Peter - I love your videos. I'm an amateur carpenter looking to build up my skills over the next 10-15 years, hopefully when I retire I'm going to enjoy doing various paid jobs which hopefully will include cabinets. Your videos are fantastic and make my Saturday morning even more enjoyable. Speaking on behalf of the majority of your RUclips subscribers I don't think we'll ever get fed up with seeing your cabinet jobs from planning to installation. After a few years experience I feel the different between an OK carpenter and great carpenter is planning, experiences and managing unexpected problems - all of which you happily share. Great work Peter.
orbepa Thank you very much! Really good to hear that my little videos help and entertain at the same time and it sounds like you have an excellent plan for your retirement! 😀👍
It's sure nice when existing walls are plumb enough that they don't require a lot of fussy scribing or more than a teeny dab of caulk, isn't it? I'm amazed that the wall/corner on the left side of the shelves was close enough that it didn't require a scribe strip of some sort. Nice job!
Thanks Matt! This was a relatively new build - no guarantee of anything of course - but nice for it to slot straight in without too much extra effort. 👍
Had to laugh at me self ..as they say up here in geordie land ..there's nee flys on ya peter ! just as I was saying to me self ya have buggered up that bottom right corner ya pop up and correct it very spooky the timing love the vids keep them coming Andy
Cheers Andy! I thought about leaving it, but figured one of you sharp-eyed buggers would spot it, lol 😂 Hard to believe I didn’t spot it before I was almost finished, but you know how it is - can’t see the wood for the trees until you take a step back sometimes. And thanks! 👍
Very slick Peter, appreciated the higher speed filming through the techniques you have already covered in previous posts - it makes for more content covered..... very clever. Although others not current with following your channel may not appreciate. You have a wide audience so difficult to please all. Kindest Rgds Gaz C.
Thanks Gaz! Can’t please all the people all the time, lol! I try hard not to repeat myself, but am equally aware that not everyone watching will have seen everything else, so I try and strike a balance. Not easy tbh, and an on-going learning process, as ever 👍
Yep, I appreciate the speed-ups in the more repetitive "I'm-doing-a-basic-cut" sequences. On literally *every* other RUclips channel I set the playback speed on 2x, but since you speed through the parts like this (that I can slow down to 0.5x if I want to)...it makes the whole thing very educational and with no time wasted. I leave your channel on "Normal" (1x) speed :-)
I'm rather new to this channel and now watching back the older videos. (from newer to older, which in fact is not good) Some "production steps" are therefore quiet new to me. In that case the higher speed is a problem, because I cannot register so quickly what and how some steps are executed. For happiness You Tube has the possibility to change settings. There is also a possibility to change the speed. I have no problem to admit that I use the 0.5 or 0.25 speed option. I turn off the sound (will be distorted in case of low speed) and the CC option I turn on.
Good video Peter. I have been inspired by your aldi bandsaw video. I had a workshop years ago kitted out with all the best things I could afford, sadly I had to move and with no option of storage or a garage or anything I had to sell most of my machines. I now have a new workshop and I'm slowly kitting it out but after watching you video and then watching others building machines from scratch I hybrid of the 2 I am going to try. by the cheaper tools as long as they have a good motor and just make new tables or fences etc. The bits that are usually not that great. there is an aldi table saw on sale from today. I will keep the main middle table and build an in feed and outfeed table around it so I can put full sheets through it with ease then buy a fence system. charnwood sell a good aftermarket fence for table saws. In the end I will spend about £180 but have a saw like a £1500 machine. I'll do this with all the larger more expensive machines. keep up the good videos. its good to see someone in the UK making good woodworking videos.
Thanks! It’s always heartbreaking to have to leave a workspace behind, but starting again from from scratch with basic tools you can improve with solid fences and outfeeds is a great way to go. Never seen an Aldi table saw in the flesh, must check them out 👍
Peter Millard yeah its been difficult not getting into a workshop, even to just tinker about but a big improvement. my last one was a 1 car garage size. enough but constantly moving things and things took longer. This new one is 6mts wide and 10 mts long so it's a huge difference from my lst one and things can have a permanent place.
Another great job Peter ,you ever do any floating cabinets ,they seem to feel when they can see the floor under the cabinet it makes the room feel bigger ,i often wonder if the guy who slips on his bathroom floor and slides under the bathroom vanity feels the same way ,just a thought
Thanks Syd! I’ve done a couple, we need to be a bit careful where they’re sited - with all the old Victorian properties here in London, there are a lot of walls that just wouldn’t take the weight!
Great video. Thanks for sharing. I learned a lot from it. It seems that MDF is the way to go, nowadays. Never worked with it. I'm more used to (laminated) particle board. What are the advantages of MDF to particle board? Some sped up parts were difficult to follow. But when I used the setting 0.5 or 0.25 speed it was OK. Congratulations for the 16k subscribers. It goes quick now 1K in 2.5 weeks! So 20K till the end of end of April? Btw, how do you transport your furniture? Any special precautions to avoid damaging paint/corners, etc.? Back to school? Potato-potatoes, tomato-tomatoes, domino-dominoes? (CC 4:33) or dominos? (don't remember 41 years back)
I was wondering if there was a design reason for not making the depth match the recess exactly? I noticed the small relief with the existing wall. Love your videos Peter. Thanks
Thanks for that peter. Didn't think you would say. I make some stuff but not a unit like that. Customers ask for prices and then say i can get something like that in ikea for £80 but not the size i need. What chance you got with these people. Cheers john in Scotland.
