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  • @Iliketomakestuff
    @Iliketomakestuff  3 года назад +23

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  • @mrschornst
    @mrschornst 3 года назад +177

    I really don't understand the internet pocket hole hate in general. There are perfectly good uses for all types of joinery in different situations, needs, abilities, capabilities, etc.
    I have been looking for options for our pantry which is basically a small coat closet size with a regular household door. This video gave me some ideas to potentially mix some of the vertical storage from the previous video along with these types of drawers.
    Thanks Bob and team!

    • @Iliketomakestuff
      @Iliketomakestuff  3 года назад +20

      You're welcome!

    • @turpskadey
      @turpskadey 3 года назад +19

      Exactly, I'm so disappointed in how rabid people are about it, he had to apologize midvideo for using a technique in CABINET MAKING. 🙄

    • @jebowlin3879
      @jebowlin3879 3 года назад +12

      A lot of it has to do with the idea of "Purity" of the craft, which is puerile considering there are many examples of antique furniture that used pocket holes, yes the implementation was different but it was older tech back then, some of the issue stems from the fact that pocket holes are used in IKEA type furniture, the major issue with that is, the really cheap furniture is all too often made from some type of particle board, basically sawdust, wood chips and glue, which in turn is so weak that even dovetails wouldn't help

    • @oKnASty10
      @oKnASty10 3 года назад +10

      So are pockets the BEST most traditional choice for this? No. He COULD have rabbited the bottom panel to sit within the drawer in a groove. BUT pockets are perfectly suitable for this application. The people that complain are the people with a laundry list of projects that will never get done because they feel they need to use THE BEST or the most traditional form of joinery in every piece they make. Or they are the same crowd that says using a CNC is not "real" woodworking. It's the same with the dovetails. Sure he could hand cut every single one but it would be a huge task and take exponentially longer.

    • @Bward216
      @Bward216 3 года назад +5

      What's wrong with just screwing a bottom panel up into the box frame? Pre drill, glue, and screw every few inches?

  • @bobbywweaver
    @bobbywweaver 3 года назад +89

    I relate so hard to those sounds you make climbing in and out of awkward spaces. It's absolutely necessary.

  • @dafud77
    @dafud77 3 года назад +316

    Just for the trolls, you should build an entire project with pocket holes and flathead screws. It would be so fun reading the comments.

    • @Sewcialitecrew
      @Sewcialitecrew 3 года назад +4

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 yessss I agree!

    • @Amazing_Gam3r
      @Amazing_Gam3r 3 года назад +5

      Pocket holes aren’t bad

    • @willusher3297
      @willusher3297 3 года назад +15

      Flathead screws?! You're a monster.

    • @pmdinaz
      @pmdinaz 3 года назад +2

      Thats why I watch Fishers haha

    • @ChgoWildcard777
      @ChgoWildcard777 3 года назад +4

      What's the issue with pocket hole assembly?

  • @williamblankenship8209
    @williamblankenship8209 3 года назад +36

    The fact that Bob himself hasn’t done dove tails is so wild to me. He is such a great wood worker the fact he is still learning is so inspiring and cool!

  • @Project_Servotopia
    @Project_Servotopia 3 года назад +31

    I'd say this was pretty well timed. I'm in the early stages of renovating my grandmother's kitchen and would love to put some of these in her base cabinets. Thanks for sharing!

  • @mjohns908
    @mjohns908 3 года назад +26

    Bob, you do not need to defend your pocket holes. You've been a pocket man since before pockets were cool. OG Pocket.

  • @ChandlerNWilson
    @ChandlerNWilson 3 года назад +65

    Always excited to see which new projects you take on. Thanks for sharing them with us! 😊

  • @elenalatici9568
    @elenalatici9568 2 года назад

    Nice dovetails! I'm not going to try that, but this was perfect for what I want to do underneath my work table. Thanks so much. What I live about you is the clarity of your instructions. You'd be amazed at how many carpenters on RUclips assume you know what they're doing with no explanation. Really appreciate that! 🙏🏼

  • @Autonate_42
    @Autonate_42 3 года назад +3

    I like how he addresses that yes it is a simple method but often the simple method works best for some situations. From my experience working on with metal materials people over complicate processes when the simple options are the best.

