- Product # 07A723
- Type Paperback and 2 DVDs
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Save big and master the art and craft of building doors and drawers with this specially priced set that includes a complete reference guide and two how-to DVDs: Building Doors & Drawers, plus Building Doors DVD, and Building Drawers DVD.
Building Doors & Drawers is an essential guide because 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.
Now everything you need to design and build perfect doors and drawers is captured in this award-winning how-to book 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
When you want to create cabinets that are a pleasure to look at -- and effortless to use -- here's one book you must add to your woodworking library.
Building Doors DVD
In our Building Doors DVD, master woodworker Andy Rae shows you how to build all kinds of doors -- each with its own unique style and functionality -- depending on how you plan to use a particular cabinet.
Because each type of door is built for its own specific application, it requires slightly different skills, techniques, and procedures. And they're all demonstrated here -- with clear, close-up shots of every detail, step-by-step instructions and lots of inside tips from a real pro.
Here are just some of the topics you'll learn about in this comprehensive DVD.
- Design variations
- Building the cabinet
- Sizing the doors to the case
- Creating door joints
- Making breadboard doors, frame-and-panel doors, cope-and-stick doors, and simple glass doors
- Smoothing a door
- Choosing hinges
- Hanging a door
- Handles, pulls, latches, catches, and stops
This valuable DVD gives you all the advice you need to create any kind of cabinet door.
Building Drawers DVD
In this DVD on Building Drawers, master woodworker Andy Rae shows you precisely how to build a wide range of attractive, sturdy drawers that will work flawlessly for years.
If you're a cabinetmaker -- or aspire to be -- this DVD will be a valuable reference tool, since building drawers is such an essential part of creating cabinets that will look great and work properly.
If you're a trim carpenter who builds cabinets or built-ins, you'll find the clear, step-by-step demonstrations on this DVD will be a great help on the job. From the most basic drawers to those joined by elegant hand-cut dovetails, it's all here for you to see -- brought to you by the consummate professional.
