I've had the chance to use this table a couple of times now. It's fun to whip out in front of people:) I can see what people are talking about when they say the legs are delicate, but they're design to support a "mostly" vertical load, not be torqued from the side or pushed back into place. If you just let the table open or close on it's own and don't force anything, it works great ruclips.net/user/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh Once it's set up, it's pretty solid. My only gripe would probably be related to the clamps provided. They're not the highest quality. They do the job, so no big deal, but they could be better. All in all, pretty cool gadget.
I just installed the undermount drawer slides for all the kitchen base cabinets I made. I have double the number of cabinets than the previous kitchen build I did but installing the slides with your technique took me a fraction of the time. Less (in fact zero) swearing and perfect first go. Amazing. Thank you so much.
I've watched this series of BCTEW numerous times. Awesome instruction. You sir, are a gifted teacher. I am grateful for all you do. You have given me inspiration to want to rebuild my kitchen by myself. I am learning skills that, had I listened to my grandpa when I was a kid I would have learned this trade as a teenager. Well, better late than never. Jason, thank you sir. These videos are invaluable to me. Cheers !
Major major thanks! I built my kitchen cabinets and used side-mount cause I thought undermount were too tedious and difficult. I'm now doing a 8 foot bathroom vanity and I clicked on your video to see if you had an easier way to do side-mount. After I watched the video I was completely impressed. Followed your method to the "T" and now have six perfect undermount soft-slide drawers.
I have watched a hundred videos on cabinet building and by far this is the easiest method I have seen. Thanks for sharing, Oh and great name for your business!
Sure do appreciate this video. Love woodworking and am largely self-taught. Currently remodeling my own kitchen (building face frame, shaker style cabinets as per your videos) and I can't tell you how much you've saved me in costly mistakes (that I most certainly would have made). Hope I get the chance to buy you a whisky some day, you've really helped! Cheers from Tigard!
This is an amazing school for anyone who wants to take their woodworking abilities to the next level - thanks so very much for your sharing of experience .
Thanks for this tutorial! I'm making new drawers for my kitchen cabinets, and while not *quite* as simple as what you're doing here (think cabinets from the 60s), your clear and complete instruction was a godsend to making this project accessible. Thanks for taking the time to share 🙂
I've saved your videos to refer back to. I'm going to start my walk-in closet makeover next week. I plan on building a 6 drawer chest in the build and your video is full of great information. I will definitely be using under drawer mounts. Thanks so much.
Hey Jason, enjoying your videos. I'm a little late to the party on this one, but an important point to note on the Blum undermount slides is that all the adjustment features are set bottomed out from the factory. It's important to zero out the adjustment features on the back of the slides and the height adjustment on the draw clips before you install your drawer fronts. That way you'll have adjustability in both directions (up and down, instead of just up) if you need it in the future. It may not be a big deal on overlay fronts but on insets, if you ever need to lower the front a smidge you won't be able too.
@mickiefox1854 the drawer height adjustment on the drawer clips comes set all the way down. Install your drawer slides. Then make sure they are level and the adjustments are all set to neutral. (Depending on what model draw slide you get, some of them are adjustable) Then, before you put your drawer in, make sure the clips that mount to the drawer are zeroed out. The clips allow you to adjust the draw up or down. From the factory, they come set all the way at the bottom. If you don't move the clips up a bit, before you install your drawer front, you will not be able to adjust the drawer down if it's installed a bit high.
I just discovered your channel, you're so informative!! The first video I watched I was trying to figure out if your left thumb is a club thumb. I have those too and my husband always calls them toe thunbs! 😂
I am designing and going to build a small island in my kitchen with large deep drawers. Thank goodness I started watching your videos. Love these slides. Your videoes make it seem very doable!!
Great video!! You know your craft well!! I enjoy your videos. They really build confidence. It amazing that with a table saw, miter saw, drill, glue we can pretty much make anything. If we can build a box we can build many things!! Thank you for producing these videos.
I have seriously been intimidated by the thought of making drawers. Have increased my skill set and ready to try some drawers for the bottom cabinets in my kitchen. Thank you for this series and for so many other videos. Entertaining, real, and helpful.
