Formica Application Master Class

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3 жыл бұрын

Learn how to apply Formica (plastic laminate), a key element in Mid-Century Modern, Retro and Contemporary furniture, cabinetry and design in this exclusive Master Class video that shows pro tips and techniques to get professional results on your projects. To help navigate the longest-ever video here at Next Level Carpentry, a 'Chapter List' of sorts at the beginning will help guide viewers to time stamps showing various segments of the process. Note: Time Stamp for 9: is 1:35:24😯
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@zacharysaunders8567 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Laminating my first project tomorrow. Wish me luck!

@NextLevelCarpentry Жыл бұрын

Plan to do a smaller practice run on with scraps... if you have anything around 12" x 24" you'll learn what a LOT of the little things shown in this video actually look and feel like and greatly increase your likelihood of success IMHO... Here's that good luck you asked for! 😎

@afraz84 6 ай бұрын

A true craftsman that shares his knowledge without charge is a gift from heaven! As a clueless beginner, thank you from the bottom of my heart for posting these great videos.

@NextLevelCarpentry 6 ай бұрын

You're quite welcome... thank YOU for watching and commenting!

@Grassy20 3 жыл бұрын

I don't care if you make long videos or short videos, I really enjoy learning what you have to teach. Great video as always.

@Shane-rn2pj Жыл бұрын

I want to thank you for releasing this video. This video was so thorough, it really helped me tackle the old outdated laminate in our kitchen. I'm not a very handy person and I've never used a router before. I also have never worked with laminate sheets, but it turned out great! The time required to make these videos and the fact you're willing to share your professional knowledge is very much appreciated!

@NextLevelCarpentry Жыл бұрын

Well, I appreciate that you'd take to time to let me know, Shane! It's more important to be an optimistic learner than 'a very handy person' because there's no limit to what you can learn and do when you apply yourself to something new...

@lenpiazza8493 Жыл бұрын

Excellent I found this video when I wanted to learn to laminate a laundry folding table, and some shop furniture, e.g. router table top, miter saw table, etc. Unbelievably informative and thankyou for not sliding across a table or making silly jokes.

@NextLevelCarpentry Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it Len... FWIW I am guilty on occasion of 'making silly jokes' but have yet to include a table slide in video antics.😉😂

@malbrandow7382 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to take this time to thank you for your time & effort in putting these videos together. Always top notch & greatly appreciated!

@reddirtroots5992 3 жыл бұрын

Very well said. My sentiments exactly.

@howardsheeks3186 2 жыл бұрын

I don't always have the patience to watch long videos. But I usually look at the video length stamped in the corner before I select a video to watch. When I have the time and patience to watch them. I really enjoy and appreciate your videos. Anybody who doesn't like them doesn't have to click on them anyhow.

@NextLevelCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly Howard... Thanks for watching and commenting on this one...

@deucerider430 3 жыл бұрын

In my younger years, I spent time working in a factory where we made formica laminated furniture (dressers, nightstands, headboards, etc.) You just showed me MORE than what was shown to me then! Perhaps, if they had watched your video, they'd still be in business. I'd like to thank you and Chip for sharing your expertise.

@matthewsutton3682 2 жыл бұрын

This is the most thorough treatment of the subject I’ve seen online. Thanks for all the effort in putting together this tutorial video. I feel like I can go from knowing nothing about working with laminate to expert level after this

@NextLevelCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your 'review' of this video. I'm pinning it as the top Comment hoping others will benefit from your opinion plus lessons from the video. That and your name! Best, Matt

@MegalithicMentality Жыл бұрын

Yea. I worked laminate at a high end shop. Moved up pretty fast too. All the way to custom cabinetry for banks and businesses. I had to learn everything from each person who was good at a thing. This video popped up and I let it play to pick it apart, but the man did great! I really can't say much. He did things his way, but it was all proper. This video would have put me ahead of the curve at a time for sure.

@NextLevelCarpentry Жыл бұрын

@@MegalithicMentality "let it play to pick it apart..." so I'm not the only one who does that?! 😉🤣😎

@prototype3a 3 ай бұрын

That angle attachment for your tablesaw fence is pretty clever. Lately, I've had really good luck cutting Formica with my M18 tracksaw.

