The only thing that's hard for drawers are those side mounted ball bearing pullouts which require dead-on accuracy. That is the gap between the drawer sides and the mounting side of a cabinet. 1/16" gap error can cause the slides to bind, even if a successful install is done but wood movement later binds them. I'd rather use undermount slides, which are adjustable, smoother to operate and invisible. No more side mounted slides for me. I'll give up that extra 1/4" or 1/2" of drawer depth for the luxury of under mounts.
I make drawers almost every week... but with a full back and Blum slides. Your method of the shorter back, might actually save me some time! great stuff, and definitely a "why didn't I think of that" kind of detail.
The most important part is determining the face frame. Types of drawer slides also can throw off your face frame assembly, if the drawers are already installed. Thank you for sharing with us 🙏 God Bless
Great video as always getting ready to move and hopefully have somewhere to set up a new shop and I want to build all my own stuff and as a new woodworker this will help me a lot. Thanks for the
All good info and procedures. For the plywood spacers, you can cut one that positions you for the bottom drawer, then another one that you can sit on top of that one to get to the middle drawer and one for the space to the top drawer. That lets you use smaller pieces of plywood scraps which are usually easier to come by than the larger ones.
This 💯 if you make the same cabinet designs over and over. Just make sure to use a sharpie and write "drawer spacing jig" to avoid post-project cleanup sending it to the dumpster 😂
The response has actually been fantastic compared to when I used boring emotionless titles. Nobody clicks boring titles anymore. Unfortunate but that's the new reality.
Great video! You mentioned that you tend to use solid wood over plywood in places like kitchens, is there a reason other than aesthetics? Like a strength or some other factor?
Just commented on your longer ‘complete’ furniture build last night. This is definitely going into my archives. As for dove tail jigs, can you make a full video on it? Bought a jig off marketplace and never have used it yet so I’m sure with a well explained video I can actually use it. Any type of dovetail will be useful, like through or blind or any others. Whatever is the one you prefer or know best. Keep up the great work…
INSTRUCTIONS FOR BLUM UNDERMOUNT SLIDES: They come in metric lengths, not Imperial, and there's more of them than what this guy says. Your drawer box length will be exactly 10mm shorter than the slide (or roughly 3/8"). Example: a 550mm slide will fit a 540mm deep box.....that's as complicated as the math gets. To calculate the outside width of the drawer box, take the inside width of your cabinet (in millimeters) and subtract 10....that's it, that's as complicated as the math gets. Still too hard? Okay. Take the inside width of your cabinet (in inches) and subtract 3/8", there's the outside width of your drawer box.
Always loved your videos and commentary! I am in the Literally in the middle of making a vanity just finished the face frame lol perfect timing on this video. As a professional truck driver I approve of this message!
Hay formas de mejorar la bisagrasa basica pero los fabricantes solo hacen un producto de mala calidad el diseño es malo yo tuve que perforar donde esta la rueda y evite todos los problemas colocando un tornillo en medio las hacen desechables.
I can't believe that Home Depot charges that much for epoxy glides wholesale there about $2 a pair, undermounts are around $21 with the clips. That being said undermount is the way to go, the extra cost is 100% worth it.
Focused, effective, clear, comprehensive, no-nonsense. In addition to craftsmanship, you are gifted at communication.
So many kind words! 🙏 Thank you! 😀
The only thing that's hard for drawers are those side mounted ball bearing pullouts which require dead-on accuracy. That is the gap between the drawer sides and the mounting side of a cabinet. 1/16" gap error can cause the slides to bind, even if a successful install is done but wood movement later binds them. I'd rather use undermount slides, which are adjustable, smoother to operate and invisible. No more side mounted slides for me. I'll give up that extra 1/4" or 1/2" of drawer depth for the luxury of under mounts.
I agree 💯 undermount slides are the king of your budget allows for them. They are so easy to use and very forgiving!
And very expensive. 😂
@@chrisohara2325 I don't consider $25 per drawer is very expensive. Woodworkers Express. Your welcome.
@@bobbray9666 $25 per drawer isn’t bad. $60 per drawer is. That’s the cheapest I could find them on Amazon.
Go Team Pocket Screws! There... I said it. Although personally, I really like the look of box joints. Yes, I AM a Neanderthal.
I use pocket screws 99% of the time for drawers.
Really excellent tips, man! Thanks a bunch! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Thank you friend!
Hey hey from Iowaaaay! You read my mind Thank you.
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I had been tackling drawers since I was 17, but I fail to see the connection to cabinet making! 😂
@@MWAWoodworks just tried living up to the frat boy humour mentioned later in the video! 😁
😂😂😂
brilliant... nothing more to say, it's all here
Thanks man! 🙏👍
I make drawers almost every week... but with a full back and Blum slides. Your method of the shorter back, might actually save me some time! great stuff, and definitely a "why didn't I think of that" kind of detail.
I think it's a great method. Just remember to assemble the drawers upside down otherwise the short back will bite you. Don't ask how I know.
The most important part is determining the face frame. Types of drawer slides also can throw off your face frame assembly, if the drawers are already installed. Thank you for sharing with us 🙏 God Bless
Oh yeah face frames have to be accounted for if you're using them! But they still count as the cabinet "opening" 😀
Great video as always getting ready to move and hopefully have somewhere to set up a new shop and I want to build all my own stuff and as a new woodworker this will help me a lot. Thanks for the
You're welcome 🤗
Excellent video! Thank you for putting together a clear, concise, informative and entertaining explanation.