No worries John - as I say I can't comment on that specific item as it's a commission and between me and the client, but I'm not shy about giving 'ball-park' prices out. And yes, I understand all too well the optimistic expectations of some (potential) customers! Cheers, P 👍
I've seen you 'lip' the MDF shelves on most of your builds, is this just to stop sagging? Is there a shelf width under which you don't bother because it's too short to sag? Also wanted to say thanks again for replying to so many comments and sharing your knowledge.
Thank you! There are lots of variables with shelves - likely load, shelf thickness, span, fixed or adjustable etc.... but anything that’s likely to get a decent load eg books will be from 22mm MRMDF, and anything up to around 700mm span will have a simple 6mm lipping. Anything wider than that will probably get a thicker softwood lip. And yes, just to prevent sagging under load. 👍👍
Fantastic again Peter, absolutely love the videos, perfect amount of detail and manage to keep the interest levels high. I have a few questions, apologies if you’ve covered them.... 1) The hinged plunge saw rail you use, is that home brew? Fantastic idea I really need to come up with something similar in my workshop build. 2) The festool domino...as I’m just starting out, what would you class as the next best thing? It’s one of those tools I really couldn’t justify right now and a standard biscuit jointer just doesn’t seem to cut the mustard! Thanks in advance and keep up the fantastic work.
Thanks Michael! No the hinged rail is an off-the-shelf Festool MFT, or Multi-Function Table; expensive, but invaluable in a small space like mine. And if you do or plan to do, a lot of cabinet/carcass work then a Domino is again a real timesaver. Expensive, again, but I don’t know anyone who’d willingly swap a Domino for a biscuit jointer, having used one. 👍
Thanks very much for the reply, much appreciated. Will look forward to the next build! I’ll be starting our alcove cupboards soon, and I pray they turn out half as good as yours. Best Wishes.
Excellent video again Peter and I wish I could go that fast when I’m assembling, most of the jobs I get are just simple shelving units so it’s good to see other people’s work. Any chance I can get an extra “L” if it’s and easy thing to add?
Thanks Stephen, and I do apologise - I’m usually pretty hot on names/spelling as I was called Millward more often than I would like at school, lol! I’ll sort that out as soon as I can 👍 And yes, I wish I could work that fast in real life too, lol 😂
Thanks! Ooohh! Tricky question- no Domino 😱. Maybe biscuits - I’ve never really used them in that way so I’m not sure they have the strength. Dowels maybe, with a dedicated jig? Slot the shelves into a housing routed in the sides would work. Or just glue & screw them in place and clad the visible side of the carcass with a 6mm ‘skin’. Yeah, a few ways you could go! Great question - might make a video about that 😆👍
Peter Millard thanks for the reply Peter, yes would be very interesting to see a video like that, as I myself don’t have a domino (yet), do have a biscuit joiner though
Hello Peter, I have actually the same question as the domino tool is quite expensive. I have done some research and I couldn’t find one video using mdf. A lot of them are using kreg pocket screws jig with glue but do you think it would be a strong enough joint with mdf boards ? Otherwise tongue and groove and glue (e.g www.finewoodworking.com/2017/10/05/building-with-mdf) but is that going to be strong enough with mdf ? Please advise. Thanks in advance
Hi John & thanks! The plastic packers I tend to pickup locally, but you can get them from Amazon, Screwfix, toolstation etc... Full list of ‘stuff I use’ at 10minuteworkshoo.com, with links, or check out the ‘gift ideas’ vids I did just before Christmas - links in the video description 👍👍
Older vid so can’t say for sure, it probably a Rutlands version of his jig - amzn.to/30en6fx Be aware a lot of these jigs come with a 1/4” drill bit not 5mm, so check carefully before making a purchase. 👍👍
Thanks! It’s a Maestri ME 606 nailer/stapler - there’s a full list of ‘used/featured in this video’ in the description of each vid, btw, and lots more links to everything at 10minuteworkshop.com. I tend to use narrow crown staples on cabinet backs as there’s less chance of them being pulled through 👍
Enjoyable video as usual. Looking at the track sawing. I noticed a blue track and the green track. Are these just two different lengths you've from different manufacturers?
Thanks! I bought a 3-metre Makita track back when they were much cheaper than Festool and cut it down to make a 2100/900 - works well, but not sure they’re significantly cheaper than Festool tracks these days. 👍
Very slick Peter - was the customer a happy bunny? I saw your table saw skulking under the bench top - went to your website to see what it is and no result found. What make model and do you recommend ? - figure you do not use it much now?
Thanks Norman! Yes, customer was well pleased - though they were having second thoughts about painting it themselves, lol! My little table saw is an old Axminster TS200 and it’s never had much use tbh; I bought it when it was in special offer a few years ago, more because I felt I ought to try one, rather than any great need for one; I’d done 14 years of working wood for a living without one! I talk a little bit about it in my workshop tour video, but it really just gets used for occasional repetitive narrow rip cuts, and for cutting wedges. Important work, mind 👍
Do you find that the Domino 500 is used a lot more than if you had the 700. I want one can afford one or the other but not both for a home hobby shop I know you can go down a couple sizes if you had the 700 but can't go up. All I do mostly is shelves and cabinets. May wantto to do a larger table top someday
Fantastic finish Peter, looks great. Was a quite fast on the usual build, I would have been happier with a couple mins longer of viewing. But looks great as always.
