How to make shaker cabinet doors

Welcome to our DIY woodworking channel! In this video, we'll show you how to make classic Shaker-style cabinet doors from scratch. Whether you're updating your kitchen, bathroom, or any cabinetry project, these timeless doors are a perfect choice.
🔨 What You’ll Learn:
Essential tools and materials needed
Measuring and cutting techniques
Assembly,
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
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[@jimbow2310]

Nice video. That style of door was around before the shaker movement. The English joiners would refer to as square and sunk.

[@LTWCarpentry]

That’s interesting to know Jim, every day is a school day as they say ! Thanks for watching 🍻

[@Davyscales]

Absolutely top class video , router table.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers buddy! Much appreciated! 🍻👍

[@samsonacc8081]

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Thanks for sharing.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers buddy, I really like that chamfer look

[@jonathang.5092]

I'm fitting an Ikea kitchen next month (first time), so binge-watching your channel! Router table.

[@LTWCarpentry]

That’s awesome buddy ! If there is anything your stuck on please reach out 🍻

[@markhollywood606]

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Another great tutorial mate.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks Mark for your comment it is really appreciated! 👍🍻

[@alec1113]

Cheers mate , will watch the vid again. I just subscribed .Great stuff 👍

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Alec! Much appreciate buddy 🍻👍

[@MrCassbren]

When I'm doing the glue up I mark the positions of the rails on the styles so as to centre the panel into the styles. This makes it a lot easier to put the rails in place without pushing everything out of square or at least that's what I find..I like your installation jig ...I'll definitely be making one of those👍👍

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Brendan, that’s a great idea mate ! I’ll be doing that in the future !

[@seanmcauley1876]

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[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks very much Sean ! Really glad I’ve inspired you to give it a go ! 🍻

[@G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

Great video. Clearly explained & demonstrated. Excellent results. Can’t ask for better than that. Thanks for taking the time to put this together.

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[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers buddy! I really appreciate the feedback and the comment 👍🍻

[@manuelalves4350]

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Another great tutorial.
Thanks,

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Manuel 👍🍻 appreciate your comment 🍻

[@ploppythekangaroo]

Nice and clear. I'm planning to make some cupboard/storage under the bedroom bay window - will use this vid as a reference guide. Sharing the typical dims you use is helpful - other on TH-cam don't always do this👍(Router Table).

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks for your comment buddy! Its much appreciated and good luck with the storage 🍻👍

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[@LTWCarpentry]

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[@LTWCarpentry]

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[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Ben, I really appreciate the feedback and the constructive criticism. Really glad to have your on board and hopefully I can’t help you along the way 🍻

[@m0aze611]

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Thanks George much appreciated 👍🍻

[@OllyParryJones]

Router table! I'd not seen your little jig for supporting the door before but I like the idea, having struggled a bit without one until now! 😅

[@LTWCarpentry]

Mate they are so easy to make ! Well worth half an hour and some scraps ! 🍻

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Yet another great video will be watching the one you mentioned about building your own router table thanks.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Awesome Simon ! Let me know how you get on with building yours !

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[@LTWCarpentry]

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[@LTWCarpentry]

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Makes life easy if you got the kit like routertable I've always wanted to know how you fixed the plate on the carcase side have a good evening 👍

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Simon yes having all the tool does mate life easier, can be done with out like most things but the tools make life easier 🍻

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[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks buddy for your comment I really appreciate that and I enjoy making them too 👍🍻

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[@LTWCarpentry]

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[@LTWCarpentry]

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[@LTWCarpentry]

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[@Blue60]

Another great video with lots of information very interesting to watch, when fitting the hinges you came in 22.5 mm is that the standard measurement, again thanks for sharing very helpful, Router Table.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Hi buddy, thanks for watching as usual, yes 22.5mm is the standard measurement for these type of hinges. As far as I’m aware this is standard for all concealed hinges. Certainly all the ones I’ve tried anyway 🍻

