1.0 Cabinet Woods
Solid Woods
Plywood
Particleboard
2.0 Shop Tools Used in Cabinetmaking
Saws
Table Saws
Radial Arm Saws
Compound Miter Saws
2.2 Joiners, Planers, Shapers, and Routers
Jointer-Planers
Thickness Planers
Shapers
Routers
2.3 Sanders, Drill Presses, and Brad Guns
Sanders
Drill Presses
Brad Guns
3. Cabinet Construction Features and Hardware
3.1 Common Wood Joints
Butt Joint
Miter Joint
Rabbet Joint
Half-Lap Joint
Lock-Miter Joint
Dado Joint
Motise and Tenon Joint
Dovetail Joint
Lock-Shoulder Joint
Dowels and Biscuits
Pocket Joints
3.2 Doors, Drawers, and Shelves
Cabinet Doors
Drawers
3.3 Cabinet Hardware and Fasteners
Hinges
Door Catches
Knobs and Pulls
Fasteners
4.0 Cabinet Assembly and Finishing
4.1 Assembling the Cabinet
Sanding
Sealers, Wood Fillers, and Stains
5.0 Laminating A Countertop
5.1 General Considerations
5.2 Cutting the Laminate
Applying the Laminate
Appendix A: Practice Exams
Appendix B: Cabinetmaking Projects