I need to build a corner cabinet for a client, I've never done a corner cabinet and boy did you save my bacon. It's awesome seeing a video from someone that knows what they're doing.
Thanks this information is very detailed. I'm New to wood working and now working on a 10 by 10 kitchen for my mom and i was having issues making this corner cabinet. glad i found you here.
Makes me wish I had to patience to set up my saw etc to cut square ..I have the tools and small shop but can not cut square to save my life..and I watch these videos and it IS relatively "easy" to build cabinets but don't tell that to my nearly naked kitchen. After 5 years of having 2 small uppers and a sink base cabinet, I dream at night of what life with more cabinets would be like in my tiny mountain home because the current kitchen is ehh umm "campy" at best 😂. The plan you briefly showed with the 2 large side units and double set of lowers is exactly what I need. I Sir, am envious. Bravo.
When gluing the piece to the front of the shelf, utilize a hardwood board the thickness of the shelf and nearly as long as the trim piece being laminated to the shelf front to assist in lengthening the short shelf back edge. Lay the hardwood board on flat on the short side (rear) of the shelf. Clamp from the middle of the laminate first. Use two additional clamps to clamp the remainder of the laminate. Ease BOTH clamps so they are touching the front of the shelf and the hardwood board BEFORE attempting to apply pressure. Add pressure appropriately and add more clamps if necessary. I use cabinet clamps so 3 clamps will suffice for a 22” laminate. This is a great video on constructing wall corner cabinets.
I always enjoy this type of video made by real professionals. Nothing against many of the other channels with well produced videos, but watching a pro in a pro shop, is so much more satisfying. Takes me back, and makes me feel at home. So many things to love here! That gang drill 😆!!. We had a homemade one from the 1930s, but it wasn’t for shelf pins 😏. I’ve been a professional woodworker all my life, but just started building cabinets a couple of years ago. Of all the videos I’ve watched, this gave me some of the best technique ideas. I’m looking forward to watching the rest of your content. Please keep it up!
Thank you very much , love to hear it ! I haven’t made a vid in 5 months , so busy keeping up at the shop, but I’m about to release a new one in the next day or so, hoping to get better at vid making over time .
I am into the kitchen cabinets business, but buying or ready asamble is too expensive now, so l learn how to build thanks for the explanation very clear to understand.
Excellent video and beautiful work. Great to see how a pro builds them vs all of the other how to videos on YT. While you were using mega tools, I could see how I would do the same things with what I have. You covered a few nice tips and techniques that most don't. For example, showing how to get your mark, laying and clamping multiple peices and cutting all at once. And watching you lay out the corner measurements was a thing of beauty. Saved and subscribed.
I love your videos man, I’m a young cabinetmaker just getting into the business. Just got my first couple jobs and Been trying to learn every trick I can, your videos always help
Really glad to hear it . Thanks! Been super busy keeping up with client work so this took a back seat a while and haven’t made a vid in a while but I have a new vid out tomorrow ! Hope people find it helpful
Love the video. I've seen to many corner cabs built using butt joints glue and nails. Love the datos would like to see you do the same build with face frame overhanging the box by eighth to quarter for next cabinet to but to it
Why do you leave the dead space on the back corner? I see people doing that, but wonder why not leave the 90 degree angle on both the top and bottom panels?
Appreciate it ! I don’t do any finishing . I have a finisher who does all my work . I should do a video at his paint shop and show the process that’s a good idea !
nice video. What is the standard size of nail rails and why is the top wider?? Thanks. Also; isnt the standard uppeer cabinet depth 12inches instead of 13 inches?
I seen a couple your videos and as a pro carpenter ( finish) I really enjoy them! Nothing against DIY guys that build a cabinet half right half wrong or kinda in between I prefer supporting my trade with professional carpenters! You hv my vote as a go to cabinet guy on those jobs where I need to build a vanity or a pantry ect.,. Thanks buddy for the time! Kings table custom finish carpentry! JD
Just recently found your channel & I’m really enjoying it. I know you mentioned that you send your cabinets out for finish, any way of getting some content of that process?
Yes that’s definitely a plan for a future video ! I have so many video ideas and so little time . Eventually will make it happen . I will likely coordinate that video with a large project that’s sent there for finish . Just haven’t decided which one . Most likely one of the full houses of cabinets I’m starting soon.
Dear Mr. Wise (if that's truly your real name!) Your corner cabinet video answered a bunch of questions I had/have. Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge. I think I will build this one first, then the run of wall cabinets on either side. It took you almost 24 minutes, so I figure in 3 days I should have something put together! Thanks again. I'm now subscribed, and looking forward to seeing more of your work.
