The Nicest Thing I’ve Ever Built | 100 Hour Hand Tool Cabinet Build
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- Опубликовано: 23 авг 2020
- This wall mounted tool cabinet was built almost entirely with the hand tools it houses. This project took over 100 hours and includes 50+ hand cut dovetails, 35+ magnets, 100+ brass slotted screws, and countless drops of blood, sweat, and tears.
Now that the project is complete, I can confidently say this is the nicest thing I've ever built.
Behind the swinging panel inside of the right-hand door are some of my grandfather's old tools, including his slide rules. I don't use these tools often, but chose to mount them in my cabinet to honor his memory.
The carcass, drawer fronts, and tool mounts are made of African mahogany. The back panels and plane till are baltic birch plywood, and the front panel has a maple veneer. The drawer sides and backs are solid maple, and the bottoms are plywood. The finish used on the carcass is Arm-R-Seal wipe on polyurethane (satin), while I used spray-on lacquer for the tool mounts.
The drawers are through-dovetailed, and the drawer fronts are cut from a single piece of mahogany to create a continuous grain appearance across all three drawers. The cabinet is mounted to the wall with two large lag bolts (hidden behind the saw till and plane till) which are driven into studs.
I do not have plans for this build, as I designed it on pencil and paper only, specifically to fit these tools. However, I can provide the rough dimensions. The cabinet is approximately 25" wide, 30" tall, the center section is almost 8" deep, and the doors are around 4" deep.
I am currently finishing a separate video dedicated to the saw till, which I plan to post to this channel soon.
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This is the kind of video that needs to be on YT recommendations. No music, no noise just simply hard work in silence
Thanks so much! I would be thrilled if this ended up on YT recommendations 😂
@@dkbuilds Good news! That's where I saw it.
Me to !
Greetings from 🇨🇭
And me.. Your a credit to the trade.
Me too guys.
What I like about this carpenter is that he is quiet and focused! The work transferred from his heart and head into his masterpiece! Great work!
Thank you very much for the kind words, friend!
Dude is going FULL THROTTLE with that backsaw. Like 3 strokes to the line.
Yolo! 😂
@@dkbuilds And even featured a slight oversaw on the drawer closeup, reminding us that with handmade, imperfect is perfect. So great.
@tyvek05 well you kinda have to settle since nothing you make will be perfect.
I was literally thinking the same thing. Had me clenching lmao
@tyvek05 google the Japanese design theory of wabi sabi you will be enlightened 👍
After watching the video advert i was still skeptical. But when i finally downloaded the plans ruclips.net/user/postUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG i was very impressed. The whole plan was just as you said in the video. Thank you very much. I now have a large and valuable collection for my woodworks. This is great!
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Insect infestation: Wood-boring insects such as termites, beetles, and carpenter ants can tunnel through the wood, compromising its strength and structural integrity.
Aging: Over time, wood can naturally degrade due to exposure to environmental factors like sunlight, temperature changes, and oxygen. This aging process can cause wood to become weaker and more prone to damage.
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Poor quality or low-density wood: The quality of wood can vary based on factors like the tree species, growth conditions, and harvesting methods. Low-density wood or wood with inherent structural flaws can be weaker than high-quality, dense wood.
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I started to watch a simple object being built exquisitely. Somewhere along the line, I realized I was immersed in a symphony,
It was an awesome experience. I've saved it to my play list so I can deepen that experience.
Thank you so much not only for sharing your build but for the craft you put into the video.
Wow thank you John! I'm so glad that all my effort in building and video production paid off for you. I really appreciate you watching and commenting!
Nice job. I like several things: your silent video; honoring your grandfather and your precision. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for watching and sharing the kind words Joseph. Cheers!
Wonderful build. I enjoyed watching someone so young who has mastered the old school hand made craftsmanship.
Thank you Thomas! Not sure I've mastered it yet, but I am always trying to improve my skills. Maybe one day I will be a true master :)
@@dkbuilds The only correct answer.
I'm retiring in a couple of years and spending my money now on good tools, and intend to take up woodworking after 40+ years in the oil and gas construction industry . This project you've shown is where I'D like to start.
