Picture this: your kitchen remodeled with cabinets you built yourself, tailored exactly to your space, looking sharp and functioning flawlessly. No more staring at mismatched store-bought units or paying a fortune for custom work. Bob Lang's The Complete Kitchen Cabinetmaker, Revised Edition hands you the blueprint—literally—with detailed shop drawings and real-world techniques that turn beginners into confident builders.
Measuring a quirky kitchen layout can feel overwhelming, especially when fitting around sinks, appliances, and corners. This book starts there, teaching you how to assess rooms for both beauty and practicality. You'll develop accurate working drawings and cutting lists that eliminate waste and errors, whether you're eyeing traditional face-frame cabinets or sleek Euro-style frameless ones.
Work with what you have or can easily grab: solid hardwoods for warmth, veneered plywood for stability, MDF for painting smooth, or plastic laminates for durability. Clear instructions cover cutting and joining the basic box, then stacking on drawer units, doors, and countertops. It even dives into tricky spots like lighting-integrated wall cabinets or floor-to-ceiling towers.
Apply these skills beyond kitchens—to family rooms, home offices, or any built-ins. The new 16-page color gallery sparks ideas with photos of finished installs. Woodworkers rave about the time-savers, like pro tips for fitting islands or handling appliances seamlessly.
Grab this 2014 revised paperback from Fox Chapel Publishing, packed with sharp photos and hundreds of tips honed from years in the shop. It's your go-to for woodworking projects that deliver big returns, whether flipping a house or sprucing up your own. Dive in, and watch your skills—and your cabinets—soar.