I just put in draw slides for the new bathroom vanity I am building, and OMG it was so much easier the way you showed in your video. THANK YOU so much for sharing that "hack".
This was a perfect video. I just spent hours being frustrated with the side mount soft-close drawer glides. Spent hundreds of dollars only to have the various slides fail over and over. trying different brands. When he just threw the slides in the video, I busted a gut. It made my day!!!! Now I will look at the under mounts.
Best video on cabinet, draws and draw slides that I have seen. Thank you for being such a good teacher. I too will have to ditch all my side mount slides for undermounts. Not sure yet if I will jump on them.
This man knows his trade, love his knowledge, and presentation quality. Thank you! P.S. I can understand his voice since I donated most of my hearing to power tools and airplanes.
This was so helpful man. I’m doing my 1st cabinets for a client and I’m at this point, I had a tough time today figuring out the drawers. I said I’d get home, watch some RUclips videos, and figure it out. This video was a god send. i know exactly what to do now. Thank you so much 🙏🏽
I’m about to start a cabinet project I really have no right starting with my extremely limited woodworking skills so I’m subscribed and power watching. Cheers
Aaron that’s pretty cool that you’ve done it that way. Those are hard to setup correctly. And rout. Well done. I was thinking of making a video on that on my channel. It’s a great method.
You are my hero! Seriously..I'm building a galley for my micro trailer... an honestly I was dredding building drawers ..now not so much.. Yehaa to that !
I like everything you've shown in these first 2 videos. In my kitchen remodel I'll copy you except add 2 dowels on each side of the drawer face because all my life I've been cursed with the faces pulling apart. I've also been cursed with bottoms falling out from heavy loads so I've always made 3/8" bottoms.
I actually find side mounted drawer slides much faster to mount. Bottom mount drawer slides are nice and typically allow for a little more weight, but they are going to cost you about twice as much as side mount ball bearing slides, if not more. They also require a bit more work than side mounted drawer slides and typically require a bit more planning if in the build of a cabinet if you are going to be using them. So I wouldn't suggest you ditch the side mount ball bearing slides. Just choose the slides that but suit your application.
Tutor I’m wondering if you’ve seen my channel. It’s new but I’m trying to grow it. I figured after spending a career building custom cabinetry, I’d start showing people how to do it nicely. Too many folks out there just don’t know what they are doing. Let me know what you think. I may be too boring cause I don’t have this theatrical quality but you’ll learn a lot. I guarantee that.
Awesome way to clarify some confusing issues on slides. I do have a question concerning the placement of the right rear piece of plywood. Measure over the same distance from side to verticle divider as in front? Thank you
Love your musical choices. You like Red Fang? Wish my dad (a lifetime hobby fine workworker and furniture maker) was still alive. I would be sending him to watch your videos. I did inherit his tools, so you will be helping me to improve the stuff I make.
Dude love you videos. I am going to remodel my kitchen in the future and I believe with your instruction I can build my own cabinets instead of buying them!
great content im just bingeing on youtube to see how I can make cabinets for my campervan project love your humour and presentations you could be an honorary brit hahahah (im in the UK btw)
Thank you for this three part series. Your tip about the direction of the brad nails is genius. I enjoy your videos and your sense of humor. I look forward to future videos.
Great video on the step by step. REALLY liked it! Those drawer glides are CRAZY expensive though. Just hose 4 drawers for that cabinet would be 200 bucks! But, just like when the glides were first introduced and they were very expensive. These will probably come WAY down in price in a few years. 🤞
video interuptus - part 3? These are some of the best wood working videos on the interweb - they're genuine but really helpful!!! Do you have a Patreon site?
Great show and (show & build) I worked with a company that their less expensive cabinets where &80,000.00, yes! But they did a lot of over engineered! And over built but the finishes where absolutely FLAWLESS!
Awesome videos and very well done! Thank you so much for taking the time to make such amazing, easy to follow videos! After watching all 3 videos I didn’t get or see (correct me if I’m wrong) how the base is attached/installed to the cabinet?
dispose of your linseed oil rags properly. a can full of water with the lid on it for example (paint can). Ask me how I know what happens....my shed burnt down lol. Spontaneous combustion is real with natural oils. Love your videos, thanks for all the info!