I've just found your channel and love it THANKS
Excellent, sounds like a great retirement plan! Good luck on your woodworking journey, and thanks for watching my video!
Very nice work. Will be inspiration for many viewers!
Thank you, Scott! I am impressed by your channel and your videos!
Instablaster.
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At last a real craftsman using hand tools and skill. No plethora of electric hand tools and gadgets, no inane background music and commentary. Just the sound of wood being worked and hard skilful graft being done :) A joy to watch and so good to see a such a young and skilful guy keeping the craft of cabinet making alive.
Thank you, TopMarks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! :)
Love your attention to details.. All the screws "clocked", perfect 👌🏼
Thank you Zeka! I'm glad you enjoyed the attention to detail!
Simply precious
Thanks Frank!
That was probably the most satisfying thing I’ve ever seen.
And that is probably one of the best complements I've ever received! Thanks Avery!
Search up "Studley tool Chest"
@only destiel right!!!!
The best i've ever see. You are my ok-Guru
Who in the world would downvote such a dedicated work. I'm really impressed. Great job!
I'm not sure! To each their own I guess. Thank you for watching NTR!
People that use deck screws for joinery...thats who......🤣
Haters. I don’t work in wood, and I was mesmerized by this work. Superb!
That was amazing! Putting the tools in their proper place at the end must have felt so good. Watching the video was very relaxing, almost soothing. I loved that there was no music, no commentary, no noise, just working. Brilliant!
Excellent, I'm so glad you liked the video fradrig! I feel satisfied every time I get a tool out or put a tool back in the cabinet :)
The precision in this video is like a drug for my OCD. What a pleasure to watch.
Thanks Alen! I think I have a touch of OCD myself which contributed to how well this cabinet turned out hah
hilarious how simple it looks yet how intricate it really is, such a clean build - super impressive!!
Thanks so much Stevey! Glad you enjoyed all the intricacies :)
I have only been in carpentry for a year and only the last couple of months started gaining interest and joy in fine woodworking. This is an inspiration!
Thank you so much Brandon I'm proud to have inspired you!!
Precision. Care. Consideration. Beauty. Simplicity. 🙏🏻
Thanks for the kind words Peter!
Gorgeous! And I love the "history compartment" with the slide rules and (presumably family) heirloom tools.
Thank you so much Lawson! Yes they are heirlooms from my grandfather. I'm glad you liked it :)
@@dkbuilds I was actually wondering if you used these. Wouldn't have surprised me given your approach to using hand tools over machines and power tools for most of the work shown here.
beautiful, love it , thank you, for the love of hand woodworking
Thank you for watching Ahmed!
That saw till is too cool!
Thanks so much! I have a separate video dedicated to the saw till. Thank you for watching!
Outstanding job!!!!! Can't stop watching...
Great, glad you're enjoying it Lemev!
Love the intent of each spot. The care. I can't wait to have the confidence to work with hardwood.
Thank you Dusty! You can do it! In a lot of ways it's more fun to work with hardwood than soft wood. I always bump my pine pieces into something leaving dents all over the place that I don't notice until after I've applied stain... not really a problem with hard woods!
Man I couldn't stop watching this build, great looking cabinet.
Thanks so much Brian! Glad you liked it!
Excellent. How brilliant. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure, thank you for watching Amrita!
What a treat to watch
Thanks so much Michelle! I'm glad you liked it :)
Watching this was like meditation - the final product is outstanding!
Excellent, that's one of the main reasons I make these videos... to help people relax. Glad you liked it Simon!
What a treasure for you! Love your tools and your skills!
Thank you so much Else, I'm glad to have you as a viewer!
Craftsmanship from a man so young is encouraging. Thank you for posting this.
Thank you for the encouraging comment, stx! I'm always trying to improve my craftsmanship!
Absolutely marvellous.
Thank you Quirt!!
Perfection in every way. It’s usually the elderly master craftsmen that have the skill and patience to create this kind of masterpiece. I applaud you and your skill. 👍🇦🇺
Wow, thank you Shed Man! I am always trying to improve my skills and patience :)
Any cabinet maker could build on in his sleep 😴.Its Just a box !
