The Secret to Mastering Upper Cabinets: Design, Build and Install

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6 ай бұрын

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Feel confident as you gain the skills required to build high-quality upper cabinets. This video gives you step-by-step process to build like a pro. Wes delves into the nitty-gritty details of the construction, appropriate tools, cutting precise measurements, and assembly. Mastering the installation is crucial and you will want to learn the secret to easy installation.
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DISCLAIMER: Woodworking and the use of power and hand tools can be extremely dangerous. You are responsible for understanding the safe use of your tools and techniques. Your safety is YOUR responsibility, I accept NO responsibility or liability for any injuries, accidents, death occurring to you or others if you attempt to do the things that I do or use advice that I give.

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@WoodworkingWithWes Ай бұрын

Hey there it's Wes...If you have any projects or specific questions you might need help with go to www.woodworkingwithwes.com

@rickkinney1249 5 ай бұрын

have a plan first----make it accurate----cut to those dimensions----assemble with correct fasteners----finish to suit environment----sit back and enjoy---- you make it happen in all your videos-----thanx rick

@WoodworkingWithWes 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Rick...very nice. I appreciate your comment and support. Wes

@user-os7jz1oc5y 6 ай бұрын

Well done,Wes.Everything is done in a beautifully calm, sequential manner.You make these projects seem absolutely achievable- even for the inexperienced.

@WoodworkingWithWes 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much for your kind words...that's what keeps me going! Wes

@pulsar1010 6 ай бұрын

When i see you made this, i realize how many times you did this. You're a real pro West and i appreciate you share your experience with us!

@WoodworkingWithWes 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so very much for your kind words, Wes

@jeremyhansen714 6 ай бұрын

I pulled out my 7/16 crown stapler on the last set of cabinets I built and found it to be quicker and just as solid as screwing them together. As a bonus the staples are also cheaper. Thanks for the tip! I enjoy your videos!

@marks.2814 6 ай бұрын

Love the way you explain your process. Easy to follow and understand, you must have been a teacher or older brother. Always nice to see someone else's way of building a cabinet. Enjoy your videos as always, thanks keep them coming!

@WoodworkingWithWes 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much...I really appreciate your kind comment. Wes

@valkost7541 5 ай бұрын

I have been using a similar support for upper cabinets for 40 years but with adjustable furniture legs. When I loosen them, I remove the support box without scratching the top of the lower cabinets. Greetings from Bulgaria !

@WoodworkingWithWes 5 ай бұрын

Great tip! Thanks for watching from so far away! 😀 Wes

@valkost7541 5 ай бұрын

@@WoodworkingWithWes A villager went to a sage for advice. "- Sir, I live high in the mountains, and the sea is at the end of the horizon, and my eyes are too weak to see it up close. How can I make them stronger? - You don't need eagle eyes to see beauty no matter how far away it is, but a heart!

@shoogz.m Ай бұрын

You make it look so easy! Thanks for sharing!

@WoodworkingWithWes 29 күн бұрын

You are very welcome...thanks for watching, Wes

@adrianmaree8352 6 ай бұрын

I love your enthusiasm with which you build Wes. You clearly enjoy this work and that's why you're a master at what you do. Thank you for sharing!

@WoodworkingWithWes 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I appreciate your kind words, Wes

@JNewellworks 6 ай бұрын

Looks great Wes! Love it

@WoodworkingWithWes 6 ай бұрын

Thank you...glad you enjoyed it. Wes

@curryscott8100 6 ай бұрын

Great job Wes, we appreciate all you do!

@WoodworkingWithWes 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your kind comment, Wes

@mergalinpillay2413 6 ай бұрын

Superb. Thank u kindly Sir .Amazing.

@WoodworkingWithWes 6 ай бұрын

Thank you 😀 Wes

@juanrobles8015 6 ай бұрын

Love to watch your videos, Wes! As always very detailed and informative. Thanks!

@WoodworkingWithWes 6 ай бұрын

I appreciate that...thank you for watching! We

@Affordablebath_remodel 5 ай бұрын

Nicely explained, easy to follow.

@WoodworkingWithWes 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful...thanks for watching, Wes

@kinyaron 6 ай бұрын

I'm learning so much from this video

@WoodworkingWithWes 6 ай бұрын

Good...glad you have enjoyed it. Thanks for watching, Wes

@mikeedenfield4076 6 ай бұрын

Thank you sir, awesome education video

@WoodworkingWithWes 6 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it...thanks for watching, Wes

@johnchurchill786 6 ай бұрын

Another fantastic video Wes! Thanks for sharing your skill and techniques 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@WoodworkingWithWes 6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks John.

@GK-qz3cm 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Wes for another great video. This my next project for this winter. I love your work and instructions

@WoodworkingWithWes 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching...good luck, you will do great! Wes

@witnessngema209 5 ай бұрын

Good job sir ,thank you for your time.

@WoodworkingWithWes 5 ай бұрын

My pleasure...thank you for visiting the channel. Wes

@208patriot6 6 ай бұрын

Getting ready to build my shop cabinets now, thanks for the videos Wes.

@WoodworkingWithWes 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful...thanks for watching, Wes

@markgleason5933 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. It's nice to see a good craftsman. I enjoyed this video.

@WoodworkingWithWes 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your kind words, Wes

@bobh64 6 ай бұрын

Nice simple build and you exposed one of my major weaknesses adjusting those euro hinges.