Love your videos. I have made about 20 various cabinets as a hobbiest, always used side mount slides. I’m building my son a dresser and after watching this I tried Blum bottom mount slides... I’ll never go back.
Salute to you Sir! Great teaching. I appreciate the fact that you are sharing your experience with us. I learned quite a bit from you for sure. Man, those what you call "fest tool" stuff are $$$ I wish I can afford them one day :)
Your linked sliders are the 563H for "up to 5/8" thick drawer sides" do you use those for 3/4" drawers or do you use the 563F? Thanks for the great description of how to install.
I'm getting ready to build a double vanity for my bathroom remodel we're doing. I was leaning toward side mounted draw slides, but now I'm definitely going under mount inset. Just found your channel and subscribed. Great stuff...
just would like to pass along some info i learned installing these slides. the current version of the slides does not have the back slot (that slides onto the back bracket) offset to the side. the newer slides are made with the slot in the middle. this means that measuring the bracket placement is not as easy as you showed. it's not a huge deal but you have to account for the offset to get the slides installed straight. also, fyi buying these slides right now means ordering and waiting for at least 4 weeks.
He explained it in this video. He showed how to do an overmount and inset drawer box. Inset has the drawer face inset (or inside) of the face frame and overmount is on the face frame.
I've had the chance to use this table a couple of times now. It's fun to whip out in front of people:) I can see what people are talking about when they say the legs are delicate, but they're design to support a "mostly" vertical load, not be torqued from the side or pushed back into place. If you just let the table open or close on it's own and don't force anything, it works great ruclips.net/user/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh Once it's set up, it's pretty solid. My only gripe would probably be related to the clamps provided. They're not the highest quality. They do the job, so no big deal, but they could be better. All in all, pretty cool gadget.
I just installed the undermount drawer slides for all the kitchen base cabinets I made. I have double the number of cabinets than the previous kitchen build I did but installing the slides with your technique took me a fraction of the time. Less (in fact zero) swearing and perfect first go.
Amazing. Thank you so much.
I've watched this series of BCTEW numerous times. Awesome instruction. You sir, are a gifted teacher. I am grateful for all you do. You have given me inspiration to want to rebuild my kitchen by myself. I am learning skills that, had I listened to my grandpa when I was a kid I would have learned this trade as a teenager. Well, better late than never. Jason, thank you sir. These videos are invaluable to me. Cheers !
How did the kitchen rebuild go?
Major major thanks! I built my kitchen cabinets and used side-mount cause I thought undermount were too tedious and difficult. I'm now doing a 8 foot bathroom vanity and I clicked on your video to see if you had an easier way to do side-mount. After I watched the video I was completely impressed. Followed your method to the "T" and now have six perfect undermount soft-slide drawers.
I have watched a hundred videos on cabinet building and by far this is the easiest method I have seen. Thanks for sharing, Oh and great name for your business!
Sure do appreciate this video. Love woodworking and am largely self-taught. Currently remodeling my own kitchen (building face frame, shaker style cabinets as per your videos) and I can't tell you how much you've saved me in costly mistakes (that I most certainly would have made). Hope I get the chance to buy you a whisky some day, you've really helped! Cheers from Tigard!
This is an amazing school for anyone who wants to take their woodworking abilities to the next level - thanks so very much for your sharing of experience .
I build 2 cabinets for my kitchen. You are the most incredible mentor who explains very well. Thank you so much!!
Thanks for this tutorial! I'm making new drawers for my kitchen cabinets, and while not *quite* as simple as what you're doing here (think cabinets from the 60s), your clear and complete instruction was a godsend to making this project accessible. Thanks for taking the time to share 🙂
Just found your account and love the way you explain things, your lil tips and sense of humour lmao rad dad energy 🤙🏻
I've saved your videos to refer back to. I'm going to start my walk-in closet makeover next week. I plan on building a 6 drawer chest in the build and your video is full of great information. I will definitely be using under drawer mounts. Thanks so much.
Hey Jason, enjoying your videos. I'm a little late to the party on this one, but an important point to note on the Blum undermount slides is that all the adjustment features are set bottomed out from the factory. It's important to zero out the adjustment features on the back of the slides and the height adjustment on the draw clips before you install your drawer fronts. That way you'll have adjustability in both directions (up and down, instead of just up) if you need it in the future. It may not be a big deal on overlay fronts but on insets, if you ever need to lower the front a smidge you won't be able too.