@@tonywright8294 and your an asshole
I love the idea of using magnets to hold the planes instead of having them sit in there at an angle like you usually see. GREAT WORK MAN
Thanks Nicoals 👍 I'm glad you liked it!
Beutiful craftsmanship. You should be very proud.
Thanks for the kind words, Dale!
Thank you so much for such amazing work sharing...
Thanks for the kind words, Chef! Glad you liked it!
Incredible in every way. This is high art. I can see myself watching this video over and over. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Wow thank you for the kind words Andy! I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)
It’s not art it’s just a fucking tool box.Any apprentice could make one
Not only is this the nicest thing you've ever made, but it's also the nicest thing I've ever seen made. Really great work, David!
Wow what a compliment. Thank you, CB!
good.
That is pure class mate. Thanks.
Heck yeah, thanks Fernando! I appreciate you!
I was mesmerized watching your master woodworking skills, they are as good as or equal to japanese woodworking for whom I greatly admire their skills at laying out, cutting and assembly without test fits. Kudos to you. My German grandfather would have been impressed at your skills and your respect and care of your tools. Not only did he have a sawmill, he was a master craftsman. It was like watching a younger version of him. Thank you!
Wow, thank you for the kind words Will! Your grandfather sounds like a wonder craftsman and person. I'm proud to have reminded you of him. Thank you for watching :)
I predict this will soon be (if not already) the 2nd nicest thing you've ever built. Well done!
Thanks Todd! I've got a jewelry box video coming out soon that might take the cake... Stay tuned!
I love how all the flat head screws line up with each other. Nice touch.
Thanks! I'm a little bit OCD and it's super satisfying to have them all line up :)
It''s called "clocking" or "timing" your screws. It was one of those things done in older times that was considered a mark of a true good craftsman! Seeing clocked screws on something in an antique shop always makes me happy!
You can see them on old handsaws too, bonus points is the saw screws are split, chances are you're on to a good tool then.
I hate slotted screws and try to avoid them at all cost, but you did it right!
I'll be honest they weren't great to work with, I only did it for the fancy factor. Super happy with how they turned out, but it was way harder than it would have been otherwise!
@@dkbuilds My dad and I restored a 1933 chevy when I was a kid. After getting it back from the painter, he was reinstalling the metal trim on the soft top roof - with slotted screws.
You guessed it - the screwdriver slipped and he scratched the living shit out of this brand new bitchin' paint job. I have never heard him scream louder.
Swore off them ever since.
obtw, stunning work brother!
Incredible work
Thank you very much!
Beautiful work. Thanks.
Thank you, Misanthrope!
10:35 my heart stopped, i thought it would crack.
Amazing video!
this makes me calm as hell, just watch someone that knows what they are doing.
Haha yes that came so close to cracking! I saw that and was much more careful on the other hinges. I'm glad the video relaxed you, that is one of my goals for my videos!
What a great example of high level cabinet making.
Loved the whole well thought out process, and meticulous attention to detail.
Beautiful work.
Wow, thank you for the kind words Rich! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Absolutely amazing build! I love the eye for detail and pure craftmanship on the use of handtools. Very satisfying to watch!
Thank you so much donkey! Glad you enjoyed it!
The stand and look ... I catch my self doing this frequently with my favorite projects.
I like to step back and remind myself the big picture some times. I'm glad you enjoyed that moment!
@@dkbuilds My mentor used to say "That needs a few more
coats of Looking-at.
A gorgeous build. I shall bookmark this video to watch on days when I'm feeling the need for a calming experience! Definitely going to try to emulate your work on this too.
Thank you so much Richard, I do try to make the videos calming. If you end up building one yourself, let me know how it turns out!
Just wonderful to watch. Thanks for your time.
Thank you for your time watching the video, Paul! Cheers
Inspiring video! I've only just started wood working the past year or so and just recently started restoring some old Stanley hand planes my dad gave me. Some I can use, others will probably just be on display, but I would like to work more with hand tools. This is the kind of cabinet I would want to keep them in. Awesome job!
Nice, catagoryv! Let me know if you build a cabinet and how it turns out! It's always satisfying using inherited tools.
