6 WAYS To Make An MDF Cabinet LESS BORING!!

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In this video I build an MDF cabinet to store firewood - but I don't want it to look like flat packed furniture! So here are six ways to make MDF cabinets less boring!
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  • @melissahislop5716
    @melissahislop57162 ай бұрын

    That is the most elegant wood storage I’ve ever seen. Love the leather. Love. It. Only thing to make it better would be to paint the inside of the doors but I’m fussy like that. Well done!!

  • @RagnBoneBrown

    @RagnBoneBrown

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @ginaburgess9759
    @ginaburgess97592 ай бұрын

    Looks great. Are you going to attach it to the wall? I know it’s pretty heavy but toddlers know no boundaries and like to climb!

  • @tomjones6479

    @tomjones6479

    2 ай бұрын

    thats what i was thinking couple l brackets at the top behind the door would do the job.

  • @TheWardagh

    @TheWardagh

    2 ай бұрын

    Absolutely, if there’s a chance of danger a toddler will find it 😅

  • @my2ndoneny

    @my2ndoneny

    2 ай бұрын

    I agree. Especially I think the floor is carpeted.

  • @RagnBoneBrown

    @RagnBoneBrown

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks. Baby Brown is not even crawling yet so we have plenty of time to sort that

  • @EM-fh2tx

    @EM-fh2tx

    2 ай бұрын

    You think!😅

  • @MJLWoodWorks
    @MJLWoodWorks2 ай бұрын

    I think it looks outstanding! It fits right in, and the black leather is great. The stove is black so they compliment each other... "Good morning stove, you look marvelous!" "Why thank you shelf, you are looking most excellent in your leather accented doors!" They "compliment" each other, get it? 🤣

  • @RagnBoneBrown

    @RagnBoneBrown

    2 ай бұрын

    Haha! Thank you

  • @reannejarvis9464
    @reannejarvis94642 ай бұрын

    Love the leather, the teak oil, and the handles. Please keep Baby Brown safe and fix the unit to the wall. 🇦🇺🎸⚡️🤘🏿🤘🏼💋❤️

  • @Dickie2702
    @Dickie27022 ай бұрын

    It's fine, personally I would have made an angled cabinet but it's functional and quirky. Can I offer you a tip for cleaning up glue squeeze out, of which you seem to get alot? Get a box of plastic drinking straws, they will last you a lifetime. Take a straw and slice the end at 45°, you can then slide the pointed tip in the corner of your joint and as you slide it along the excess glue disappears up the straw, simply keep a cloth in your had and periodically squeeze ths straw between your fingers a couple of inches from the end and slide your fingers to the tip, excess glue ends up in cloth or shop towel you are holding over the end. Just keep using the cut end to clean up more squeeze out. If you empty it at the end of your clean up it will last along time. When it gets too manky just cut off the last inch or two and go again. I do this every day and must have cleaned up miles of joints in my life using this method. Try it, works like a charm.

  • @kuiperbelt1
    @kuiperbelt12 ай бұрын

    I love how resourceful you are with stuff you have already. It perfectly compliments the sponsor's new stuff you can get your hands on. Lovely project! Applying varnish to that leg stand must have been a *chef's kiss* moment!

  • @RagnBoneBrown

    @RagnBoneBrown

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!!

  • @worstuserever
    @worstuserever2 ай бұрын

    Love how you turn what looks like tired and random wood scrap into lovely new functional furniture, inspires me to see more deeply into the potential from salvaged materials. 10:58 Excuse me? They'll all be copying Mickie's elegant dismount in Paris this summer! Alright, a little work needed on the recovery at the end... 9.6

  • @marthapotter8283
    @marthapotter82832 ай бұрын

    Looks great Keith! Please anchor it to the wall!😊

  • @markfrancis4756
    @markfrancis47562 ай бұрын

    really liked the leather inset Keith. Great addition.

  • @carlculpepperimages
    @carlculpepperimages2 ай бұрын

    The faux leather turned out to be a great idea! Very creative! Like a few others have mentioned, I would consider anchoring the unit to the wall, since Baby Brown could try to climb onto it at some point while no one is looking.

