Modern Cabinetmaking, 7th Edition
• Comprehensive guide to modern cabinetmaking and woodworking practices.
• Step-by-step instruction for design, fabrication, installation, and finishing.
• Digital resources include videos, activities, and virtual toolbox tools.
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Title Overview
Title Overview
Modern Cabinetmaking offers a complete solution for cabinetmaking and woodworking courses, focusing on the information, techniques, processes, and procedures used by professional cabinetmakers and novice woodworkers. This revised edition covers the industry, design and layout, materials, machining processes, fabrication and installation, and finishing. While preserving important information on traditional techniques, the authors have updated the content to the latest in technology, materials, and processes. The text follows the logical order of the design and construction process, beginning with an industry overview and chapters covering careers, industrial organizations, and instruction on preparing sketches, drawings, and procedural plans. With strong coverage of the materials and processes affecting the quality of final products, the text helps students learn the how, what, why, and when of selecting the appropriate materials whether they are fine hardwoods, softwoods, manufactured panel products, plastics, glass, or other composite materials. Selection of hardware, abrasives, adhesives, and finishing supplies are also discussed in detail.
The text also includes procedures and techniques used in fine cabinetmaking and furniture making, and the use of hand and power tools and machines is thoroughly covered. Digital users have access to online textbook and lab workbook, Career Profile videos, See It In Action videos, Understanding Measurement Tools videos, a Virtual Toolbox, and interactive activities.
- The text and lab workbook correlate to the Woodwork Career Alliance (WCA) industry credentialing standards.
- Special features include Career Profiles, Green Notes, Trade Tips, Procedures, Safety Notes, and Workplace Skills.
- Step-by-step procedures throughout the text guide students with clear instructions for hands-on service activities.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Instructor Resources
Instructor Resources
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Standards and Correlations
Standards and Correlations
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About the Author
About the Author
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What Educators Are Saying
It is one of the best texts covering woodworking that I have used. ![]()
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