Thanks for the kind words .. Wise is the real name of my business! So that works Haha … you can call me Richard too. Glad the video is helpful. More will be coming !
Mr. CW, did you ever make/publish plans? I'm a DIY woodworker and kinda got lost of where to cut and what dimensions. I think the top and bottom were 23-1/2" x 23-1/4". Side panels 13" wide with a bevel. I think I caught the face frame was 15-1/2" wide at the widest part of the 22-1/2 deg bevel. I'm an old codger and used to sketches/paper plans and after watching your video 5 times I'm still not sure where to slice open my $150/panel plywood. Thx
I actually don’t build frameless cabinetry 🤷🏼♂️ sorry ! I’ve always preferred having a face frame even for full overlay frameless look I have a small face frame underneath.
Great video, I have a question I was hoping you could answer. Why do you measure 3/4 inch on your bottom for the wall and then come back out another 1/4 inch before you cut? My sides or walls are 1/2 inch and face frame is 3/4. Would I need to still come out another 1/4 inch like you did in your video. This part is not well explained. Also any possible way to show how you did the interior shelf after this cabinet was assembled?
it's interesting to see how others work, we all end up at the same place In the end, I used to use a cabinet saw years ago, have the same one still, but I bought a slider many years ago makes life so much easier and faster. are you able to get inserta hinges? I have switched brands due to my vendor never having Blum in stock anymore. I am not sure I will go back when they fix the suply chain issues,
Thank you for such a great detailed video, excellent work. I build same corner cabinet, with exception my adjacent cabinets will be 13,3/4” deep with the face frame. So if I am correct the side walls for the corner cabinets should 13,3/4” deep from the 22.5* bevel ? Thank you
Thanks!! Good idea I can definitely discuss that side of things . Its quite simple really. It just comes in by having a long track record of delivering a good product. It has to do with building relationships over the years with builders and designers . Once they trust you they sell and bring in the jobs for you because it benefits them . Also being reasonably priced is important too. I’ve even had to turn down jobs when too many come in at once. Definitely grateful even though it’s been hard at times keeping up.
Thanks for making this video! I'm a DIY building one for my house, would it look weird to build one with different side depth? I have two different depths of cabinets (Left side 20" and the right side 12").
Should have included that! Oops . I use the base platform as a template and deduct 1/4” to get my size. It gets in just fine , but needs to be angled in at entrance and spun into place
That’s a good idea I should. In the meantime I tried to show the plans in this video when I was walking through it. I’m working on better video methods and ideas now going forward to share builds in a more clear way.
Great job! Subscribed and Liked! I'm building my own cabinets, i'm starting my upper's and really like your cleat/build style technique. I'm using 3/4" and plan to paint (roller or spray - haven't decided yet)... I was wondering what the type of material used. 3/4" ply Birch? Baltic is 159$ for 5x5... :( - Is the Face frame Popular or maple or other? Also, are all your upper cabs 1/4" sides? Would you use 3/4" sides for the end cabs on a run or still use 1/4" sides? Thank you, Chuck
Hi ! Thank you very much! I’ve been super backed up with work lately but finally have a new video coming out tomorrow . We use 3/4 maple plywood for the boxes . The paint is sprayed , conversion varnish (not by me ) designated painter we have . Face frames for paint grade are usually alder , sometimes maple . Backs are 1/4” maple ply. The core we can in this case has 2 backs , one on each wall , they are each 1/4” ply . The sides are 3/4” .
Your dog is cool. Dogs are the best. You make good looking cabinets. I cringe you don't use a push stick with your table saw. You could not react quick enough if the board were to grab or kick back and, boom, serious injury. Eye protection is also a must. One additional comment, on the long vanity, that knot/flaw in the left false drawer front is all I could see. Did the clients say anything. Use another board, man. Keep making videos please.
Thanks !! Yes I get too comfortable sometimes. Wise words . The vanity was actually paint grade . So it was painted . If it was stained I would not have kept that piece with the flaw . Appreciate the support . More videos will be coming !
These are Blum inserta hinges . A hole is bored into the door and they are inserted into the hole and when you close the top flap they clamp tightly into position with no screws needed . The base plates to connect to the face frame are screwed in .
Thank you so much for posting. Best one upper corner cabinet video I've seen.
Thank you for laying it out so well and quite frankly, dumbing it down 👍
Your welcome!
I need to build a corner cabinet for a client, I've never done a corner cabinet and boy did you save my bacon. It's awesome seeing a video from someone that knows what they're doing.
