The most complete visual guide to furniture construction ever published! Includes hundreds of clearly-labeled drawings and exploded diagrams that explain everything there is to know about joints, subassemblies and furniture design.

Everything the amateur and professional woodworker needs to know about cabinetmaking is compiled in this beautifully illustrated book.Every woodworker who builds furniture must consider several different options, resources, and alternatives when designing a particular piece. Now, this information has all been compiled into one complete woodworking tome.Rodale's Illustrated Guide to Cabinetmaking contains more than 1,000 clearly detailed drawings that anyone -- professional or amateur -- can easily follow. The drawings are derived from 104 actual pieces of soundly constructed furniture. Authoritative and comprehensive, this book belongs on the shelf of every woodworker.

Expert woodworker Andy Rae brings his enthusiasm to this ultimate reference--a graphic, step-by-step presentation of basic furniture construction techniques. 847 color photos. 127 drawings.

Build your own kitchen cabinets! You don't need a showroom full of equipment or expertise in calculus to build your own kitchen cabinets. In fact, Danny Proulx's concise, easy-to-follow instructions enable you to create incredible kitchens with just a few power tools—a table saw, circular saw, router and drill. Completely revised and updated, Build Your Own Kitchen Cabinets, Second Edition, provides start-to-finish guidelines for crafting upper and lower cabinets, plus practical information on kitchen design, material selection and tool shortcuts. Proulx's instruction is practical, easy to understand and time-tested, refined in his own shop, and taught by him in countless seminars and workshops. You'll learn how to plan, design, construct and install your own complete handmade kitchen, from simple cabinets and over-the-sink cupboards to lazy-Susan shelving, stemware, storage and more: • Combine the beauty of traditional face-frame cabinetry with the strength and simplicity of European cabinetry and hardware • Build drawers, pull-outs and flip-outs to maximize storage space • Use European hinges, adjustable legs and other specialized hardware to take the guesswork out of construction and installation • Use simple butt joints to build strong cabinets quickly • Customize your cabinets' looks with a variety of door styles, countertops and finishes Page after page, Danny Proulx proves that you can build your own beautiful kitchen cabinets.

Virtually every door and drawer variation that a cabinet maker is likely to encounter is addressed and explained in this comprehensive guide. Designed to provide tips for both the professional woodworker and the hobbyist, this handy reference will supply the information needed to design and construct distinctive cabinetry.

A woodworker's guide to building professional-looking cabinets and shelves. Even a novice can build any of the 20 classic cabinet and shelving projects from some of the country's best woodworkers.

Modern Cabinetmaking is a comprehensive text that covers cabinetmaking and woodworking techniques employed by custom cabinetmakers and home woodworkers. Content follows the logical order of the design and construction process and is accompanied by numerous illustrations. In addition to traditional materials and procedures, the chapters discuss the advances in woodworking technology, including manufactured panel products, 32mm construction, European hardware, ready-to-assemble casework, plate joinery, and other innovative topics. * Step-by-step instructions illustrate tool usage and assembly procedures. * Kitchen cabinets and design alternatives are discussed in detail, including the application of face frame and frameless construction.