@jefferyosgood9566 8 ай бұрын

Thank you.I come from a long line of master craftsman and can appreciate the professionalism and experience that generates your videos .

@NextLevelCarpentry 7 ай бұрын

A line of master craftsmen is a good line to be in IMHO. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@andrhamm 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on 250k subscribers! I’m rewatching this video for the third time before laminating my shop countertops this weekend. Cheers!

@NextLevelCarpentry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for noticing 250k subscribers Andrew... best of luck on your laminating project. I predict you will impress Yourself by how well it goes😁😎

@thomascarlsson7325 3 жыл бұрын

I don't see myself ever building a box or let alone laminating it, but it's nonetheless always a delight to see a master teaching his or her craft. NLC has shared many good videos before, but this one is a genuine master class 👍

@NextLevelCarpentry 3 жыл бұрын

Made my day Thomas... thank you! Best, Matt

@stephenday3417 2 жыл бұрын

I am sorry, but your video's are never too long and being an old school carpenter I can appreciate the lost tips of our trade. Enjoy the humor as well. Keep up the great work. I just subscribed.

@donhill1825 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic video. This long format really is a "master class". The thoroughness is special & will allow people like me to move forward with confidence. You're a wonderful teacher. Thank you.

@NextLevelCarpentry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sayin' Don... be prepared to do a bit of practice and start out on a manageable project to build confidence... Best, Matt

@TheTsunamijuan 3 жыл бұрын

I realize people complain cause of how long the videos are. But I almost always learn many things from your videos. While i am not a novice carpenter. I know theres always room to grow. Plus you never know when someone elses approach to solving a problem. Might help you solve your next problem. Thanks again for sharing your many years of knowledge with us younger guys. So we can also help keep it alive.

@r.mercado9737 3 жыл бұрын

Sir: As for me, “time stamps are unwarranted.” I thoroughly enjoy the process from start to finish! That’s the way I learn. Semper Fi

@fredb8626 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for you service bro!

@Joew99001 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Mr. Jackson. Thanks for all the knowledge and work that you put into this video. I've done few laminate jobs in my house (43 years of maintenance and improvements) and I can appreciate the detail and precision you bring to the task. And I sense that necessity was the mother of that extension cord invention, but it is still brilliant and amazingly efficient. You are the master.

@JunkWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

There is a wront way, the right way and then there is the MATT JACKSON WAY! The extension cord tip is THE TIP! Thank you as always for sharing your experience and your kindness Clint.

@EvulDali 3 жыл бұрын

The production quality is just fine and i LOVE the long and detailed videos. People who just want to watch pretty shots of wood being cut should look up some wood cutting compilations.

@rafvdp6391 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent class ! Wish i had this info years ago when i did my only ( so far ) laminate job. I was Lucky to have more than enough material because in my first attempts to break the sheet up in smaller pieces it cracked like glass. No luck with the table saw ( not enough teeth on the blade ) and the jig saw was a bigger disaster. Found the oscillating multitool with round blade perfect to cut the sheet and saved my project. Thanks again Matt for this masterclass ,the time flew by and it was just as entertaining as instructional.👍👌 Greetings from Belgium.

@edhog 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that jointer you have in the back is a beast, red with envy. Thanks for the video; A to Z, very helpful.

@NextLevelCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Beast is right! If you look closely you'll see a sign on it that says "U.S.S. Powermatic", my view that it's like having an aircraft carrier in my shop... it is an amazing machine... best in class IMHO... but I've done with much less over the years before getting this behemoth. It's not what you got, but how you use it that counts most... Best, Matt

@williammagee7514 6 ай бұрын

Back on the day when I did LOTS of Formica, laminate work (lots in a production environment) scrapers were made by laminating a scrap of the laminate to a piece of 3/4 something and then cut that to a bevel. With softening of the non scraping edges it made a nice tool that was comfortable in the hand. Just every so often sharpen it on a disk or belt sander. That aside, GREAT VIDEO and provided many tips that we can all put to use. I liked and learned from your detail on filing, SUPER!