  • @sandravukovic2901
    @sandravukovic2901 3 года назад +1

    There's something special about your "Hi, I'm Bob" that makes me say "Hi Bob" out loud every single time :))
    Good project 👍

  • @OzzyCPT
    @OzzyCPT 3 года назад +5

    We've added about 30-40 drawers to our cabinets in the last few months and it's a game changer. Your storage becomes twice as useful. Far less unused space

  • @LoganKearsley
    @LoganKearsley 3 года назад +1

    I've done this upgrade in my kitchen and my parents' kitchen and bathroom, and it's been a lifechanger!

  • @johngrossnickle8874
    @johngrossnickle8874 3 года назад

    Have made some pull out drawers for 38 inch cabinets built over wasted space above staircase. Still have more to do. Good to see how you handled hinges on the doors. Thanks.

  • @williamreinhard
    @williamreinhard 3 года назад +4

    I haven't even watched this video yet but I'm excited because I've been wanting to do this exact thing in my kitchen. I usually watch just too see what cool stuff you do, but this time I'll actually be using the info!

  • @blazmalezic
    @blazmalezic 3 года назад +6

    Anthony’s photo bomb at the end is awesome! And also that bottle of For…by’s :)

  • @mr.robinson1982
    @mr.robinson1982 3 года назад +1

    Worked a long day, fell asleep watching your video, had to go back through to find out the place where I dropped out...Fantastic idea.

  • @kylek29
    @kylek29 3 года назад +26

    If you can't adjust the height, I'd just grind the riving knife. I did that with mine and it works great, no more having to disassemble it and it's a quick fix.

    • @willusher3297
      @willusher3297 3 года назад +1

      Came here to say this - just hit it with a file/belt-sander/etc. and it'll be safer and easier.

  • @stevejeffery4951
    @stevejeffery4951 3 года назад +2

    Brilliant, thank you. This looks like the perfect solution to the dreaded plastic storage container cupboard.

  • @eklevmyr
    @eklevmyr 3 года назад +3

    I really like this drawer construction. It seems easy to measure and easy to get square. I’d do it with box joints, only because I have that jig already and I like the look.

  • @jameswest6232
    @jameswest6232 3 года назад +2

    I've never been crazy about dovetails. I like this half method and jig since it you save time.

  • @jdcoy
    @jdcoy 3 года назад +5

    Thank you for explaining having to remove the riving knife. 😅 I'm still new to woodworking and I appreciate those details.

  • @scpatl4now
    @scpatl4now 2 года назад +1

    I just did a bunch of these that went in the back of an L shaped space so things didn't get lost way in the back. I have a very helpful tip for anyone who finds their trays aren't quite wide enough. Use a couple of washers between your slide and the cleat when you screw them in and you will be just fine. Also, crawling inside of a cabinet to install these was a real pain.

  • @mrdaft3272
    @mrdaft3272 3 года назад

    This one of the best videos I have seen, and I actually understood what needed to be done from it. I look forward to trying this during the summer when my workshop is not bitter cold.

  • @TheHandsomeMatt
    @TheHandsomeMatt 3 года назад +1

    This is such a good upgrade for cabinets. I did it to mine and absolutely will not go back to lower cabinets without drawers

  • @shapiroyaacov
    @shapiroyaacov 3 года назад

    Love the usage of the space under the bottom draw...

  • @lionelhernandez34
    @lionelhernandez34 3 года назад +1

    Pretty confident the riving knife assembly has an adjustment for that very reason, I'm almost certain I read that in my sawstop manual. May want to research that, great video thx for sharing

  • @BR0JASON
    @BR0JASON 3 года назад

    I think coming to appreciate (and incorporate) pocket hole joinery is part of a lot of people's woodworking journey if they've learned the craft from RUclips, especially if they gravitate towards the more in-depth, educational channels. I know it was part of mine. You come to learn that they really are the best option for certain projects and situations. James at Stumpy Nubs recently posted an excellent video on the subject. Aside from that, there are always going to be people who need something to feel "superior" about.