Appreciate it ! Really glad it could be helpful
Keep the good work up thanks for your videos very good details on how to build You're the one of the best cabinet builders I saw anywhere.Thank you
Great to learn from a real cabinet maker.
Thank You,
Thanks this information is very detailed. I'm New to wood working and now working on a 10 by 10 kitchen for my mom and i was having issues making this corner cabinet. glad i found you here.
I appreciate that you explain the why's not just the hows!
Makes me wish I had to patience to set up my saw etc to cut square ..I have the tools and small shop but can not cut square to save my life..and I watch these videos and it IS relatively "easy" to build cabinets but don't tell that to my nearly naked kitchen. After 5 years of having 2 small uppers and a sink base cabinet, I dream at night of what life with more cabinets would be like in my tiny mountain home because the current kitchen is ehh umm "campy" at best 😂. The plan you briefly showed with the 2 large side units and double set of lowers is exactly what I need. I Sir, am envious. Bravo.
Man this video is awesome. Saving for future reference
Really glad to hear it !!
Excellence in execution - you sir are an inspiration in woodcraft and video production
wow thank you . sorry I'm just seeing this comment
When gluing the piece to the front of the shelf, utilize a hardwood board the thickness of the shelf and nearly as long as the trim piece being laminated to the shelf front to assist in lengthening the short shelf back edge.
Lay the hardwood board on flat on the short side (rear) of the shelf. Clamp from the middle of the laminate first. Use two additional clamps to clamp the remainder of the laminate. Ease BOTH clamps so they are touching the front of the shelf and the hardwood board BEFORE attempting to apply pressure. Add pressure appropriately and add more clamps if necessary.
I use cabinet clamps so 3 clamps will suffice for a 22” laminate.
This is a great video on constructing wall corner cabinets.
Thanks ! Glad you liked it .. Good tips 👍
I always enjoy this type of video made by real professionals. Nothing against many of the other channels with well produced videos, but watching a pro in a pro shop, is so much more satisfying. Takes me back, and makes me feel at home.
So many things to love here! That gang drill 😆!!. We had a homemade one from the 1930s, but it wasn’t for shelf pins 😏. I’ve been a professional woodworker all my life, but just started building cabinets a couple of years ago. Of all the videos I’ve watched, this gave me some of the best technique ideas.
I’m looking forward to watching the rest of your content. Please keep it up!
Thank you very much , love to hear it ! I haven’t made a vid in 5 months , so busy keeping up at the shop, but I’m about to release a new one in the next day or so, hoping to get better at vid making over time .
Woman here. Had to watch this as i dream of doing thi.😊😂
I am into the kitchen cabinets business, but buying or ready asamble is too expensive now, so l learn how to build thanks for the explanation very clear to understand.
Glad you found it helpful!
Great build and explanation, thank you
Wow. Professional & precise! Thanks
Appreciate it ! Glad it could be helpful
Excellent video and beautiful work. Great to see how a pro builds them vs all of the other how to videos on YT. While you were using mega tools, I could see how I would do the same things with what I have. You covered a few nice tips and techniques that most don't. For example, showing how to get your mark, laying and clamping multiple peices and cutting all at once. And watching you lay out the corner measurements was a thing of beauty. Saved and subscribed.
Looks great. Do you by any chance have detailed plans for it?
I love your videos man, I’m a young cabinetmaker just getting into the business. Just got my first couple jobs and Been trying to learn every trick I can, your videos always help
Really glad to hear it . Thanks! Been super busy keeping up with client work so this took a back seat a while and haven’t made a vid in a while but I have a new vid out tomorrow ! Hope people find it helpful
Tight.. Well Done- thanks for taking the time to make the video. I hope it pays off for a long time
thanks so much . just got back into making vids . glad to see there is interest
I wish you had shown the adjustable shelf for the inside. Curious what that looked like and how you install it thru the small door opening
Love the video. I've seen to many corner cabs built using butt joints glue and nails. Love the datos would like to see you do the same build with face frame overhanging the box by eighth to quarter for next cabinet to but to it
Thanks, learned so much and only 5 mins in... Still watching....
Excellent very informative
Very nice work. I like the way you described everything in full detail.
Thank you !
Gotta build one of these on my next job. Thanks for making the vid!
Wow nice ! That worked out good . Hope it can be some help
Why do you leave the dead space on the back corner? I see people doing that, but wonder why not leave the 90 degree angle on both the top and bottom panels?
Thanks for this 🙏
I have not seen you make a cabinet door.Bottom line your work speaks for itself.
God bless and keep you safe.
