Whatever type of cabinets you're creating, doors and drawers are at
the center of their style and functionality. When you're done, they
get all the attention. But to get precisely the results you're
looking for, you need a plan, some reliable techniques, maybe even a
few inside tips.Now everything you need to design and build
perfect doors and drawers is captured in this new volume from expert
cabinetmaker Andy Rae.
From kitchens and bathrooms to built-in and stand-alone pieces,
you'll find all the details you need to build cabinets that work
flawlessly -- and suit your décor aesthetically.
Discover practical tips and advice, step-by-step instructions,
plus 35 drawings and 325 full-color photos that show you exactly how
to handle every facet of design and construction.
The book features drawers in part one, where you'll learn
about:
- A wide range of drawer styles and the types of cabinets they
are compatible with
- The types of joints that are appropriate for each drawer
style
- How to assemble, fit and finish drawers that work smoothly
- Choosing and using the right handles and pulls
- Installing locks and drawer stops
Part two features doors, including a look at:
- Door styles, types, and techniques to adapt different doors
to the cabinets you're building
- Types of joints used to build doors
- How to fit and hang doors
- Choosing the best latch or knob
It's easy to see that nothing has been left out of this valuable
reference guide. When you want to create cabinets that are a
pleasure to look at -- and effortless to use -- here's one book you
should add to your woodworking library.
Winner of a 2008 Golden Hammer Writing Award.
About the Author:
Professional woodworker, teacher and former editor at American
Woodworker magazine, Andy Rae worked with masters George
Nakashima and Frank Klausz before starting his own business. His
innovative furniture designs earned him a Fellowship from the New
Jersey Council of the Arts.
Soft-cover, 9-3/16 x 10-7/8 in., 192 pages,
with over 325 color photos and 35 drawings
Published 2007
ISBN: 978-1-56158-868-8
Building Doors
And Drawers
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