Building Traditional Kitchen Cabinets: Completely Revised and Updated

by Jim Tolpin, James Toplin

First published in 1994, this book quickly established itself as the standard shop reference on building kitchen cabinets. It covers all aspects of building a complete set of cabinets, from choosing a style for doors, to laying out the cabinets, to finishing and installing convenience hardware in the interiors.

Genres: Woodwork, Nonfiction

208 pages, Paperback

First published July 8, 1994

Reviews

[Andy Scott · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was recommended to me by my brother-in-law who has completed several cabinetry projects. It was extremely helpful in helping me complete my own cabinet project, where I matched some cabinets I already had in the kitchen. The author explains each step of the design, building, and installation process. Some of the design details were glossed over, but there was enough info to get the job done by looking at the pictures and the cupboards I already had. Overall, a good book for getting a project done with traditional methods.

[Tisha · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a bit outdated, but it has all the basics that I think I'd need. It had some styles, but definitely nothing that leans toward modern or mid-century modern.