Damn that's nice. Love that feeling from making something you wanna go admire over and over.
Thank you someguy, I agree!
Thoroughly enjoyed watching this, beautiful build, something I've always wanted to build myself. Well well done
Thanks so much WM! If you build one yourself, let me know how it turns out!
Incredible workmanship, a real pleasure to watch someone using hand tools to build a beautiful cabinet to store those same hand tools. Thanks.
Thanks so much for the kind words Jonathon! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Ein wunderbarer Schrank! Absolut wunderschön und wird nachgebaut! Toll! Weiter so!
Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich mein Video angesehen haben!
Outstanding workmanship; this was a real pleasure to watch. I'm sure, that every time you take a tool from this cabinet, it must be a satisfying and pleasurable experience. Thank you for sharing your skills and obvious talent. Best wishes.
Thank you so much for the kind words, Mark! I'm glad you liked the video and the build! Best wishes to you too
What a beautiful piece, great job. I wish everyone on this platform was as talented as you
Thank you so much for the very kind words!
Absolutely wonderful. Something that you will always treasure.
Thank you Don!
WoW! Beautiful!!! My dad use to say,” A mans a fool,who doesn’t build a shed for his favorite tool.” You built a castle for yours! Great workmanship. Love the dovetails.
Thanks so much JC, I love that quote of your dads! Thanks for watching :)
Inspiring work. I'll certainly be incorporating some of your ideas into my own cabinet. Well done.
Go for it, and share the results with me when you're done, I've love to see!
This is one of the most satisfying builds I’ve ever watched.
Heck yeah! I'm glad you liked it Tictoc!
What a masterpiece
Thanks so much!
Amazing! Simply awesome!!!
Thank you Jose!!
Big fan of the tilting tills for the backsaws. A nice touch!
Thanks great! I'll be posting a separate video about that saw till in a week or two!
I let out an audible gasp/sigh/groan at that bit.
Amazing job. I admire the attention to detail and like the section dedicated to your grandfather’s tools.
Thank you very much John! My grandfather always said "a job worth doing is a job worth doing well", which I took to heart especially on this project.
In the late 90s the publishers of the magazine Fine Woodworking did print run of the photo( as a poster) of the original magnificent tool cabinet featured in this vid . I purchased a qty , had them framed and gave them to my customers . I have always wished for the skills shown in the photograph and this vid
Thanks, Craig! It's a dream of mine to get published in Fine Woodworking... maybe one day
that is so well thought out with detailed craftsmanship-wonderful !
Thank you so much Lori!
The cinematography of this video is also really well done, very professional, and well made!
Thanks so much Gavin, glad you liked it!
I wish I had something this nice in my house!
Maybe it will happen one day, Carolyn!
Not one pica pencil but two !!? This guys ahead of the game
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This is gorgeous. Love the magnets and the double door storage.
Thank you Stephen, I'm glad all the time I spent designing it paid off!
I would love to have have the patience to make something so perfect, that is beautiful work sir.
You can do it Brad! I'm glad you liked the build :)
Everything, every detail looks perfect.
Hope to work sometime a proyect at that level, I'm a begginer with less than 1 month on this kind of work, just finished my mallet
Nice Fede, a mallet is a great start. Keep building more things and you will get better quickly!
Love the organization of his tools ⚒️ on the walls.
Thank you Martin! I'm glad you liked it!
AWESOME PROJECT BRO.........!!!!!!!! THANK YOU.........!!!!!!!
Glad you like it illamax!
Homie even lines up the damn screws. Mad props
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Во-первых очень достойное применение магнитов, во-вторых компактность шкафа заслуживает похвалы. Очень мило, что добавил паучка, добавляет обыденности в рабочем пространстве. Очень приятное, светлое видео в плане съёмки, никаких лишних комментариев и слов, приятно наблюдать. Лайк-подписка самое малое, что можно сказать. Продолжай!
Спасибо огромное! Я очень горжусь этим шкафом. Я рада, что вам тоже понравилось видео. В будущем я сделаю еще больше похожих видео. Добро пожаловать на мой канал!
Absolutely incredible, the craftsmanship is perfect. Loved all the screw slots facing the same way!