@NextLevelCarpentry 6 ай бұрын

Sounds like a cool scraper idea! Much better than just using laminate scraps alone as scrapers because, even though they're useful, they're fragile and break too easily to be useful in demanding situations... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hMCpdrpkyL_edo0.html I'll thank you in advance for if/when I steal your idea and make a video on it! 👍😎

@williammagee7514 6 ай бұрын

I am impressed, really impressed, to see you reply to comments made on videos made greater than 3 years ago. I took the time to leave the comment because just maybe someone might benefit from it. If you do include it in a future video that would then make my time spent even more worthwhile. I will be interested in how you make the tool look and feel, I am confident it will be SUPER! Finally, I accept your "thank you in advance" as full payment and so relieve you of having to live with a guilty conscience for "stealing the idea". :) @@NextLevelCarpentry

@jimpalmer1944 3 жыл бұрын

Matt, never thought of you as an entertainer. But, you are one hell of a teacher. Keep it up.

@NextLevelCarpentry 3 жыл бұрын

You're too kind, Steve! I've been told many times to keep my day job based on my abilities ads an 'entertainer'... even using the word is being generous! 😉😎

@edcrego396 3 жыл бұрын

Man don't feel like you need to apologize to me I I appreciate what you're showing us

@dannydodge7191 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect title. This is definitely a master class in laminating. I’ve learned so much watching this video. The edge work on the laminate was something I never knew. With all the prep work to that point, I feel as if I need to laminate something this is the step by step tutorial I will watch again and again to ensure my laminate job comes out good.

@NextLevelCarpentry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Danny! I did some browsing on KZfaq and noticed a dearth of useful 'instruction' on applying plastic laminate and figured it was a good 'hole to plug' with content. With all the sleek, modern design going around these days is seems only a matter of time until laminate makes a comeback and I hope this video helps viewers like you join in. Best, Matt

@ferb7452 2 жыл бұрын

The one thing that I’ve just picked up is the power cord trick I love that thank you 🙏

@NextLevelCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

You're sure welcome and I think that you'll find that it works even better on large pieces if you ever have a project that requires it... Best, Matt

@jdw10000 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing beats experience and having someone outline all of their past ideas in a video like this is invaluable and appreciated. Thank you and I would not worry about length, format or production value, people that cannot appreciate what you are doing aren't worth catering to. Thanks again!

@paular6759 3 жыл бұрын

This was by far the most entertaining video I've seen recently that came with such a thorough disclaimer about not expecting entertainment. The rest was equally thorough, and I hugely appreciate all the time you both took to make sure we saw every potential issue and how to avoid/resolve each of them during the process. Now it's my turn, so go get a donut!

@woodpeckercraftsandbuilds 9 ай бұрын

Glad I ran in to your channel. This is the type of stuff I like to see. Experience, clear teaching and a hell of a good video! Thank you for taking the time. You have taught me a whole lot with this video.

@NextLevelCarpentry 9 ай бұрын

I'm glad you came across NLC too. Welcome! I took a quick browse of your channel where it looks like you use SketchUp for planning and design and do nice, clean woodwork on your camper/van build. Please accept my compliments for class and workmanship! I hope you find other videos here on the Channel useful for your current and future projects. Best, Matt

@jgemeinhardt3955 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for making this video, time well spent to watch and certainly for what must have been a significate time to edit. Have for several years wanted to tackle laminate projects but really didn't have the confidence to take them on. Thanks to you, I think I'm in the game!

@natazer 3 жыл бұрын

I have such a deeper appreciation for department store displays. Never realized how much work formica is.

@NextLevelCarpentry 3 жыл бұрын

Even though there's a lot of steps involved in getting professional results anyone who does this all day, every day, flies through the process. Having a large shop dedicated to laminating speeds up the process 5x or more. There's a trick and a tool for every conceivable condition too so they can do some amazing stuff when they put their mind to it...

@elwood62 3 жыл бұрын

That was absolutely fantastic. I feel ready to tackle any laminate project now.

@Mioux1 2 жыл бұрын

ha ha. I just listened to your introduction about the different ppl who will view this.... This is my second time watching it... and I have yet to comment..until now..... hmmm... i don't think I commented earlier... oh well... this is a good video! thank you.

