Demystifying Built-ins

• Basic PDF plan and SketchUp file (Metric and Imperial) - Please note these are for reference only as it's unlikely you'll build this exact project. This course is more about the methods used to create a builtin.
• About 7.5 hours of detailed video instruction showing every step of the process.
• All videos and plans are digital and will be available for download upon purchase.

• Strategizing your built-in project, including workflow and build order
• Evaluating the space, removing existing built-ins, and taking critical real-world measurements
• Creating accurate alcove templates for irregular walls
• Designing your project in SketchUp while accounting for real-world limitations
• Cabinet construction, including doors, drawers, and advanced dowel joinery
• Efficient shop workflow and pre-finishing strategies
• Cabinet installation from start to finish
• Professional scribing techniques for a seamless fit
• Using decorative elements as an alternative to traditional scribes

Don’t be intimidated – Demystifying Built-ins

Built-ins can feel overwhelming. How do you build something perfectly square in your shop, then install it into a space that’s anything but?

I asked myself that same question the first time I tackled a built-in. After completing several successful installations, I developed a clear, repeatable system, and now I’m ready to share it with you in Demystifying Built-Ins.

In this course, you’ll follow along as I build a stunning walnut desk, designed and installed as a seamless built-in for my wife Nicole. But this isn’t just about one desk. It’s about learning a process you can apply to any custom space in your home.

Inside the Course, You’ll Learn How To:

• Strategizing your built-in project, including workflow and build order
• Evaluating the space, removing existing built-ins, and taking critical real-world measurements
• Creating accurate alcove templates for irregular walls
• Designing your project in SketchUp while accounting for real-world limitations
• Cabinet construction, including doors, drawers, and advanced dowel joinery
• Efficient shop workflow and pre-finishing strategies
• Cabinet installation from start to finish
• Professional scribing techniques for a seamless fit
• Using decorative elements as an alternative to traditional scribes

Even experienced woodworkers are often surprised by how different built-ins are from standalone furniture. This course bridges that gap by demystifying built-ins.

The goal is simple, give you a system you can repeat again and again for desks, cabinets, bookcases, and more. If you’ve ever looked at an empty nook, alcove, or awkward wall and thought, “I wish I could build something custom for that,” this is your starting point.