Custom cabinet building requires unique skill sets and tools. The entire process starts with the material selection, precise cutting, molding, crafting, and ends by applying the finishes. Do you ever wonder why woodworkers are great at what they do? They not only have the skill set to create cabinets, but they also rely on tools to build cabinets easier, faster and precise.
Essential Tools for Custom Cabinet Building
- Toothy Blades - Hardwood plywood can be accurately cut with the use of toothy blades. A high caliber crosscutting blades creates a smooth and splinter-free edge.
- Adjustable Drilling Jig - An essential tool for cabinet building is an adjustable drilling jig. It’s a nifty tool for woodworkers to give them fast and accurate shelf pin hole.
- Clamps - custom cabinet building requires top-notch skills when there’s a need to create curved designs and moldings. The primary use of these clamps is the secure the face frame to the cabinetry.
- Hinge Boring Jig - Hinges are an essential part of custom cabinets. For a clean, fast and professionally installed hooks, a boring hinge jig is a great tool to use. It drills and creates a socket that has the perfect hole for the hinges.
- Mounting Drawer Slides - Mounting a drawer slide may need more hands. Thanks to mounting drawer slides, you don’t need someone to help you assist in applying screws. Your non-dominant hand can use the drawer slides while your free hand is holding the driller. It’s the perfect tool for a convenient placement of drawer boxes and to secure your drawer side slides.
Here’s another list of the basic woodworking tools list:
- Power jointer or planer
- Circular and hand saws
- Power drill/s
- Tape measure or combination square
- Block plane
- Chisels
- Mallets
- Hammer
- Screwdrivers
Custom cabinet building is a serious project that requires tools and skills. If you want to have a unique piece of furniture or want beautiful full custom cabinetry, you may hire a professional artisan to do the job for you. Artisan-craftsmen can translate your dreams and wants into reality using traditional master techniques and modernize woodworking tools. If you reside in Nashville or its neighboring cities or counties, count on Classic Custom Cabinetry.
Classic Custom Cabinetry:
As the premier custom cabinet shop in Nashville, we work with contractors, decorators, home and business owners to design, build and install beautiful wood cabinetry. Whether it is new construction, remodeling a kitchen or a special woodworking project we can make your dream come true. Our in house designer works with each client to design the perfect solution for your cabinet needs. Our team of craftsmen and cabinet makers ensure on time delivery of custom built cabinets and custom millwork. For all your interior cabinetry and custom cabinet building needs, feel free to contact Classic Custom Cabinetry to schedule a complimentary consultation.
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