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How would you finish the door please? Thanks 👍

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers buddy, I use an acrylic undercoat and primer 2 coats of that, then flat it back, then two top coats

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[@LTWCarpentry]

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@LTWCarpentry don't get a chance to make many units to be honest but deffo enjoy it and enjoy it more when I pick up bits of info from experienced guys like you 😘😘

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Hi Lewis, great video, i have a question about your trend router table, mine dont have a router lift for adjusting which is a bit of a pain, whats your one called, did it come with your table?, are they easy to add on. keep those vids coming.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Kevin, so there isn’t a router lift in it, it had a trend t14 in it which is built for router tables and has the lift built in

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[@LTWCarpentry]

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[@cyndij8312]

Router table. Thank you for this video. I was wondering if it was possible to make these doors completely out of MDF and this video answered that question. I was concerned with plywood warping. I'm not sure if I can do the routing. In that case, do you think a half inch MDF panel with quarter inch MDF rails and styles glued on top would work instead? They would need to be edge banded, of course. Or maybe I need to buy a router and bits and make a router table! With MDF, are there any issues with screws getting loose? Saving to Pinterest for when I'm ready.

[@LTWCarpentry]

If you check out my video on making alcove shelves and units I do the doors this way, also I have a video on making a small router table buddy, loads of options, just need to find the right one for you, thanks for the support buddy ! Really appreciate it

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[@leecox9020]

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[@LTWCarpentry]

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[@mrki412]

Could you avoid those gaps with tenons, I mean to shorten the cut so you don't need to fill it?

[@LTWCarpentry]

Yes you could but the loose tenons add a lot of strength to the door so it’s worth putting them in 🍻

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[@LTWCarpentry]

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[@Codsam12117]

When you said 22.5 mm from the edge of the cupboard, did you get that measurement from measuring the edge of the hinge to the round section of it?

[@LTWCarpentry]

No the measurement comes from the centre of the door to the centre of the round bit

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Do you use a French cleat to hang the cabinet?
Cheers,
Ryan

[@LTWCarpentry]

Hi Ryan, thanks for your comment, I didn't this time I just screwed through the back, I hope that helps 👍🍻

[@leehalling8635]

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[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Lee, it’s the 18g mate 🍻

[@leehalling8635]

Its a great gun the 18 gauge didnt think it would be much cop for archs and skirting but copes very well ​@LTWCarpentry

[@davidatkinson3336]

Just one query regarding mdf use. I see a lot of cabinet doors made of mdf in kitchens. As it’s a very porous product what can I do to minimise water ingress besides just painting. I have 30 kitchen doors and drawer front to make. I did notice that you used mr mdf for your centre piece and normal mdf for your frame. Just with the current cost of wood I had planed and costed solid wood for the frames and plywood for the centre, but mdf seems to be a cheaper option. This will be my first major job and as stated any help with prepping the mdf to try and minimise water problems prior to undercoat and painting.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Hi David, I would use mr mdf door in kitchens or bathrooms, using standard mdf will I eventually take on moisture no matter what finish you use on it unfortunately, solid wood is a good option but you will always see grain though the paint finish, mr mdf would best best in your situation buddy 🍻

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[@kevinchamberlain7928]

I got the same yellow combi square from axminster! Love it but the spirit level is shite!

[@LTWCarpentry]

Yeah it’s a great square ain’t it, especially for the money, In my experience the levels on combo squares are abit gimmicky, I never trust them 😂

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[@LTWCarpentry]

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[@LTWCarpentry]

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[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Anthony, I will try and get some content up on some cabinetry for you buddy 🍻

[@stuartgooda5258]

I use a domino rather than the loose tenons - but I don’t chamfer all round - there’s always another way- I may even chamfer now 😂
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[@LTWCarpentry]

Hi Stuart, yes I tend to use a Domino as well, because it eliminates the filling, but for tutorials I keep it simple 👍 thanks for your comment 🍻

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