Author: Patrick A. Molzahn, William D. Umstadd, Charles W. Davis, Zachary L. DeWerd

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

Abbreviated Contents

Modern Cabinetmaking 7e, Online Textbook

• Front Matter
• 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 Framed Case Construction
  • 41 Frameless Case 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 Project Planning
• 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
• Appendix
• Glossary
• Index