Cabinet Making with
Nancy Hiller
This course will cover basic
construction techniques and design considerations for built-in cabinets.
The example we build during the course will be a small base cabinet with
one drawer and one door.
The processes covered will include:
Introduction to built-in cabinets
How are they distinct from freestanding work, and what kinds of structural and
efficiency considerations should we have in mind when we design?
Choosing sheet materials, cutting
accurately to size. The techniques we use will lend themselves to small
shops with basic equipment.
Carcase joinery
Biscuit joints, use of cleat supports; providing for adjustable shelving;
planning for attachment of backs.
Face frame work
Planning and design
Milling solid stock
Joinery: mortise and tenon, pocket screwing, biscuit joints
Assembly
Attachment to cabinet carcase
Backs
Drawer hardware -- discussion of different types, installation
Drawer making
Milling stock, joinery techniques (rabbet and nail, biscuit joinery, dovetails
if time allows)
Drawer fitting and attachment
Doors
Design considerations include type
of panel, whether door will be inset or half-overlay, and type of hinge that
will be used
Joinery: mortise and tenon or rail and stile cutters
Panels -- solid wood or plywood
Assemble door
Fit door (inset)
Mortise door stile for traditional butt hinges and hang
Other design considerations
Making finished sides and backs for
partially built-in cabinets
Counter materials
Hardware and other resources
tape
measure
pencils
basic square (T square or combination)
tenon saw
smoothing plane
3/4" chisel
mallet
Mortise gauge
Cutting gauge
Hearing
protection
Eye
protection
Dust
mask
If you are driving
tools that will be helpful are
Framing square
Jig saw (the school has a
few but you might like your own)
Biscuit joiner (same as
above)
Kreg Jig – if you have
one
Materials and hardware
The school will buy all of
the materials and hardware in bulk and each participant will be charged actual
cost.
Call or email me with any questions.
A full catered lunch is served every day and drinks and snacks are provided all day. Please let us know of any special dietary needs.
(859) 986-5540 | kelly@kellymehler.com
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