Thank you! I was wondering about that and was going to check them.
What do you mean by zero out? Are those instructions in the package with the slides?
@mickiefox1854 the drawer height adjustment on the drawer clips comes set all the way down. Install your drawer slides. Then make sure they are level and the adjustments are all set to neutral. (Depending on what model draw slide you get, some of them are adjustable) Then, before you put your drawer in, make sure the clips that mount to the drawer are zeroed out. The clips allow you to adjust the draw up or down. From the factory, they come set all the way at the bottom. If you don't move the clips up a bit, before you install your drawer front, you will not be able to adjust the drawer down if it's installed a bit high.
I just discovered your channel, you're so informative!! The first video I watched I was trying to figure out if your left thumb is a club thumb. I have those too and my husband always calls them toe thunbs! 😂
I am designing and going to build a small island in my kitchen with large deep drawers. Thank goodness I started watching your videos. Love these slides. Your videoes make it seem very doable!!
Exactly what I am doing...It is very doable...take your time plan your work and work your plan. Like Jason says "go slow"
Great video! One thing you never mention in your videos is the thickness of birch used for drawers. Will you confirm what thickness you use?
He does tell you near the beginning. ½”.
Excellent video. I was just searching for a simple way to make a drawer for my under counter Microwave. Thank you for posting.
Great video!! You know your craft well!! I enjoy your videos. They really build confidence. It amazing that with a table saw, miter saw, drill, glue we can pretty much make anything. If we can build a box we can build many things!! Thank you for producing these videos.
I have seriously been intimidated by the thought of making drawers. Have increased my skill set and ready to try some drawers for the bottom cabinets in my kitchen. Thank you for this series and for so many other videos. Entertaining, real, and helpful.
I just put in draw slides for the new bathroom vanity I am building, and OMG it was so much easier the way you showed in your video. THANK YOU so much for sharing that "hack".
This was a perfect video. I just spent hours being frustrated with the side mount soft-close drawer glides. Spent hundreds of dollars only to have the various slides fail over and over. trying different brands. When he just threw the slides in the video, I busted a gut. It made my day!!!! Now I will look at the under mounts.
Best video on cabinet, draws and draw slides that I have seen. Thank you for being such a good teacher. I too will have to ditch all my side mount slides for undermounts. Not sure yet if I will jump on them.
You should do the same video series, but with uppers and their install! Awesome work, man!
Great presentation, you're an excellent teacher, presenter, and entertainer.
I have never used under mount slides. Have been curious about how to, next opportunity I will. Thank a bunch
That's for your hard work on this - I never understood how someone would give it
👎
Those are the folks that built their cabinets in May.
This man knows his trade, love his knowledge, and presentation quality. Thank you! P.S. I can understand his voice since I donated most of my hearing to power tools and airplanes.
Me too. I'm installing flooring before renovating a kitchen and my BFR is due this month.
By far the best video on making drawers and undermount slide installation.... I've watched A LOT!!!! Thank you so much!!!
I will be following your videos, they are really very easy to understand even if I don't speak English well, thanks for your tips
This was so helpful man. I’m doing my 1st cabinets for a client and I’m at this point, I had a tough time today figuring out the drawers. I said I’d get home, watch some RUclips videos, and figure it out. This video was a god send. i know exactly what to do now. Thank you so much 🙏🏽
I’m about to start a cabinet project I really have no right starting with my extremely limited woodworking skills so I’m subscribed and power watching. Cheers
Same! Barely a clue what I’m doing, but here we go.
I've enjoyed using lock miters with my router to make boxes lately. Works pretty well!
Aaron that’s pretty cool that you’ve done it that way. Those are hard to setup correctly. And rout. Well done. I was thinking of making a video on that on my channel. It’s a great method.
You are my hero! Seriously..I'm building a galley for my micro trailer... an honestly I was dredding building drawers ..now not so much.. Yehaa to that !
I am doing some cabinet work in my home and this is a great video. I am changing my method of building and using the under mount slides. Thank you
Love the detailed explanation of the construction. Are you using 3/4" plywd for your drawer boxes?
