A few remarks. Thank you for including the following: tips, tricks, and tools needed (w/ hyperlinks). The clincher is that you aren't a jerk in the videos, or a know-it-all, and you speak coherently. Great video editing, as well. Really appreciate your page, Handyman. - Cheers!
I worked for a kitchen company for three years, out of high school. One guy was a former electrician, one was a retired plumber. Great training for the handyman business. How I ended up a union glazier in NYC is anyone’s guess. But I still dabble when it’s slow in my trade. Much more fun. Keep the videos coming. I never miss them.
Recently purchased a house I was about to install cabinets on my own. I’m so happy I found your video. You saved me so much money. Thanks for posting the tools used. You’re the man!!
I have always been a big DYI guy. I've even had a handyman business for awhile when I was younger. I must say that your vids are some of the BEST - thx
I think this was one of your best videos as far as explaining what tools your using and how to do something. Normally you just record yourself. Thanks for sharing the tools your using,I know what I'll be buying on my next trip to the home improvement store. Love your videos and I recommend you to everyone. Keep up the great work.
Nice video h-man. As a veteran handyman I appreciate your videos. Not only are they a good help to many diy ers out there, but they may entice more young people to the trade that may otherwise feel that sitting in a cubicle banging on a computer is the only way to go. thanks.
Great video. I've been a trim carpenter for 20 plus years an installed probably 100 sets of cabinets before I discovered the face clamps. There are truly a life an back saver. Makes lining up the cabinet styles an rails effortless. I would check into trim head screws for attaching cabinets together. The head is just about same size as the screw itself. I swear you will love the results. An they are handy for a lot of other situations. I was in trim carpentry for a long time before I discovered trim head screws also. I'm definitely not trying to be condescending because I'm still always trying to learn. An watch your videos often to learn the business side of it all. An I've learned alot. Thanks an God bless
No worries. Like I said been in it 20 years an still learning. I just discovered CA glue a week ago an used it atleast 10 times. I use it to glue crown an base returns an rolled corners. Saves me from having to glue em an then kill time waiting for dry time. I have learned a lot from your videos on talking to customers an selling my work at the prices it calls for. Estimating has always been intimidating at times. An it's easy to sell yourself short. When I watched your video I was like that's me going over what I'm gonna say an how I'm gonna respond. It's all about confidence an doing research to know what your talking about. Anyways it was awesome to see I'm not the only one running over it all in my head over an over. Sorry for the rant an keep it up brother
The clamps are great. Use them to get your drill bit to go in straight. Use #8 or #9 deck screws. Then use a long 1/8" drill bit to pre-drill. Use a drill stop or piece of tape to know when to stop drilling. You can counter sink the screws in. Get a countersink bit or a countersing w/o bit.
I like the stud buddy from home depot. It just works off magnets finding the drywall screws. Works great, no batteries. It has never let me down like a stud finder has.
I recommend a ledger board that you pre level. This is great if you plan on a backsplash this would be a good reference point for measuring where your studs are in the wall.
Good info. I like the third hands and use them often. A couple of other tips I use. I like to locate the top and bottom screws at the hinge location to hide them. I also use trim head screws to go through the face frames. McFeely's has really strong hardened screws that seldom break, even in hardwood. Proud to call myself a Handyman. Cheers!
I searched RUclips for vinyl floor installation and you came up in the search. I’ve since binge watched for a week now tons of your videos. I find them entertaining and very informative. I also think you have a great personality and sense of humor. It’s funny how I try to find clues of your location in the country for no other reason other then trying to find a slip up on your part.lol Anyway, how in the hell do you keep a balanced relationship with your marriage? You seem to work a lot of late night hours and weekends.
Always enjoy your videos there young man. Not sure if i missed it but showing how to shim the cabinets in different scenarios would be great. I am actually in the process of renovating our kitchen. My best too yo and your family,William
Hi, just watched your "must have tools to install cabinets," gotta tell you, you make this so easy... Loved the video, your presentation was excellent, moreover, it will save me installation costs...
