Cabinet Tools Archives

The Best Cabinet Hardware Jig For Drawers and Doors (2021)

November 26, 2021November 24, 2021 by Eric Trion

A cabinet hardware jig is used by professionals to ensure drawers and doors have hardware holes in the right place. And from oversize drawers to basic shaker cabinet doors the best cabinet hardware jigs will ensure a knob or handle is properly placed. First, it’s tempting to free-hand cabinet knobs and handles. I know, I’ve done it. But while I’ve drilled thousands of drawers and have a few decades experience to occasionally skip a jig, for DIY’ers one way to …

The Best Cabinet Jacks for Easy Cabinet Installs in 2021

November 20, 2021February 26, 2021 by Eric Trion

Cabinet jacks are a must-have tool for any cabinet installation. However, if you haven’t installed a kitchen before, you likely haven’t heard of a cabinet jack. In this article learn how these jacks hold cabinets in place so you don’t have to. And, most importantly, what the length of the best cabinet jack is for your specific job.

20 Must Have Cabinet Installation Tools To Install Cabinets (2021)

November 20, 2021January 31, 2021 by Eric Trion

The right cabinet installation tools will let you install a kitchen the right way. But first, did you know you’ll need a special tool to hold cabinets in the air, another to clamp your cabinets, special levels and even wedges? In this article learn how to keep some of that average $5000 kitchen installation cost by investing in the right tools to install cabinets.

Domino joiner vs biscuit joiner – which one is best?

November 20, 2021August 16, 2020 by Eric Trion

While most woodworkers have heard of a pocket hole jig, quite a few woodworkers don’t know about domino jigs. In this article learn the differences between a domino joiner vs biscuit joiner and what’s best for your projects.

How to use a cabinet jack and claw

November 20, 2021January 18, 2020 by Eric Trion

If you haven’t installed cabinets before you probably don’t know the benefits of a cabinet jack and claw. While ominous sounding, a cabinet claw is a bi-directional clamp for gripping face frames. And a cabinet jack is a tool to hold upper cabinets in place so the installers hands are free. As you can guess, combining these tools gives you a way to suspend cabinets in place, clamp them and then install the cabinet screws. And without these tools you’ll …

The Best Tools to Make Cabinet Doors

November 20, 2021September 2, 2019 by Eric Trion

Cabinet doors are deceptively tricky to make. In fact, it’s one part having the right tools to make cabinet doors is needed, and a second part having the experience in using them. In this article learn what tools you’ll need and some tips on how to use them. I’ve made thousands of cabinet doors and it’s my favorite part of cabinetry. While nailing cabinet boxes together is enjoyable, the final sanding of a well made door is mroe satisfying. But, …

7 Cabinet Making Tools Every Workshop Needs

December 5, 2021May 15, 2019 by Eric Trion

Looking for the essential cabinet making tools for your next project? In this article I’ll share the tools I’ve used to build countless kitchens and furniture pieces. And, along the way, show you a few woodworking tips as well. Cabinet making doesn’t need to be difficult. In fact, most basic cabinets can be built with just a handful of tools and the proper know-how. Over my time woodworking I’ve been fortunate enough to build cabinets in a small professional workshop …

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