Gluing up the cabinet

guyswoodshop Jul 22, 2016

In this video, I glue up the cabinet. Now I do need to mention, this glue up is done in REAL TIME with all of its warts. It is long (big surprise), however there are 3 problems that arise during the glue up. One of them happens before I even turn on the camera!

I just wanted to show how things can and do go wrong, how to accept them, and how to fix your errors. So grab a big cup of coffee and enjoy.

If you can, please leave a comment, as I am really interested in how you not only like this video, but what you think about seeing a glue up done in real time. Just my own morbid curiosity I guess. I really want to see if anybody is actually reading this or not.

A SketchUp file for this project can be downloaded here:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByaXPv-775wONUl2bUpsdkpHekk

Sean Walker (@Sean)7 years, 9 months ago Reply

Great episode Guy! I like seeing others processes and how they handle tough parts of builds. You did great! This cabinet is coming together nicely.

Donny Carter (@DonnyCarter)7 years, 9 months ago Reply

Great video Guy! I think you recovered well on the glue up, and with very minimal cursing! Thanks for showing how things really go during a project!

Tim McCoy (@Timmy2Hands)7 years, 9 months ago Reply

Excellent stuff once again Guy.

I like having a set of squeeze clamps with a reversible head that can be used as spreaders just for this type of situation. Being able to recover well from a mishap is a sign of great craftsmanship.

Guy Dunlap (@guyswoodshop)7 years, 9 months ago Reply

@Sean said:

Great episode Guy! I like seeing others processes and how they handle tough parts of builds. You did great! This cabinet is coming together nicely.

Thanks Sean! The glue up wasn't too tough, I just made it that way. HaHa. I see you are building the cabinet too! Awesome! What type of wood(s) are you going to use?

Guy Dunlap (@guyswoodshop)7 years, 9 months ago Reply

@DonnyCarter said:

Great video Guy! I think you recovered well on the glue up, and with very minimal cursing! Thanks for showing how things really go during a project!

Thanks Donny! Even after 35 years of making stuff like this, glue ups can still give me a fit sometimes. When my wife walks in the shop during one, all I have to say is "Glue Up!" and she turns around and leaves, well runs, out of the shop.

Guy Dunlap (@guyswoodshop)7 years, 9 months ago Reply

@Timmy2Hands said:

Excellent stuff once again Guy.
I like having a set of squeeze clamps with a reversible head that can be used as spreaders just for this type of situation. Being able to recover well from a mishap is a sign of great craftsmanship.

Thanks Tim! You know, I always think about things like that after I do something stupid. HaHa. Thanks for the support brother!

Sean Walker (@Sean)7 years, 9 months ago Reply

Im making mine out of pine and I'm going to paint the panels with blue milk paint. Had a change of heart when I found out I had this pre-milled lumber in my lumber rack lol.

@guyswoodshop said:

@Sean said:
Great episode Guy! I like seeing others processes and how they handle tough parts of builds. You did great! This cabinet is coming together nicely.
Thanks Sean! The glue up wasn't too tough, I just made it that way. HaHa. I see you are building the cabinet too! Awesome! What type of wood(s) are you going to use?