  • @ChrispHarding
    @ChrispHarding2 ай бұрын

    Love it! One suggestion would be to anchor it to the wall, so baby Brown doesn't accidently pull it.

  • @paulprescott7913
    @paulprescott79132 ай бұрын

    The workshop improvements you made certainly seem to help you be more efficient. Nice little project as well. The cats seem to be comfortable as well.

  • @RagnBoneBrown

    @RagnBoneBrown

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @woodworkingandepoxy643
    @woodworkingandepoxy6432 ай бұрын

    Lol you're the only creator I watch even when the project isn't something I need. Nice build and the ideas to make it look like quality furniture were a great touch

  • @my2ndoneny
    @my2ndoneny2 ай бұрын

    This is a great video to promote this special MDT. I hope the vendor appreciates it. You showed benefits of this type of wood very well. Good job, Keith!!

  • @RagnBoneBrown

    @RagnBoneBrown

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much

  • @curiouso0l0ocurious
    @curiouso0l0ocuriousАй бұрын

    I did not expect the leather to look this nice

  • @jholmessiedle
    @jholmessiedle2 ай бұрын

    A collection of really nice ideas for turning what could have been 'ordinary' - into a piece of furniture!

  • @woodfather
    @woodfather2 ай бұрын

    The leather came out great, good idea. I'm sure I won't be the only one to mention it, but bolt that thing to the wall before Baby Brown learns to climb. 👍

  • @lindysmith13
    @lindysmith132 ай бұрын

    the leather looks great to me. I love they style

  • @TracyJammeh
    @TracyJammeh2 ай бұрын

    Very nice. I do like the leather on the doors.

  • @__Timo__
    @__Timo__2 ай бұрын

    Looks pretty nice. I wonder if the cats will get attracted to the leather for scratching - hopefully not. Nice to see them again. As others said: I also would attach it to the wall to prevent tipping over a toddler.

  • @pteddie6965
    @pteddie69652 ай бұрын

    Hey, Keith. I love everything about this cabinet. IMO, it's far too beautiful to be a wood storage cabinet, but it's attractive and extremely creative. I'm sure that it will garner a nonending stream of compliments. BTW, the leather is a stroke of genius! Thanks for the video. Your work is always a breath of fresh air.

  • @darthrevanakc
    @darthrevanakc2 ай бұрын

    Love your work. Very creative.

  • @andyb1368
    @andyb13682 ай бұрын

    The design really came together nicely. Certainly from what I could see in the video, your leather panel inserts look good on the cabinet, and the cabinet as a whole looks really good in the space.

  • @karlpopewoodcraft
    @karlpopewoodcraft2 ай бұрын

    Looks great Keith, 👍 leather seems to compliment the black on the stove as well. 😊

  • @RagnBoneBrown

    @RagnBoneBrown

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate, not sure if I like it or not tbh!

  • @markduggan3451
    @markduggan34512 ай бұрын

    A very smart way to store your wood.

  • @TheOriginal_BigMac
    @TheOriginal_BigMac2 ай бұрын

    This video is peak Keith. Loved every minute

  • @RagnBoneBrown

    @RagnBoneBrown

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @janh6639
    @janh66392 ай бұрын

    Looks fab great addition

  • @darryllfrench7885
    @darryllfrench78852 ай бұрын

    Love the leather keep up the good work

  • @jfinaz99
    @jfinaz992 ай бұрын

    looks GOOD, and very efficient use of old materials 👍

  • @Dr.CandanEsin
    @Dr.CandanEsin2 ай бұрын

    Attractive and productive. In summary, brilliant.

  • @RagnBoneBrown

    @RagnBoneBrown

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @davetay44

    @davetay44

    2 ай бұрын

    The cabinet was pretty good too

  • @josephtwilley7187
    @josephtwilley71872 ай бұрын

    The leather panel looked good. Great build. Possibly think about fixing it to your wall with your kid staying to crawl and walk.

  • @richardphillips3303
    @richardphillips33032 ай бұрын

    Love that, and the craftsmanship was awesome. Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @RagnBoneBrown

    @RagnBoneBrown

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @gryffindork9563
    @gryffindork95632 ай бұрын

    I love your unique designs and the leather is a lovely touch. Also love your adorable cats making their cameos! 💙💙

  • @RagnBoneBrown

    @RagnBoneBrown

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @STANWoodwork
    @STANWoodwork2 ай бұрын

    Very nice project. I like how it is looks. And I like the leather idea.

