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Building Cabinets 2 - Tools and Materials

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Building Cabinets 2 - Tools and Materials
Introduction - Materials - Overview - Cutting/Assembly - Faceframe - Doors/Drawers - Finishing - Attaching/Installing

Tools: (Other than common shop tools)

  • Table Saw
  • Jointer (optional)
  • A doweling jig or a horizontal boring tool
  • Jig saw
  • Router
  • Orbital sander
  • Shaper (optional)
  • Clamps for gluing

 

Materials:

  • Cabinet grade plywood for carcass
  • Plywood for door, false front insert and kick plate face
  • 1" x 6" oak for face frame
  • Dowels
  • Hinges
  • Knobs
  • Glue
  • Finishing nails (6d)
  • Flathead wood screws
  • Drawer materials and slides (if needed)
  • Sandpaper
  • Counter top materials

 

Introduction - Materials - Overview - Cutting/Assembly - Faceframe - Doors/Drawers - Finishing - Attaching/Installing

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