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.
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 …
Drilling holes in cabinets without a cabinet hardware jig is risky. Will the holes be the same door-to-door? What prevents the drill bit from wandering in the grain? In this guide learn what the best cabinet hardware jigs are and how to use them. Hey, 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 …
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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, …
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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 …
If you haven’t installed a kitchen before you likely haven’t heard of cabinet jacks. And if you have you know the weight of upper cabinets is the #1 enemy of a quality install. In this article learn which kitchen cabinet jacks are best for professionals and DIY’ers.
The right cabinet installation tools will make your upcoming installation painless … or painful. Not sure what saws, drills, and sanders you need? Or, want to learn about specialty clamps and jacks that will make your install easier? In this article learn what the best tools to install cabinets are.