that's why you're a master at what you do. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you very much! I appreciate your kind words, Wes
Awesome! I have never been a huge fan of melamine but it sure does have its place in terms of cost, workability, stability, durable finish, etc... I think I will make some shop cabinets just like this. What are your thoughts about making the finished end panels 7/8" proud of the cabinet box to flush out with the cabinet doors? Also why do you like salice over blum? Is it a regional thing because blum is king here on the west coast :) thanks
Hi...the size of end panel is a personal preference, so which ever you like. I have used
Blum hinges also and they are great; salice has adjustment features I like better. Thanks for watching, Wes
Thank you Wes for step by step cabinet building. I’m making a pair of cabinets for our bathroom. I’m very unsure about the type of hinges to use. There’s a lot of lingo I’m unfamiliar with like 94 degree or 105 degree, and overlap. Can you tell me the specific hinge to use like the ones you used please. Thanks again.
I have provided you with an Amazon link for the proper hinge to use. Thanks for watching, Wes
If you were building the cabinet with a face frame, which would you apply first: the 1/4 back board or the face frame to square thing up? (Thanks for all the advice already)
Hi...I would apply the face frame first and then the back when completed. Thanks for watching, Wes
When i see you made this, i realize how many times you did this. You're a real pro West and i appreciate you share your experience with us!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you so very much for your kind words, Wes
Why wouldn't you get a hand trimmer for edge banding? Way faster and it won't over cut and get into the melamine
I do have a hand trimmer that I use on PVC edge banding. The white iron on cleans up better with just a file. Thanks for watching, Wes
Thanks. It's nice to see a good craftsman. I enjoyed this video.
Thank you very much for your kind words, Wes
Okay Wes you should build a track saw station, MFT! That’d be a fun video!
Hi thank you very much for your videos I have a question what size of the Staples are you using in what kind of staple gun do you recommend me and thank you very much for the videos
Hi...we have done a video that will give you this information:
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You are the man thank you very much🫡🫡
Thanks. What type of dust collector do you have?
My dust collector is a small 1 horsepower Shop Fox. Thanks for watching, Wes
What happens if your staple blows out to the inside or outside?
You would need to make a repair on the melamine surface with either a white screw cap or a white filler, such as Seam Fill. Thanks for watching, Wes
You make it look so easy! Thanks for sharing!
You are very welcome...thanks for watching, Wes
How do you determine when to use only Brad nails and when to use staples?
Hi...I actually use both. The brad nails are more for alignment and the staples are for securing the assembly. Thanks for watching, Wes
@@WoodworkingWithWesRight, but sometimes you use only nails like on the hanging cleats you didn’t use any staples. What determines when you also use staples and when you don’t?
Great job wes, hope you added crown molding soon.
What size wide crown staples do you use
Hi...I use medium crown staples - 7/16" wide x 1 3/4" long. Thanks for watching, Wes
How strong are wide crown staples? Can the shelves hold anything of weight with only staples holding them? Ty great video.
I have never had them tested for maximum weight, however, I have never had one fail. Thanks, Wes
Thank you, Wes. Really appreciate your work. The shop is looking great 👍. Victor in South Africa 🇿🇦
Helllllooo Victor! Thank you for your continued support...I appreciate the comment. Wes
Another fantastic video Wes! Thanks for sharing your skill and techniques 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks John.
Muy buen trabajo Wes! Que lo disfrutes. Son muy buenas las explicaciones que haces en todos tus trabajos. Gracias por compartirlos!
Un abrazo!
Germán, Lomas de Solymar, Uruguay
Thank you very much for your kind words. Wes
Love to watch your videos, Wes! As always very detailed and informative. Thanks!
I appreciate that...thank you for watching! We
Nice simple build and you exposed one of my major weaknesses adjusting those euro hinges.
Hey thanks for watching, glad it was helpful! Wes
Thanks Wes for another great video. This my next project for this winter. I love your work and instructions
Thank you for watching...good luck, you will do great! Wes
I have been using a similar support for upper cabinets for 40 years but with adjustable furniture legs. When I loosen them, I remove the support box without scratching the top of the lower cabinets. Greetings from Bulgaria !
Great tip! Thanks for watching from so far away! 😀 Wes
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Getting ready to build my shop cabinets now, thanks for the videos Wes.
Glad it was helpful...thanks for watching, Wes
You are so good at teaching. I have been buying some tools and plan to start making things soon.
You can do it! Glad you have enjoyed the videos. Let me know what you would like to see me build. Thanks, Wes
I wish your blue gun good health. Please give him a name, he deserves it.
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Superb. Thank u kindly Sir .Amazing.
Thank you 😀 Wes
Thank you sir, awesome education video
Glad you liked it...thanks for watching, Wes
For stud guidance inside cabinets I use a laser level.
Sounds great! Thanks for the comment, Wes
I'm learning so much from this video
Good...glad you have enjoyed it. Thanks for watching, Wes
Good job sir ,thank you for your time.
My pleasure...thank you for visiting the channel. Wes
Great job Wes, we appreciate all you do!
Thank you very much for your kind comment, Wes
Nicely explained, easy to follow.
Glad it was helpful...thanks for watching, Wes
Looks great Wes! Love it
Thank you...glad you enjoyed it. Wes
As a cabinetmaker, if I can make one criticism that is that your doors are too short in height, don’t like seeing the bottom edge at least make him the same length as the scene ends
Personal preference