Solid Surface as a Shelf Nosing An architect's query sets off a spirited discussion of using solid surface material for shelf nosings. Appropriate adhesives, durability, and movement rates are issues (and yes, it has been done before). June 10, 2006
Tenoners Basic descriptions of various types of tenoning machinery and their capabilities. November 13, 2008
Wainscot with toe kick Notching and other ideas for integrating a toe kick with wainscot. January 3, 2003
Where Doors and Panels Meet How various cabinetmakers deal with the relationsihp between overlay doors and the adjacent edges of finished end panels. January 24, 2005
Warping and cracking in glued-up pine To find clues for cracked and warped pine panels, a measure of moisture content is needed before the splitting occurs. 1998.
Wire Management in a Moving Cabinet Products and a shop-built solution for enabling wiring for lights to follow a cabinet that extends and retracts in use.February 16, 2014
Panel and Door Balancing with 32mm Systems A closet contractor struggles to make his standardized shop system compatible with specs for a commercial job. September 30, 2010
Going from handcrafted to CNC Discussion of P2Ps, dedicated boring, edgebanders and other equipment, software and processes. August 29, 2001
Low-tech panel squaring Methods and machines for squaring that don't involve CNC equipment. April 9, 2003
Joining cabinets - at a 45 degree angle Cabinetmakers offer illustrated tips on joining a line of cabinetry which incorporates a 45-degree-angled unit. April 3, 2002
Face Frame Efficiency Avoiding bottlenecks in face frame construction. September 20, 2004
Melamine/Laminate Panels A discussion of practical ways of building cabinets with melamine exteriors and laminate interiors. October 13, 2010
Edgeband failure Searching for causes of edgeband failure. September 26, 2000
Edgebanding and Butt Joints Rounded-over edgebanding creates an issue of a "soft" joint where edges butt to one another. Here, cabinetmakers discuss whether that's a problem in commercial work. April 20, 2007
Hinge-mounting machines Hinge insertion machines are available for European as well as traditional cabinet hinges. 1998.
Restaurant Booth Specifications Basic information on appropriate dimensions for restaurant booth seating and tables. November 10, 2006
ITEMIZER - From R & R Drummond, Inc. Use your computer to generate efficient layouts for cutting sheet material into desired sizes (a link to a demo download is provided)1998
Chip-free dovetailing in plywood Building dovetailed plywood drawers without chipping; European and American approaches. April 24, 2002
Choosing a Verical Panel Saw or Slider A question about choosing a panel saw slips into familiar territory: would a slider be better? That all depends, of course; cabinetmakers here share experiences they've had with both. November 23, 2012
Drawer Slide Choices for Pull-Out Shelving Thoughts on whether to use high-end drawer slides to mount pull-out shelves, and on what the installation process would entail. February 26, 2007
Drying racks for cabinet doors Purchased and shop built varieties - the designs that work the best. Illustrated. (Finishing Forum) March 23, 2003
Cabinets for a Bank A cabinetmaker gets advice on creating specs and drawings for cabinetry for a bank, including teller work-stations. December 27, 2008
Door/drawer gaps in Euro-style cabinets Americans need to apply the looser European standards to door and drawer gaps to avoid frustration when ordering these parts from other manufacturers. October 18, 2000
Alternatives to dado cabinet construction John Elvrum offers a practical approach to identifying viable, mechanical alternatives to traditional dado joinery of cabinet boxes. 1998.
Dowel drilling and use guidelines A quick guide to dowel clearances and practices, including drilling depth, diameter-to-edge ratios, and dowel selection. 1998.
Volume Pricing for Store Fixtures How can a woodworking shop bid low enough to get high-volume orders and still make money on the work? March 12, 2009