Brilliant! Thank you so much for your excellent videos. You are an excellent teacher. I'm a physician who builds things in my spare time - it is quite a gift to find your videos.
Thanks a lot Wes for sharing your knowledge, it´s very illustrative and useful, at least for an self-student like me (56 yo but love woodworking). Cheers from Uruguay.
Another great video! Question: how do you spray the cabinet with a face frame and melamine carcass? Do you mask the carcass entirely? Or is there a trick I’m missing?
Great video as usual Wes! I build face frame cabinets since that's the market niche I've found in my area. I was taught the use of stretchers behind drawers in the 2 year cabinetmaking coarse that I started when I was a senior in high school, over 25 years ago, but I never really adapted to it. I know shops around me to do and don't. What's your thoughts on using stretchers behind the face frame? If it wasn't for soft close drawer slides, I might have eventually used stretchers to take the impact of the slamming drawer front, but considering everything I do is soft close I felt that I didn't really need to add stretchers behind the frame. What are your thoughts? Take care! Scott
Hi Scott...I use the stretchers mostly for drawer guide support and alignment on a face frame cabinet. I found that has worked good for me. Thanks for the compliment and I really appreciate your positive feedback.
Hi Wes, you have a very friendly, warm and easy style. I really enjoy watching. Can you tell me what blade you're using in the tablesaw? I always have issues with chip-out on melamine. Thanks for your help!
Hey Wes, love your videos. You have given me confidence to tackle some cabinet projects around the house. I love the staple method but wondered how you fasten your cabinet carcass when the end will be exposed in the final installation. Do you still use the staples and cover them with some kind of trim piece? Keep up the great work!
Hi Phillip...in my cabinet installation, all ends are provided with a finished end panel to match the door style. This covers all the nails and staples used during assembly. Hope this helps, thanks Wes
Hey Wes, Is there any other options for a stapler other than the 18 gage? I have a set of cabinets I am wanting to build and really like your simple method of stapling instead of screws. I would like to get a stapler ordered and give this method a try. I jut cant find a 18 gage nailer that shoots wide crown staples 1-3/4 long. "You remind me of my school shop teacher that taught me in High School many years ago. You really are a good teacher and do such a good job on your UA-cam Channel. "
great video wes .i would like to know how you decide what size you cut your rails and stiles widths for your face frame and how much overhang you leave
Hi Jeff...the hinges that I use have a 5/8 overlay and so do my drawer faces (top, bottom & sides). The width of the rails is determined by how much space I want between drawer faces. On the sample I made, they were 1 1/2 " rails between drawers, which gave me 1/4" between drawer faces. The stiles were a little wider to create a larger space between cabinets. You can adjust the size of your stile and rails to create whatever spacing gives you the finish look you are after. I hope this helps....thank you. Wes
Brian...my staple gun shoots a wide crown 1 3/4" long staple. The gun itself is an old one that is no longer made but newer versions are available from mfrs. like Senco and Duo Fast. Hope his helps. Thanks for watching. Wes
Wes, I’m a part time cabinet maker, the business is growing and I may soon be full time. Starting out I didn’t charge for consultations to measure and design. Do you charge? If so, how do you handle it? I would really like to know. Keep up the good work!
Hi Michael...I don't charge for consultation and design. Although I don't do very much design work before closing the sale. I give them a running foot price and that gets the ball rolling. Good luck...you will do great !! Thanks. Wes
awww you used the harbor freight clamp i would figure you would have a clamping machine !! for a production shop i cant believe u use a kreg hand drill !! i use a kreg pneumatic works fast with foot pedal
I have a hard time with you relying solely on nails and staples to hold your cabinets together...The standard around my area here in Canada is 16 Guage nails and conformat screws..
Jamie...I am familiar with the conformat system and it works great. As the saying goes "there is more than 1 way to skin a cat" 😀 Thanks for watching, Wes
@@WoodworkingWithWes Thanks for the Reply . I have searched and searched for a 18 gage Wide crown stapler and have had no luck finding any staplers like this. I have found lots of 16 gage staplers and some 18 gage Medium crown. This 18 gage wide crown stapler seems very hard to find. Any suggestions?
Best video ever! You need your own show!!!
Thanks for taking the time and using your own material to show us!
Glad it was helpful!
Brilliant! Thank you so much for your excellent videos. You are an excellent teacher. I'm a physician who builds things in my spare time - it is quite a gift to find your videos.
Thanks a lot Wes for sharing your knowledge, it´s very illustrative and useful, at least for an self-student like me (56 yo but love woodworking). Cheers from Uruguay.
Thank you very much for the compliment and I wish you success in your woodworking adventures.
Muchas gracias por tu tiempo y compartir tus conocimientos. 👍🏼
Thank you, very easy to follow your work.
Thank you very much for your comment. I am glad you enjoyed the video. Wes
Great stuff. I feel like you have forgotten more about Woodworking thank most people know! 🙌
Hey thank you!! I appreciate the visit and feedback :))
Good stuff Wes!
Thanks for your continued support Alan...glad you enjoyed the video.
Another great video! Question: how do you spray the cabinet with a face frame and melamine carcass? Do you mask the carcass entirely? Or is there a trick I’m missing?
