Go to the American Red Cross to donate.
There are other species that are used for wood projects.
If you google the word cabinet you will find over 521,000,000
search results. Many of those sites will have links to others.
So the list could go on forever.
So looking for kitchen cabinets can be a very daunting task.
The Basics
The sky is the limit when it comes to the design
and style possibilities of custom cabinetry.
There tends to be two kinds of custom cabinets. Those made by a custom manufacturer
and, those made by a local “custom” woodworking shop. As a local cabinetmaker,
I produce the box, frame, and drawers in the shop. I will either make the doors or
order them from a company. Do not assume that ordering doors indicates a lack of skill.
Specialty door companies produce high-quality doors. The cost is higher with these doors
but they can help speed up the process.
Another point to consider when going with a local shop is the finish. Make sure to
inquire about the finish colors and look.
Custom manufacturers can provide almost any finish color or door
style you want. If you have a color you want to
match, a custom cabinet shop can help you get as close as can be expected.
Custom is the most flexible and can typically take from 4-10 weeks to deliver, depending
on the size of the job and how busy the cabinet shop is at the time.
Cabinet Construction
Framed and Frameless
All cabinetry falls into two basic categories, Framed or Frameless.
In framed cabinetry, wood joinery holds the parts together. This American-style
cabinet attaches a 3/4” up to 2½” wide frame to the front of the cabinet “box.”
Vertical stiles, which make up the face frame, secure the doors to the box, using hinges.
You might be surprised to learn that solid wood never forms the cabinet box. It is more
often used in face frames and doors than in the larger side panel parts. The side panels are
made using ¾” plywood that matches the same type of wood used for the doors and drawer fronts.
In frameless cabinetry, the side panels keep the cabinet rigid without the use of a
face frame, therefore, frameless. Side panels secure the doors to the box, using hinges.
The side panels have no frame covering the edges.
Therefore you have to cover the plys with some type of material. Usually a laminate of some sort,
or a strip of the type of wood you are using on the box and the doors.
Due to the lack of a face frame, the cabinet doors lie flush with each other,
forming a tight reveal of 1/8” or less. This clean
style emphasizes the door and is often referred to as “European style.”
Because no rails or stiles block the way, frameless cabinets offer slightly easier access to
their interiors. Also, the elimination of the center stile in double doors provides easier
accessibility to platters and oversize bowls and dishes.
Considering the overall cost of this type of project you certainly
want to be sure you have the right company for the job.
So talk about all the issues and concerns you have.
Make sure you have a clear understanding of what is expected
and a good idea of what the finished product will look like.
There are so many different types of woods, colors,
designs, and features that go into making cabinets.
There are just as many ideas as there are individual customers.
Those are some of the reasons that I go the extra mile.
When you are considering replacing your cabinetry
or doing any type of woodworking, it is an investment
for you and your family, and you deserve to get what you want.
You want to give special attention to is part of the job .
Whether you use Oak, Maple, Birch, or Cherry
the doors and drawer fronts are very important.
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