@aliposhtpazan2625 Жыл бұрын

God bless and thank you for showing us how to laminate step by step and all details. Many thanks

@roydenolivari4725 3 жыл бұрын

That was absolutely fantastic, I don't care if you make long videos. Excellent tutorials on this . I loved your Master Class, just learned so much. Thank you!

@johnfrederickson3082 3 жыл бұрын

I love your vids. They are not too long, when you are truly intend to teach someone a process correctly. Extremely informative!

@maxlee6676 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like my brain got bigger after watching this. thank you for this in-depth tutorial

@BenMitro 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are possibly the most informative on wood working. Thanks.

@ronburton7090 3 жыл бұрын

Very timely. I'm about to do a simple desk with a laminate top for my daughter. Haven't done laminate in decades so this was a great refresher. Long or short, I enjoy your videos.....and your humor.

@jbthomas2592 3 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video. Your videos, especially this one, provide enough complete steps for a beginner to get great results the first time.

@HampsonLife 11 ай бұрын

0:00 Beginning 2:57 Conditions Explained 7:20 Fill & Prepare Surfaces 16:00 Cutting Laminate 32:30 Prep Laminate & Apply Contact Cement 50:10 Applying Laminate 1:00:45 In-Depth Laminate Application 1:28:48 Advanced Laminate Application 1:35:30 Final Filing & Clean Up If you copy/paste this into your description, it'll create automatic chapters in the video.

@andrewjakakas2502 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I use to be a professional cabinet maker, for 20plus years. And did tons of mica work and I learned something new, thank you.

@NextLevelCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

It's a great skillset to include on your resume, isn't it? Even though laminate has fallen from grace in recent years it's good to 'be the guy' who knows how to do it well when it's called for IMHO. Best, Matt

@edmatheson7327 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing... I'm in the process of applying a laminate to a table I made. I always enjoy your videos!

@taylorthompson6092 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your expertise and your time. Any videos like this for the trades are going to become invaluable over the next few decades. I wish I could shake your hand. On behalf of all young men like myself that have limited instructors and/or facilities, Thank you, Sir. Thank you very, very much. Your work has not gone unnoticed or unappreciated.

@NextLevelCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome Taylor... thanks for watching and commenting. I sincerely wish you all the best as you pursue a career in carpentry and/or woodwork. It's been most rewarding and fulfilling for this 'ol nail bender so it's an honor to pass along anything you find useful. I have fond memories of my pre-KZfaq mentors for all I gleaned from them and feel it's a worthy legacy. Best, Matt

@dkaloupis75 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely the best video and narrator out there so far.Congratulations

@ernesthigbee8756 2 жыл бұрын

Being a Construction Building and Design-Engineer student, I appreciate quality-work. Great-tips and tricks, love the vidz.

@r.mercado9737 3 жыл бұрын

Start to finish. Much work and detailing has taken place. As a layman, much, has been learned. Semper Fi

@joewilliams9230 3 жыл бұрын

This was a great video. I’ve never seen such a comprehensive instruction. Thanks for all your effort.

@NextLevelCarpentry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment on this one Joe... I invest similar effort on other videos on Next Level Carpentry in an attempt to share in-depth 'comprehensive instruction' on other topics so I hope you get a chance to browse other videos on the Channel too! Best, Matt

@enhancehomeimprovementstoo1802 2 жыл бұрын

Great class! I wish I had you as a teacher 30 years ago. Im a master cabinet refacer

@NextLevelCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

I had the privilege of working around a few reluctant mentors in the world of laminate but, outside that, there was a lot of trial and error and winging it, guided by common sense. I get the idea that was your experience as well. It's an interesting thought experiment to imagine how our career trajectory would have been different if KZfaq were around back in the day...

@enhancehomeimprovementstoo1802 2 жыл бұрын

@@NextLevelCarpentry If KZfaq was around then my hole world would be different. Kids today don't know how good they have it with this technology. By the way have you tried PSA VENEER. This is all I use now for cabinet refacing (no dry time and it holds exactly the same)

@gnusndn301 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video man. Having laid much laminate in my finish Carpenter days, your comment at the beginning,"many ways this can go wrong "was well stated!! Keeping the two sides laminated and substrate clean could not be over emphasized. Pimples can arise out of nowhere. A u-shaped kitchen countertop with precise mitered joints on the corners , and scribe cut walls , will separate out the men from the boys. I know absolutely you could handle it,but the novice would be exercised in getting it done well, especially when his shop is a cluttered kitchen itself. Thankfully those intense days are over for me, but it was a great learning experience in life. All of your tips should be very much followed in spite of they're perceived triviality. Only the foolish would not heed them!! Thanks again.