  • @janis31
    @janis31 3 года назад +1

    Bob fixed my closet for 5 dollars, thank you, @I Like To Make Stuff !!!!

  • @ScottWalshWoodworking
    @ScottWalshWoodworking 3 года назад

    is the arduino controlled dust collection still in operation?

  • @alkalinedale
    @alkalinedale 3 года назад

    Thanks, these dovetail jigs seemed super intimidating. Now I have a much better idea on how to use it and what I can do in my kitchen!!!

  • @matteomatwallace
    @matteomatwallace 3 года назад

    I love that ILTMS is willing to put pocket holes alongside dovetails. Whatever works, works!
    You should have 3D printed a spacing jig and CNC’d your logo at the front of every drawer, only to spray paint over all of it. Just to piss off every troll at once. @JimmyDiresta would totally do something like that

  • @timpgod
    @timpgod 3 года назад +1

    Bob, finally, a video that's bringing to life a long sought after dream of mine.
    I want to do this in my bathroom towel closet cabinet next to my sink, maximize my wife's make up storage by using the full depth of the cabinet
    However, the cabinet is setup with adjustable pin shelving.
    I want to design a system for my drawer slides that locks into the pin holes, so no screwing into the cabinet... In case we want to remove it later.
    Also, planning on making a Fishers shop dovetail table saw jog to help me make this.
    Thanks for the visuals.
    Also, my 6yr old says you're his favorite to watch at bedtime.

    • @Romans828girl
      @Romans828girl 2 года назад

      This is a problem I'm currently trying to figure out with the adjustable shelves and the drawer slides. What did you wind up doing?

  • @pmdinaz
    @pmdinaz 3 года назад

    Usable space is always worth it!
    Excellent!

  • @cadehol
    @cadehol 3 года назад

    I would just like to say I noticed the different color grading and I love whatever settings you changed to the raw footage! Reaaaally small detail, but I really liked it…

  • @sgsax
    @sgsax 3 года назад +1

    Years ago I bought a similar dovetail jig and never figured out how to use it. It's been collecting dust ever since. While it is nowhere near as nice as this one from Rockler, I may need to dig it out and see if my accumulated wisdom since then will help me figure it out now. Thanks for sharing!

  • @myhandydiy4471
    @myhandydiy4471 3 года назад

    great idea bob, its amazing how many people out there don't make use of the available space in their home, love the vids.

  • @Mike-In-O-Town
    @Mike-In-O-Town 3 года назад

    Pro tip # 1 from cutting tons of dovetails. Since most of us have more than one router, chuck up a dovetail bit in one router and a straight cutting bit in the other. First pass, use the straight cutting bit to remove the bunk of the material, then use your dovetail bit on the second pass to establish the dovetail and pins. This process is easier on your tools and bits and leaves a cleaner dovetail with less tear out.
    Pro tip # 2 from installing lots of cabinets. Only order lower cabinets with full width drawers (i.e. no doors). Way more convenient and efficient than standard box cabinets with doors.

  • @ShyGuySpirit
    @ShyGuySpirit 3 года назад

    That is a pretty cool jig for the dovetails.

  • @chitune
    @chitune 3 года назад +1

    Great video, and I loved you trick with the wood spacing! Howeve, this just shows me where my limits are, I could never do that myself 🙈 Kudos to you!

  • @TheKevinator-81
    @TheKevinator-81 3 года назад

    Great job, very clean looking. The pull out drawers made a big difference in our pantry.

  • @tagi3d
    @tagi3d 3 года назад

    grind the slot in the riving knife a tiny bit so it can seat lower. worked for me!

  • @jppendleton
    @jppendleton 3 года назад

    Nice dolly zoom for the milling montage!