Thanks Cliff! Yes, it was faster than usual - probably a bit too fast on reflection - on the shelf build part. I try hard not to repeat myself, so rattle through the repetitive parts, but I am equally aware that not everyone watching will have seen my other videos, especially with all the new subscribers arriving, so I try and strike a balance. Not easy tbh, and an on-going learning process, as ever 👍
Not at all, very happy with all comments and criticisms, as long as they’re polite 👍 And thanks - all ad watching - or better still, interacting occasionally - is much appreciated 😬👍
Hi Peter, I just stumbled onto your videos a day or two ago and they're fantastic! I'm just about to purchase a track saw and make or buy a MFT type table and I'm finding a lot of videos helpful in this regard. I'm a DYI guy with plans to do a lot of built-ins around the house. I've used kreg pocket screws in the past, but that domino just looks so fun and amazing to me! As a DYI guy, I know it's not a tool I need, but I'm intrigued... Would it, perhaps, make assembly easier or faster compared to other techniques Are the joints quite strong? I was surprised to see no screws used. What are your thoughts about a DYI guy such as myself investing in one? There happens to be a barely used DF 700 XL EQ for sale just down the road from me, which costs about $400 (US) less than a new one. By the way, in case it helps, the first project I'm going to tackle with the new track saw is going to be a built-in around our fireplace. It will be two 48" w x 36" h x 12" cabinets (each having 4 doors) on either side of the fireplace with shelving above. Thanks again for the great videos!
Hi Rob; thanks, welcome and be sure to check out the back catalogue! The Domino’s an outstanding machine - nothing quite like it, and the joints are plenty strong. There are two versions, the original DF 500 that I have, and the larger XL. The XL is physically a much larger machine, and covers Dominos from 8mm through to 14mm in thickness, so better suited to larger joinery projects; the DF 500 covers 4mm to 10mm in thickness, so more aimed at the cabinetmaking side of things. There’s a small US company called Seneca woodworking that makes adapters to allow you to use the smaller cutters with the bigger Domino, but you’re still using the physically bigger machine to do smaller, more intricate work. If you think you’d be happy with that, then your local XL sounds like a bargain! Might be worth taking a look and chatting with the guy selling, ask him why? If he’s moving it on because he’s decided he’s happier with the smaller machine, then some alarm bells might be ringing! Hope that helps - and good luck!
Thanks for the quick reply. This helps tremendously! I had no idea about the DF 500 being more suited to cabinet work (unless you buy the Seneca attachments for the DF 700). Thanks!
Yes, I’ll typically check with a level beforehand, especially if the bookcase aligns with the wall closely. But ultimately the bookcase has to be level and plumb - there’s only so much I can do to mask the problem if the walls are wonky! 👍
Peter, do you have a link to any of your videos on how you use the translucent Corex to accurately locate the cut-outs for the socket positions? That's a huge time saver and a great idea over conventionally measuring X-Y coordinates and hoping for the best.
I first mentioned it towards the end of Part 5 of my ‘Cabinets with adjustable shelves’ series, here - ruclips.net/video/8rEw3sT3nZs/видео.html. It runs into the start of Part 6 too. And yes, it’s a real time-saver 👍
Hi Jaime. It’s a braided hose sleeve - amzn.to/2puFkWd (US:amzn.to/2oqbQsi) - lots of different sizes, works really well for ganging cables together, too! 👍
Hi Peter, As always, nice video. How did you "fix" the seam between the upper and lower cabinet? Also how do you prevent the dust blowing everywhere when routing grooves? Thx, Kevin
Hi Kevin & thanks! I run a little bit of caulk into the seam between the shelf base and the cabinet - just a tiny bead, to cover any subsequent movement. And grooves in the workshop? Not a huge amount you can do as the bit is captive in the wood for the bulk of the cut, just have to use as much dust collection as you can and sweep up afterwards 👍
When buying new 8 x 4 sheets of MDF etc, I often hear people say they cut it down to a manageable size. I've not seen anyone actually say what that would be. Surely cutting it down too much would render some of it useless and half half would not give much variation. I'm interested to know if you got say 10 sheets of board to top up your stock for the workshop, what method would you use to cut it down and what sizes? Even better, if you have in fact done a video on that I could link to or could you do one on it if not already? Many thanks
Thanks Steve! Haha, always happy to help. I use a very old copy of Omnigraffle for doing simple 2-D diagrams. I should upgrade it, or try something else, but there's a lot of muscle-memory to work against, and tbh it does the job pretty well. There seems to be a dearth of simple 2-D drawing software made for regular folks - everything else I've tried wants to be CAD, and I just want simple - 2-D to scale, in metric. So I stick with Omnigraffle, not because it's great, but because it's what I know; hardly a ringing endorsement, is it, lol! 😂 👍
I tried Google Sketchup, but as you say 3d and over complicated. I still draw with a ruler and pencil having never really had enough inclination or time to learn another software package. Thanks for the reply.
Thanks Tim! And no, never have. Oldest rails are about ~12 years old and haven’t led a sheltered life. Festool neoprene seems to be more grippy than the Makita rails I have. 🤔
Hi Peter, my homemade circular saw track doesn't cut the mustard anymore. Opinions on buying the Makita track saw set with the short Festool rail for cross cuts?
I talked a bit about it in my pre-Christmas ‘gifts to receive’ video, here - ruclips.net/video/Mma0Cysf3hw/видео.html. Link to the tape (and everything else mentioned) in the video description. 👍
Thanks! It’s a Maestri ME606 - link in the video description - and us a mailer/stapler; I always use staples for the backs of carcasses, less chance they’ll pull out 👍
I know the client wanted a little recess from the original wall and not want it flush but my OCD is kicking in and..........................why?..............just why? Any explanation? Nice build BTW.