Very nice demo. The right tools make all the difference. I have two new dishwasher installs tomorrow and sure as shooting, the base cabinets will not be vertically square and at least one of the old ones will be a nightmare to extract because the floor tile was installed after DW was shoved in the hole, and the other one, I'll have to trim a cabinet to get the new DW pull down door to open correctly. But with the right tools, no sweat. keep up the good work Handyman.
I bought a pair of those bessy clamps after watching your first video. They are nice. I also bought four of those blue zip-up poles after you posted that video a few months back and have used them for holding plastic up. I bought a pair of the mini third-hand poles for mounting cabinets when you already have a countertop.
I've been using a stud finder that is just basically some strong magnets. It picks up where the drywall was screwed into the studs. It has worked flawlessly so far, but obviously has its limitations.
Only problem with that is, it only finds nails and screws , your dependent on the last guy to be in,on the stud , doesn't actually find the stud .but kinda works i guess .
Regular wood screws for the face frames, i drill them with a tapered countersink drill bit. GRK screws to attach to walls. You don’t want to get pull through for holding the weight of the cabinet. Good video.
Excellent vid Great explanation. On stud finder. They work best when you put it on wall let it set up about 2 seconds than move it across. Many hit button and move right away. Wait than move you’ll like it better. Thank you again. I have now learned another use for my fast cap poles!!
You should create an Amazon page with all your fav tools etc...then just can put that link in your vids & we can click that & shop all your fav tools & allow you to get the credit. Just an FYI for you, since know editing vids can be time consuming. Cheers, A👍🏻
I do use the cabinet screws..an finish screws for face frames..AN YES A LAZER...HA..I USE THE SMALLER DRILL AN IMPACTS FOR CABINET WORK THOU.. keep up the beautiful work my friend
Great tips and demonstration of the various tools. Tip: use star or square head screws to reduce the risk of stripping phillip screws and to get more grip to drive in screws. Curious. Why no ledger board? I assume so you can demonstrate the use of the 3rd hands.
Nice video, witch tools that are definitely a must for a good kitchen cabinet install! I recommend 3 clamps for alignment, e.g. top, bottom and center.
How about a stud finder, hole saw set for drilling plumbing holes, oscilating saw for trimming shims, foxtail brush for cleaning out the cabinets, and maybe a bar of parafin or soap to coat the screws so they drive into harder wood species without snapping.
To add to this, I am torx/ star screws every where, cabinet screws a must, I like tools that double up, less to haul in and out. My impact with 1/4” bits, just swap for star bit to drill bit on one tool. Face frame clamp is nice.
If you haven't checked this guys channel out yet you should. His channel is awesome and he has so much useful information. He's my second favorite channel.
Handyman you continue to Rock it! I feel I am pretty handy but I always learn something new or you confirm I do something right or wrong when I watch your video. Thanks for being honest and humble.
I have all these same tools if they would only work! But unlike the Japanese shovel that stands on it's own these tools work extremely well with a human involved. Six foot, Eight foot true straight edge and true plumb levels to true everything up . Also a ledger board for uppers will keep all cabinets of like kind on the same plane. great video ..
Have you ever used the EZ-Level cabinet levelers to install floor cabinets and if so what was your impression? They look like they would work pretty dang good and not a bad price either at about $7.50 a pop
Oh that walabot is all I use. It saved me from finding wood or metal studs with wires running through them so I didn't hit those wires or plumbing either while drilling or cutting into said wall. Go test it out and looking forward to your thoughts.
Another thing I do is rub a bar of soap along the screws before i put them in. As the screw turns, it heats up and melts the soap, which lubricates it and helps eliminate split stiles
didn't hear you mention my first go-to stud finding technique. Just a flashlight up against the wall. Most mud jobs leave the screws plainly visible when you put a raking light to them.
I might have left the right end of the big cabinet a bit loose from the wall until I got the small cabinet bound to its frame, then checked for the need for a shim. Why no drywall?