  • @niels__vdb
    @niels__vdb 3 года назад

    I got gifted some nice planks last week. I was trying to figure out what to do with them. This is the perfect project! Thanks man

  • @Lorddanielrushton371
    @Lorddanielrushton371 3 года назад +2

    Great job Bob. I've been thinking of doing this to our pantry. And pocket holes are a good tool to have.

  • @joegoble2134
    @joegoble2134 3 года назад +3

    Well done, Bob! The drawers look great and make an awkward space so much more useable.

  • @MarkSchamel
    @MarkSchamel 3 года назад

    I always enjoy your content. Entertaining, educational, and very positive. Thanks Bob.

  • @cheeseisgreat24
    @cheeseisgreat24 3 года назад

    I've done that pocket hole trick for bottoms before, one thing to note for anyone who wants to do similar and hasn't before, If the Squareness of the finished product matters to your next step, put it up as tight as possible to one side and tight to one of the perpendicular sides, screw in the one side, check for square, then screw in the one other side perpendicular to it, then check it again, then finally drive home the other two sides. This allows you to loosen those last two sides a tad to be able to ensure the finished product is square.

  • @OldPittsburgh
    @OldPittsburgh 3 года назад

    Great video. Thanks of or sharing! For the crack in the cherry, you can put a vacuum on it from one end of the crack and glue from the other end and the vacuum will suck the glue into the crack. Just my two cents 🤷🏽

  • @bmay8818
    @bmay8818 3 года назад

    I'm not totally against pocket holes, as they do have their place. But for drawers, I drill 1/4" holes across the joints for the sides and bottoms and glue dowels in, then cut them off. It takes a bit longer but is faster than anything but pocket holes, and it's probably a little stronger and looks better. Anyway, those are nice! I'll have to keep your setup in mind when I build the cabinets in my shop.

  • @sapelesteve
    @sapelesteve 3 года назад

    Well done Bob! I totally agree with you about both the Dovetails & the Pocket screws! And I am not screwing around with you when I say that! 😂😂🤣🤣👍👍😉😉

  • @thisisatonofbs
    @thisisatonofbs 3 года назад

    Cut a couple of holes in the fronts of each drawer to allow one to grab there rather than where stuff might be resting inside the tray. Just a little extra fancy work on the front face :)

  • @nerolia_gaming8030
    @nerolia_gaming8030 2 года назад

    These drawers look amazing, I love ideas that help utilize the space! Thanks for the video!

  • @GeneralVolkov
    @GeneralVolkov 3 года назад

    Totally agree on the pocket hole front. So long as you've worked out your depth and screw size correctly and it's in an area nobody's gonna see then why give yourself extra work. Especially in the case of drawers where the total drawer amounts could easily be into double digits.

  • @tomtruesdale6901
    @tomtruesdale6901 3 года назад

    You did a great job on those slides. Now you can make full use of the cabinets.

  • @TomMakeHere
    @TomMakeHere 3 года назад

    Great result! Nice use of space
    Yeah I'd grind down the riving knife. I actually need to do the same (thanks for the reminder!)

  • @josephmcallister416
    @josephmcallister416 3 года назад

    I was just trying to wrap my head around doing something like this! Much appreciated.

  • @maulikjchauhan06
    @maulikjchauhan06 3 года назад

    Great work I am thinking the same for my home kitchen cabinet. Got a whole new perspective was thinking ordinary drawers this gives newness.

  • @charolettwills4358
    @charolettwills4358 3 года назад

    Love, love, love this project. You do a great job. Thanks for sharing and teaching us something new

  • @kellysands792
    @kellysands792 3 года назад +2

    Perfect timing Bob! We are having a new kitchen soon and wanted to have drawers like that as the low cabinets are hard to get at.

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations 3 года назад

    Beautiful, Bob! Really well done! 😃
    Organization is really important, but even more important is that the trays look amazing in there! 😃
    Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

  • @laurawerner
    @laurawerner 3 года назад +1

    I had that same riving knife problem on my Sawstop PCS with a new "10 inch" blade I bought off Amazon. It was some European brand, maybe Freud. I got out a ruler and discovered that the blade measured exactly 250mm. Ten inches is actually *254* mm. Those 4mm were just enough to make the blade shorter than the riving knife. I sent it back and wrote an irate review saying they should update the description to say 250mm rather than 10". I bet you're having the same issue.