Never enough clamps, lol! I’ve used all kinds of hinges, but come back to Blum every time. I like the Blum # 71B3550 - they have soft-close built in, and they work well with the regular Pressed steel cruciform backplate # 173L8100. 👍
Thanks for the quick response! Thought you might say Blum they are what I'm currently using, just wondered if there was a quality alternative to save a few £££. Thanks again.
Thanks Paul! The little one's a Festool CSX drill/driver with a right-angle chuck, and I drilled the holes with an old T18 (might have been an older T15) again with a right-angle chuck. I don't use them very often, but when you need them they're very handy 👍
Problem, Anthony?? I saw no problem... 😂 I managed to move the skirting along and to the right, and patch in a little straight section where it adjoined the original. 👍
mike nicholas my pleasure - and not at all, the only daft question is the one you don’t ask, lol! Lots of reviews of the Domino on RUclips, nice piece of kit 👍
Were you thinking of commissioning one? 😆 I can’t say exactly what I charged for this one, obviously, but a primed but unpainted double cabinet and bookcase generally runs to around £1100 - £1200 depending on exact size and specification.
Peter your work is fantastic. I Love watching your channle. Along with keith brown you are also one of my inspirations. Iv spent years just hopping from job to job and realised 2 years ago that ibwant to be a joiner / cabinet maker. But because i have 2 small children and a disabled wife i cant make a career of it yet however that doesnt stop me from practicing. Im 36yrs but i believe in your never to old to learn. In a couple of more years i will be applying to my local college and hopefully joining a joiner / cabinet maker course so that i can get back into work and be the working man i have to be for my children. Thank you so much to yourself and Keith Brown you both have inspired me soo much. P.s is there any chance you could subscribe to my channle to leave some helpful comments on my woodworking ?
Struggled with this video Peter. I love your videos and look forward to them every week, i like to concentrate on what your doing, but you seem to have sped this one up so fast i just couldn't follow it. I gave up @6.24 and started to write this comment. Please can we go back to your normal way of fast forward.
Sorry to hear that Simon. I'll take it on board - with this I was just trying to rattle through the repetitive stuff quickly as I didn't think you'd need to see every shelf being fitted. And yes, you're right, that section was sped up more than usual; it was the only one though - the rest is my usual pace. Appreciate the feedback. 👍
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Peter - I love your videos. I'm an amateur carpenter looking to build up my skills over the next 10-15 years, hopefully when I retire I'm going to enjoy doing various paid jobs which hopefully will include cabinets. Your videos are fantastic and make my Saturday morning even more enjoyable. Speaking on behalf of the majority of your RUclips subscribers I don't think we'll ever get fed up with seeing your cabinet jobs from planning to installation. After a few years experience I feel the different between an OK carpenter and great carpenter is planning, experiences and managing unexpected problems - all of which you happily share. Great work Peter.
orbepa Thank you very much! Really good to hear that my little videos help and entertain at the same time and it sounds like you have an excellent plan for your retirement! 😀👍
What is interesting is the size of the projects you get done in the shop space you have. It’s a great use of space.
Yep, amazes me sometimes! I’d love some more space, but until then I make the best use of what I have 👍
It's nicety know a set of shelves and a cabinet need not be elaborate to be functional and serve to fill a need. Nice job.
Thanks Steve! 👍
Beautifully edited video and a pleasure to watch your craft. Thanks Peter.
Pleasure, thanks! 👍
Looks very nice. Like the idea of marking the sockets.
It's sure nice when existing walls are plumb enough that they don't require a lot of fussy scribing or more than a teeny dab of caulk, isn't it? I'm amazed that the wall/corner on the left side of the shelves was close enough that it didn't require a scribe strip of some sort.
Nice job!
Thanks Matt! This was a relatively new build - no guarantee of anything of course - but nice for it to slot straight in without too much extra effort. 👍
I find this channel to be a class act!
Thanks you! 👍
Thanks for sharing, I do like to see how you fit the furniture as I learn so much from that. Regards Mike
Thanks Mike 👍
Had to laugh at me self ..as they say up here in geordie land ..there's nee flys on ya peter ! just as I was saying to me self ya have buggered up that bottom right corner ya pop up and correct it very spooky the timing love the vids keep them coming Andy
Cheers Andy! I thought about leaving it, but figured one of you sharp-eyed buggers would spot it, lol 😂 Hard to believe I didn’t spot it before I was almost finished, but you know how it is - can’t see the wood for the trees until you take a step back sometimes. And thanks! 👍
Great vid. So well put together, almost as good as the shelves!
Thanks! 👍
Nice. I liked the translucent mark thru approach too.
Thanks, it works really well and is a real time-saver 👍
Nice build Peter nice clean simple lines make a nice finished job, cheers Ross
Thanks Ross! 👍
Brilliant idea with translucent correx. I’ve got the measuring down to an art now, but this is just so much quicker lol. Nice job!
Thanks! Yeah, quite pleased with that little tip, works a treat, and all my own idea 👍
Another nice project, thanks Peter
Cheers Dave 👍
Very slick Peter, appreciated the higher speed filming through the techniques you have already covered in previous posts -
it makes for more content covered..... very clever.
Although others not current with following your channel may not appreciate.
You have a wide audience so difficult to please all.
Kindest Rgds
Gaz C.
