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Building Your Own Kitchen Cabinets: Layout-Materials-Construction-Installation (A fine woodworking book) (Paperback)

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This text is designed to help anyone thinking about re-doing their kitchen or building a new one from scratch. It provides information to help you get started and help you do the right job.

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Paperback: 152 pages
Publisher: Taunton (June 1, 1989)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0918804159
ISBN-13: 978-0918804150
Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.9 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces

Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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Fine Woodworking on Boxes, Carcases, and Drawers by Fine Woodworking Editors on page 75

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for the beginning cabinet maker!, October 30, 1998

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I found Mr. Cary's book to be a worthwhile investment in time and money! He is very detailed oriented, without being redundant or boring, when describing each phase of building your cabinet. He provides you with step-by-step prodecures that are clear and easy to follow! He also provides helpful hints on how to avoid mistakes and what can be done when mistakes are made. This book is a must have for those who have two left thumbs like me!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book in the fundamentals of cabinet building., January 25, 1998

By	Keith Mealy (Cincinnati, OH USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

From layout of kitchen through installation, Jere Cary takes you thru each step of construction. Especially helpful are standard dimensions, options, and what to do if you goof. This book is helpful if you are building any casework, whether it has shelves, doors, or drawers. Don't let the title lead you to think it's only for kitchen cabinets.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not for the novice!, June 14, 2002

By	Connie R (Kansas City, Missouri USA) - See all my reviews

Poorly illistrated an much too much text for a relatively simple project. Not worth it's price. If you are a novice interested in basic cabinet building, I highly recommend "Better Homes and Gardens Step-By-Step Cabinets & Shelves". It covers everything from tools to lumber to construction and installation, including countertops and drawer construction. It's a MUCH better book than this one! Don't waste you money on this book!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Reference
I met Jere at a book signing at a local wood store some 20-25 years ago. He was from the Seattle area. Read more

Published on January 8, 2007 by David Vaness

5.0 out of 5 stars This book gets a bad rap
As a proffessional that does the occasional kitchen, I offen go back to this book for review. This book is not filled with shiny pictures and style ideas but is loaded with... Read more

Published on January 16, 2005 by Bart AK

2.0 out of 5 stars Outdated Info!
For a book written in 1983 I believe the information is a little outdated for todays woodworker. No mention of Euro cabinets, which is the majority of what is built now days. Read more

Published on July 24, 2002 by jeffreyt78

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor
I'm not sure what to say other than you will not build anything from this book. Poor illustrations and lacks in construction technique.

Published on June 4, 2002

2.0 out of 5 stars poor illustrations
This book offers a single technique to cabinet construction with little background or reference. The illustrations throughout are like the one on the cover, isometric line... Read more

Published on May 1, 2002 by Douglas S. Gulick

3.0 out of 5 stars A good text for the intermediate woodworker
This solid text describes a plan of attack for building your own kitchen cabinets. Cary describes some types of wood, planning the space, constructing some basic pieces, and... Read more

Published on September 6, 2001 by Douglyss Giuliana

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