From start to finish here are some highlights about how I built my kitchen cabinet. This is going in a 2022 Mercedes Sprinter 4x4. I’m sorry about all the time lapse in the starting build footage, but that is what I captured when initially working on this cabinet. The chapters below try to list the main concepts, but there are quite a few miscellaneous tips and tricks scattered throughout.
0:00 Intro
1:26 Initial Design Considerations
2:05 Initial Carcass Assembly
3:41 Pre Installation Tips
4:31 #1 Electrical and Plumbing Accommodations
5:33 #2 Drawer and Door Latch Alignment Made Easy
8:44 Continuous Grain Obsession
11:43 Touching Up and Sanding Unique Plywood
14:29 Human CNC Router Setup
16:00 Being a Human CNC
17:09 Flush Trimming Frame Outside
17:21 Small Cutout Stuff
18:23 Finished Product
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Related products and links (Amazon links help me out, thank you!)
Southco M1-2A-13-5 Drawer Latches I use: [ Ссылка ]
Scribe for marking locations through small holes: [ Ссылка ]
Besides a table saw, most of these techniques involve the router. I recommend a small trim or palm router for most van work as you aren’t hogging off thick wood cuts usually.
Makita Router I use: [ Ссылка ]
The Plunge Base is very helpful for lots of projects, and the fixed base is easier to operate with one hand.
Guide Bushing Set: [ Ссылка ]
Depending on your router you may not need the adapter, or might need a different one? This works with my Makita.
1/16” Router Bits:
For thin woods I’ve been using this: [ Ссылка ]
For heavier full depth cuts I’ve had better luck with: [ Ссылка ]
My favorite Flush Trim Bit: [ Ссылка ]
Almost any will do though. Pay attention if you need top or bottom bearing, or both like this one.
Corner Radius Drawing Templates: [ Ссылка ]