Thanks Gaz! Can’t please all the people all the time, lol! I try hard not to repeat myself, but am equally aware that not everyone watching will have seen everything else, so I try and strike a balance. Not easy tbh, and an on-going learning process, as ever 👍
Peter Millard - sterling job so far Peter 👌🏼✅
Yep, I appreciate the speed-ups in the more repetitive "I'm-doing-a-basic-cut" sequences. On literally *every* other RUclips channel I set the playback speed on 2x, but since you speed through the parts like this (that I can slow down to 0.5x if I want to)...it makes the whole thing very educational and with no time wasted. I leave your channel on "Normal" (1x) speed :-)
Andy Pickler 👌🏼
I'm rather new to this channel and now watching back the older videos. (from newer to older, which in fact is not good)
Some "production steps" are therefore quiet new to me. In that case the higher speed is a problem, because I cannot register so quickly what and how some
steps are executed. For happiness You Tube has the possibility to change settings. There is also a possibility to change the speed.
I have no problem to admit that I use the 0.5 or 0.25 speed option. I turn off the sound (will be distorted in case of low speed) and the CC option I turn on.
Peter, another nice little video. Cheers Matey!
Cheers Ian - and many thanks for your support, much appreciated! 👍
Accurate to 0.5mm!! Awesome as ever Peter. 15k too. Long may it continue 👍🏼👌🏻
Thanks Ryan! and yes - 20k here we come 👍😂
Good video Peter. I have been inspired by your aldi bandsaw video. I had a workshop years ago kitted out with all the best things I could afford, sadly I had to move and with no option of storage or a garage or anything I had to sell most of my machines. I now have a new workshop and I'm slowly kitting it out but after watching you video and then watching others building machines from scratch I hybrid of the 2 I am going to try. by the cheaper tools as long as they have a good motor and just make new tables or fences etc. The bits that are usually not that great. there is an aldi table saw on sale from today. I will keep the main middle table and build an in feed and outfeed table around it so I can put full sheets through it with ease then buy a fence system. charnwood sell a good aftermarket fence for table saws. In the end I will spend about £180 but have a saw like a £1500 machine. I'll do this with all the larger more expensive machines. keep up the good videos. its good to see someone in the UK making good woodworking videos.
Thanks! It’s always heartbreaking to have to leave a workspace behind, but starting again from from scratch with basic tools you can improve with solid fences and outfeeds is a great way to go. Never seen an Aldi table saw in the flesh, must check them out 👍
Peter Millard yeah its been difficult not getting into a workshop, even to just tinker about but a big improvement. my last one was a 1 car garage size. enough but constantly moving things and things took longer. This new one is 6mts wide and 10 mts long so it's a huge difference from my lst one and things can have a permanent place.
Wow, 6x10 metres is about the size of my garden! Great space, enjoy kitting it out- and don’t forget to do a bit of woodwork too 😆👍
Top job, as always love the on site jobs. 👍👍👍
Thanks! 👍
I like that router jig for flushing the edging
Also I miss MY little blue measuring tape.
Hey, it wasn't me... 😇 Flush trim router jig vid here, btw - ruclips.net/video/jBW8kKncccE/видео.html
Always enjoy your methodolgy and narration(boy does that sound "clinical.") cheers...rr
Thanks Richard! Always up for a bit of decent narration, me 😂👍
Another great job Peter ,you ever do any floating cabinets ,they seem to feel when they can see the floor under the cabinet it makes the room feel bigger ,i often wonder if the guy who slips on his bathroom floor and slides under the bathroom vanity feels the same way ,just a thought
Thanks Syd! I’ve done a couple, we need to be a bit careful where they’re sited - with all the old Victorian properties here in London, there are a lot of walls that just wouldn’t take the weight!
Another nice job
Thank you! 👍
Great thank you
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What transformation and what can you do with mdf enjoy the video
Thanks!
Great video. Thanks for sharing. I learned a lot from it. It seems that MDF is the way to go, nowadays. Never worked with it. I'm more used to (laminated) particle board.
What are the advantages of MDF to particle board?
Some sped up parts were difficult to follow. But when I used the setting 0.5 or 0.25 speed it was OK.
Congratulations for the 16k subscribers. It goes quick now 1K in 2.5 weeks!
So 20K till the end of end of April?
Btw, how do you transport your furniture? Any special precautions to avoid damaging paint/corners, etc.?
Back to school? Potato-potatoes, tomato-tomatoes, domino-dominoes? (CC 4:33) or dominos? (don't remember 41 years back)
I was wondering if there was a design reason for not making the depth match the recess exactly? I noticed the small relief with the existing wall. Love your videos Peter. Thanks
Clients choice - they wanted a very slight set-back from the face of the wall. 👍
Thanks for that peter. Didn't think you would say. I make some stuff but not a unit like that. Customers ask for prices and then say i can get something like that in ikea for £80 but not the size i need. What chance you got with these people.
Cheers john in Scotland.
No worries John - as I say I can't comment on that specific item as it's a commission and between me and the client, but I'm not shy about giving 'ball-park' prices out. And yes, I understand all too well the optimistic expectations of some (potential) customers! Cheers, P 👍
I've seen you 'lip' the MDF shelves on most of your builds, is this just to stop sagging? Is there a shelf width under which you don't bother because it's too short to sag?
Also wanted to say thanks again for replying to so many comments and sharing your knowledge.
Thank you! There are lots of variables with shelves - likely load, shelf thickness, span, fixed or adjustable etc.... but anything that’s likely to get a decent load eg books will be from 22mm MRMDF, and anything up to around 700mm span will have a simple 6mm lipping. Anything wider than that will probably get a thicker softwood lip. And yes, just to prevent sagging under load. 👍👍
Fantastic again Peter, absolutely love the videos, perfect amount of detail and manage to keep the interest levels high. I have a few questions, apologies if you’ve covered them....