Great video as usual Wes! I build face frame cabinets since that's the market niche I've found in my area. I was taught the use of stretchers behind drawers in the 2 year cabinetmaking coarse that I started when I was a senior in high school, over 25 years ago, but I never really adapted to it. I know shops around me to do and don't. What's your thoughts on using stretchers behind the face frame? If it wasn't for soft close drawer slides, I might have eventually used stretchers to take the impact of the slamming drawer front, but considering everything I do is soft close I felt that I didn't really need to add stretchers behind the frame. What are your thoughts? Take care! Scott
Hi Scott...I use the stretchers mostly for drawer guide support and alignment on a face frame cabinet. I found that has worked good for me. Thanks for the compliment and I really appreciate your positive feedback.
Hi Wes, you have a very friendly, warm and easy style. I really enjoy watching.
Can you tell me what blade you're using in the tablesaw? I always have issues with chip-out on melamine. Thanks for your help!
The table saw blade I use is 80 tooth carbide especially made for melamine. Hope this helps. Wes
Wes....what do you use for putty to fill nail and other holes?
Awesome video Wes. What size is the stapler you are using?
Wes, a great etcher you are! Thanks for the excellent video. How do you spray paint the frame without spraying the inside of the cabinet?
Thanks for the compliment! As for painting the frame you will need to mask it off prior to painting. Thanks for watching. Wes
Hey Wes, love your videos. You have given me confidence to tackle some cabinet projects around the house. I love the staple method but wondered how you fasten your cabinet carcass when the end will be exposed in the final installation. Do you still use the staples and cover them with some kind of trim piece? Keep up the great work!
Hi Phillip...in my cabinet installation, all ends are provided with a finished end panel to match the door style. This covers all the nails and staples used during assembly. Hope this helps, thanks Wes
Hey Wes, Is there any other options for a stapler other than the 18 gage? I have a set of cabinets I am wanting to build and really like your simple method of stapling instead of screws. I would like to get a stapler ordered and give this method a try. I jut cant find a 18 gage nailer that shoots wide crown staples 1-3/4 long. "You remind me of my school shop teacher that taught me in High School many years ago. You really are a good teacher and do such a good job on your UA-cam Channel. "
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@@jeffarmstrong1655 Thanks for the reply. Wes said he uses a 18 gauge wide 1-3/4 long staple. This one is 16 gauge 1-1/2.
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Thank you...I really appreciate your visit.
great video wes .i would like to know how you decide what size you cut your rails and stiles widths for your face frame and how much overhang you leave
Hi Jeff...the hinges that I use have a 5/8 overlay and so do my drawer faces (top, bottom & sides). The width of the rails is determined by how much space I want between drawer faces. On the sample I made, they were 1 1/2 " rails between drawers, which gave me 1/4" between drawer faces. The stiles were a little wider to create a larger space between cabinets. You can adjust the size of your stile and rails to create whatever spacing gives you the finish look you are after. I hope this helps....thank you. Wes
@@WoodworkingWithWes hi wes .it does .thank u .i look forward to more of your videos
what brand and width staple is your gun that you fasten cabinets together with? thanks, great videos!
Brian...my staple gun shoots a wide crown 1 3/4" long staple. The gun itself is an old one that is no longer made but newer versions are available from mfrs. like Senco and Duo Fast. Hope his helps. Thanks for watching. Wes
Hi Wes,will white melamine be ply wood or particle board, sandwiched between white melamine? Thank you for easy to follow instructions
The white melamine I use is on particle board. Thanks for watching. Wes
@@WoodworkingWithWes and you do not glue sides and bottom - only staple together?
Wes, I’m a part time cabinet maker, the business is growing and I may soon be full time. Starting out I didn’t charge for consultations to measure and design. Do you charge? If so, how do you handle it? I would really like to know. Keep up the good work!
Hi Michael...I don't charge for consultation and design. Although I don't do very much design work before closing the sale. I give them a running foot price and that gets the ball rolling. Good luck...you will do great !! Thanks. Wes
awww you used the harbor freight clamp i would figure you would have a clamping machine !! for a production shop i cant believe u use a kreg hand drill !! i use a kreg pneumatic works fast with foot pedal
Hi...I do very little kreg joinery so I don't need more than just a hand drill jig and hand clamp. Thanks for watching. Wes
and no need to have used glue?
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Thank you very much! Wes
I have a hard time with you relying solely on nails and staples to hold your cabinets together...The standard around my area here in Canada is 16 Guage nails and conformat screws..
Jamie...I am familiar with the conformat system and it works great. As the saying goes "there is more than 1 way to skin a cat" 😀 Thanks for watching, Wes
Shop tour????? wheres the cnc ??? with a edge bander like that you have to have a cnc ! I have a shop sabre
Yes...there is a cnc in the shop and some day I will have to do a shop tour. Thanks....I appreciate your comments.
Never make cabinet put of crappy wood bottom line God bless.
Great Video! What gauge of Wide Crown Staples do you use to put the Cabinets together?
I use 18 gage wide crown staples 1 3/4" long. Thanks for watching. Wes
@@WoodworkingWithWes Thanks for the Reply . I have searched and searched for a 18 gage Wide crown stapler and have had no luck finding any staplers like this. I have found lots of 16 gage staplers and some 18 gage Medium crown. This 18 gage wide crown stapler seems very hard to find. Any suggestions?