Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
How I made cupboard doors for my new media bookcase using a new technique - the pocket hole jig.
In the past I've slightly cheated by gluing 12mm rails and stiles to a 12mm mdf base piece. Today I thought I'd up my game by making my new bookcase doors in a more professional way.
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0:00 Introduction
0:28 A New Door Technique
1:20 Today's Tool Kit
1:29 Door Construction
4:15 Pocket Hole Jig
6:41 Jointing Mortar Mix
9:34 Conclusions
10:52 Subscribe to Me!
TODAY'S TOOLKIT*: (links to follow shortly)
- 25 x 72mm PAR redwood
- 6mm ply
- Wood glue geni.us/sqAv (Amazon)
- Trend 6.3mm slotting router cutter 1/4" shank geni.us/KrsmK (Amazon)
- Trend Pocket Hole Jig bit.ly/3WAqnPZ
- Drill Driver
- Impact Driver
- Bosch electric planer geni.us/Ll3v4D (Amazon)
- Erbauer track saw bit.ly/4fwebID
- Irwin quick grip clamps 50" (mine have a maximum grap length of 35" when open so these are a bit longer geni.us/7EQwkZL (Amazon)
- sliding bevel mitre saw
- screw driver
- Zinsser 123 primer
- Johnstones Aquaguard tip coat
* The Amazon links above are affiliate links. It doesn't cost you anything to click on them but I do earn a small commission if you do.
And here's the legal bit I have to state: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
LET'S CONNECT!
Charlie DIYte
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-- Email: charliediyte@gmail.com
-- facebook.com/charliediyte
-- Web: charliediyte.co.uk
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#pocketholejig #cabinetdoors #diy
How I made cupboard doors for my new media bookcase using a new technique - the pocket hole jig.
In the past I've slightly cheated by gluing 12mm rails and stiles to a 12mm mdf base piece. Today I thought I'd up my game by making my new bookcase doors in a more professional way.
I would be so grateful if you Joined my Channel:
- DIYte PATRON patreon.com/charlieDIYte for exclusive behind the scenes content and access to my Discord chat forum; or
- BUY ME A COFFEE bit.ly/3xuQ3zb if you fancy buying me a coffee to help me keep making this free content - you can also join my Discord here too, if you don't like Patreon :)
SUBSCRIBE - you can subscribe to my Channel here: bit.ly/3DEE2dI
0:00 Introduction
0:28 A New Door Technique
1:20 Today's Tool Kit
1:29 Door Construction
4:15 Pocket Hole Jig
6:41 Jointing Mortar Mix
9:34 Conclusions
10:52 Subscribe to Me!
TODAY'S TOOLKIT*: (links to follow shortly)
- 25 x 72mm PAR redwood
- 6mm ply
- Wood glue geni.us/sqAv (Amazon)
- Trend 6.3mm slotting router cutter 1/4" shank geni.us/KrsmK (Amazon)
- Trend Pocket Hole Jig bit.ly/3WAqnPZ
- Drill Driver
- Impact Driver
- Bosch electric planer geni.us/Ll3v4D (Amazon)
- Erbauer track saw bit.ly/4fwebID
- Irwin quick grip clamps 50" (mine have a maximum grap length of 35" when open so these are a bit longer geni.us/7EQwkZL (Amazon)
- sliding bevel mitre saw
- screw driver
- Zinsser 123 primer
- Johnstones Aquaguard tip coat
* The Amazon links above are affiliate links. It doesn't cost you anything to click on them but I do earn a small commission if you do.
And here's the legal bit I have to state: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
LET'S CONNECT!
Charlie DIYte
-- patreon.com/charlieDIYte
-- Email: charliediyte@gmail.com
-- facebook.com/charliediyte
-- Web: charliediyte.co.uk
-- instagram.com/charliediyte
#pocketholejig #cabinetdoors #diy