1) The hinged plunge saw rail you use, is that home brew? Fantastic idea I really need to come up with something similar in my workshop build.
2) The festool domino...as I’m just starting out, what would you class as the next best thing? It’s one of those tools I really couldn’t justify right now and a standard biscuit jointer just doesn’t seem to cut the mustard!
Thanks in advance and keep up the fantastic work.
Thanks Michael! No the hinged rail is an off-the-shelf Festool MFT, or Multi-Function Table; expensive, but invaluable in a small space like mine. And if you do or plan to do, a lot of cabinet/carcass work then a Domino is again a real timesaver. Expensive, again, but I don’t know anyone who’d willingly swap a Domino for a biscuit jointer, having used one. 👍
Thanks very much for the reply, much appreciated. Will look forward to the next build! I’ll be starting our alcove cupboards soon, and I pray they turn out half as good as yours. Best Wishes.
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Nice one Peter. Also 15K subs!!! :)
Thanks! And yes, hit 15K today, woo hoo! 😆👍
Excellent video again Peter and I wish I could go that fast when I’m assembling, most of the jobs I get are just simple shelving units so it’s good to see other people’s work.
Any chance I can get an extra “L” if it’s and easy thing to add?
Thanks Stephen, and I do apologise - I’m usually pretty hot on names/spelling as I was called Millward more often than I would like at school, lol! I’ll sort that out as soon as I can 👍 And yes, I wish I could work that fast in real life too, lol 😂
Great video as ever! Finish is top quality! If you didn’t have a domino tool, what other ways would you recommend to attach the shelves? Biscuits?
Thanks! Ooohh! Tricky question- no Domino 😱. Maybe biscuits - I’ve never really used them in that way so I’m not sure they have the strength. Dowels maybe, with a dedicated jig? Slot the shelves into a housing routed in the sides would work. Or just glue & screw them in place and clad the visible side of the carcass with a 6mm ‘skin’. Yeah, a few ways you could go! Great question - might make a video about that 😆👍
Peter Millard thanks for the reply Peter, yes would be very interesting to see a video like that, as I myself don’t have a domino (yet), do have a biscuit joiner though
Hello Peter, I have actually the same question as the domino tool is quite expensive. I have done some research and I couldn’t find one video using mdf. A lot of them are using kreg pocket screws jig with glue but do you think it would be a strong enough joint with mdf boards ? Otherwise tongue and groove and glue (e.g www.finewoodworking.com/2017/10/05/building-with-mdf) but is that going to be strong enough with mdf ? Please advise. Thanks in advance
corex, cheeky!
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Nice! (As always!)
Thanks Paul! 👍
Hi Peter - Enjoyed your Videos, Found you via the Podcast. Been catching up on some of your older videos. Where did you get your plastic spacers from?
Hi John & thanks! The plastic packers I tend to pickup locally, but you can get them from Amazon, Screwfix, toolstation etc... Full list of ‘stuff I use’ at 10minuteworkshoo.com, with links, or check out the ‘gift ideas’ vids I did just before Christmas - links in the video description 👍👍
Great vid and is that 15k I see :) congrats!!
Thanks Tom! And yes, hit 15K this morning! Roll on 20, lol 😂
Peter. What’s the little shelf pin jig used in this video? Thanks Dave
Older vid so can’t say for sure, it probably a Rutlands version of his jig - amzn.to/30en6fx Be aware a lot of these jigs come with a 1/4” drill bit not 5mm, so check carefully before making a purchase. 👍👍
Fantastic video, I would just like to know what that corded nailer was? 👍
Thanks! It’s a Maestri ME 606 nailer/stapler - there’s a full list of ‘used/featured in this video’ in the description of each vid, btw, and lots more links to everything at 10minuteworkshop.com. I tend to use narrow crown staples on cabinet backs as there’s less chance of them being pulled through 👍
Enjoyable video as usual. Looking at the track sawing. I noticed a blue track and the green track. Are these just two different lengths you've from different manufacturers?
Thanks! I bought a 3-metre Makita track back when they were much cheaper than Festool and cut it down to make a 2100/900 - works well, but not sure they’re significantly cheaper than Festool tracks these days. 👍
Very slick Peter - was the customer a happy bunny? I saw your table saw skulking under the bench top - went to your website to see what it is and no result found. What make model and do you recommend ? - figure you do not use it much now?
Thanks Norman! Yes, customer was well pleased - though they were having second thoughts about painting it themselves, lol! My little table saw is an old Axminster TS200 and it’s never had much use tbh; I bought it when it was in special offer a few years ago, more because I felt I ought to try one, rather than any great need for one; I’d done 14 years of working wood for a living without one! I talk a little bit about it in my workshop tour video, but it really just gets used for occasional repetitive narrow rip cuts, and for cutting wedges. Important work, mind 👍
Don’t suppose you could make me a slim shelf unit to Sit on my sewing table. Please.
Do you find that the Domino 500 is used a lot more than if you had the 700. I want one can afford one or the other but not both for a home hobby shop I know you can go down a couple sizes if you had the 700 but can't go up. All I do mostly is shelves and cabinets. May wantto to do a larger table top someday
For cabinets and shelves, the 500 is perfect. I only have the 500, I have no need for the 700. 👍👍
Hi Peter. Nice job. How much did you charge for this one?
