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   Sancho | Jul 21, 2002 05:09am | #1

   There are a couple I like Paul levines book if you get the book I suggest you get the video along ith it. his is a system to make frameless euro type cabs.

   I also like Jim Tolpins book his is traditional F/F type cabs no video but I refer to them both quite often.

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   BillHartmann | Jul 21, 2002 07:18am | #2

   One thing that you will have to decide on is the type of cabinet that you are going to make. Most of the books only show one style of construction.

   I would look at some books at the library, the bookstores, and woodworking stores (Woodcraft, Rocklers, etc) and see if the type of construction and the explenations match what you are looking for. Then buy that book(s).

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   Skiyup | Jul 21, 2002 07:57pm | #3

   I've got Andy Rae's "Furniture and Cabinet Construction" and find it one of the best written and informative books on my shelf. My compliments to him and the Taunton crew. Check it out at the library before you buy or the book store but sit down with it for a few. Skip

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   oldlou | Jul 22, 2002 02:56am | #4

   Used Paul Levine's Cabinets and Built-ins when I did a whole house full of cabinets. Have a few other books but they can not compare. I had essentially no experience with cabinets so I practiced with the master bedroom closet built-ins. Some of Levine's articles for FH are in FH Baths and Kitchens. One of these articles details his finger joint construction jig for draws which looks great in Baltic Birch.

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   jimblodgett | Jul 22, 2002 06:32am | #5

   Taunton's "Building your own Kitchen Cabinets" by Jere Cary gave me a good start back in the early 80's.  I'd say if you had that, and "The Encyclopedia of Furniture Making" by Ernest Joyce, you'd about have it covered.

   I like "Understanding Wood Finishing" by Bob Flexner, too.  That's a whole 'nother kettle of fish though, finishing.

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