  • @Wilkinson77
    @Wilkinson77 3 года назад

    Another example of your imagination, skill and craft at work. Great stuff! Keep it up :0)

  • @wilbard6708
    @wilbard6708 3 года назад

    Been thinking about this for a while, your video has convinced me that it's possible and that it is within my ability to do. Thanks!!

  • @MrClarkisgod
    @MrClarkisgod 3 года назад

    Did this for my kitchen but I used undermount slides. This way is much easier and you don't lose as much space.

  • @bunnywarren
    @bunnywarren 3 года назад

    For the table/cabinet saw have you looked into maglock feather boards? They have strong magnets you can turn on/off and a feather portion to push stuff against the fence before it gets to the saw blade.

  • @asdfjkl426
    @asdfjkl426 3 года назад

    Another great video. I just found your channel last weekend, and I'm really enjoying your work. It's a cool blend of woodworking, home improvement, and technology combined with innovative design and humor sprinkled in. Considering the size your channel and how successful you are, it shocks me that it was not in my youtube feed sooner???

  • @RedBeardedBuilder
    @RedBeardedBuilder 3 года назад

    Now I have so many ideas going through my head! I will now be adding this to my to do list! Great job!

  • @miggss7941
    @miggss7941 3 года назад

    I’m at work and instead of working. I’m watching you make a beautiful drawer.

  • @coreyghayes
    @coreyghayes 3 года назад

    Beautiful kitchen. I'm inspired. How are those pocket catcher drawer handles working out?

  • @jamesroebuck
    @jamesroebuck 3 года назад

    My wife keeps encouraging me to use dove tails on my projects. It's been way too intimidating until I saw this. You've inspired me! Thank you!

    • @jamesroebuck
      @jamesroebuck 3 года назад

      @@jeremyspecce Good advice. Thanks!

  • @bobpatten5710
    @bobpatten5710 3 года назад

    Really cool video. This is exactly what I’m hoping to do in our kitchen. Thanks

  • @dubya13207
    @dubya13207 3 года назад

    holy dolly zoom, batman!
    also, to add to the pocket hole discussion: your shelf will basically be resting on metal pins. it won't be any weaker than if you'd driven pins in from the outside...but it's sure prettier

  • @Rodbuilder109
    @Rodbuilder109 3 года назад

    This is something I want to do in some of my Workshop. It's also something new I have not done me for make drawers and what drawer slides.

  • @ruffmade7735
    @ruffmade7735 3 года назад

    Great job, Bob! (as always!). Been following for a while and love what you’re doing. This is awesome, because I just started doing the same thing for our master bathroom remodel! I am doing full dovetails and using Porter Cable jig (works exactly like Rockler jig) and using BB plywood. You chose wisely to go with half blind, as it does go much faster since doing pins & tails simultaneously, as well as only needing to tune setup one time. (btw - One way to prevent blowout with plywood is to put sacrificial board in front of the vertical board in jig. It’s a pain, but it works! Keep the projects rolling! Can’t wait to see how Ghia is coming along too!

  • @ukomdesign
    @ukomdesign 3 года назад

    Great job. I love those pull out drawers in the pantry. I really need to make my own.

  • @CardsbyMaaike
    @CardsbyMaaike 2 года назад

    sorry I have another question as I wonder how heavy all that wood and esp filled with cans get, I saw your pull out pantry is rather heavy on the casters and if those gliders can take all the weight, I have shelves now with baskets that slide on the shelve but it's hard to find one that fits the depth , solid wood seems heavy, I might be wrong, i have cherry trunk bits in my garden so it doesn't strike me as lightweight . it's so pretty though and so worth all the work

  • @CJGiantsKID09
    @CJGiantsKID09 3 года назад +1

    Great Video! Hopefully the Dovetail-Jig Critics will collide with the Anti-Pocket-Holeeers and we can have positive comments going forward

  • @saintjproductions
    @saintjproductions 3 года назад

    Thank you for this. I have (more or less) the same issue with deep cabinets where drawers like these will be extremely more useful. This helps me come up with a way to do same in my setup.

