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| CL (dnoyeB) Gilbert 2006-01-26, 4:21 pm |
| I am putting a stereo setup in a closet in my basement. I have finally
realized that what I am making is actually a fancy cabinet. Well not
even fancy, just big.
Does anyone know of any good books on cabinet construction that will
give me a foundation on how to make this thing. I can imagine in my
head how to do it, but I assume a book can help me avoid some simple
mis-steps.
Thanks for your recommendations. Recommended websites are also useful.
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Thank you,
CL Gilbert
"Then said I, Wisdom [is] better than strength: nevertheless the poor
man's wisdom [is] despised, and his words are not heard." Ecclesiastes 9:16
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| Charles Spitzer 2006-01-26, 4:21 pm |
| look in your local library for kitchen cabinet books, and just scale them
up.
"CL (dnoyeB) Gilbert" <Fake@ThisOneIsFake.com> wrote in message
news:IcSdnTUkIauTukTenZ2dnUVZ_sidnZ2d@comcast.com...
>I am putting a stereo setup in a closet in my basement. I have finally
>realized that what I am making is actually a fancy cabinet. Well not even
>fancy, just big.
>
> Does anyone know of any good books on cabinet construction that will give
> me a foundation on how to make this thing. I can imagine in my head how
> to do it, but I assume a book can help me avoid some simple mis-steps.
>
> Thanks for your recommendations. Recommended websites are also useful.
>
>
> --
> Thank you,
>
>
> CL Gilbert
> "Then said I, Wisdom [is] better than strength: nevertheless the poor
> man's wisdom [is] despised, and his words are not heard." Ecclesiastes
> 9:16
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| CL (dnoyeB) Gilbert 2006-01-26, 6:21 pm |
| Lirbary eh. I keep forgetting we have those  I like one to keep as a
reference though, since im not a 'professiona;' and will forget this
stuff since i wont use it frequently.
Probably am being silly though as we have a nice new library in my city.
Charles Spitzer wrote:
> look in your local library for kitchen cabinet books, and just scale them
> up.
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> "CL (dnoyeB) Gilbert" <Fake@ThisOneIsFake.com> wrote in message
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Thank you,
CL Gilbert
"Then said I, Wisdom [is] better than strength: nevertheless the poor
man's wisdom [is] despised, and his words are not heard." Ecclesiastes 9:16
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| RicodJour 2006-01-26, 6:21 pm |
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CL (dnoyeB) Gilbert wrote:
> I am putting a stereo setup in a closet in my basement. I have finally
> realized that what I am making is actually a fancy cabinet. Well not
> even fancy, just big.
>
> Does anyone know of any good books on cabinet construction that will
> give me a foundation on how to make this thing. I can imagine in my
> head how to do it, but I assume a book can help me avoid some simple
> mis-steps.
>
> Thanks for your recommendations. Recommended websites are also useful.
Taunton's books are always good. This one is for trim and built-ins
http://www.taunton.com/store/pages/070592.asp
which is a good combination if you want to dress up that plain jane
box.
Taunton also has videos, like this one on building kitchen cabinets:
http://www.taunton.com/store/pages/060033.asp
If you watch the video and take care of it, you could sell it on eBay
for a good percentage of full price. The things hold their value
pretty well.
R
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| "CL (dnoyeB) Gilbert" <Fake@ThisOneIsFake.com> wrote in message
news:IcSdnTUkIauTukTenZ2dnUVZ_sidnZ2d@comcast.com...
>I am putting a stereo setup in a closet in my basement. I have finally
>realized that what I am making is actually a fancy cabinet. Well not even
>fancy, just big.
>
> Does anyone know of any good books on cabinet construction that will give
> me a foundation on how to make this thing. I can imagine in my head how
> to do it, but I assume a book can help me avoid some simple mis-steps.
>
> Thanks for your recommendations. Recommended websites are also useful.
>
>
> --
> Thank you,
>
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> CL Gilbert
> "Then said I, Wisdom [is] better than strength: nevertheless the poor
> man's wisdom [is] despised, and his words are not heard." Ecclesiastes
> 9:16
I sendond the taunton book reference. Also - Look into equipment racks like
for computer rooms. Also, get a copy of Rockler and Lee Valley hardware
catalogs. They will have some stuff for you to help make pull out shelves,
etc. Lstly - post your question to rec.woodworking. Its an active
woodworking newsgroup. Post there when you are a bit further along and have
specific woodworking questions. Good luck and take some pictures. Lets us
know how it turns out.
http://www.rockler.com/
http://www.leevalley.com/hardware/index.aspx?c=2
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