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.

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.

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.

Culled from 35 articles published in "American Woodworker" magazine, "How to Make Kitchen Cabinets" offers shop-tested expert advice for amateur woodworkers on how to build their own cabinets, and on how to make and install kitchen upgrades.

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.

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.