Cabinet Making: From Design to Finish
Bryon W. Maguire
Table of Contents
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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