  • @RagnBoneBrown

    @RagnBoneBrown

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @pitsnipe5559
    @pitsnipe55592 ай бұрын

    Interesting, well done.

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations2 ай бұрын

    Really beautiful work, Keith! 😃 The cats seem to have loved it, so thumbs up from me! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

  • @RagnBoneBrown

    @RagnBoneBrown

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks buddy

  • @TheWardagh
    @TheWardagh2 ай бұрын

    Love this kind of project! You did a fantastic job and it looks great 👍🏼

  • @donhozy
    @donhozy2 ай бұрын

    Brilliant build! Well done. The leather accented doors look great!

  • @SteveMonk1956
    @SteveMonk19562 ай бұрын

    That is a very smart piece of furniture, I think the leather adds a touch of luxury to the piece without looking 1970's Nice work!

  • @negotiableaffections
    @negotiableaffections2 ай бұрын

    Great project Keith, The idea of highlighting works excellently. The amber selves go well with the firewood and the black panels tie the unit in with the burner itself. Lots of matching to the wall colour keeps it light and not intrusive in the overall room. All boxes ticked!

  • @trishblakely3476
    @trishblakely34762 ай бұрын

    Love it! So many small touches and it all comes together beautifully. I’m going to be that person right now, though. I would seriously consider attaching the cabinet to the wall. I know it’s heavy but my kids managed to pull a heavy dresser down on themselves while trying to climb it. Thankfully they were unharmed (and I probably looked like the Incredible Hulk pulling it up off them) but it was scary as shit and no other parent wants to feel that fear. We call them earthquake straps here in California but I’m sure your local hardware store has something similar.

  • @RagnBoneBrown

    @RagnBoneBrown

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks Trish. He's not even crawling yet but I will sort it 👍

  • @ChrisFranklyn
    @ChrisFranklyn2 ай бұрын

    It's nice to have somewhere to store the "best wood" for when visitors are over... and then burn crap from the shed on other days :) I could do with something just like that.

  • @Crimperman1996
    @Crimperman19962 ай бұрын

    Nice build Keith. I think I'd have painted the inside of the doors too but it still looks good. As others have said, it will be worth fixing it to the wall just in case. My daughter had a freestanding wardrobe tip onto her once. Fortunately the room.was narrow at that point so it hit the opposite wall first Ever since then I have been fixing every tall cabinet to the wall :)

  • @alfamad155
    @alfamad1552 ай бұрын

    Love it Kieth lounge ceiling looks great 😊

  • @RagnBoneBrown

    @RagnBoneBrown

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much

  • @ojcrook1340
    @ojcrook13402 ай бұрын

    The leather panel doors are great! Not something you see everyday but I'd love it in my home!

  • @robboone4367
    @robboone43672 ай бұрын

    Love how your skills have developed over time. The cabinet is beautiful!

  • @allongshanks940
    @allongshanks94014 күн бұрын

    I like the cabinet and the additional features. I had a pine kitchen cabinet that sat in a similar position, behind a door, but it was based on a triangle, so it fitted into the corner and used the space more efficiently.

  • @henryworkswoodandmetal
    @henryworkswoodandmetal2 ай бұрын

    It’s looks pretty nice with the leather doors, well done!

  • @JohnHavord
    @JohnHavord2 ай бұрын

    Impressive. The leather certainly adds something.

  • @terencebaker4269
    @terencebaker42692 ай бұрын

    Excellent & very creative and yes the leather looks great.

  • @dougggiereid
    @dougggiereid2 ай бұрын

    I really like the leather panels. Love the way you recycle old furniture into beautiful new pieces.

  • @felixreali7101
    @felixreali71012 ай бұрын

    The leather was a great idea. the cabinet looks so cool. How to turn a useless space into something nice to look at and functional too.