One comment, to screw the cabinet together I use or recommend trim head screws. The small head gets countersunk, plus they come in white or black which looks better on painted cabinets. Barely noticeable when complete
Lots of electrical on the wall where I want to hang my cabinet...right above 2 sockets.. I've tried locating the studs with a Zircon, but false readings... I'm thinking I should just cut out the existing drywall 1" smaller than the cabinet so I can see the internals...and be SURE I don't hit wires!! ....or endoscope it. Rather cut out the panel though...Nobody will know unless they take down the cabinet... Thoughts? Thanks
Instead of polls i put a ledger board level across the bottom and set the boxes on that. Also. I put a 3/4" scrap between the studs at the top of the cabinets so I don't have to worry about finding a stud.
Question on securing narrower cabinets. We have a wall that is 99", and the cabinets that we are buying are only available in 30" and 36". Since one is above the stove, we were intending to go with the 30" boxes, with 3" spacers at one end, and on both sides of the bridge above the stove, which will frame the microwave nicely. Problem: Studs are on the corner (behind the 3" spacer), at 16, 32, 48, 64, 80, 96, and the other corner. Cabinet bulkheads are at 3, 33, 63, 66, and 96. This puts one stud in the middle of the first cabinet, the 2nd just inside the bulkhead, but then only one stud behind the 2nd cabinet, and finally, one behind the 3rd cabinet, plus one directly behind the bulkhead. These are particleboard cabinets and I'm not sure that I trust them hanging on only one stud. The only solution that I can think of is to mount strips to the wall, attached to all studs, then screw the cabinets to them, then build out the backsplash to fill the gap. What do you think?
Are there standard dimensions for install the upper cabinets above the face cabinets? And, is such a dimension from the countertop height, or from the top of the base?
hey what if i need to hang upper part of hutch on wall. is it screws i need to follow or french cleat more better option as u know hutch upper part huge and heavy made of hardwood
A few remarks. Thank you for including the following: tips, tricks, and tools needed (w/ hyperlinks). The clincher is that you aren't a jerk in the videos, or a know-it-all, and you speak coherently. Great video editing, as well. Really appreciate your page, Handyman. - Cheers!
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I worked for a kitchen company for three years, out of high school. One guy was a former electrician, one was a retired plumber. Great training for the handyman business. How I ended up a union glazier in NYC is anyone’s guess. But I still dabble when it’s slow in my trade. Much more fun.
Keep the videos coming. I never miss them.
Recently purchased a house I was about to install cabinets on my own. I’m so happy I found your video. You saved me so much money. Thanks for posting the tools used. You’re the man!!
I have always been a big DYI guy. I've even had a handyman business for awhile when I was younger. I must say that your vids are some of the BEST - thx
I like to hide my mounting screws behind the shelves looks clean
Could work however sometimes the backing of the cabinet is too cheap to hang a cabinet from
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I think this was one of your best videos as far as explaining what tools your using and how to do something. Normally you just record yourself. Thanks for sharing the tools your using,I know what I'll be buying on my next trip to the home improvement store. Love your videos and I recommend you to everyone. Keep up the great work.
Nice video h-man. As a veteran handyman I appreciate your videos. Not only are they a good help to many diy ers out there, but they may entice more young people to the trade that may otherwise feel that sitting in a cubicle banging on a computer is the only way to go. thanks.
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Great video. I've been a trim carpenter for 20 plus years an installed probably 100 sets of cabinets before I discovered the face clamps. There are truly a life an back saver. Makes lining up the cabinet styles an rails effortless. I would check into trim head screws for attaching cabinets together. The head is just about same size as the screw itself. I swear you will love the results. An they are handy for a lot of other situations. I was in trim carpentry for a long time before I discovered trim head screws also. I'm definitely not trying to be condescending because I'm still always trying to learn. An watch your videos often to learn the business side of it all. An I've learned alot. Thanks an God bless
Thanks for the comment. I'm going to go look up the trim head screws right now. I appreciate the valuable information.
I just ordered a box. Thanks again.
