If you are adventurous and would like to build a some kitchen or bathroom cabinets, here are some tips: 1.
Start out by building a single cabinet such as a small vanity If you can master building a single cabinet then you will have learned many of the skills necessary to build on a larger scale.
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Build the box first: All cabinets start with the box or cabinet carcass.
The key to easy trouble free cabinet construction is to make sure your parts are cut accurately and square.
Trying to assemble a cabinet with parts that are not square is an exercise in frustration.
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Consider purchasing your doors from a door shop.
Did you know that the majority of cabinet shops order their doors from a specialty shop? True and many even order the drawers as well.
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Investigate frameless cabinet construction.
There is a strong trend in the cabinet industry towards frameless cabinet construction.
The advantages are that there are fewer parts to process and assemble, thus making cabinet construction more economical.
One criticism of frameless construction is that they are not as strong.
They are strong enough, after all how many structural failures of cabinets have you observed? 5.
Plan ahead.
Purchase a book on cabinet construction, Draw a sketch of each piece you will be cutting and have a plan before using any tools.
Building your own cabinet can be difficult for a beginner.
With the proper resources and a willingness to spend the time to learn basic cabinetmaking skills, it is possible.