@WoodworkingWithWes 6 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for watching, glad it was helpful! Wes

@davidrasmussen2528 5 ай бұрын

Just found your channel. Subscribed. Thanks for passing your skills down. Hope you continue to make videos! Lots of other folks on youtube never use melamine or particle board but I’ve noticed you use a lot of it. Maybe a video on why? I’ve been conditioned on here to believe MDF/particle board bad, Baltic birch good. Thanks again!

@victormoonsamy5338 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, Wes. Really appreciate your work. The shop is looking great 👍. Victor in South Africa 🇿🇦

@WoodworkingWithWes 6 ай бұрын

Helllllooo Victor! Thank you for your continued support...I appreciate the comment. Wes

@gpanizzolo6090 6 ай бұрын

Muy buen trabajo Wes! Que lo disfrutes. Son muy buenas las explicaciones que haces en todos tus trabajos. Gracias por compartirlos! Un abrazo! Germán, Lomas de Solymar, Uruguay

@WoodworkingWithWes 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your kind words. Wes

@patrick_jouno 4 ай бұрын

How do you know how far to put your bottom hinge on the door, you showed how to put the hinge in the bottom cabinet just not the bottom of the door, love the videos.

@TPoPArt 6 ай бұрын

You are so good at teaching. I have been buying some tools and plan to start making things soon.

@WoodworkingWithWes 5 ай бұрын

You can do it! Glad you have enjoyed the videos. Let me know what you would like to see me build. Thanks, Wes

@weekendwarrior3420 6 ай бұрын

I wish your blue gun good health. Please give him a name, he deserves it.

@WoodworkingWithWes 6 ай бұрын

😂

@Nutswoodworking 6 ай бұрын

Great job wes, hope you added crown molding soon.

@jeffabbott403 6 ай бұрын

Okay Wes you should build a track saw station, MFT! That’d be a fun video!

@tomallen8527 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Wes for step by step cabinet building. I’m making a pair of cabinets for our bathroom. I’m very unsure about the type of hinges to use. There’s a lot of lingo I’m unfamiliar with like 94 degree or 105 degree, and overlap. Can you tell me the specific hinge to use like the ones you used please. Thanks again.

@WoodworkingWithWes 5 ай бұрын

I have provided you with an Amazon link for the proper hinge to use. Thanks for watching, Wes

@weekendwarrior3420 6 ай бұрын

For stud guidance inside cabinets I use a laser level.

@WoodworkingWithWes 6 ай бұрын

Sounds great! Thanks for the comment, Wes

@truckguy6666 6 ай бұрын

Awesome! I have never been a huge fan of melamine but it sure does have its place in terms of cost, workability, stability, durable finish, etc... I think I will make some shop cabinets just like this. What are your thoughts about making the finished end panels 7/8" proud of the cabinet box to flush out with the cabinet doors? Also why do you like salice over blum? Is it a regional thing because blum is king here on the west coast :) thanks

@WoodworkingWithWes 6 ай бұрын

Hi...the size of end panel is a personal preference, so which ever you like. I have used Blum hinges also and they are great; salice has adjustment features I like better. Thanks for watching, Wes

@handydan7287 5 ай бұрын

If you were building the cabinet with a face frame, which would you apply first: the 1/4 back board or the face frame to square thing up? (Thanks for all the advice already)

@WoodworkingWithWes 5 ай бұрын

Hi...I would apply the face frame first and then the back when completed. Thanks for watching, Wes

@stacystarnes2147 6 ай бұрын

How strong are wide crown staples? Can the shelves hold anything of weight with only staples holding them? Ty great video.

@WoodworkingWithWes 6 ай бұрын

I have never had them tested for maximum weight, however, I have never had one fail. Thanks, Wes

@javieraleman53 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. What type of dust collector do you have?

@WoodworkingWithWes 6 ай бұрын

My dust collector is a small 1 horsepower Shop Fox. Thanks for watching, Wes

@canpeon777 3 ай бұрын

Hi thank you very much for your videos I have a question what size of the Staples are you using in what kind of staple gun do you recommend me and thank you very much for the videos

@WoodworkingWithWes 3 ай бұрын

Hi...we have done a video that will give you this information: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jpabi8-eq8XJZGw.htmlsi=8jM4SUy84UZcp8Je

@canpeon777 3 ай бұрын

You are the man thank you very much🫡🫡

@aidenwalkergolf-yr5kh 27 күн бұрын

What size wide crown staples do you use

@WoodworkingWithWes 11 күн бұрын

Hi...I use medium crown staples - 7/16" wide x 1 3/4" long. Thanks for watching, Wes

@marcusjames3035 6 ай бұрын

What happens if your staple blows out to the inside or outside?

@WoodworkingWithWes 6 ай бұрын

You would need to make a repair on the melamine surface with either a white screw cap or a white filler, such as Seam Fill. Thanks for watching, Wes

@50calpulse76 6 ай бұрын

Why wouldn't you get a hand trimmer for edge banding? Way faster and it won't over cut and get into the melamine

@WoodworkingWithWes 6 ай бұрын

I do have a hand trimmer that I use on PVC edge banding. The white iron on cleans up better with just a file. Thanks for watching, Wes

@joemiceli5979 6 ай бұрын

As a cabinetmaker, if I can make one criticism that is that your doors are too short in height, don’t like seeing the bottom edge at least make him the same length as the scene ends

@marcusjames3035 6 ай бұрын

Personal preference

@WoodworkingWithWes Ай бұрын

Hey there it's Wes...If you have any projects or specific questions you might need help with go to www.woodworkingwithwes.com