Step-by-Step Cabinets and Shelves

by Marshall, Paula; Better Homes and Gardens Books; Meredith Books

• ISBN13: 9780696209901
• ISBN10: 069620990X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Summary

Features over 50 practical projects. Illustrated with over 200 colour illustrations with step-by-step instructions.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 4
Cabinets and Shelves Basics
Cabinets and Shelves in Family Spaces	p. 6
Space-Maximizing Cabinets and Shelves	p. 8
Hard-Working Cabinets and Shelves	p. 10
Tools and Materials
Selecting Lumber	p. 12
Choosing Sheet Goods	p. 14
Selecting Moldings	p. 16
Storing Lumber	p. 17
Choosing Fasteners and Hardware	p. 18
Choosing Hand Tools	p. 20
Selecting Power Tools	p. 22
Choosing Shop Tools	p. 24
Basic Skills
Using a Circular Saw or a Saber Saw	p. 26
Cutting with a Table and Radial Arm Saw	p. 28
Cutting Molding	p. 30
Using a Router	p. 31
Using Simple Joinery	p. 32
Gluing and Clamping	p. 34
Squaring a Cabinet	p. 35
Using Dowel and Biscuit Joinery	p. 36
Making Dado, Rabbet, and Lap Joints	p. 38
Joining with a Table Saw or Router	p. 40
Making a Cabinet Door	p. 42
Installing Hinged Doors	p. 44
Installing Catches and Pulls	p. 47
Installing Sliding Doors	p. 48
Building and Installing a Drawer	p. 48
Edging and Finishing	p. 50
Freestanding and Mounted Shelves
Lighting for Cabinets	p. 52
Installing Wall-Mounted Open Shelving	p. 54
Using Other Bracket Options	p. 56
Mounting Bracketless Shelves	p. 58
Making Shelves of Found Objects	p. 59
Building a Fixed-Shelf Unit	p. 60
Installing Adjustable Shelves	p. 62
Other Shelf Mounting Options	p. 64
Making Shelves for Children	p. 65
Built-in Shelves
Building a Classic Shelf Unit	p. 66
Building a Plate Shelf	p. 68
Installing an Arched Niche	p. 69
Installing Recessed Shelving	p. 70
Adding Under-Stair Shelves	p. 72
Building Utility Shelves and Racks	p. 74
Kitchen Cabinets
Laying Out Kitchen Cabinets	p. 76
Choosing Cabinets	p. 78
Building a Base Cabinet	p. 80
Building a Wall Cabinet	p. 83
Building Special Base Cabinets	p. 84
Building a Pantry Cabinet	p. 86
Making an Adjustable Spice Rack	p. 87
Installing Kitchen Cabinets	p. 88
Improving Kitchen Cabinets	p. 90
Other Cabinet and Shelf Projects
Building Adjustable Entertainment Shelves	p. 92
Building an Entertainment Center	p. 94
Adding a Radiator Cover	p. 96
Installing Closet Organizers	p. 98
Making a Desk and Organizer	p. 100
Adding a Window Seat	p. 102
Adding Wraparound Shelves	p. 104
Making Stackable Shelves	p. 105
Building a Basement Wine Rack	p. 106
Glossary	p. 108
Index	p. 110
Metric Conversions	p. 112
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