  • @scottss213
    @scottss2132 ай бұрын

    Great video well done. I didn't think I would like the leather by it works

  • @SugarFreeSteve
    @SugarFreeSteve2 ай бұрын

    I think the leather works well. It gives it a nice appearance 👍🏻

  • @janicefrancis5045
    @janicefrancis50452 ай бұрын

    It looks great. But I'll add my vote to securing it to the wall.😊

  • @karenstimson2683
    @karenstimson26832 ай бұрын

    That's one classy cabinet! Nicely done all around. And great to see the kitties, too!

  • @c.a.g.1977
    @c.a.g.19772 ай бұрын

    It's a one-of-a-kind design, and honestly.... I kinda like it! I think the leather panels look awesome Keith, good call on that one!

  • @TantMarre
    @TantMarre2 ай бұрын

    I liked it, leather and all 💚

  • @andyc972
    @andyc9722 ай бұрын

    Great result Keith, that's certainly more interesting than a simple painted box, so you hit the brief.I particularly like the slatted shelves, you did well in selecting enough pieces that matched and they look beautiful with just the Tung oil finish, once again you have shown that using second hand materials is not only good for the planet but results in a superior product that you probably wouldn't justify buying otherwise ! Half way through I'm thinking "but what about the other shelf, I'm sure there were three". I'm on the fence with the leather finish I neither dislike or particularly think it adds to the piece, although the contrast works, I hope the cats don't scratch the lower panel. Micky's descent was epic !

  • @RagnBoneBrown

    @RagnBoneBrown

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much

  • @cdinusha1
    @cdinusha12 ай бұрын

    Great build, I like the black leather as well! Only thing I would do extra would be to paint the inside of the bottom doors (which perhaps you might have done later). Thanks for the great projects each week, one of my favourite channels to watch!

  • @adammono1839
    @adammono18392 ай бұрын

    Looks great Kieth. Very much your style. If you get sick of the leather maybe glue in the panel some strips of wood for a grill type effect. Also, I agree with the screwing it to the wall. With some holes in the back panel of the top cabinet some wall brackets could be very well hidden

  • @leevickery4033
    @leevickery40332 ай бұрын

    With a little one in the house I would fix the new cabinet to the wall. A little one will try and climb up the cabinet. All the best

  • @mags8014
    @mags80142 ай бұрын

    I like the cabinet; it definitely doesn’t look as though you bought it from that Swedish supplier! And yay! Mickey and Hazel strutting their stuff. Brilliant video all round.

  • @peterfleming4967
    @peterfleming49672 ай бұрын

    That looks incredible

  • @adammono1839
    @adammono18392 ай бұрын

    Love the toothbrush cleanup idea!

  • @andyc972

    @andyc972

    2 ай бұрын

    I'm sure Mrs Brown didn't mind Keith borrowing it ! 🤣

  • @RagnBoneBrown

    @RagnBoneBrown

    2 ай бұрын

    😂

  • @pazmaniaoh6341
    @pazmaniaoh63412 ай бұрын

    Looks great, also suggest attaching it to the wall. Kids climb

  • @petetumbarello9611
    @petetumbarello96112 ай бұрын

    Very cool, and definitely NOT boring!. I like the leather panels and how you incorporated the recycled lumber, as well as the overall design. It fits very well into its designated space. Cheers!!

  • @RagnBoneBrown

    @RagnBoneBrown

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @RiBenjafield
    @RiBenjafield2 ай бұрын

    Really like it, including the leather. Your cats are so sweet. 🙂

  • @fjrkev
    @fjrkev2 ай бұрын

    Looks fantastic 👌

  • @d3lsl0w
    @d3lsl0w2 ай бұрын

    Feels a bit top heavy for the base used. It seems to be a bit wobbly at times. I think it's best to attach to wall, especially with a baby. Oh, and maybe repropose one of the shelves for the cats? or make a scratching climbing pole off the side? /shrug Thanks for all the hard work!

  • @craigwilliams6734
    @craigwilliams67342 ай бұрын

    That’s really neat!!!!!

  • @markweiner4430
    @markweiner44302 ай бұрын

    Great cabinet and it matches perfectly!

  • @puddinggeek4623
    @puddinggeek46232 ай бұрын

    An excellent video as always. Lots of useful hints and tips. Keep up the great work.

