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In this video I'm making a 5-drawer bath vanity with a non-overflow sink. The project is actually pretty basic cabinet-building, but I encountered a number of frustrating setbacks. In the end, it turned out great and I've very pleased with it!
Skills & techniques covered in this video:
• How to build a sturdy base cabinet using plywood and pocket screws
• Easy tricks for keeping cabinet parts aligned with spacer blocks
• How to build simple plywood drawer boxes with rabbets and grooves
• Tips for installing full-extension soft-close drawer slides
•How to accurately fit and align inset drawer faces
•Installing concealed European-style cabinet hinges
•Using edge banding to make painted plywood look cleaner
•Tips for priming, sanding and painting plywood cabinets
•How to adapt a cabinet for plumbing, an uneven floor and other real-world installation problems
Here are some of the specialty tools I used:
Cabinet Hardware Jig for attaching drawer pulls ➡ https://amzn.to/4qVlm2R
Kreg Concealed Hinge Jig for attaching the door ➡ hinge https://amzn.to/4gtg2ia
HomeRight Super Finish Max HVLP Paint Sprayer ➡ https://amzn.to/3StN8q4
Baltic Birch Edge Banding ➡ https://amzn.to/4qLqPsL
BLUM Tandem Plus BLUMOTION Drawer Slides ➡ https://amzn.to/4x8a6BH
Undermount Drawer Slide Drilling Guide Kit ➡ https://amzn.to/4hPGS6x
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This table is an all-new compact version of the California Casual Patio Table, the first project in my Weekend Woodworker course. Detailed building plans are available at https://theweekendwoodworker.com/ You only need a limited set of power tools.
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Lol, yeah I know this is kind of a random, very specific video topic, but I have a bunch of these things to install and thought this tutorial might be helpful to someone! This is just a quick guide showing how to install keyhole picture hangers.
(BTW, you can check out some of my pyrographic art here: https://www.burningdarkart.com/ )
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One thing I've learned over the years is that you really don't need a lot of tools to begin woodworking. You especially don't need really expensive ones. Here's what I think are essential for getting started.
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Why wrap the canvas around a frame like a normal person? 😂
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Do you remember when the "help i accidentally built a shelf" meme was going around a while back? There's actually a little truth to it lol. Let me know how you fell into woodworking!
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I wanted to make a video to share my method for applying lacquer (to horizontal surfaces) by using aggressive, thick coats rather than the "multiple light coats" the instructions of the cans tell us. I've been getting great strong, durable results and saving so much time and energy.
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How to build the standing workstation: https://youtu.be/zoeCziN_voY?si=IjJEPkc14tQPrEYt
I needed to use this standing desk/workstation in a new studio location for some art I'm making, but needed to shrink it down. Since it's based on my Basic Mobile Workbench design, it was easy to modify. I thought you might like to see that process.
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Thanks for watching my latest Halloween video, The WoodYap Podcast: Because it's a lot easier to talk about woodworking than to do woodworking.
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Limited tools!
You can build this hose box using just a miter saw and a drill. I designed this to be assembled with screws driven from the insides so none of them will show. It uses off-the-rack 1x3 and 1x2 boards readily available at any home center. Obviously, try to select the straightest boards you can. The widths on these may vary slightly, but this is designed in such a way that it won't matter. No ripping boards on a table saw necessary!
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