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Building Kitchen Cabinets Made Simple: A Book and Companion Step-by-Step Video DVD

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Cabinets come in many styles and finishes, but the one thing they have in common is how much they can influence the overall appearance of a kitchen. A run of new cabinets can completely transform a space -- and add significantly to the value of a home. It's no wonder they can cost so much. But now they don't have to.Kitchen Cabinets Made Simple demystifies kitchen cabinet construction and makes it possible for the dedicated do-it-yourselfer to build new cabinets for a fraction of the cost of buying them. This multi-media approach -- DVD and illustrated book guide -- visually and completely instruct woodworkers throughout the process of building sturdy face-frame cabinets with frame-and-panel doors. It's all in here -- from drawing out a plan and constructing the cabinet boxes to finishing and installation. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Taunton Press; Pap/DVD edition (March 15, 2011)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1600853005


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 05


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.19 x 0.39 x 10.88 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #136,451 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #81 in Carpentry #114 in Woodworking Projects (Books) #289 in Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement (Books)


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    • Excellent Reference. Buy it
This is a great reference book. I also purchased Bob Lang's "The Complete Kitchen Cabinetmaker" book and The New Yankee Workshop Kitchen Project DVD set. I found all 3 essential when building my kitchen cabinets. Here's why. The Paolini book provides a very good overview as well as a focus on joinery and the mechanics of cutting and assembling. Simple, basic techniques such as pocket hole and screwed butt joints are covered. These techniques may not necessarily be the "best" techniques but the title of the book does set the expectations; "Made Simple". It's a good introduction. The Paolini book is illustrated with color photos and the DVD video provides a lot of information that can't be shown as well in photos or words. I agree with the other reviewers, the DVD is just as good, if not better than the book. The Bob Lang book is more focused on the details of cabinetmaking. It does have a good overview as well, face frame vs. frameless, joinery options, material choices, etc. However, I found that the detailed dimensioned drawings the best part of the book. He also gives his opinion of what dimensions work well for him, such as face frame rail and stile widths and drawer dimensions. Color photos would be a big improvement over the black and white photos, but the photos are clear. I would recommend buying both books. While there is some overlap in information there is sufficient detail in each book to make the purchase worthwhile. The Norm Abrams DVD was great but a bit expensive at $100. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2013 by HL
    • Good starting place
This book laid out the essentials of cabinet making in a fashion relatable for those with little or no knowledge of woodworking. If you are thinking of starting to learn woodworking in general or cabinet making in particular, this is a very helpful guide to use for planning equipment purchases. It also covers techniques for solid box building. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024 by Pat
    • Excellent for beginner
Great step by step explanation of how to breakdown and estimate material cost. Excellent examples of cutting down full sheet goods to get the most out of each sheet when building cabinets. I basically bought this book and similar books about building cabinets in my quest to see if I could build my own. I am glad I bought my books before I actually went out and bought the material to build my own. I decided to build a dresser first using tips from this book. I love my dresser however I have decided that building an entire kitchen with home made cabinets wasn't something that I wanted to tackle on my own. I rated this as a four star based on the fact "I like the book". A 5 star rating is "I loved the book" which I personally did not. Great pointers and help tips, nice pictures excellent DVD providing Pro demonstration exactly what to do. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2017 by Reviewer1
    • Excellent for learnig to make cabinets
I have been woodworking as a hobby for about 15 years now and have completed many projects. Cabinets have been among the projects that I have built. I liked this book because it was so back to the basics and all instructions were clear and concise. I am always open to different approaches and making things simple. My need was not for kitchen cabinets, but 2 freestanding cabinets and a computer desk with attached cabinetry for my office. The methods and instructions in this book were helpful. The video is an added bonus and allows you to see the book in motion. This isn’t for you if you are a master craftsman, as you would probably be writing books like this. But, if you are a beginner, or a woodworker that hasn’t built that many cabinets – I recommend this. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2016 by Douglas Thomas
    • Good book if you are wanting to build garage cabinets or pocket hole boxes.
I bought this book based on some other reviews. It is definitely not a great book. I have others that are better. Most of the construction is with pocket hole screws. I like pocket hole screws, but he goes crazy. The box building is pretty straight forward. The only doors he talks about are shaker. Nothing else. Talks a little about drawers, both PH and DT. Overall, I give it a 3 star rating. The cabinets he designs are very basic, so if you are looking for more detailed work, try a different book. I am going to list this one back for sale as used on Amazon. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2012 by Gregory G.
    • Good info.
Good info even for a beginner as myself.
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2023 by DS
    • This book will get you up and running on your project
Information is well organized and easy to follow. The author provides very well thought out list of steps on how to build cabinets. Both euro and face frame cabinets. The book doesn’t go into design or explore lots of alternatives. If you want a deeper dive then Robert Lang’s book is a better option. I bought them both and refer to both equally. This is my first attempt at building kitchen cabinets and feel pretty confident thanks to the authors. I’ll let you know how it works out ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2020 by Michael W
    • Quick methods for basic cabinet construction
This book provides simple methods for cabinet construction. Paolini provides information on how to measure, cut, join, fit and finish the carcass, drawers, and doors. Pros; the information is well organized and written in a way that can be easily understood. Paolini describes a range of tools that can be used for cabinet construction and provides approachable methods. Cons; Expect just the basics - there isn't much information about dimensions or design or options, the content is about construction mechanics. Likewise, you'll only get basic information on drawers and doors and finishing. There's just enough content to allow you to build your first cabinets so that you can then learn more about all of these subjects. I agree with the other reviews about the DVD. Being able to see all of the techniques and steps was very valuable. The video shows all of the steps and information in the book in a way that really helped me understand what is in the book. ... show more
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