Building Kitchen Cabinets
Udo Schmidt
Building cases, doors and drawers, including custom details, and installing hardware-- all are included in this volume from the Build Like a Pro series. With a router, tablesaw, drill and some woodworking experience you can construct the customized kitchen of your dreams. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction
How to Use This Book 1. Tools
First, a Table Saw
Other Stationary Machinery
Portable Power Tools and Accessories
Other Tools and Equipment 2. Understanding Wood
Composite-Wood Panels
Solid Wood
Sources for Lumber 3. Design
Design Ideas
Making Drawings
Doors and Drawers
Designing Custom Cabinets 4. Face-Frame Construction
Dimensioning Face Frames
Assembling Face Frames 5. Doors and Panels
Door Design Options
Calculating and Cutting Door Parts
Milling Door Parts
Assembling Doors
Building End Panels 6. Building Drawers
Style, Joinery, and Materials
Building a Basic Drawer Box
Building a Dovetailed Drawer
Making Drawer Fronts 7. Base Cabinets
Making a Cutlist
Cutting Panels to Size
Assembling Standard Base Cabinet
Building Corner Base Cabinets
Building End Panel Cabinets 8. Wall Cabinets
Dimensions and Design Options
Cutting and Joinery Details
Assembling Standard Wall Cabinets
Building End Panel Cabinets
Building Corner Wall Cabinets 9. Other Cabinets
Wall Cabinets above the Stove
Refrigerator Cabinets
Cabinets for Wall Ovens
Pantry Cabinets
Island Cabinets 10. Finishing
Sanding and Surface Preparation
Choosing a Finish
Using Paint and Stain 11. Hardware
Concealed Hinges
Drawer-Slide Hardware
Knobs and Pulls
Attaching Drawer Fronts 12. Accessories
Shelves and Shelf Supports
Sink Trays
Trash Doors
Rollout Shelves
Lazy Susans
Appliance Garages 13. Installation
Plumb, Level, and Square
Shimming, Scribing, and Trimming
Installing Wall Cabinets
Installing Base Cabinets
Crown Molding and Kickspace Trim 14. Countertops
Plastic Laminate
Solid Surface Material and Engineered Stone
Granite and Soapstone
Tile
Solid Wood
Installing Countertops Resources
Index
169 pgs, 9.25x11, 245 color photos & 55 dwgs, softcover
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