  • @starboy71
    @starboy71 3 года назад

    Pocket holes for the WIN!

  • @j0ker-z7b4l
    @j0ker-z7b4l 3 года назад +12

    Jimmy Troll Voice: "you're not a real woodworker if you cut dovetails with a jig" ❤️

  • @toshiahanson6480
    @toshiahanson6480 3 года назад

    This kitchen is beautiful Bob!

  • @peteytweaty
    @peteytweaty 3 года назад

    For the future, off set the bore on the doors. (hinge) 6 in up from the bottom should do it.

  • @nelsont.3673
    @nelsont.3673 3 года назад

    Very cool Video. Sadly im a 21 yo college student and can’t afford all the woodworking machinery or materials (yet).
    But doing my best with hand tools so thx for all the inspiration on your channel :)

  • @amac9245
    @amac9245 3 года назад

    Nice Job. Something about the finished drawers has me craving Thai food.

  • @RobertC906
    @RobertC906 3 года назад +3

    Just a thought, you could of upgraded the hinges to the doors that actually make the doors move out of the way like Ikea doors so you would of only had to clear the hinges. Other than that the drawers and the color of the wood are beautiful.

  • @parlundgren2522
    @parlundgren2522 3 года назад

    Great project man!
    Sometimes it's the little upgrades offense home that make the biggest impact.
    Just moved to a new flat where the kitchen has exactly 3 drawers but tons of big cabinets.
    Think this would do the trick!

  • @StevenWebb1
    @StevenWebb1 3 года назад

    I wish I had seen this before I invested in the basket shelving in my pantry cabinet. The cost difference would almost pay for the jig. Plus, I would have a jig afterwards. Nice looking drawers.

  • @CardsbyMaaike
    @CardsbyMaaike 2 года назад

    oh this is super cool, I never made any by hand cos I am not even attempting them, but now it's actually achievable even for me..might need a router first though haha, thank you, it looks fab

  • @LisaWilcox
    @LisaWilcox 3 года назад

    I think this would also be cool for bathroom cabinets!

  • @gexus777
    @gexus777 3 года назад

    Dovetails! Woo-hoo! 😄 If you get it, you get it😉

  • @CiceroMonteiro
    @CiceroMonteiro 3 года назад

    I'm no Matthias Wandel, you ain't gonna lose me to some pocket role content 😊

  • @madelynhostetler4117
    @madelynhostetler4117 3 года назад +1

    I LOVE this!! My dad used this as inspiration and built drawers within a cabinet for big pots!

  • @christophermarcantel2759
    @christophermarcantel2759 3 года назад

    Never got the hate for pocket holes. For stuff like this in everyday home use they seem perfect. I don't need intricate kitchen drawers, I need them to work well

  • @Crsoda
    @Crsoda 3 года назад +1

    Thanks! I need to get started on organizing my kitchen!

  • @thefakemaker
    @thefakemaker 3 года назад

    Hi Bob, I’ve just tried making drawers in my workshop. They’re under my ILTMS mitre station.

  • @JesterZamba
    @JesterZamba 3 года назад

    I'm getting real New Yankee Workshop vibes from this episode.

  • @ojcrook1340
    @ojcrook1340 3 года назад

    My riving knife sits way above the saw blade. About 30mm. I've seen a lot of people cut them down below the height of the blade which I'm considering. I think it's important to have it fitted but can't use it if resawing lumber higher than the blade.

  • @carlosborquez8864
    @carlosborquez8864 3 года назад

    I love how you tried something new

  • @bogsdolics
    @bogsdolics 3 года назад

    Hi Bob another great video , could you have fitted the drawer slides to the wooden spacers then screwed through the holes in the slides to fit the wooden spacers ,keep up the good work ,G.