I had the same question.
As do I, 3/4" or 1/2". Hard to tell from the video itself. It looks like 3/4 but again not sure
I just finished the drawers today. Easy Squeezy Lemon Pleasey recipe 😊
I'm going to try this in the next month or so. I'm in the planning stages right now. I want to build a thing to hold my fishing rods and extra tackle.
I like everything you've shown in these first 2 videos. In my kitchen remodel I'll copy you except add 2 dowels on each side of the drawer face because all my life I've been cursed with the faces pulling apart. I've also been cursed with bottoms falling out from heavy loads so I've always made 3/8" bottoms.
I'm going to start building 10 drawers with bottom mount slides and this video is perfect. Thanks so much.
Great videos..been doing side mounted for 30 years. Just never wanted to switch bc it just seemed complicated. Ordering a case now..
Man I think it's one of the best tutorial I've seen ever!
Thanks a lot :)
I actually find side mounted drawer slides much faster to mount. Bottom mount drawer slides are nice and typically allow for a little more weight, but they are going to cost you about twice as much as side mount ball bearing slides, if not more. They also require a bit more work than side mounted drawer slides and typically require a bit more planning if in the build of a cabinet if you are going to be using them. So I wouldn't suggest you ditch the side mount ball bearing slides. Just choose the slides that but suit your application.
I really did enjoy your video. You made it so simple and easy to install. Now, I'm off to buy undermount drawer slides.
OMG where have you been. I am rebuilding an old RV and I am just nerding out on these videos. Hello from Alaska.
Great how-to-videos! Have you done a video of building kitchen upper wall cabinets?
I really appreciate the work and humor you put into these. They're really inspiring me do some much-needed cabinetry.
i swear this is the best woodworking channel, love the humor and its not boring to watch. greetings from holland
Tutor I’m wondering if you’ve seen my channel. It’s new but I’m trying to grow it. I figured after spending a career building custom cabinetry, I’d start showing people how to do it nicely. Too many folks out there just don’t know what they are doing. Let me know what you think. I may be too boring cause I don’t have this theatrical quality but you’ll learn a lot. I guarantee that.
Awesome way to clarify some confusing issues on slides. I do have a question concerning the placement of the right rear piece of plywood. Measure over the same distance from side to verticle divider as in front? Thank you
Love your musical choices. You like Red Fang? Wish my dad (a lifetime hobby fine workworker and furniture maker) was still alive. I would be sending him to watch your videos. I did inherit his tools, so you will be helping me to improve the stuff I make.
I've seen a lot of videos on this subject but yours is the most entertaining and so simplified!
Luv it !!!
Very nice solid, simple, fast, and beautiful piece of art.
Dude love you videos. I am going to remodel my kitchen in the future and I believe with your instruction I can build my own cabinets instead of buying them!
Love the instrument and commentary.. looking to start progressing my wood working into custom work. Thank you for helping me progress in my journey
Looking forward to doors and drawers.
Great videos.
Thank you
Thanks I am changing to the undermount slides.
You have talked me into giving the undermount slides a try. I'm enjoying your videos.
You made a clean video I admire the effort you put into the production. That was excellent
This has to be easiest way anyone has explained the install of these slides!!
Nice video! I enjoy the tongue in cheek presentation too.
Would love to see a tour of your shop!! I’m hooked on your vids, man.
Excellent drawer slides. SUPER quick & easy.
great content im just bingeing on youtube to see how I can make cabinets for my campervan project
love your humour and presentations you could be an honorary brit hahahah (im in the UK btw)
Part 3 hype train, all aboard.
Ok
It takes a good eye and patience to do this kind of work ...
Thank you for this three part series. Your tip about the direction of the brad nails is genius. I enjoy your videos and your sense of humor. I look forward to future videos.
I’ve been anxiously awaiting this episode!
Ok
Great video. Love the way you explain everything when you need to know it and not a long boring version.
I like the way you share your profession Bro...so fun and enjoyable Bro
Mr. Bourbon, what a nice videos man. Congratulations.