  • @heatherread5314
    @heatherread53142 ай бұрын

    Looks good i like the leather

  • @MigleschienHysteria
    @MigleschienHysteria2 ай бұрын

    Big fan of the leather !

  • @bigpete4227
    @bigpete42272 ай бұрын

    I do like the leather, it's interesting to do interesting things.

  • @herrbeethoven
    @herrbeethoven2 ай бұрын

    I love it Keith, and the leather idea looks very neat and unusual, well done!

  • @stevenfromleicester2529
    @stevenfromleicester25292 ай бұрын

    Never been a fan of cats but i love your 2, so much character 😂

  • @pinkplonker8776

    @pinkplonker8776

    2 ай бұрын

    I love them, especially with chips.

  • @karenalefounder4083
    @karenalefounder40832 ай бұрын

    Whole unit looks great. Love the leather.

  • @terrywalker4733
    @terrywalker47332 ай бұрын

    Nice one Keith.

  • @jimrosson6702
    @jimrosson67022 ай бұрын

    Looks great great job

  • @hdwoodshop
    @hdwoodshop2 ай бұрын

    Love your design and execution. My suspicion is that the spring hinge will eventually lead to failure of the joint at the screws. Too much energy each time you open it. I also would’ve screwed into the hardwood legs from cabinet since hardwood is a stronger material. Love the leather. Great idea actually. Nicely done. Great video.

  • @detroutspinners9933
    @detroutspinners99332 ай бұрын

    When you first said about the leather I wasn’t sure, but I think it looks great. Especially when in place against the other black things in the room like the log burner.

  • @RagnBoneBrown

    @RagnBoneBrown

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @johndoe6032
    @johndoe60322 ай бұрын

    Definitely unique! Looks great. The leather textile added to the doors is a nice unique touch. Nobody will mistake this for standard ikea stuff.

  • @killy1958able
    @killy1958ableАй бұрын

    You are amazing 😊

  • @WoodworkJourney
    @WoodworkJourney2 ай бұрын

    I think it looks great! The texture of the pleather is a great addition

  • @RagnBoneBrown

    @RagnBoneBrown

    2 ай бұрын

    Cheers Dean

  • @keggyification
    @keggyification2 ай бұрын

    Nice Job. The pleather looks cool.

  • @emerald1587
    @emerald15872 ай бұрын

    well build, nice project. But I cannot ignore the impression of an oven in a cupboard... 😉

  • @gazgough9264
    @gazgough92642 ай бұрын

    that looks awesome

  • @andljoy
    @andljoy2 ай бұрын

    Looks good. I like it. Oh as you do a lot of woodwork you will likely have a lot of hand planer shavings, if you save them and coat them in some candle wax they make very good fire starters.

  • @RagnBoneBrown

    @RagnBoneBrown

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tips!

  • @awantamta
    @awantamta2 ай бұрын

    An excellent and unique piece of furniture

  • @philipphartenthaler8510
    @philipphartenthaler85102 ай бұрын

    Looks great

  • @paulallaker8450
    @paulallaker84502 ай бұрын

    Looks great, wasn't sure about the leather, but it works well with the overall decor of the room. 👍🏻

  • @RagnBoneBrown

    @RagnBoneBrown

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @rodgerq
    @rodgerq2 ай бұрын

    Looks good, fits well with the room.

  • @eddieg1954
    @eddieg19542 ай бұрын

    I think this looks great when will you be making matching products. Really professional job and the leather makes it look like a true piece of furniture.

  • @RagnBoneBrown

    @RagnBoneBrown

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @Doug....
    @Doug....2 ай бұрын

    Looks really good 👍

  • @jenniferlawrence8533
    @jenniferlawrence85332 ай бұрын

    Fix to wall and please paint inside of doors. Great looking shelfI.like the leather effect

  • @ianvicedomini2648
    @ianvicedomini26482 ай бұрын

    I reckon it fits in great with the rest of the room Keith and the overall design with the leather on the doors add a nice effect to the unit mate. Nice one

  • @calvinnash5527
    @calvinnash55272 ай бұрын

    Great watch as always Keith !

  • @stephencave187
    @stephencave1872 ай бұрын

    Good job.

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