This channel is a great idea. Shows customers exactly what’s happening. Also shows the attention given to each part of the build. Makes a guy feel good that he’s getting a quality product.
not sure if you have ever looked into the marc Sommerfeld tongue and grove system, but if you like locking in face frame with a dado you would really his system, and he also makes face frames first, and making the face frames first makes so much more since. thanks for the video.
Had you ever built the carcasses first and if so why did you chang to building the face frames first? Also I just got a sawstop PCS and after watching the video on creating your dados I think I’m going to hold on to my old saw for that purpose alone.
I started doing it this way after having issue with getting the faceframes with dados and the carcasses to fit. Even if everything accurate it was a haste so I tried it this way and never went back.
Hi Rex - I have watched this and other videos and have a question - when installing a 1/4” plywood back for lower cabinets, do you recess it or just staple it to the back of the cabinet.
For lower cabinets we actually don’t usually put backs on at all. I don’t feel like it adds anything structurally or aesthetically. For uppers we will usually recess the 1/4” plywood back unless we’re in a wall to wall scenario and then I’ll just staple them on.
C'mon man! 1.) No front and back top stretchers 2.) Pocket holes visible on the inside of the cabinet and 3.) NO BACK!. On the plus side at least your not using particle board. Lowest common denominator build here. You can do better.
Feel free to show us how it's done. Wasn't going to respond but after reading the comment again it seems you could use some educating. We don't rely on the front and back top stretchers for structural strength like some manufacturers do so they're not necessary. Never ha a failure. We will add them sometimes if we need them for attaching the countertop but they're mostly stone or quartz these days so, again, not necessary. Pocket holes are only visible in the sections that get drawers. Once the drawers are installed they'll never be seen again. NO BACK! We don't see the need for backs on our base cabinets(with doors) but we do build our uppers and bookcases with backs. Would love to hear how that affects the quality of the cabinet and makes its a "lowest common denominator build". Friendly reminder that different doesn't mean lesser quality.
@@CarpentryPlus this guys comment really irritated me and your reply made me very happy. I was curious about the back, thanks for providing such a well thought answer. Perhaps people should educate themselves before they try to educate others.
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Man, I would have never thought to build the face frames before the box. I'm really glad you started a channel.
This channel is a great idea. Shows customers exactly what’s happening. Also shows the attention given to each part of the build. Makes a guy feel good that he’s getting a quality product.
I can see how that would be a good byproduct of this channel.
Thanks Rex! Really great information and thorough explanations. Keep up the great work!!!
Thanks for the feedback
I appreciate it!
Nice details. With good logic about why it’s done this way.
This process is amazing. I use this process for all my cabinetry
I appreciate that feedback man. It’s cool to know somebody out there uses my technique with success.
Great video. And as always beautiful work!
Thanks man, appreciate the feedback
Nice work i haven't seen any body make cabinets this way before i like this way better make the face frame first then everything also nice
Yeah man, it’s a pretty solid process.
not sure if you have ever looked into the marc Sommerfeld tongue and grove system, but if you like locking in face frame with a dado you would really his system, and he also makes face frames first, and making the face frames first makes so much more since. thanks for the video.
Thanks, I’ll have to check into it.
Great work sir, hope to see a video with your painting set up soon. Thanks for all the tips.
Coming soon!
Great 👍🏻
Had you ever built the carcasses first and if so why did you chang to building the face frames first? Also I just got a sawstop PCS and after watching the video on creating your dados I think I’m going to hold on to my old saw for that purpose alone.
I started doing it this way after having issue with getting the faceframes with dados and the carcasses to fit. Even if everything accurate it was a haste so I tried it this way and never went back.
Hi Rex - I have watched this and other videos and have a question - when installing a 1/4” plywood back for lower cabinets, do you recess it or just staple it to the back of the cabinet.
For lower cabinets we actually don’t usually put backs on at all. I don’t feel like it adds anything structurally or aesthetically. For uppers we will usually recess the 1/4” plywood back unless we’re in a wall to wall scenario and then I’ll just staple them on.
What amount of space are you leaving from the top of the bottom rail to the top of the cabinet bottom?
1/8” typically
Where do you get your sheet goods in Indiana ?
Aetna plywood usually
Why all these videos show the construction in a fully equipped work shop. How about a vid for a real diyer who has limited hand tools ??
I guess the short answer is that I’m just sharing my processes and techniques with the tools that I have.
C'mon man! 1.) No front and back top stretchers 2.) Pocket holes visible on the inside of the cabinet and 3.) NO BACK!. On the plus side at least your not using particle board. Lowest common denominator build here. You can do better.
Feel free to show us how it's done. Wasn't going to respond but after reading the comment again it seems you could use some educating. We don't rely on the front and back top stretchers for structural strength like some manufacturers do so they're not necessary. Never ha a failure. We will add them sometimes if we need them for attaching the countertop but they're mostly stone or quartz these days so, again, not necessary. Pocket holes are only visible in the sections that get drawers. Once the drawers are installed they'll never be seen again. NO BACK! We don't see the need for backs on our base cabinets(with doors) but we do build our uppers and bookcases with backs. Would love to hear how that affects the quality of the cabinet and makes its a "lowest common denominator build". Friendly reminder that different doesn't mean lesser quality.
@@CarpentryPlus this guys comment really irritated me and your reply made me very happy. I was curious about the back, thanks for providing such a well thought answer. Perhaps people should educate themselves before they try to educate others.
@@jds604 yeah it irritated me too. Thanks for the support.
@@CarpentryPlus in fact, I had long wondered how someone went about the dado’d face frame method. Keep the content coming!