No worries. Like I said been in it 20 years an still learning. I just discovered CA glue a week ago an used it atleast 10 times. I use it to glue crown an base returns an rolled corners. Saves me from having to glue em an then kill time waiting for dry time. I have learned a lot from your videos on talking to customers an selling my work at the prices it calls for. Estimating has always been intimidating at times. An it's easy to sell yourself short. When I watched your video I was like that's me going over what I'm gonna say an how I'm gonna respond. It's all about confidence an doing research to know what your talking about. Anyways it was awesome to see I'm not the only one running over it all in my head over an over. Sorry for the rant an keep it up brother
The clamps are great. Use them to get your drill bit to go in straight. Use #8 or #9 deck screws. Then use a long 1/8" drill bit to pre-drill. Use a drill stop or piece of tape to know when to stop drilling.
You can counter sink the screws in. Get a countersink bit or a countersing w/o bit.
I like the stud buddy from home depot. It just works off magnets finding the drywall screws. Works great, no batteries. It has never let me down like a stud finder has.
Well we’ll we’ll.... looks like this guy will be ordering the third hand set and clamps😎Thanks for the info !
I used a truck bed cargo bar when I did mine. Has holes in the feet so I attached square pieces of wood.
I recommend a ledger board that you pre level. This is great if you plan on a backsplash this would be a good reference point for measuring where your studs are in the wall.
Great idea, I do this every time. Makes solo installation much easier.
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Good info. I like the third hands and use them often. A couple of other tips I use. I like to locate the top and bottom screws at the hinge location to hide them. I also use trim head screws to go through the face frames. McFeely's has really strong hardened screws that seldom break, even in hardwood. Proud to call myself a Handyman. Cheers!
Thank you Handyman for showing this video on cabinet installation. I appreciate you showing the use of tools and method of installation.
Awesome. My previous homeowner removed the cabinets in the laundry room. This is exactly what I needed to know to put them back up. Thanks!
I searched RUclips for vinyl floor installation and you came up in the search. I’ve since binge watched for a week now tons of your videos. I find them entertaining and very informative. I also think you have a great personality and sense of humor. It’s funny how I try to find clues of your location in the country for no other reason other then trying to find a slip up on your part.lol Anyway, how in the hell do you keep a balanced relationship with your marriage? You seem to work a lot of late night hours and weekends.
Always enjoy your videos there young man. Not sure if i missed it but showing how to shim the cabinets in different scenarios would be great. I am actually in the process of renovating our kitchen. My best too yo and your family,William
Hi, just watched your "must have tools to install cabinets," gotta tell you, you make this so easy... Loved the video, your presentation was excellent, moreover, it will save me installation costs...
Very nice demo. The right tools make all the difference. I have two new dishwasher installs tomorrow and sure as shooting, the base cabinets will not be vertically square and at least one of the old ones will be a nightmare to extract because the floor tile was installed after DW was shoved in the hole, and the other one, I'll have to trim a cabinet to get the new DW pull down door to open correctly. But with the right tools, no sweat. keep up the good work Handyman.
I bought a pair of those bessy clamps after watching your first video. They are nice. I also bought four of those blue zip-up poles after you posted that video a few months back and have used them for holding plastic up. I bought a pair of the mini third-hand poles for mounting cabinets when you already have a countertop.
Really glad I found your channel. Im getting ready to start a kitchen reno. These tools will be a great addition. Great videos! Thank you!
The Clamps look really cool. never saw those before. Third hand is a great tool also. Thanks for the video.
I've been using a stud finder that is just basically some strong magnets. It picks up where the drywall was screwed into the studs. It has worked flawlessly so far, but obviously has its limitations.
Only problem with that is, it only finds nails and screws , your dependent on the last guy to be in,on the stud , doesn't actually find the stud .but kinda works i guess .
Great channel! No cow? Btw, looks like a couple of those shelves were facing the wrong way with the unfinished end facing forward.
Regular wood screws for the face frames, i drill them with a tapered countersink drill bit. GRK screws to attach to walls. You don’t want to get pull through for holding the weight of the cabinet. Good video.