@brianpage1886 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I just finished a 48" x 48" fabric cutting table with a 36" folding extension with interior shelving using baltic birch ply with arborite laminate. I used techniques that I had either learned myself or by watching 'old timers' when I was a kid when laminate was just coming into use in kitchens (70's). I liked the way you explained 'why' you did it the way you did it. |When building 1 piece workflow is not as important but because you were building 3 identical pieces I understand why workflow is so important to get the pieces to match. One thing that I learned from an old timer was that you could score large laminate sheets and snap them safely and easily. I just kept scoring with a utility knife and straight edge and cut mine completely through. thought your first cut on the table saw was a bit risky when you did not have to do it that way. Your extension cord idea is fantastic as I found that I could not find enough dowels to get my surface done so used 3/4" ply cut into 3/4" strips. The ply worked well but I wish I watched your video before I laminated my project. I agree with you that the bevel edge is overall the best for visual effect but for my last project I used a 5/32" round over bit to finish as fabric was going to be dragged over the edges of the cutting table. Very nice results and would do it again. Overall great educational video. Wished I saw it earlier. Keep up the good work!

@allraw Жыл бұрын

I have watched so many videos and yours stands out from the rest of them by a mile. Clear precise explanation and straight to the point. you don't need to know any more than this. next level=) great!

@joelsuszek9460 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos have given me so much confidence to build my own cabinets for my house. Thank you

@stan9737 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate how thorough you are in your explanation, as well as your execution.

@Aubreykun 3 жыл бұрын

Plastic laminate always looked like a "finish" that really can't be replicated with anything else (maybe epoxy?). It surprises me it's not covered often. Thank you so much for this movie-size video class.

@royosborn7869 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great video, Matt - I am preparing to laminate some plywood for my drill press. This will remind me of the important steps to get a good result.

@nickbailey202 3 жыл бұрын

As always, I watched every minute and I'm constantly impressed at your process. But...who the heck is asking for formica these days? Also, I prefer the longer videos.

@garykintzler4273 3 жыл бұрын

I loved the Master Class and learned so much. Thank You

@na2305 Жыл бұрын

Great job!! Love your attention to detail which is what makes the difference between an ok job to top notch professional

@thomasjeffersoncry 6 ай бұрын

Bravo! The was an excellent thorough lesson. Thank You!

@harles5000 2 жыл бұрын

Chip’s a maniac! Wish I could get my twin brother to work that hard for me! 😂

@LostMountainRestoration 3 жыл бұрын

Well done, Matt. Your craftsmanship certainly shows in everything you do. Best regards.

@NextLevelCarpentry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, commenting... and complimenting Lost Mountain restoration! Best, Matt

@irinarasheva3195 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best I've ever seen! Thanks!

@sethdistler5332 3 жыл бұрын

You never disappoint. This knowledge will certainly help me continue to put food on the table. I sincerely appreciate all the content you Give. Helping others is an awesome way to bring heaven a little closer to earth. ( edit: its worth noting , some contact cement may suggest coating porous materials like mdf or wood twice. Drying between coats)

@VideobyHomeworks 3 жыл бұрын

I think you’re gonna make 250K, Matt! Your willingness to show the “human side” of being an expert craftsman, while at the same time being confident in your skills has drawn me in! I’m a dedicated hand tool woodworker, but as I’ve gotten a bit more “seasoned,”😉 I find I need steps like material prep and dimensioning to go faster, and to be more accurate. And I appreciate that you work in a small garage shop, and not in a warehouse-sized production facility... although I do envy your tidiness and since of organization.😊. Keep up the good work, brother!