Great work. I would like a video on refinishing your cabinets
Appreciate it ! I don’t do any finishing . I have a finisher who does all my work . I should do a video at his paint shop and show the process that’s a good idea !
Nice work. Thank you
Appreciate it !
nice video. What is the standard size of nail rails and why is the top wider?? Thanks. Also; isnt the standard uppeer cabinet depth 12inches instead of 13 inches?
Looks Awesome! Scott
Thank you!
I seen a couple your videos and as a pro carpenter ( finish) I really enjoy them! Nothing against DIY guys that build a cabinet half right half wrong or kinda in between I prefer supporting my trade with professional carpenters! You hv my vote as a go to cabinet guy on those jobs where I need to build a vanity or a pantry ect.,. Thanks buddy for the time!
Kings table custom finish carpentry!
JD
Thank you ! Much appreciated 😁
How are you fastening the nailers to the rear vertical brace?
This is a very good build. I'm basing my design on this. Hope it works out for me!
Keep up the great work!!!
Thank you ! Love vids coming soon
Very nice work!!!
Thank you !
Just recently found your channel & I’m really enjoying it. I know you mentioned that you send your cabinets out for finish, any way of getting some content of that process?
Yes that’s definitely a plan for a future video ! I have so many video ideas and so little time . Eventually will make it happen . I will likely coordinate that video with a large project that’s sent there for finish . Just haven’t decided which one . Most likely one of the full houses of cabinets I’m starting soon.
Dear Mr. Wise (if that's truly your real name!) Your corner cabinet video answered a bunch of questions I had/have. Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge. I think I will build this one first, then the run of wall cabinets on either side. It took you almost 24 minutes, so I figure in 3 days I should have something put together! Thanks again. I'm now subscribed, and looking forward to seeing more of your work.
Thanks for the kind words .. Wise is the real name of my business! So that works Haha … you can call me Richard too. Glad the video is helpful. More will be coming !
Hey Richard, I actually made A corner cabinet, using your design suggestions. It turned out “ok”. Not perfect, but from 10 feet away, it looks great!
Great to hear ! Yeah perfect definitely takes practice through lots of repetition. But your already ahead of most !
Great Job 😉👍🏽📐✏️🪚🔨
Thank you ! Appreciate it 👊🏻
Красиво получилось!
Great job with the video. Your layout approach is similar to a channel by “Woodworking With Wes”
Keep up the good work!
Mr. CW, did you ever make/publish plans? I'm a DIY woodworker and kinda got lost of where to cut and what dimensions. I think the top and bottom were 23-1/2" x 23-1/4". Side panels 13" wide with a bevel. I think I caught the face frame was 15-1/2" wide at the widest part of the 22-1/2 deg bevel. I'm an old codger and used to sketches/paper plans and after watching your video 5 times I'm still not sure where to slice open my $150/panel plywood. Thx
Do you apply finish to your cabinets by spraying them or do you keep it as is?
I found it!! Thank you.
Another question, I want to do my cabinet as a frameless cabinet, So
Do I still
Cut the sides at an angle?
Great ! I don’t build frameless but I would imagine it would still be very similar
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, I'm a beginner and I would like to know if you have any videos for a corner frameless cabinets, thank you.
I actually don’t build frameless cabinetry 🤷🏼♂️ sorry ! I’ve always preferred having a face frame even for full overlay frameless look I have a small face frame underneath.
Great video, I have a question I was hoping you could answer. Why do you measure 3/4 inch on your bottom for the wall and then come back out another 1/4 inch before you cut?
My sides or walls are 1/2 inch and face frame is 3/4. Would I need to still come out another 1/4 inch like you did in your video. This part is not well explained.
Also any possible way to show how you did the interior shelf after this cabinet was assembled?
Thanks for this video. Any plans any making a base corner with a lazy Susan?
Funny you should mention that ..it’s one of my next videos coming next week . Base lazy Susan cabinet with a bi fold door!
If you don't mind could you tell me how to get ahold of you at your cabinet shop Thank you
it's interesting to see how others work, we all end up at the same place In the end, I used to use a cabinet saw years ago, have the same one still, but I bought a slider many years ago makes life so much easier and faster. are you able to get inserta hinges? I have switched brands due to my vendor never having Blum in stock anymore. I am not sure I will go back when they fix the suply chain issues,
Months later and the supply chain is getting a little better still not totally fixed but it’s getting better .
Thank you for such a great detailed video, excellent work. I build same corner cabinet, with exception my adjacent cabinets will be 13,3/4” deep with the face frame. So if I am correct the side walls for the corner cabinets should 13,3/4” deep from the 22.5* bevel ? Thank you
Yes correct . Sorry for the late response!
