Whatever type of cabinets you're creating, doors and drawers are at the center of their style and functionality. When you're done, they get all the attention. But to get precisely the results you're looking for, you need a plan, some reliable techniques, maybe even a few inside tips.

Now everything you need to design and build perfect doors and drawers is captured in this new volume from expert cabinetmaker Andy Rae.

From kitchens and bathrooms to built-in and stand-alone pieces, you'll find all the details you need to build cabinets that work flawlessly -- and suit your décor aesthetically.

Discover practical tips and advice, step-by-step instructions, plus 35 drawings and 325 full-color photos that show you exactly how to handle every facet of design and construction.

The book features drawers in part one, where you'll learn about:

• A wide range of drawer styles and the types of cabinets they are compatible with
• The types of joints that are appropriate for each drawer style
• How to assemble, fit and finish drawers that work smoothly
• Choosing and using the right handles and pulls
• Installing locks and drawer stops

Part two features doors, including a look at:

• Door styles, types, and techniques to adapt different doors to the cabinets you're building
• Types of joints used to build doors
• How to fit and hang doors
• Choosing the best latch or knob

It's easy to see that nothing has been left out of this valuable reference guide. When you want to create cabinets that are a pleasure to look at -- and effortless to use -- here's one book you should add to your woodworking library.

Winner of a 2008 Golden Hammer Writing Award.

About the author: Professional woodworker, teacher and former editor at American Woodworker magazine, Andy Rae worked with masters George Nakashima and Frank Klausz before starting his own business. His innovative furniture designs earned him a Fellowship from the New Jersey Council of the Arts.

Customer Reviews from Amazon

Yes, it describes the various ways to build drawers - but it needs to go a little further with examples for sizing of the drawers and doors.

Very well written. The illustrations are very clear and concise.
Simply put, an excellent reference book if you are into or want to learn how to build drawers and doors. Buy it!!

This is not a good book for beginners because it doesn't tell them the distance they need to be from the bottom of the drawer. It also doesn't tell them how deep you can make the grooves without weakening the drawer too much.

It is not a good book for advanced woodworkers because of the lack of a discussion of NK type drawers and slips.

So who is it's target audience?

I was tempted to give it an even lower rating but there are some good points in the book. I would not buy it again.

This is a really great book. For beginners, it provides a lot of practical intro advice on the topic. For those with more experience, there are many more subtle lessons to be learned fromt he text and beautiful photos.

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