@NextLevelCarpentry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment here VbH... 250K is on the near horizon and I'm thankful to viewer like you who make that vision a reality! My credo for shop size & price of tools is "it's not what you got that counts but how you use it" and sense you might agree? Best, Matt

@wordsofhis1799 3 жыл бұрын

Saving this video for a rainy day. Looking forward to it.

@barrywhitlock4709 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I found this video.. building a miter saw station for repetitive cutting, and using Formica white microdot for the final top and this is my first go at laminating. It took me like 3 nights of watching in chunks (lol) but there are great tips all the way thru.. Thanks a ton!!

@NextLevelCarpentry 3 жыл бұрын

Formica is a great work surface Barry... hope your 1st attempt ends in success rather than frustration after your in-depth training session! 😁😎 Best, Matt

@Mike-hu8yz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for another thoroughly instructional and entertaining video. Absolutely great tutor with a pleasant manner. Thanks again Master.

@joeyramonelookalike 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks for posting it!!!

@davem4256 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt, Great video, a lot of great information & tips!

@jimmiller1631 3 жыл бұрын

If you break apart window blinds they work good for keeping you laminate above the glued surfaces .easier than dowels

@bobmartin6055 9 ай бұрын

Very, very helpful!!! Thanks so much for sharing your experience!

@darrellnazar5940 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you again Matt for an excellent video.

@FindLiberty 3 жыл бұрын

You really nailed it. Great tips! Thanks.

@jonathanisaac9259 3 жыл бұрын

Good work takes time... and a Good Time takes work... always enjoy your videos. You put a lot of hard work into it and it shows. Thanks for the knowledge.

@martinsiegrist118 3 жыл бұрын

The angle section next to the fence is a smart idea! I’ve cut dozens of 2600 x 1300 sheets into 750 x 270 strips with a table saw. My basement workshop is much smaller than yours and each time I did those cuts I had to build extensions to the table.

@toomars1301 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thanks for posting!

@matthewrose8976 3 жыл бұрын

A thorough presentation! I appreciate it!

@ibrahimwehbe1153 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Long is good We can listen to it on different occasions 👍👍

@zaywas 3 жыл бұрын

Great content, keep up the great work. Stay healthy. Thank you.

@kevinproefrock4857 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting this together!

@davidguenther8170 2 жыл бұрын

Looking for your previous videos and found this one. Reminds me of what happened the first time I ever worked with laminate countertops. It was about 1980 or so and it was my second job in the trades. I got a job at a small cabinet shop. I was green. So green, I barely knew which end of the tape measure to read. I don't remember how many gouges, (sanding through the top veneer), I put in the top of a sheet of cabinet grade plywood with the belt sander, but it was a lot. After my first week, another guy with a little more experience was hired because he had a big job coming up. In the meantime, we had a job to install new laminate kitchen countertops in place. So we go to the condominium and get started by removing the old laminate. Then we prep the substrate. We thought we had turned all the gas off to the appliances, but we forgot about the pilot for the oven. We started brushing the contact cement on the tops when all of a sudden, there was a whoosh! and we had a flash fire in this small kitchen. It looked like the Keystone cops, 3 grown men all trying to escape through a two foot door opening at the same time. Thankfully we had a fire extinguisher handy and were able to put the fire out. Although we avoided a complete disaster, all the cabinet faces and sides were scorched and the owner was going to get a brand new set of cabinets in the bargain. We got back to the shop and I got a pink slip. I don't blame the guy. The new hire had more experience and he just took a big hit on that small job that turned into an unexpected unpaid big job. Learn from experience, ha ha.

@NextLevelCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Great story David... I can see it now! Pure pandemonium on the jobsite 😲😬🤣🤣

@calebpage5608 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding video! Thank you for the hard work that went into it!

@aerocam2 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely an excellent tutorial! I learned a ton. 😁😁👍

@georgevalencia1713 Жыл бұрын

Excellent master class! next month November on the third Wednesday when I get paid, I will definitely send you your well-deserved tip. Man! did I learn a lot. Thank You!!!

@NextLevelCarpentry Жыл бұрын

A 'tip' is welcome but not necessary... hope you can put what you learned here to use! Best, Matt

@barryirby8609 3 жыл бұрын

Been using the solvent based contact cement for over fifty years. I shy away from that new fangled stuff. Glad to hear it works well. Might nave to try it. One thing I like about the solvent based stuff is you can remove a misplaced piece by flooding the joint with lacquer thinner. Thank you for posting, excellent work.

