How to join kitchen cabinets together

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Жыл бұрын

When joining kitchen cabinets or any other kind of furniture made from chipboard, it is best to use cabinet connectors, as demonstrated in this video. For base units you can get away with using a couple of wood screws, but wood screws do not work well in chipboard, this is why cabinet connectors are preferred. These come under several different names, such as cabinet connector screws, inter screws, male and female screws, joining screws etc.

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@ultimatehandyman Жыл бұрын

It’s great being able to reliably fix units together using cabinet connector bolts. I should have pointed out in the video, that for base units, you can use a wood screw, from one unit to another, but for wall units these bolts are preferred. These are also preferred for an island unit, especially when you build it, and the customer decides to pick it up and move it 360 degrees several times 😱 I hope everyone has a great Sunday 👍

@lazylad8544 Жыл бұрын

😂😂. Bloody 25 videos on a kitchen. Please don't put us diyers through that😉. Thanks for sharing 👍👍

@ultimatehandyman Жыл бұрын

@lazylad8544 I’ll apologise now 😂

@Pete.Ty1 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍 Thank you. Great instructions.

@ultimatehandyman Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

@pareshpanchal91 Жыл бұрын

I used these for the bridging units in my bedroom cupboards, work well and surprisingly strong too.

@ultimatehandyman Жыл бұрын

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@Oli_Hudson Жыл бұрын

Really good advice, as per usual! Cheers!

@ultimatehandyman Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@annashiegl Жыл бұрын

Just in time for my project thank you 😊

@ultimatehandyman Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

@stevemorbey Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, I had no idea these male/female bolts existed, there’s all sorts I could use these for 👍

@ultimatehandyman Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I’ve been using these for probably 20 years. They are really useful for joining chipboard/furniture etc. Thanks for the comment 👍

@ELMolliez Жыл бұрын

I have no idea how this is useful, but I really find your videos relaxing and entertaining

@ultimatehandyman Жыл бұрын

I’ve been editing these videos for weeks, I filmed it all in 2022, then ended up with hundreds of hours of footage to watch and try to edit into watchable videos! There will be about 25 videos covering the install of this kitchen, I’ll try to break them up by adding some other videos in the mix! Thanks for the comment 👍

@Zeigy Жыл бұрын

He just said in the description that wood screws don't work well in chipboard so you use the cabinet connectors to join the cabinets together.

@stevemorbey Жыл бұрын

He explains how this is useful at 3:34 Fusing cabinets together where it’s not safe/possible to anchor to the wall 👍

@stevie-ray2020 Жыл бұрын

If you're using brad-point drill-bits I'd strongly recommend starting with the larger 9mm drill to the right depth for the female part of the connector. Then start the smaller sized hole with a standard twist-drill so it self-centers where the 9mm brad-point stopped, followed by finishing with a brad-point of the same size to avoid damaging the laminate. Having connectors like these are really worth keeping on hand because otherwise you're making more work for yourself by being sloppy! While the metal cabinet-connectors are stronger, the white plastic ones have the advantage of being less noticeable, along with being kinder to fragile or non-scratch-resistant kitchen-ware!

@highroller8877 Жыл бұрын

Easier and better option is. 28mm 8g screw. Heads can be capped and not as noticeable. Just predrill with a 1/8 counter sink before putting screw in.

@beaufighter245 Жыл бұрын

No sheer strength, I'll use the correct fitting rather than a screw

@loc4725 Жыл бұрын

Slightly related but I was recently watching a video about renting in Germany. Unlike here you can treat the rental much like your own home, including modifications and this has lead to the idea of *completely* unfurnished rentals. And by completely I mean you essentially just get an empty living space and are expected to install your own fixtures including the kitchen. And in many cases you take it with you when you move (!).

@ultimatehandyman Жыл бұрын

Blimey, I did not know that! I guess renting laws differ hugely across the world. I believe that most places in the Netherlands are rented (there is hardly any ownership). I had two rental properties at one point, I was glad to see the back of them to be honest! The government is always trying to shaft you! The local council are always trying to shaft you! Sometimes the tenant shafts you! Thanks for the comment 👍

@Ste2023 Жыл бұрын

Great device Chaz . Can I ask , i noticed you fitted a 60mm batten at back of units . What is the depth of your worktop .? Great channel

@ultimatehandyman Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Because this is a handle-less kitchen, the designer specified that all units need spaced 50mm away from the wall, so I fixed a piece of 3*2” to each wall for the base units/tall units. The worktops are 650mm wide 👍 Thanks for the comment 👍

@Ste2023 Жыл бұрын

@@ultimatehandyman Thanks Chaz , great explanation.

@nickayivor8432 Жыл бұрын

Have a great Sunday Ultimate Handyman QUICK-WITTED Ultimate Handyman From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧 ⏰️ 13:05 Good Afternoon

@voodoomotion5855 Жыл бұрын

Have used these loads but always annoys me when the drill bit sometimes busted off the melamine surface as it came through the back. I was using sharp bits and not much pressure. Which type of bit are you using? They look more like HSS . cheers

@ultimatehandyman Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure if I used HSS or Brad point bits. Both seem to work well on chipboard. As long as you get a decent make, they should be fine. Steer well clear of cheap drill bits 👍

@chippysteve4524 Жыл бұрын

The video clearly shows that he is using brad point bits. Drill with minimal pressure and when you can see/feel the very tip breaking through you finish the hole off from the other side. If you mount the connectors behind the hinge plates or drawer runners then breakout is not going to be an issue anyway.

@voodoomotion5855 Жыл бұрын

@@ultimatehandyman thanks for the reply, sorry I only just noticed it. I think the melamine isn't as good now either. Got some from B&Q and they seem ok but chipped very easily when making a few modifications to accommodate pipework. The cabinets i bought for our kitchen years ago have lasted incredibly well. Had a few spills in them and nothing blew/warped. Got them from a company on eBay so can't tell you the make. I'll treat myself to some good bits and try clamping wood against the back surface, to hopefully strengthen it while the drill bit passes through. Thanks again!