I had a feeling most of you would prefer method #7 because it’s the most “traditional” method. As usual, I’m a rebel and I don’t like “traditional” so my favorites are 1, 5 & 6 😂 But this is exactly why I wanted to share this video. My favorite may not be yours and that’s okay! At the end of the day, most cabinet doors look the same once painted anyway so go with the process you enjoy the most. 😉
OMG thank you! I am helping a friend re-do her kitchen cabinets on a budget. Using anything we can sand and reuse. She happens to have pile of tongue and groove slates the previous house owner left behind. Thank you so much you just saved us money!!
I “discovered” it when I was making my cedar bathroom vanity a couple years ago. I bought 1x6 t&g to use for trim because it was so much cheaper than regular 1x6s. Then I was like wait, this is perfect for the doors! It’s been helpful in several builds since 🙌
It’s definitely the most time consuming option I think and the most critical with precision. But it seems a common choice for a lot of people. Thanks so much for watching and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Shara, this series is the best I’ve watched. I really enjoyed today’s episode! You demonstrated so many ways to build a cabinet door and you are indeed a great teacher! Glad that Bubs hung out with you! Have a great weekend!
Thank you so much! I’m excited to share this series and so happy you’re enjoying it! Bubs, Lou, and I have been enjoying the open shop doors lately and some nice weather. I’m glad Bubs could make his appearance in this one 😆 hope you have a wonderful weekend and thank you so much for watching!
Shara, I never knew there were so many ways to build a cabinet door. Thank you for explaining them all so clearly. I use door method 4 with 12 mm (1/2") plywood. Instead of chiselling to make square corners in the rabbets I round the corners of the plywood with the belt sander. I also caulk the joints on both sides before painting.
For simplicity, option 1 is great. For speed and esthetics, the tongue and groove is good! But the look and flex to pull off the last option is the goal. Great video!!!
Option number one is a classic. I love it because it’s simple, but contemporary. 😍 so glad you enjoyed the video and the tongue and groove option! I truly appreciate you watching and following along. I hope you have a wonderful weekend 😎
This is the absolute best! I'm making plans to renovate my kitchen and I've just been running around looking for specialty tools to do all these fancy types of doors, but now I feel much more confident! Thank you, you've saved my wallet hundreds.
A kitchen renovation is always a rewarding project! I hope this is helpful and gives you some ideas--with with and without fancy tools ha! Thanks so much for watching and I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Happy building!
Absolutely--these are both great options if you just need a simple door. I've used slab doors in tons of projects--it's very contemporary and modern (plus easy to paint and stain!).
Thank you for this. I'm a Framer and doing some wood working/furniture making as always been in the back of my mind. After watching some of your videos I feel confident enough to go on and build my own walking closet instead of going the "easy route" and buying Ikea pax!
I actually think we are going to go with the slab as our house is midcentury. but this was a great video for all of the option. You make it seem very doable. A neighbor is bringing their table saw over for us too. We are exciting because you made it all so clear. Thank you.
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the video 😊 I “discovered” that “trick” when I was making my cedar bathroom vanity a couple years ago. I bought 1x6 t&g to use for trim because it was so much cheaper than regular 1x6s. Then I was like wait, this is perfect for the doors! It’s been helpful in several builds since 🙌
Thank you so very much for making time to share all of these options!! My situation calls for option #2, so it’s great to see, in action, what I had in mind 😁 You are the best!!
I am always inspired by your videos, Shara! You stir up an “I want to build things” feeling in me and watching you confidently use all these tools (in your drool-worthy shop space…!) is, well, as I said, inspiring! Thank you for sharing your skills in n a way that makes me think “I think I could do that!”
Shara, we're talking about replacing all of our kitchen cabinet doors and drawer fronts so your series is working right into our plans for this year. I've done doors more closely to #7 but I like the idea or cutting up tongue and groove lumber and also using a round over bit to dress things up a bit. We'll probably do a proto type or two before we start a production run to see what we like. Plenty of useful tips which we thank you for. We're getting some warm weather here so the shop doors are wide open and the tools are starting to whirl. Hope your having a great weekend. Hugs for the critters. Thanks for Sharing!🙃🙂❤
I really dig your smart builds and ability to clearly explain the build process. With that said I am going with type #1 for my new shop cabinets! Love the simple slab and no grooves for dust to settle in.
Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words! The no grooves for dust thing is a huge advantage of the slab door--that's such a good point! It's my go to for shop and garage cabinets. Good luck with your shop cabinet build! 🙌
Absolutely! It's one of my favorites too and much easier to paint since the back side is flat and not grooved. It's also heavier, which makes it feel more substantial.
Hmmm. "Favorite?" That sorta depends on what the end use is. I'm sure that some "purists" will huff and puff that #7, the frame-and-panel with T&G, is the only "real" door , but let's not forget that this channel is all about making woodworking accessible for people who may not have 30 years of experience (or 15 minutes of diligent RU-vid research 🤣) and a shopful of sophisticated woodworking equipment. Every last one of these options has a place, either in application of the door, or in the skillset of the maker. Okay, end of rant. To answer Shara's question, my favorites are #7 and #1; elegant-fancy and elegant-simple. And I wouldn't be able to do #3 successfully; I would be chasing the gaps because I don't have the eye for precision that Shara demonstrates week-in and week-out🏆. Looking forward to the next installment!
