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Matt and Kristen construct custom cabinet doors and install trim for a mudroom renovation in their Florida home.0:17 The project involves ripping poplar boards to two-inch widths and assembling three-rail doors, requiring precise measurements to ensure squareness and consistent spacing.1:19 Matt uses a mitre saw equipped with a laser guide and an 80-tooth blade to achieve clean cuts, while employing a router table and hand files to cope the crown moulding for tight joints.18:34 To install the hinges, Matt utilises a specialised drilling jig, though he notes difficulty with wood chips clogging the bit and causing the drill to walk.21:36 After dry-fitting the doors to verify alignment and spacing, the pair installs the trim and crown moulding, using blocking to secure the upper pieces.13:43 The process emphasises the importance of meticulous detail work, such as tapering frame pieces to create a flush finish with the cabinet doors.15:39

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