@NextLevelCarpentry 3 жыл бұрын

I was slow to convert from solvent to water based Barry but, from one long-timer to another, I'd NEVER switch back. Please note that all water based stuff is NOT created equal. Lots of stuff that's available to the general public is useless in both solvent based and water based. I don't like the same product used in the video in the 'green' type so I've settled on the Neutral as my go-to stuff for almost 10 years. Best, Matt

@HAMMER_2.2 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for such a great, lengthy, info packed video! I have no experience with formica/laminate but this video was a big help to study in preparation for my upcoming project.

@NextLevelCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

You are sure welcome and I hope it helps as much as you and I think it will😁😎 Best, Matt

@markpearce849 3 жыл бұрын

Great content as always. You and your twin brother Chip work well together.

@reverendsonhouse 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your gift of information! So, so generous.

@freon500 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome material and presentation. Thank you very much.

@christopherdekonstrukt444 Жыл бұрын

Belt sander will get away from you if you're not used to using one. I'm making a cabinet in which I will Formica the sides as well as the top, so this is a new experience for me.

@mikelongo4689 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Full of great information as usual.

@KeyWestSaltLife 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Video and I just subscribed. I've watched some of your other videos and they always helped me increase my knowledge and skill level. I just built a custom floating media cabinet and I'm laminating a 1/2" piece of plywood to attach to the sides and top to give it a contrast to the shaker style front. Your video was right on the money for what I was looking for. I love the detail and couldn't find anything similar on KZfaq. I just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to make the videos as I understand how much goes into shooting the videos and editing when you're trying to finish a project. I have 12 DIY building projects that I've completed and shot video on and haven't edited any yet, due to the time it takes, so again thank you! I'm only 1/4 way through the video and already learned a ton. I've sanded a lot of projects and never used the squiggly line method, which I'll start using right away. Also using the belt sander. I usually just use an orbital sander given that I dont' have a dedicated shop like you. 1 question. What type of material is the board that you were using to mix the bondo on? Plastic or glass and where would you go to purchase one. I have been using the pink DAX filler so far for larger dents and then finishing off with the red bondo putty, but it takes me a lot of coatings due to shrinkage. It looks like the Bondo mix is the better way to go. Thanks!

@NextLevelCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

First off: editing all that video is a LOT more work than applying plastic laminate IMHO! 😉😯😎 I wouldn't recommend using anything under Bondo, mainly because it's unnecessary but also you'll end up with a mess if the stuff underneath shrinks. Bondo doesn't shrink and can be applied in coats of virtually any thickness. One coat can fill 2" deep as fast as it can fill 1/4". The mixing board I use is just a scrap piece of 1/4" plexiglass about 12" square with a hole drilled in it (using a hole saw) that helps me hold on to it... you should make one if you're doing much bondo work at all. Thanks for watching, commenting and subscribing! All the best as you tackle the learning curve for editing and producing videos... it's worth doing but not for the faint of heart IMHO. Best, Matt

@anonymous.youtuber 2 жыл бұрын

These tutorials are golden ! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@niklamogios2676 3 жыл бұрын

Great job.!!! I like your details.Its the only way to realy learn something. Greetings from Greece.

@robk2670 Ай бұрын

Great informative video. Thank you for making this.

@DDEENY 3 жыл бұрын

I've worked in a Formica countertop shop making tops all day, every day. Our solution for stray chips becoming trapped under the laminate after gluing was to use a length of metal pallet band strapping with a V bird's mouth cut into the side near the end with tin snips to create a hook, mark the bump's location and note the distance from the edge of the laminate, and gently pry the unpressurized laminate from the edge just enough to insert the flat strapping in under the laminate and out to the chip's location, and fish the chip out from under the laminate. It worked almost without fail, otherwise we used the hammer method to drive the chip into the substrate, but that can cause the laminate to star-crack over the chip ever so slightly no matter how carefully done. Once the chip is removed, the laminate can be rolled down to be pressure-bonded to the substrate.