Thanks! Can’t honestly remember - it was a while back - but nowhere near enough! 😂👍
Fantastic finish Peter, looks great. Was a quite fast on the usual build, I would have been happier with a couple mins longer of viewing. But looks great as always.
Thanks Cliff! Yes, it was faster than usual - probably a bit too fast on reflection - on the shelf build part. I try hard not to repeat myself, so rattle through the repetitive parts, but I am equally aware that not everyone watching will have seen my other videos, especially with all the new subscribers arriving, so I try and strike a balance. Not easy tbh, and an on-going learning process, as ever 👍
I can understand the how hard it will be finding a balance. I hoped it didn't seem like criticism. that is two lots of adverts watched for you now. 😜
There was a cheeky face attached to that and I am more than happy to support by watching if that seemed rude. Thanks again.
Not at all, very happy with all comments and criticisms, as long as they’re polite 👍 And thanks - all ad watching - or better still, interacting occasionally - is much appreciated 😬👍
Hi Peter, I just stumbled onto your videos a day or two ago and they're fantastic! I'm just about to purchase a track saw and make or buy a MFT type table and I'm finding a lot of videos helpful in this regard. I'm a DYI guy with plans to do a lot of built-ins around the house. I've used kreg pocket screws in the past, but that domino just looks so fun and amazing to me! As a DYI guy, I know it's not a tool I need, but I'm intrigued... Would it, perhaps, make assembly easier or faster compared to other techniques Are the joints quite strong? I was surprised to see no screws used. What are your thoughts about a DYI guy such as myself investing in one? There happens to be a barely used DF 700 XL EQ for sale just down the road from me, which costs about $400 (US) less than a new one. By the way, in case it helps, the first project I'm going to tackle with the new track saw is going to be a built-in around our fireplace. It will be two 48" w x 36" h x 12" cabinets (each having 4 doors) on either side of the fireplace with shelving above. Thanks again for the great videos!
Hi Rob; thanks, welcome and be sure to check out the back catalogue! The Domino’s an outstanding machine - nothing quite like it, and the joints are plenty strong. There are two versions, the original DF 500 that I have, and the larger XL. The XL is physically a much larger machine, and covers Dominos from 8mm through to 14mm in thickness, so better suited to larger joinery projects; the DF 500 covers 4mm to 10mm in thickness, so more aimed at the cabinetmaking side of things. There’s a small US company called Seneca woodworking that makes adapters to allow you to use the smaller cutters with the bigger Domino, but you’re still using the physically bigger machine to do smaller, more intricate work. If you think you’d be happy with that, then your local XL sounds like a bargain! Might be worth taking a look and chatting with the guy selling, ask him why? If he’s moving it on because he’s decided he’s happier with the smaller machine, then some alarm bells might be ringing!
Hope that helps - and good luck!
Thanks for the quick reply. This helps tremendously! I had no idea about the DF 500 being more suited to cabinet work (unless you buy the Seneca attachments for the DF 700). Thanks!
My pleasure - let me know how you get on 👍
Thanks Peter. What would you do if the wall on left is not plumb? Did you check this with a spirit level when measuring up for the job?
Yes, I’ll typically check with a level beforehand, especially if the bookcase aligns with the wall closely. But ultimately the bookcase has to be level and plumb - there’s only so much I can do to mask the problem if the walls are wonky! 👍
Peter, do you have a link to any of your videos on how you use the translucent Corex to accurately locate the cut-outs for the socket positions? That's a huge time saver and a great idea over conventionally measuring X-Y coordinates and hoping for the best.
I first mentioned it towards the end of Part 5 of my ‘Cabinets with adjustable shelves’ series, here - ruclips.net/video/8rEw3sT3nZs/видео.html. It runs into the start of Part 6 too. And yes, it’s a real time-saver 👍
Hi Peter, do you have a link to the floating shelf jig you used? Thanks!!
Hi Peter,
What is that you have wrapped around your extraction hose? It's a good idea: obviously keeps it from getting it snagged all the time.
Hi Jaime. It’s a braided hose sleeve - amzn.to/2puFkWd (US:amzn.to/2oqbQsi) - lots of different sizes, works really well for ganging cables together, too! 👍
Peter Millard - great - thanks for the info, I'm going to order some. Brilliant vids by the way.
Hi Peter, As always, nice video. How did you "fix" the seam between the upper and lower cabinet? Also how do you prevent the dust blowing everywhere when routing grooves? Thx, Kevin
Hi Kevin & thanks! I run a little bit of caulk into the seam between the shelf base and the cabinet - just a tiny bead, to cover any subsequent movement. And grooves in the workshop? Not a huge amount you can do as the bit is captive in the wood for the bulk of the cut, just have to use as much dust collection as you can and sweep up afterwards 👍
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When buying new 8 x 4 sheets of MDF etc, I often hear people say they cut it down to a manageable size. I've not seen anyone actually say what that would be. Surely cutting it down too much would render some of it useless and half half would not give much variation. I'm interested to know if you got say 10 sheets of board to top up your stock for the workshop, what method would you use to cut it down and what sizes? Even better, if you have in fact done a video on that I could link to or could you do one on it if not already? Many thanks
I get the majority of my materials cut to size by my timberyard, who are a few mjnutes away, so I don’t keep stock as such, just offcuts. 👍
Great job as ever Peter. I was wondering what software you use to draw up the plans? It seems everybody wonders about something you do or use :)
Thanks Steve! Haha, always happy to help. I use a very old copy of Omnigraffle for doing simple 2-D diagrams. I should upgrade it, or try something else, but there's a lot of muscle-memory to work against, and tbh it does the job pretty well. There seems to be a dearth of simple 2-D drawing software made for regular folks - everything else I've tried wants to be CAD, and I just want simple - 2-D to scale, in metric. So I stick with Omnigraffle, not because it's great, but because it's what I know; hardly a ringing endorsement, is it, lol! 😂 👍
I tried Google Sketchup, but as you say 3d and over complicated. I still draw with a ruler and pencil having never really had enough inclination or time to learn another software package. Thanks for the reply.