Glad you enjoyed it 😄
Best cabinet video yet that I’ve come across. Thanks!
Thanks for the kind words 🤗
All good info and procedures. For the plywood spacers, you can cut one that positions you for the bottom drawer, then another one that you can sit on top of that one to get to the middle drawer and one for the space to the top drawer. That lets you use smaller pieces of plywood scraps which are usually easier to come by than the larger ones.
This 💯 if you make the same cabinet designs over and over. Just make sure to use a sharpie and write "drawer spacing jig" to avoid post-project cleanup sending it to the dumpster 😂
Instead of insulting people in your titles why not name it tips for better or easier drawers? You would get a more positive response.
The response has actually been fantastic compared to when I used boring emotionless titles. Nobody clicks boring titles anymore. Unfortunate but that's the new reality.
Great video! You mentioned that you tend to use solid wood over plywood in places like kitchens, is there a reason other than aesthetics? Like a strength or some other factor?
💯 aesthetics 👍
Nice and informative! Well done, my friend 👍
thanks for the kind words Drew!
Stumpy did an updated version of how to set up this bit. th-cam.com/video/60cPaFwHm1Y/w-d-xo.html
Oh wow he just published it 😂😂😂 we live in an ever changing world !
The Spacing at the end, is really good an simple thank you👍
You're welcome!
Another excellent video.
Thanks so much.
Glad you enjoyed it
Best tutorial yet for me. Thanks.
Love to hear it!
LOL "my metric friends". here.
😂😂😂
Just commented on your longer ‘complete’ furniture build last night. This is definitely going into my archives. As for dove tail jigs, can you make a full video on it? Bought a jig off marketplace and never have used it yet so I’m sure with a well explained video I can actually use it. Any type of dovetail will be useful, like through or blind or any others. Whatever is the one you prefer or know best. Keep up the great work…
I like the mitered corners on the “pro” drawer, but not the slide arrangement. Full extension slides only.
Awesome!!!!!!!! Thank you
You're welcome 🤗
I like this video
Thanks!
Brilliant! Thank you!
Well done Matt. Thank you very much. New subscriber here.
Awesome, thank you!
INSTRUCTIONS FOR BLUM UNDERMOUNT SLIDES:
They come in metric lengths, not Imperial, and there's more of them than what this guy says.
Your drawer box length will be exactly 10mm shorter than the slide (or roughly 3/8"). Example: a 550mm slide will fit a 540mm deep box.....that's as complicated as the math gets.
To calculate the outside width of the drawer box, take the inside width of your cabinet (in millimeters) and subtract 10....that's it, that's as complicated as the math gets.
Still too hard? Okay.
Take the inside width of your cabinet (in inches) and subtract 3/8", there's the outside width of your drawer box.
I think I said the exact same thing in my video 😂😂😂
Solid overview, grounded in reality and practicality. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Always loved your videos and commentary! I am in the Literally in the middle of making a vanity just finished the face frame lol perfect timing on this video. As a professional truck driver I approve of this message!
That is awesome!
This is definitely one of the better explanations on how to make and size cabinet drawers. Thank you for making this video.
You're very welcome!
Do you have a preferred method for leveling base cabinets?
Shims and a level. If you have a long run of cabinets build a platform to set the cabinets on and level them all at once.
Now if I could just remember all that.... Good stuff here.
Just hit replay 😄
The orange box store has started carrying undermount slides however they are deathly cheap.
interesting! Yeah I doubt they would carry a decent brand.
I enjoyed the video and encouraged me to have a go. The only thing that confuses me is that I am metric. We moved on in Australia.
The concepts are all the same!
Very well done from beginning to end. I think I'm ready to try making drawers now.
You can do it!
Thank You!
Hay formas de mejorar la bisagrasa basica pero los fabricantes solo hacen un producto de mala calidad el diseño es malo yo tuve que perforar donde esta la rueda y evite todos los problemas colocando un tornillo en medio las hacen desechables.
Yes, euro slides and side mount slides are a lot of cheaply made garbage. Unfortunately.
I can't believe that Home Depot charges that much for epoxy glides wholesale there about $2 a pair, undermounts are around $21 with the clips. That being said undermount is the way to go, the extra cost is 100% worth it.
Ya you can get MUCH better deals when buying in bulk
Arguably the most clear discussion/guide on this topic.
thanks!
Great video mate! Well done;)
Thanks a lot!
Nice work :)
Nowadays i definitely prefer good old wooden slides if not piston fitted :)
Wooden runners and waaaaaxxxxxx! So smooth.
@@MWAWoodworks love your videos btw, I learn a lot!!
I'm glad to help!
At 3:56 in the video, what's the black plastic dowel strip thingy?
thats the Clamex connector from Lamello
@@MWAWoodworksgood grief, could it have a worse name?
hahaha yeah I used to call it Clam(p)ex because thats what it does, but no they call it Clamex LOL
Loved the jibe at metric. That got you an instant Like! 😆
Typical American response.
I kid because I love ❤️
😂😂😂
awesome. ty
You got it!
Thank you!!😊
You're welcome 🤗
What is 5/8 of an inch in metric😂😂?
I'm pretty sure it's 15.87623487523875287345287354827348275348725384725384752837452873458273548275348275384725384725384752834752837452817345817538472538745238745
What is 15mm in imperial?
Hands down. Best drawer video ever! Thanks bud
I appreciate you Jason! 🤗
Trying to be smug and dunk on the metric system? while believing the imperial system is superior? that doesn't work.
don't take it so seriously, and thanks for watching 😀
Well done!
thanks!