Cabinetry: The Woodworkers Guide to Building Professional Looking Cabinets and Shelves [Hardcover]

Robert A. Yoder (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1991

A hassle-free, step-by-step guide to creating 30 beautiful and functional professionally designed classic cabinets and shelves, with detailed materials lists and tips from the pros to make the job easier. Even a novice can build these projects with a few basic power tools. 175 photographs; 175 2-color illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

This collection of 31 woodworking projects , aimed at amateurs who own their own workshops , may well signal the reemergence of real interest in woodworking after a decade of watching it performed on television by virtuosos. Eighteen American woodworkers have designed, built and furnished careful instructions for a variety of objects and furniture to occupy every room in the house, from a modest "recipe box" to a more elaborate and challenging kneehole desk and cherrywood buffet. Compiler Yoder warns us that this is serious woodworking, adhering to traditional quality; use of fiberboard and plastic parts is deemed unacceptable. Well-put-together step-by-step instructions, amplified visually by excellent cutaway sketches and "exploded" views, provide a sequential work order that is most useful, stressing economy by avoiding mistakes. And tips are dispensed for woodworkers not altogether comfortable with advanced techniques (e.g., cutting half-blind dovetails; planing; chip carving). All told, a welcome, no-nonsense approach. Photos not seen by PW.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

This is a collection of 30 projects designed by professional woodworkers. Projects include closet organizers, desks, bookcases, and kitchen cabinets. The instructions are straightforward and the sample illustrations are clear and helpful. Interspersed with the text are helpful tips and short sections on subjects like handcutting dovetails and other types of joinery. While the introduction states that anyone with basic tools can make these projects, in actuality most will require a variety of tools and some experience (e.g., the materials alone for the beautiful "country computer desk" can run over $500). This is a worthwhile book for those with some know-how, however, and is recommended for public libraries with woodworking collections. (Index not seen).
- Jonathan Hershey, Akron-Summit Cty. P.L., Ohio.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 440 pages
• Publisher: Rodale Pr (December 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878579818
• ISBN-13: 978-0878579815
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #221,147 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A cover-to-cover value, January 5, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Cabinetry: The Woodworkers Guide to Building Professional Looking Cabinets and Shelves (Hardcover)

I first came across this book at my brother's house and found it an indispensible guide to cabinetry. It is full of comments, advice, and clever tricks on fine cabinetmaking. It is one of those books that every woodworker should have, regardless of their level of expertise. Although the chapters are written by different authors, the writing, artwork, and illustrations are very consistent throughout, which makes this a great book to read cover-to-cover. Since my brother wouldn't surrender his copy, I needed to buy my own. I suggest that anyone interested in building or appreciating fine woodworking do so as well

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good for beginers how to and inspiration for experianced, December 3, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Cabinetry: The Woodworkers Guide to Building Professional Looking Cabinets and Shelves (Hardcover)

I first read this book as a beginner and now five years later I still refer to it and get ideas for more intricate projects. Very well edited so any one can read it. Because it has so many differant writers you get a lot of differant ideas

5.0 out of 5 stars Complex, July 1, 2011

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This review is from: Cabinetry: The Woodworkers Guide to Building Professional Looking Cabinets and Shelves (Hardcover)

Complex - detailed book. Very good book for the beginner and for the more experienced. Good ideas and bring to life the way to get nice joints and really nice finishes. Just like all projects, takes a lot of planning and accuracy.