Definitely depends on the overall project-that’s a good point! I feel like not many “purists” follow me because I’m kind of a rebel and I intentionally go against the grain (is that a pun?) and “break the rules” on things just to see what happens 🤣 so I think I’m safe from most of those purist huffs and puffs ha! But that’s exactly why I wanted to share this video: because there are tons of ways to make a door no matter if you’re brand new and have limited tools or a professional with a workshop full of them. Honestly #3 was my least favorite-I hate using pocket holes in 1/2” material. That’s the first and only time I think I’ve ever made a door that way 🙈 Anyway, thank you-I truly appreciate your humor and kind words. Thank you so much for watching and I hope you and yours have a wonderful weekend! See ya on the next one! 🙌
All the ways you showed were great options. The option with the toung and groove boards was my favorite. The door with all the pocket holes, frame and panel, is still good. But only if you plan on painting them in my opinion. Can't wait the next video. Great job Ms. Shara
Awesome video. Looking to update my cabinet doors. This is the best video I have seen so far out of 4 other videos. You have more options to choose from.
@@WoodshopDiariesIt makes so much sense not having to do the set for the groove, it has already been perfected. Enjoy your woodworking and have a great weekend too.
This video is great! I'm not super comfortable using my table saw to cut grooves, so I've been looking for an alternative shaker style door. I'll be making your second option. Thanks!
Fantastic, comprehensive video. Never thought of using lattice trim on plywood. Easy door build solution and I thought it looked great. Also love the tongue and groove cheat. Thank you for putting this together. Saving for future reference.
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it and it gave you some ideas! That tongue and groove cheat is one of my favorite tricks to use. I hate the router so it’s a great way to skip it and still get a nice end result 😁
This is an excellent series you're doing Shara......so helpful! I will refer back to it to refresh my memory on the different styles of doors to choose from whenever I make more cabinets. It's handy to have them all listed in one video. I can't pick my favorite because that would depend individually on what type of cabinets I'm making at the time. I can say my least favorite and one I would never do are those with all the exposed pocket holes on the inside of the door. It would be an easy door to make but even if used in a garage I wouldn't want all those holes on the inside even if they were filled. My eye would go right to them! Thanks so much for doing this series Shara!!!
Thank you! I'm really excited about sharing this series and so glad it seems to be helpful! My least favorite is the pocket hole method as well. It works great in a pinch if you don't have a table saw or router available, but it would take forever to fill the holes. This is actually the first time I've ever made one like that 🙈 I hope this video is a great reference for you in future projects and I truly appreciate you following along and watching. Have a wonderful weekend and happy building!
#1...love the beauty of wood grain. For me, that's all a door needs. We just bought a 1/4 acre lot to build on, after we get this boat sold & planned on doing the interior build ourselves so this is very handy. A new subscriber!
Thank you so much for these videos! You have become my one stop for cabinet building information and this video especially is just mind blowing in its coverage of options! I’ve been doing the faux shaker style by gluing 1/4 strips to 1/2 ply but I just ordered a dowel jig because this video is making me want to try some of the other versions. Thank you thank you thank you!
This is terrific! Many options for different kinds of projects. Love the tongue and groove hack for stained finishes (vs painted). Side question: have you thought of discussing top coats? Are they needed with today’s paints? Poly vs professional conversion varnish, etc.
Awesome! Just found your channel and I’m really glad I did… never seen anybody cover so many ways of building cabinet doors! I’ll put some of them to good use! Thanks you very much ma’am!
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it! I’m glad someone else liked the number 5 like me 😁 thank you so much for following along and watching. You have a wonderful weekend!
I am loving 6. When I did my bathroom updated I wanted to go with #3 because it was easiest for me at the time but I went #7 because when looking up how-to videos, there were more people doing it that way. I bought tongue and groove router bits that helped quite a bit. After seeing your video, I will be going with #5 and #6. I don't find a lot of wood species in T&G. I find mostly pine so this may be a problem for me.
So happy this was helpful! Those are two of my personal favorites as well. Slab doors feel so modern and they’re so simple. Happy building and have a great weekend!
Thank you for providing so many options! Do you have a post or a video on how you exactly cut your dados? I know you explain that you flip it around, but as a visual learner, that makes my brain short circuit. In that same vein, do you happen to have a post or a video on how you use the rabbit? I've learned so much from you. Thank you for all of your content!
