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Building Cabinet Doors & Drawers |
Author: Danny Proulx
Published: 2000-06-01 |
List price: $21.95
Our price: $16.46
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Customer comments on this selection.
 Outdated print - lack of color illustrations
This is my first book on cabinet door and drawer building and I must say I wasn't impressed. The print is way outdated - not in the classic woodworking techniques - but in presentation. Washed out black and white photos that barely show the beauty of wood? You've got to be joking. The only color you'll see in this book is on its front and back. Page 85 (bottom pic) shows author's left hand barely an inch from his table saw's rotating blade as he demonstrates a plunge cut. I hope he still has all of his fingers. I am keeping the book for a basic joinery reference.
 Excellent guide.
Well written, easy to follow guide. If you are thinking about making your own doors, read this before you take one step forward.
 Incomplete
In its introduction, the book claims to fill a gap in the woodworking litterature concerning the building of cabinet doors.
I found that this book is really targeted to beginner (nothing wrong about that) and only contains some quick and simple way of building doors.
A third of the book is devoted to basic joinery (and the book si pretty slim to begin with).
There is also an extensive section on european style hardware, the different type, how to mount them etc. The traditional hinge is mentionned in a small paragraph. There is no explanation of the different style, how to mount it etc.
Some information are just not correct such as stating that the main tool to build raise panel are the table saw and the router.
Some information is just not there. What about wood movement in solid wood panel how much clerance should I leave, where etc.
The worse part is the chatper on drawer. The book is title cabinet doors and drawers. Only 2 simple style of drawer are described. No mention on how to fit them properly. Dovetails are described in the joinery chapter but not even apply to the drawers !!!
And I am still looking for the formula to get the radius of the arch panel.
I also would have loved some nice color pictures.
All in all I don't this book is completely useless for the beginner, but don't expect this book to be a reference on how to build doors or drawers. There are tons of litterature out there that provide more in depth coverage + description on how to build the whole kitchen cabinet for a similar price.
Building Cabinet Doors and Drawers
If you want to see what kind of doors you CAN make, this book is not bad. If you are hoping to learn how to make a particular type of door, this book is not very informative. It lacks a lot of details that you'd need to know if you were going to actually make the door that the book describes.
 Very helpfull
This book is great for the beginner or intermediate woodworker looking to gain insight into the process of cabinet doors and drawers. Lots of photos and step-by-step instructions. Great suggestions on hardware, tools and techniques.
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