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    Cabinet Making for Beginners Handbook: The Step-by-Step Guide with Tools, Techniques, Tips and Starter Projects
    Cabinet Making for Beginners Handbook: The Step-by-Step Guide with Tools, Techniques, Tips and Starter Projects
    Cabinet Making for Beginners Handbook: The Step-by-Step Guide with Tools, Techniques, Tips and Starter Projects
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    Cabinet Making for Beginners Handbook: The Step-by-Step Guide with Tools, Techniques, Tips and Starter Projects

    By Stephen Fleming

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    "A kitchen without a cabinet is like a body without a soul."


     


    This is what a wise cabinetmaker uttered when I asked what cabinet making meant to him.


     


    I have been practicing all the aspects of woodworking like Joinery, Woodturning, and Furniture making along with Cabinet Making, and I must say this art provides the maximum chance of impacting the overall look of your kitchen or bathroom and eventually, your home.


     


    Cabinets, for me, are an extension of your personality and a great way to express yourself.


     


    When I first started woodcraft, I looked desperately for a go-to guide about the specific processes and exact tools required.


     


    The content I found online was total information overload and wasn't presented sequentially. The books were either focused on just a few processes or assumed that I already had the necessary information. Many of the books were also very dated.


     


    There are two ways of learning: learning from SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) with years of experience, and the other is to acquire from people who are just a few steps ahead of you in their journey.


     


    I fall into the latter group. I've spent five years on this hobby and am still learning from the experts.


     


    I still remember my initial doubts and the first tips that helped me.


     


    This book is for those who are still running their first lap (0-3 years) in wood-crafting and want to gain a holistic idea of the necessary processes and tools.


     


    I've included photographs of realistic beginner projects, and I'll explain the processes and standard operating procedures associated with them.


     


    Below are the topics you would find inside:


     


    Introduction to Cabinet Making


    Cabinet Types, Doors, and Drawers


    Tools used and best practices


    Process and Techniques


    10 Beginner Projects


    Recap and Safety Tips


    Conclusion and Free Online Resources


     


    In the last chapter, I've provided a link to free online resources for planning your next projects.


     


     


    Cheers, and let's start the exciting journey!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherStephen Fleming
    Release dateSep 29, 2020

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      Cabinet Making for Beginners Handbook - Stephen Fleming

      Making

      What's Cabinet Making?

      The art of making cabinet-related furniture using woodworking techniques is called cabinet making.

      Cabinet making includes more than merely creating, building, as well as repairing cabinetries.

      It entails working with a range of structures such as doors, windows, home window structures, and all kinds of furnishings.

      Cabinet makers use several sorts of products in this work, consisting of veneer, fiberboard, bit board, hardboard, plywood, adhesives, abrasives, equipment, and metal fastenings.

      Besides, they must closely adhere to plans and designer requirements to construct and fix these short wood articles.

      Precision is critical as they consistently need to fit tiny components and sub-assemblies with each other, to precisely make and install cupboards and cases, and to operate woodworking devices to cut and form parts safely.

      Cabinet makers must have a broad knowledge of timber, its structures and buildings, and various cabinetry equipment and products.

      An employee with training and education and learning can begin production and function their way as roughly a supervisory or management position in the wood industry. The abilities are easily transferable to several other careers.

      Principles of Cabinet Making

      A cabinet is defined as a box-shaped piece of furniture with doors and/or drawers for keeping miscellaneous products. Cabinets might have one or more doors, drawers, and shelves.

      Cabinet includes a case with two sides, top, and bottom, front and back. The front can have numerous combinations of shelves, drawers, or doors. By varying the standard construction process, the cabinet maker can generate kitchen cabinets, totally free-standing cabinets, bookracks, desks, shower room vanities, toy boxes, and more. The carcass building can be divided right into many kinds:

      The casing or box - is the standard style of cabinets, bookshelves, work desks, bathroom vanities, and boxes made using this carcass type.

      Frame-and-Panel—This carcass is the base of various kinds of furniture, including the doors, sides, and dirt panels.

      Leg-and-Rail – This type of carcass type is used in making tables, chairs, and benches.

      Cabinet building and construction can additionally be divided right into three broad categories:

      Base cabinet-- which remains on the flooring.

      Wall surface cabinet - hangs on the wall surface.

      Full-height cabinet - a cabinet remaining on the floor and also extends towards the ceiling.

      Cabinets may have a face frame (American design) or complete accessibility/Frameless (European or euro-style).

      Face frame cabinets have a supporting frame connected to the front of the cabinet box. Complete access or frameless cabinets have no inside edge to block the border of the cabinet front, which allows even more accessibility. While face frameworks cabinets can more easily hold their strength. Building methods will vary based on the level of quality and durably you're constructing.

      There are various strategies utilized to reinforce the case and also verify that it remains stiff. An enhancing element utilized is a light beam brace that runs from the front of the base to the rear along with side panels, or back and forth across the back.

      The light beam support suits the dado port along with the side panel. Another technique involves using triangular support in the edges of the base.

      The interior construction is as important as the outside for presenting a place for cabinets and providing more strength and rigidness.

      Support for the cabinet is from metal slide systems or a framework system of wood dividers known as web frames. In durable cabinets, plywood or solid stock is frequently utilized for the web frame, but they tend to include unwanted weight. The framework can use wood rack strips to sustain permanents shelves or shelving criteria that can be utilized for adjustable shelves.

      Kitchen cabinets are the essential focus of any kind of cooking area. A modern-day kitchen area warrants the integration of cabinets, counters, appliances, and floors with a pleasing design to the eyes and ease of usage. The kitchen cabinet requires the composition of not just the classic nature of cabinets but also the ability to integrate present demands and future advancements. It is vital to provide the same level of focus throughout the project.

      (**A carcass is the shell of a cupboard unit, minus the doors, drawers, and worktop - often with just a plain white melamine finish. A range of kitchen furniture will have the same carcasses underneath and apply the accessories that distinguish different finished appearances.)

      Planning Cabinets

      Examine the checklist extensively before proceeding with this task and gather every suggested tools and product. 

      While the detailed devices and required materials can be found in the What You'll Need checklist, some of the fundamental cabinet components are following: kick plate, carcass, strong-back, face frame, doors, drawers, and false front.

      Before you begin, you must find somebody who can help you with the job. Especially, cutting large wood pieces would require assistance.

      Wood Selection for Cabinets

      Before you buy your timber and select a surface for your cabinet, you should ask yourself some straightforward questions concerning just how you intend to use and show it in your home. Some of these concerns encompass the following:

      You can also make use of plywood that has a furniture-grade veneer on only one side, given that just one side

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