You are talented man. I watched this video all the way through it’s crazy. You should of showed how to finish it as well. With stain or cabinets paint
Subscribed BTW
Tell me again how you fitting those shelves in there?
Great work once again and congrats on reaching 800 subs! A suggestion for a possible future vid, how do you find all this great work?
Thanks!! Good idea I can definitely discuss that side of things . Its quite simple really. It just comes in by having a long track record of delivering a good product. It has to do with building relationships over the years with builders and designers . Once they trust you they sell and bring in the jobs for you because it benefits them . Also being reasonably priced is important too. I’ve even had to turn down jobs when too many come in at once. Definitely grateful even though it’s been hard at times keeping up.
How do u put in the shelfs on this cabinets? Nice job!
Thanks ! They fit , just tilt them sideways through the opening and pivot into place
IS THAT 22-1/2 DEGREE MITRE STANDARD ON THE FACE AND SIDE FACE CUTS?? AND OF COURSE THE 45 DEGREES
Thanks for making this video! I'm a DIY building one for my house, would it look weird to build one with different side depth? I have two different depths of cabinets (Left side 20" and the right side 12").
No it would be ok to do different depths each side . Whatever the situation requires.
Which kind of hinges in diagonal corner without frontframe?
Finally an in depth video you rock dude I’m a thumbs up and a sub
Thank you! Appreciate it . Will keep them coming
Nice work, but how did you manage to get shelves into the unit? (assuming they follow the same profile as the cabinet)...
Should have included that! Oops . I use the base platform as a template and deduct 1/4” to get my size. It gets in just fine , but needs to be angled in at entrance and spun into place
I'd like to build this. Can you post the plan drawings?
That’s a good idea I should. In the meantime I tried to show the plans in this video when I was walking through it. I’m working on better video methods and ideas now going forward to share builds in a more clear way.
Just found your channel and I enjoy watching how easy you make it look. You do really nice work. Do you have any dust collection in the shop?
Thanks ! I appreciate that . There is dust collection connected to the table saw and the planer , since they make quite a bit of sawdust.
Great job! Subscribed and Liked! I'm building my own cabinets, i'm starting my upper's and really like your cleat/build style technique. I'm using 3/4" and plan to paint (roller or spray - haven't decided yet)... I was wondering what the type of material used. 3/4" ply Birch? Baltic is 159$ for 5x5... :( - Is the Face frame Popular or maple or other? Also, are all your upper cabs 1/4" sides? Would you use 3/4" sides for the end cabs on a run or still use 1/4" sides? Thank you, Chuck
Hi ! Thank you very much! I’ve been super backed up with work lately but finally have a new video coming out tomorrow .
We use 3/4 maple plywood for the boxes . The paint is sprayed , conversion varnish (not by me ) designated painter we have . Face frames for paint grade are usually alder , sometimes maple . Backs are 1/4” maple ply. The core we can in this case has 2 backs , one on each wall , they are each 1/4” ply . The sides are 3/4” .
@@cabinetwise thanks for the detailed info, that helps!
Was wondering what kind of bit were you using.
The router bit is a 1/4” rabbeting bit.
Then there was the 3/4 dado bit
How wide are your nailers for the top and bottom to mount the cabinet?
Also do you put nailers on the inside of all you upper cabinets?
what is the tool called that you made the adjustable shelf holes with?
It’s a pneumatic gang drill. Drills 13 holes at once .
@@cabinetwise thank you!
Your dog is cool. Dogs are the best. You make good looking cabinets. I cringe you don't use a push stick with your table saw. You could not react quick enough if the board were to grab or kick back and, boom, serious injury. Eye protection is also a must.
One additional comment, on the long vanity, that knot/flaw in the left false drawer front is all I could see. Did the clients say anything. Use another board, man.
Keep making videos please.
Thanks !! Yes I get too comfortable sometimes. Wise words . The vanity was actually paint grade . So it was painted . If it was stained I would not have kept that piece with the flaw . Appreciate the support . More videos will be coming !
Not sure why you didn’t cut of the back bottom corner?
I just like it to run all the way to the wall on the bottom in the corner as to not leave a hole back there when it’s installed .
how to install the hinges?
These are Blum inserta hinges . A hole is bored into the door and they are inserted into the hole and when you close the top flap they clamp tightly into position with no screws needed . The base plates to connect to the face frame are screwed in .
Make how to videos for diy.
four score and seven years ago.
Makes the other you tube videos not worth watching you definitely no what your doing 👍thnx
Wow thanks ! I always think everyone else’s are better . Glad to hear this
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