Hi! I’m sorry I wasn’t clear in the video. What I mean is I run the board through so one side (like one face of the board) is against the rip fence. Then in flip it around and run it through again with the other side against the rip fence. That way, I basically cut two “slits” 1/4” from each face of the board. Then I can adjust the fence back a little to cut out what material is left between the two slits. The rabbeting bit simply goes into the router and I adjust so it sticks out from the bottom plate X” (whatever depth I need to cut). Then I just use the router to cut the rabbet. For more information on using a router and router direction, I have this post: www.woodshopdiaries.com/basic-woodworking-router-guide/
Based on all the positive comments I see on my phone, i believe you do have a teaching mode. Either that or there's just lots of love for you out there 😊
Awesome video Shara !!😃💯 My favorite is the last example :).👍 It's the most complicated but it gives the best finish, looks amazing and durable. The tongue and groove example is my next favorite. It's probably the best option in getting a good finish but with minimal tools. I am glad you are doing a video on hinges. I was thinking to ask just before you mentioned it :). Thanks for sharing and have a blessed weekend !!😇🙏
Thanks so much for watching! So glad you enjoyed it. I can’t wait to share the next video of the series. I know hinges are kind of confusing sometimes. I hope you have a wonderful weekend as well 🙌😎
Hi! You got this! For tips on edge banding, This guide explains in detail how I apply iron on edge banding: www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges/
Belle vidéo comme d’habitude,très instructive, toutes les différentes méthodes sont bien, celle que j’aime le moins c’est celle avec les vis biaisés kreg , à bientôt salut Jeannot 🛠😉
Thank you! It really depends on the project. I use number 1 a lot because it’s very contemporary which is generally my style. But I also use 5&6 a lot as well.
Newbie here. Thank you for a very good video. Educational straight to the point. Flawless delivery. I have 3/4 inch metal tubes. I made a base cabinet cased it with plywood. Sliding doors, but they are not sliding smooth. I definitely chopped up the doors used the last available barley making it piece of plywood L S S. 😅 That's why I found your channel, cus I need to make doors the right way. So I'm searching through your very valuable vault . Thank you once again 🌌🏌♀️ Ps. 🎸🎵🎼I hit the sub button and I Like it😅
I went for the last option using my router table with rail and style bits. Never did it before but I learned allot, wasted some wood but in the end turned out amazing using poplar. After making a few kinds my favorite is using high density fiber board with dowels for simple shaker style then paint. Love your videos, gives me all kinds of ideas.
I just recently started trying out that method and it does take some careful precision but is kind of fun if you’ve got the time to spend with it. Fiber board is a great option for painted projects too! So happy you enjoy the videos-I really appreciate you watching!
Hi, like your channel and the way you build your projects. Was wondering if you ever tried dados for shelving instead of pocket holes? Thanks for the vids.
These series are so awesome!!! A random question, I notice you utilize Gorilla wood glue; you find it the best over TItebond, Elmers, and the like? Or is wood glue pretty much all the same lol? Thank you!
So happy you’re enjoying it! I’ve used several types of glue over the years and in my experience, for small furniture projects and things, they all get the job done. I like gorilla wood glue because it isn’t that nasty yellow color. I know Titebond has a (more expensive) version that isn’t yellow, but I just stick with Gorilla since it works and I’ve been using it a while.
You can, but the extra thickness can potentially cause issues when installing the hinges. Doors usually need to be about 3/4” thick to work with most concealed hinges. But you can plug the holes with 3/8” dowel
Hi! I show how to determine door sizing here: How to Determine Cabinet Door Size | Cabinet Door Series Part 1 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tJfq51UOLIk.html
Hey totally random q, but do you have any guidance on how long something like a cabinet/drawers take? Just kind of curious since its hard to tell on youtube. Thank you :)
How long it takes to build? It depends on a ton of factors. How fast do you work? How big is it? Are you building a bunch at once or just one? There’s no way to answer that very accurately as people build very differently and at different paces with with different tools and in different spaces. I don’t time myself, I work on multiple projects at once, and I’m filming (which makes everything take much longer). So I don’t really have a good estimate.
Hi! I didn't use the program for figuring the measurements, but I drew up the diagrams to explain what was happening for the video. What's shown here is Sketchup.
Pocket hole size is based on the thickness of the wood you’re drilling the pocket hole into. Since 1/2” plywood and 1x3s are different thicknesses, you drill 1/2” pocket holes in 1/2” material and 3/4” pocket holes in 3/4” material.
That’s incredibly difficult to estimate. How big is the door? What style are you building? What type of wood? Where are you located? Where are you buying the lumber from? There are a lot of factors at play to estimate the cost for a single door.
Can I ask why people would prefer harder builds like 5,6,&7 when you can build #2 easily and the front looks the same to me. Is there a logical reason, like does it last longer, is it sturdier, in person does it look better?
I think many times it’s an ego thing 😆 it also has to do with what type of wood you want to use and availability and whether you’re painting or staining. But personally, sometimes I want the look of the frame and panel on both sides vs flat on one side.
The rolling shutter on the camera makes the doors look extremely warped when you spin them at the beginning of each section. Not much you can do about it I suppose 🤷
I don’t have a favorite-which I use just depends on the project and the mood I’m in haha. I use option one all the time (it’s on my shop cabinets). I used option two on my parents garage cabinets (turned out amazing!). I used 4 on my mudroom cabinets. 5 on my sisters kitchen cabinets, 6 on my bathroom vanity, and 7 on my laundry room cabinets. They’re all great options!
