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There are few projects as rewarding as built-in cabinets. They enhance our homes, offices, and workshops, increasing their value and appeal. In Making Built-In Cabinets, author/craftsman Nick Engler shows you that kitchen cupboards, bathroom vanities, entertainment centers, bookshelves, and tool cabinets are all very similar to build. And once you understand basic cabinetmaking techniques, you can make them all. This book shows you, step-by-step, what you need to know. You'll discover the difference between traditional and contemporary cabinet styles and how to build both of them. You'll find out how to design a cabinet system and divide it into easy-to-build units. You'll learn how to choose and estimate the materials, and how to keep track of the dozens of cabinet parts as you cut them. You'll see how to build the cases for each unit and fit them with doors, drawers, and shelves. Finally, an exclusive section shows you how to install the completed cabinets once you've built them. If you want your cabinets to look right, this is the most important part of the job. Thanks to the step-by-step photo diary in Making Built-In Cabinets, you can see exactly what to do. In addition, Making Built-In Cabinets shows you safe, simple techniques and provides valuable tips. It gives detailed plans for practical cabinetmaking jigs, including: • Three plywood cutting aids to make straight, accurate cuts in plywood and other sheet materials with an ordinary circular saw or table saw. • An adjustable router guide to quickly cut rabbets, dadoes, and grooves of any size with a hand-held router. • A pocket hole jig to drill pockets for screws, quickly joining many cabinet parts. • A 1aminate cutting guide to cut sheets of plastic laminate to size and joint the adjoining edges. • Support blocks and deadmen to help install hanging cabinet units with a minimum of fuss. With the information in this book, you can make built-in cabinets for any room or any purpose, from a simple storage cupboard to custom kitchen cabinets! |
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