Hi peter nice project matey.peter have you had to replace the sticky backs of your tracksaw set.tim
Thanks Tim! And no, never have. Oldest rails are about ~12 years old and haven’t led a sheltered life. Festool neoprene seems to be more grippy than the Makita rails I have. 🤔
Hi Peter, my homemade circular saw track doesn't cut the mustard anymore. Opinions on buying the Makita track saw set with the short Festool rail for cross cuts?
Peter Millard thanks peter ,your a gentleman.kind regards tim
Sorry pete another quickie can you show us your tape measure with the bit sticking out .cheers peter.tim
I talked a bit about it in my pre-Christmas ‘gifts to receive’ video, here - ruclips.net/video/Mma0Cysf3hw/видео.html. Link to the tape (and everything else mentioned) in the video description. 👍
Great video! What electric nail gun do you use? Or is it a stapler?... thanks
Thanks! It’s a Maestri ME606 - link in the video description - and us a mailer/stapler; I always use staples for the backs of carcasses, less chance they’ll pull out 👍
What sort of glue do you use for your cabinets? It looks like a white PVA - what do you think of Titebond 2?
Never used Titebond tbh, very happy PolyTen PVA user. 👍
I know the client wanted a little recess from the original wall and not want it flush but my OCD is kicking in and..........................why?..............just why? Any explanation?
Nice build BTW.
Thanks! And that may well be a question I can never answer, sorry!
Peter Millard I'll never sleep again... grrrrrrrrrrr 🤣😀
Not enough clamps! Surely not lol. Quick one Peter, do you use a particular brand of 35mm hinges?
Never enough clamps, lol! I’ve used all kinds of hinges, but come back to Blum every time. I like the Blum # 71B3550 - they have soft-close built in, and they work well with the regular Pressed steel cruciform backplate # 173L8100. 👍
Thanks for the quick response! Thought you might say Blum they are what I'm currently using, just wondered if there was a quality alternative to save a few £££. Thanks again.
Peter Millard do you use a jig to fit them?
Peter - great video as always! What's the screwdriver you are using fix screws at 90 degrees (to the trigger, as it were ...)?
Paul Palmer it’s a festool drill
Thanks for the update! I'll add it to my list ...
Thanks Paul! The little one's a Festool CSX drill/driver with a right-angle chuck, and I drilled the holes with an old T18 (might have been an older T15) again with a right-angle chuck. I don't use them very often, but when you need them they're very handy 👍
How did you fix that problem Peter?
Problem, Anthony?? I saw no problem... 😂 I managed to move the skirting along and to the right, and patch in a little straight section where it adjoined the original. 👍
hi pete,i see you used domino fixings for this build what is the difference of use between them and biscuit joint?
Hi Mike. Dominos make a much stronger joint than biscuits - they’re proper ‘loose tenons’ 👍
ok thanks for the answer pete,sory for sounding a bit thick
mike nicholas my pleasure - and not at all, the only daft question is the one you don’t ask, lol! Lots of reviews of the Domino on RUclips, nice piece of kit 👍
i will take a look as i was thinking of buying biscuit jointer,many thanks
How much do you charge for something like that.
Were you thinking of commissioning one? 😆 I can’t say exactly what I charged for this one, obviously, but a primed but unpainted double cabinet and bookcase generally runs to around £1100 - £1200 depending on exact size and specification.
Hi Peter, what finish paint do you use ?
Almost always a water-based acrylic eggshell, almost always in white 😬👍
Thanks Peter
Sorry it meant to say yet.tim
Peter, quick one, but did you realise your mobile number is on the drawing? Might not want that displayed to the world?
Thanks Stuart - I hadnt notice tbh, but it's on my website and all my business cards, so I'm not too fussed!
OK, gracias por sus videos, thanks for your videos
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Peter your work is fantastic. I Love watching your channle. Along with keith brown you are also one of my inspirations. Iv spent years just hopping from job to job and realised 2 years ago that ibwant to be a joiner / cabinet maker. But because i have 2 small children and a disabled wife i cant make a career of it yet however that doesnt stop me from practicing. Im 36yrs but i believe in your never to old to learn. In a couple of more years i will be applying to my local college and hopefully joining a joiner / cabinet maker course so that i can get back into work and be the working man i have to be for my children.
Thank you so much to yourself and Keith Brown you both have inspired me soo much.
P.s is there any chance you could subscribe to my channle to leave some helpful comments on my woodworking ?
Thanks! I was 40 when I turned to the splintery side of things for a living; if anything, being a bit older has helped with the clients. 👍👍
Struggled with this video Peter. I love your videos and look forward to them every week, i like to concentrate on what your doing, but you seem to have sped this one up so fast i just couldn't follow it. I gave up @6.24 and started to write this comment. Please can we go back to your normal way of fast forward.
Sorry to hear that Simon. I'll take it on board - with this I was just trying to rattle through the repetitive stuff quickly as I didn't think you'd need to see every shelf being fitted. And yes, you're right, that section was sped up more than usual; it was the only one though - the rest is my usual pace. Appreciate the feedback. 👍
Thanks for replying Peter