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Issue 191 (Kitchens & Baths)

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Buyer's Guide to Kitchen Cabinets: Ready-to-Assemble

Ready-to-assemble Box: 3/4-in. frameless melamineDrawers: Metal sides, melamine front and bottomDoors: MelamineHardware: Adjustable cup hinges, integral drawer slideFinish: PlasticPrice: $127 Parts that fit. Thanks to careful machining, the precut and…

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Buyer's Guide to Kitchen Cabinets: Stock

Wellborn Stock Box: 1⁄2-in. particleboard sides, 3/4-in. hardwood face frameDrawers: Stapled 3/4-in. particleboardDoors: Hardwood frame-and-panelHardware: Euro cup hinges, epoxy-coated drawer slidesFinish: Stain with clear coatPrice: $245 Euro hinges rule. Many…
Buyer's Guide to Kitchen Cabinets: Semicustom

Armstrong Semiscustom Box: 1⁄2-in. plywood, 3/4-in. hardwood face frameDrawers: Stapled 1⁄2-in. hardwood sides, plywood bottomDoors: Hardwood frameand-panelHardware: Adjustable cup hinges, epoxy-coated slidesFinish: Stain with catalyzed clear top coatPrice: $300 Plywood…
Buyer's Guide to Kitchen Cabinets: Plain & Fancy Custom

Box: 1⁄2-in. plywood, ¾-in. face frameDrawers: Dovetailed 5⁄8-in. hardwoodDoors: Frame-and-panel Hardware: Pin hinges, full-extension undermount drawer slidesFinish: Antiqued paintPrice: $1200 Sturdy cabinet box. Plywood components and wood glue blocks, rather…
Step 1: Build a Breakfast Booth Bench

Start by building a circular saw jig
Step 2: Build a Breakfast Booth Bench

A box forms a strong base unit
Step 3: Build a Breakfast Booth Bench

Install sliding drawer tracks before building the drawer