Great video on the step by step. REALLY liked it! Those drawer glides are CRAZY expensive though. Just hose 4 drawers for that cabinet would be 200 bucks! But, just like when the glides were first introduced and they were very expensive. These will probably come WAY down in price in a few years. 🤞
I just went around my whole house and ripped all the drawers out and tore off the drawer slides and threw them across my shop.
Poor man's probably dead now.
Nice! Video or it didn’t happen!!
video interuptus - part 3? These are some of the best wood working videos on the interweb - they're genuine but really helpful!!! Do you have a Patreon site?
I LOVE your video series! WOW! You make it look soooo easy! Love your sense of humor, too!
Great show and (show & build) I worked with a company that their less expensive cabinets where &80,000.00, yes! But they did a lot of over engineered! And over built but the finishes where absolutely FLAWLESS!
I have been waiting on this video. Very excited about this series.
Dude! Crazy awesome. Class Act! Thanks for the education. You make it look too easy. Looking forward to more content.
Awesome videos and very well done! Thank you so much for taking the time to make such amazing, easy to follow videos! After watching all 3 videos I didn’t get or see (correct me if I’m wrong) how the base is attached/installed to the cabinet?
dispose of your linseed oil rags properly. a can full of water with the lid on it for example (paint can). Ask me how I know what happens....my shed burnt down lol. Spontaneous combustion is real with natural oils. Love your videos, thanks for all the info!
That thumbnail is good comedy! Your channel is poised to explode. You’re releasing videos at a pace that hopefully tickles the algorithm.
I need to start my cabinets over. LOL You are fun to watch too. Thanks!
random tip ive found on the wood branding... if your wood is slightly damp it makes the register really even and strong.
Thank you for such a clear description of how to do this, and I love the humor too.
He makes it fun to watch and he is very knowledgeable
Love your craftsmanship!! You should give us all a shop tour video sometime !!!!
Makes it look so easy. Thanks for the series.
Love your videos. I have made about 20 various cabinets as a hobbiest, always used side mount slides. I’m building my son a dresser and after watching this I tried Blum bottom mount slides... I’ll never go back.
I’ve been converted to under mount drawer slides!
Hi Bourbon man , what is the recommended thickness ply for drawer build for pocket holes …cheers
I said it in #1, but I must restate: You are great teacher/craftsman!
Tom Byrne
Nice shop equipment and set up! Gotta love the Festool system had mine for about 10 years now. Great video!
Took the youtube also a while to show me your channel, the content is great and very useful- thanks
I love those draw slides for a time shaving procedure to save time and money 💰🤣
Salute to you Sir! Great teaching. I appreciate the fact that you are sharing your experience with us. I learned quite a bit from you for sure. Man, those what you call "fest tool" stuff are $$$ I wish I can afford them one day :)
Thank you RUclips for suggesting this channel for me. Just became a subscriber to your awesomeness!🤘🏼
Your linked sliders are the 563H for "up to 5/8" thick drawer sides" do you use those for 3/4" drawers or do you use the 563F? Thanks for the great description of how to install.
Yeah, I was wondering the same thing. I'm leaning towards getting the 563F for 3/4" plywood.
Answer this man!
Answer is no, there is not enough clearance on the sides for 3/4. Blum makes slides for 3/4" thick material. They use the same clips
I just finished building a unit with three side mounted drawers and wish I had seen this first. From now on it'll be under mounts, fer sure.
Awesome work Jason! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
Great videos very informative. Cant wait for part 3. Now plan to build all my new kitchen cabinets. Thanks
I'm getting ready to build a double vanity for my bathroom remodel we're doing. I was leaning toward side mounted draw slides, but now I'm definitely going under mount inset. Just found your channel and subscribed. Great stuff...
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just would like to pass along some info i learned installing these slides. the current version of the slides does not have the back slot (that slides onto the back bracket) offset to the side. the newer slides are made with the slot in the middle. this means that measuring the bracket placement is not as easy as you showed. it's not a huge deal but you have to account for the offset to get the slides installed straight. also, fyi buying these slides right now means ordering and waiting for at least 4 weeks.
Is the next video going to explain why the two different types of depths. Flush and the other way?
He explained it in this video. He showed how to do an overmount and inset drawer box. Inset has the drawer face inset (or inside) of the face frame and overmount is on the face frame.