Excellent vid Great explanation. On stud finder. They work best when you put it on wall let it set up about 2 seconds than move it across. Many hit button and move right away. Wait than move you’ll like it better. Thank you again. I have now learned another use for my fast cap poles!!
I have 2 of those bessey clamps; game changer tool right there!
Thanks for sharing so much excellent content. The third hand and face clamps are now in my tool arsenal! Thanks for sharing very helpful knowledge.
You should create an Amazon page with all your fav tools etc...then just can put that link in your vids & we can click that & shop all your fav tools & allow you to get the credit. Just an FYI for you, since know editing vids can be time consuming. Cheers, A👍🏻
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Great video. It's enthusiastic and empowering. You do so well explaining simple things that are commonly overlooked.
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I do use the cabinet screws..an finish screws for face frames..AN YES A LAZER...HA..I USE THE SMALLER DRILL AN IMPACTS FOR CABINET WORK THOU.. keep up the beautiful work my friend
Great tips and demonstration of the various tools. Tip: use star or square head screws to reduce the risk of stripping phillip screws and to get more grip to drive in screws. Curious. Why no ledger board? I assume so you can demonstrate the use of the 3rd hands.
I'm guessing no need with the 3rd hand?
I use a ledger board. That is level. Then no guesswork.
Awesome job explaining!! Ty!
13:04 Now THAT'S confidence in your work! ;-)
Nice video, witch tools that are definitely a must for a good kitchen cabinet install! I recommend 3 clamps for alignment, e.g. top, bottom and center.
How about a stud finder, hole saw set for drilling plumbing holes, oscilating saw for trimming shims, foxtail brush for cleaning out the cabinets, and maybe a bar of parafin or soap to coat the screws so they drive into harder wood species without snapping.
Great tool ideas !! Gotta get a pair of those cabinet clamps
This was a good learning video! Thanks
To find studs I just use neodymium magnets. They stick to the walls where there's a screw, and where there's a screw there should be a stud. ;)
Great video on the tools used to install cabinets. With a 3 inch wood screw isn't there a risk of puncturing an electrical wire or plumbing pipe?
To add to this, I am torx/ star screws every where, cabinet screws a must, I like tools that double up, less to haul in and out.
My impact with 1/4” bits, just swap for star bit to drill bit on one tool. Face frame clamp is nice.
When Sheetrock is on the wall magnets work great for stud finding.
That video helped a lot! Thanks.
Hard work pays off. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the recommendations. Just ordered the clamps and third hand
Nice video.
All simple and clear.
1980 called and wants the framed cabinets back, lol. Seriously though, good informative video...
love the tool reviews, keep them up!
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If you haven't checked this guys channel out yet you should. His channel is awesome and he has so much useful information. He's my second favorite channel.
Hey Brotha! Can’t wait till your small bathroom, tile job, follow up video comes out! I enjoy and look forward to all of your videos!!
Handyman you continue to Rock it! I feel I am pretty handy but I always learn something new or you confirm I do something right or wrong when I watch your video. Thanks for being honest and humble.
Love this video. Very informative and concise.
I have all these same tools if they would only work! But unlike the Japanese shovel that stands on it's own these tools work extremely well with a human involved. Six foot, Eight foot true straight edge and true plumb levels to true everything up . Also a ledger board for uppers will keep all cabinets of like kind on the same plane. great video ..
Thank you . I learned a lot .
Have you ever used the EZ-Level cabinet levelers to install floor cabinets and if so what was your impression? They look like they would work pretty dang good and not a bad price either at about $7.50 a pop
Thanks for making such clear and to the point videos 👍🏿👍🏿
Oh that walabot is all I use. It saved me from finding wood or metal studs with wires running through them so I didn't hit those wires or plumbing either while drilling or cutting into said wall. Go test it out and looking forward to your thoughts.
That pole tool is 👌
Great job thanks for the advice
Your videos rock and I appreciate the links to all the tools!
Great video! The clamps are nifty!
