Cabinetmaking: From Design To Finish
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Preface, xi
UNIT I, 1

1. Features of Cabinets and Furniture, 3
     1.1 How to Build the Cabinet with a Purpose, 4
     1.2 How to Coordinate the Cabinet with Other Furniture, 6
     1.3 Furniture Styles, 12
     Questions, 25
     Project, 26

2. Kitchen Designing and Cabinet Making Techniques, 27
     2.1 Introduction, 27
     2.2 Designing the Kitchen, 28
     2.3 Positioning the Centers and Large Appliances, 46
     2.4 Specifications of Cabinets, 51
     2.5 Source of Cabinet Building Supplies, 54
     2.6 Closing Comments, 57
     Questions, 58
     Project, 58

3. Shapes and Accents, 59
     3.1 Basic Shapes of Cabinets, 60
     3.2 Framing Square, 62
     3.3 How to Make a Square Layout, 63
     3.4 How to Make a Rectangular Layout, 66
     3.5 How to Make a Triangle Layout, 69
     3.6 How to Make a Diamond-Shaped Layout, 70
     3.7 How to Make an Octagon Layout, 71
     3.8 How to Make a Circle, 74
     3.9 How to Make a Hexagon Layout, 76
     3.10 How to Make an Ellipse, 81
     3.11 How to Make a Polygon, 83
     3.12 Molding, 84
     Questions, 90
     Project, 92

UNIT II, 93

4. How To Make A Butt Joint, 95
     4.1 Functional Qualities and Applications, 96
     4.2 Design Effects Created by Use of the Butt Joint, 98
     4.3 Problems Solved by Use of the Butt Joint, 98
     4.4 How to Make a Butt Joint with Hand Tools, 100
     4.5 How to Make a Butt Joint with Portable Power Tools and
           Hand Tools, 102
     4.6 How to Make a Butt Joint with Bench Power Tools, 103
     Questions, 106
     Project, 106

5. How to Make A Rabbet Joint, 107
     5.1 Functional Qualities and Applications, 108
     5.2 Problems Solved by Use of the Rabbet Joint, 110
     5.3 How to Make a Rabbet Joint with Hand Tools, 154
     5.4 How to Make a Rabbet Joint with Portable Electric Tools, 114
     5.5 How to Make a Rabbet Joint with Bench Power Tools, 119
     Questions, 128
     Project, 128

6. How to Make A Dado Joint, 129
     6.1 Functional Qualities and Applications, 130
     6.2 Problems Solved by Use of the Dado Joint, 131
     6.3 Methods That Can Be Used to Make a Dado Joint, 134
     6.4 How to Make a Dado Joint with Hand Tools, 135
     6.5 How to Make a Dado Joint with Portable Power Tools, 137
     6.6 How to Make a Dado Joint with Bench Power Tools, 141
     Questions, 145
     Project, 146

7. How to Make A Mortise, 147
     7.1 Functional Qualities and Applications, 149
     7.2 Problems Solved by Use of the Mortise and Tenon Joint, 151
     7.3 Methods That Can Be Used to Make the Mortise Joint, 152
     7.4 How to Make a Mortise Joint with Hand Tools, 152
     7.5 How to Make a Mortise Joint with Portable Power Tools, 156
     7.6 How to Make a Mortise Joint with Bench Power Tools, 157
     Questions, 162
     Project, 162

8. How to Make A Tenon Joint, 163
     8.1 How to Lay Out a Tenon Joint, 163
     8.2 Functional Qualities and Applications, 167
     8.3 Problems Solved by Use of the Tenon Joint, 167
     8.4 Methods That Can Be Used to Make the Tenon Joint, 168
     8.5 How to Lay Out a Tenon Joint by Shop Methods, 168
     8.6 How to Make a Tenon Joint with Hand Tools, 170
     8.7 How to Make a Tenon Joint with Portable Power Tools, 174
     8.8 How to Make a Tenon Joint with Bench Power Tools, 177
     Questions, 185
     Project, 185

9. How to Make A Dowel Joint, 187
     9.1 How to Substitute the Dowel Joint for the Mortise
           and Tenon Joint, 187
     9.2 Functional Qualities and Applications, 188
     9.3 Problems Solved by Use of the Dowel Joint, 190
     9.4 Methods That Can Be Used to Make the Dowel Joint, 190
     9.5 How to Make a Dowel Joint with Hand Tools, 192
     9.6 How to Make a Dowel Joint with Electric Drill, 195
     9.7 How to Make a Dowel Joint with Bench Power Tools, 198
     9.8 Jig for Drilling with Radial Saw Arm, 204
     Questions, 205
     Project, 205
     Alternate Project, 205

UNIT III, 207

10. How to Make A Frame and Panel, 209
     10.1 Functional Use and Applications, 210
     10.2 Methods That Can Be Used to Make the
            Frame and Panel, 210
     10.3 Design Effects Created by Use of the Frame and Panel, 212
     10.4 Problems Solved by Use of the Frame and Panel, 213
     10.5 How to Make a Frame, 214
     10.6 How to Make a Panel, 215
     Question, 225
     Project, 225
     Alternate Project, 225

11. How to Make Lap Joints, 227
     11.1 Functional Use and Applications, 227
     11.2 Methods That Can Be Used to Make Lap Joints, 229
     11.3 Design Effects Created by Use of the Lap Joint, 233
     11.4 Problems Solved by Use of the Lap Joint, 234
     11.5 Ways to Make the Lap Joint, 234
     Questions, 244
     Project, 245

12. How to Make the Miter and Other Cuts, 247
     12.1 Functional Use and Applications, 248
     12.2 Methods That Can Be Used to Make the Miter Joint, 249
     12.3 Design Effects Created by Use of the Miter, 252
     12.4 Ways to Make the Miter, 253
     Questions, 259
     Project, 260

UNIT IV, 261

13. How to Construct A Cabinet, 263
     13.1 How to Sketch Ideas, 265
     13.2 How to Plan for Acquisition of Materials, 269
     13.3 How to Cut Materials, 278
     13.4 How to Assemble a Cabinet, 282
     Questions, 291

14. How to Prepare A Cabinet or Finishing
     14.1 Rough-to-Smooth Sanding Techniques, 295
     14.2 Terms, 295
     14.3 How to Select the Type of Grit for the Job, 297
     14.4 How to Select the Backing Material for the Job, 300
     14.5 How to Select the Method, 307
     14.6 How to Sand the Credenza, 312
     14.7 How to Sand for a Finish, 313
     Questions, 315

15. How to Finish A Cabinet, 317
     15.1 How to Finish the Cabinet, 318
     15.2 Finishing Steps, 319
     15.3 How to Fill, 319
     15.4 How to Seal, 322
     15.5 How to Stain, 323
     15.6 Undercoats and Intermediate Finish Coats, 326
     15.7 Final Coats, 328
     15.8 How to Complete the Finish, 329
     15.9 Finishing Methods, 332
     Questions, 338

UNIT V, 341

16. Types of Wood, 343
     16.1 Hardwoods (Broad-Leaved Species), 343
     16.2 Softwoods (Cone-Bearing Species), 366
     Questions, 383

Appendix: Tables, 385
Glossary, 391
Index, 399

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