Modern Cabinetmaking, 6th Edition

Modern Cabinetmaking offers a complete solution for cabinetmaking and woodworking courses, with comprehensive coverage of cabinetmaking, including the industry, design and layout, materials, machining processes, cabinet construction, and finishing. It also covers manufactured products and construction processes used in the cabinetmaking industry. The content of the text and lab workbook correlates to the Woodwork Career Alliance (WCA) industry credentialing standards, and of special note, author Patrick Molzahn was the first individual to earn the WCA’s highest honor, the Diamond Credential.

This new edition features some outstanding digital assets: new Career Profile videos tie into the section openers and showcase career success; See it in Action videos relate to figures in the book to highlight content and processes; and Understanding Measurement Tools videos, worksheets, and quizzes help students learn and practice fundamental measurement skills. A new Virtual Toolbox provides image-based flashcards, activities, and assessments to help students master tool identification.

• The text features a new chapter on Installing Moulding and Trim, providing more in-depth treatment of the topic, and also includes new material on lean manufacturing, an important concept in modern manufacturing.
• Workplace Skills and Career Profile features highlight industry professionals, helping students to envision and aspire to real-life career possibilities.
• The Lab Workbook combines review activities and practical applications that relate to the content of the textbook chapters, providing an opportunity to apply and extend knowledge.

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Modern Cabinetmaking offers a complete solution for cabinetmaking and woodworking courses, with comprehensive coverage of cabinetmaking, including the industry, design and layout, materials, machining processes, cabinet construction, and finishing. It also covers manufactured products and construction processes used in the cabinetmaking industry. The content of the text and lab workbook correlates to the Woodwork Career Alliance (WCA) industry credentialing standards, and of special note, author Patrick Molzahn was the first individual to earn the WCA’s highest honor, the Diamond Credential.
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Table of Contents

Section 1: Industry Overview

1. Introduction to Cabinetmaking
2. Health and Safety
3. Career Opportunities
4. Cabinetmaking Industry Overview

Section 2: Design and Layout

5. Cabinetry Styles
6. Components of Design
7. Design Decisions
8. Human Factors
9. Production Decisions
10. Sketches, Mock-Ups, and Working Drawings
11. Creating Working Drawings
12. Measuring, Marking, and Laying Out Materials

Section 3: Materials

13. Wood Characteristics
14. Lumber and Millwork
15. Cabinet and Furniture Woods
16. Manufactured Panel Products
17. Veneers and Plastic Overlays
18. Glass, Plastic, and Related Products
19. Hardware
20. Fasteners
21. Ordering Materials and Supplies

Section 4: Machining Processes

22. Sawing with Hand and Portable Power Tools
23. Sawing with Stationary Power Machines
24. Surfacing with Hand and Portable Power Tools
25. Surfacing with Stationary Machines
26. Shaping
27. Drilling and Boring
28. Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinery
29. Abrasives
30. Using Abrasives and Sanding Machines
31. Adhesives
32. Gluing and Clamping
33. Bending and Laminating
34. Overlaying and Inlaying Veneer
35. Installing Plastic Laminates
36. Turning
37. Joinery
38. Accessories, Jigs, and Special Machines
39. Sharpening

Section 5: Fabrication and Installation

40. Case Construction
41. Frame and Panel Construction
42. Cabinet and Furniture Supports
43. Doors
44. Drawers
45. Cabinet Tops and Tabletops
46. Kitchen Cabinet Design and Installation
47. Built-in Cabinetry, Wall Paneling, and Mantels
48. Installing Moulding and Trim
49. Furniture Project Ideas

Section 6: Finishing

50. Finishing Decisions
51. Preparing Surfaces for Finish
52. Finishing Tools and Equipment
53. Stains, Fillers, Sealers, and Decorative Finishes
54. Topcoatings

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Text

Front Matter (PDF, 1.17 MB)

Chapter 48 (PDF, 1.31 MB)

Chapter 25 (PDF, 3.15 MB)

Lab Workbook

Chapter 1 (PDF, 451.33 KB)

Correlations

SkillsUSA Competencies

Cabinetmaking (PDF, 313.51 KB)

WCA Correlation Chart

Boring (PDF, 410.9 KB)

Clamping & Laminating (PDF, 371.32 KB)

CNC (PDF, 396.37 KB)

Finishing (PDF, 403.35 KB)

Grinding & Sharpening (PDF, 371.01 KB)

Joinery (PDF, 457.14 KB)

Layout (PDF, 412.39 KB)

Milling (PDF, 392.93 KB)

Sanding (PDF, 517.5 KB)

Sawing (PDF, 674.68 KB)

Shaping (PDF, 495.68 KB)

Turning (PDF, 377.46 KB)

About the Author(s)

Patrick A. Molzahn - has been a faculty member at Madison College, located in Madison, Wisconsin since 1998. He became the director of the Cabinetmaking and Millwork program in 2000. Prior to becoming an educator, Mr. Molzahn ran his own woodworking business for several years. A graduate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he received degrees in both fine art and architecture. He is a founding board member of the Woodwork Career Alliance of North America. In 2018, he became the first individual to earn the WCA’s highest honor, the Diamond Credential. His writings have appeared in numerous publications, including Woodshop News, Fine Woodworking, and Fine Homebuilding. He is also a contributing editor to the Architectural Woodwork Institute’s ANSI Standards.

William D. Umstattd - was an Emeritus Associate Professor of Technology Education from The Ohio State University. He received his Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a major in Industrial Arts from Central Missouri State University, his Master of Arts degree with major emphasis in Education from the University of Northern Colorado, and his Doctor of Education degree in Industrial Education from Texas A&M University. Dr. Umstattd had thirty-six years of experience in the education field. He also served as a manuscript reviewer and assistant editor for trade journals and worked as a technical writer, preparing customer instructional manuals. Dr. Umstattd did committee work for, served on the board of directors of, and received a leadership award from the International Technology Education Association. He did committee work for and received an honorary life membership to the Council on Technology Teacher Education. He served as executive director and received a distinguished service award, a laureate award, and life membership from the Ohio Technology Education Association. He was a member of and received a distinguished service award and laureate citation from the Epsilon Pi Tau educational fraternity.

Charles W. Davis - taught courses in computer classes at the University of California Los Angeles and International Business Machines. He wrote user’s guides to software products, articles in magazines, and reviewed numerous software publications. Mr. Davis attended the University of Michigan’s School of Architecture and received his undergraduate degree from Wayne State University, Detroit. He later attended San Diego State University’s Graduate School.