Franklin Stud finder hands down the best stud finder I’ve ever used
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VERY informative video!!! Thank you!!!
Another thing I do is rub a bar of soap along the screws before i put them in. As the screw turns, it heats up and melts the soap, which lubricates it and helps eliminate split stiles
great tip. I will have to try that one.
Awesome video. Will remember this for that day I am asked to put some up & look at those tools used. Keep up the great work bud
didn't hear you mention my first go-to stud finding technique. Just a flashlight up against the wall. Most mud jobs leave the screws plainly visible when you put a raking light to them.
LOVE the Wallobot
I might have left the right end of the big cabinet a bit loose from the wall until I got the small cabinet bound to its frame, then checked for the need for a shim. Why no drywall?
Thanks showing those tools and their uses.
One comment, to screw the cabinet together I use or recommend trim head screws. The small head gets countersunk, plus they come in white or black which looks better on painted cabinets. Barely noticeable when complete
Use a countersink to put them flush with the surface.
Great I found the third hand.!!
Youmake the channel grow👏
Great demonstration and review of the tools
Could I use a load bar designed for tractor trailers? Looks pretty much the same. Cheers
Thanks for the very useful and informative video. Don't forget to flip those shelves around so the edge banding is out. May as well do it right.
The edge banding has fallen off these shelves. This is my work shop
Lots of electrical on the wall where I want to hang my cabinet...right above 2 sockets.. I've tried locating the studs with a Zircon, but false readings...
I'm thinking I should just cut out the existing drywall 1" smaller than the cabinet so I can see the internals...and be SURE I don't hit wires!!
....or endoscope it.
Rather cut out the panel though...Nobody will know unless they take down the cabinet...
Thoughts? Thanks
Thanks for the tips Handyman
This is a real step up
Instead of polls i put a ledger board level across the bottom and set the boxes on that. Also. I put a 3/4" scrap between the studs at the top of the cabinets so I don't have to worry about finding a stud.
Good video that clamp is cool. Thanks
Great demonstration!
You always have the MOST INFORMATIVE videos...Thanks!
Very helpful. Nice work.
Is there a video of u scribing the line and it using the frickin Lazer beams?
Hello Sr thanks for you amazing videos I have question how I know how hight I need to installer the cabinets
Question on securing narrower cabinets. We have a wall that is 99", and the cabinets that we are buying are only available in 30" and 36". Since one is above the stove, we were intending to go with the 30" boxes, with 3" spacers at one end, and on both sides of the bridge above the stove, which will frame the microwave nicely.
Problem: Studs are on the corner (behind the 3" spacer), at 16, 32, 48, 64, 80, 96, and the other corner.
Cabinet bulkheads are at 3, 33, 63, 66, and 96.
This puts one stud in the middle of the first cabinet, the 2nd just inside the bulkhead, but then only one stud behind the 2nd cabinet, and finally, one behind the 3rd cabinet, plus one directly behind the bulkhead.
These are particleboard cabinets and I'm not sure that I trust them hanging on only one stud.
The only solution that I can think of is to mount strips to the wall, attached to all studs, then screw the cabinets to them, then build out the backsplash to fill the gap.
What do you think?
Are there standard dimensions for install the upper cabinets above the face cabinets? And, is such a dimension from the countertop height, or from the top of the base?
Thanks for the tips
Thanks dude , been working on cabinets lately super informative and helpful
Ready to go kick some ass thanks for the video
Thanks for the instructions. Your doing a great job.
Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks for the vid. Good stuff. Helpful!
hey what if i need to hang upper part of hutch on wall. is it screws i need to follow or french cleat more better option as u know hutch upper part huge and heavy made of hardwood
Great, thanks for sharing yours knowledge, do you have a link to this red clamps?
good job joe ... oldtony
Thanks for clams, I like them!!!
hi just a thought use your vertical beam to line up center of the stud and you have a line no measuring
I'm redoing my kitchen cabinets is it standard to not have drywall behind the new cabinets , and do you have to waterproof behind kitchen cabinets.