Thanks so much Matthew! Glad you noticed the attention to detail!
Had a lot Rob Cosman feelings. But nicer, because no explanation. Sometimes you just want to see the process. Glad it made it's way to my recommendation list.
You sir gave me a new view on slotted screws. They are by far more aesthetical but practical. And directing them uniformly does indeed make such a difference.
Thank you so much!
Thank Max I'm glad you like the format! Rob is a huge inspiration for me. Glad to have changed your mind about slotted screws! Honestly I think they're very aesthetic but I'm not sure how practical they are 🙈
Stunning work, it makes me smile when I see such dedication and pride in a piece. Well done.
Thank you so much for the kind words Hunter!
When you feeling lazy to get that project started and you watch the detail that went into this and it was purely for organizational purposes only, it's inspiring
😅I won't lie, I spent an insane amount of time planning this! Tons of research, sketching, laying tools out, etc. Glad it paid off!
I've saved this for a quiet 20 minutes to properly enjoy it. Totally stunning work and outcome.
Thank you for watching! I'm glad you could properly enjoy it!
Stunning.
Thank you!
Beautiful work bud!
Thanks so much JKM! I'm a big fan of your stuff.
@@dkbuilds bro if you ever want to come give me a lesson let me know. You're crushing it.
@@katzmosestools LOL I'm gonna go ahead and flag that as the best comment I've ever received. Thanks man I'm always trying to learn new things, lots of 'em from your videos. Just enjoying finding happiness in woodworking, and trying to share that with viewers of my videos. Keep up the great content man!
Great video and really nice work.
Wow! True honor to get a commendation from Katz-Moses!
Amazing work! Congrats!
Thanks so much Gonzalo!
Anyone who clocks their screws is okay in my book. Awesome cabinet!
Heck yeah, I'm glad you appreciated that attention to detail Anthony!
That is a thing of beauty, thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching, John!
really nice build and loved the camera work too!
Thanks so much Thunderchild!
This is amazing to watch, you've got some talent! I loved the amount of hand tool methods you used whilst also utilising faster machinery. You should be very proud of yourself for this work. Get something else uploaded as I'm here waiting!! Awesome job!
Thanks Gavin! More builds are coming soon I promise!
I am humbled by the time and craft you put into this, must make you smile every time you take a tool out.
Thank you so much Robert! Tons of time went into this, and yes I feel proud every time I get a tool out from it or put one back :)
Beautiful! Love seeing how much hand work you put into this!
Thanks so much Lighthouse! I'm thrilled with how it turned out!
I was overcome by emotion the last three minutes of the video.
Wow I'm glad you enjoyed it! Those last three minutes sure are satisfying 🙃
You've earned a subscriber! This is beyond beautiful. I will be copying your design one day. :) Cheers!
Heck yes, welcome to my channel, I am so glad to have you! Please copy the design, and let me know how it turns out!
Beautiful piece! That wood really came to life when you added the wipe on poly.
Thank you Gareth! I know, right? Adding finish is my favorite part.
It’s so gorgeous.
Thank you Carson!
At first I thought, this is too long winded. But watching everything going in it's place and the neat ideas you had to hold your tools , it was actually worth every minute . Nice job.
I was worried about the video length too. I'm glad it ended up being enjoyable for you to watch, twoweary!
It makes me sad to think I will never have those skills! It was a pleasure to watch a true craftsman at work. How i envy your skills. Thankyou for showing what can be done with patience and skill.
Thank you Tony! And don't think of it that way. I had absolutely zero skills three years ago and my only secret is practice and patience. You can get to this level much faster than you think, if you try!
I liked it so much.
Thanks so much Wrdan! I'm glad you liked it!
Beautiful craftsmanship and kondoing all in one video.
Thanks N.R.! Kondo for the win!
I got home from work, a hard day and I find this video. I can't find the exact words.....Beautiful? , Nice?...Relaxing?...All together!!! . You have done a wonderful job. Congratulations from Buenos Aires Argentina.🇦🇷!!
Thank you for the very kind words Cesar! I am very glad you liked the video. Greetings from the USA!