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Ladder Base versus Integral Base

A ladder base configuration utilizes a “box type” cabinet which is then installed on a separate ladder base. The advantage to this configuration is flexibility when dealing with floors that are extremely out of level. Cabinets must be built

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Various Construction Methods for Custom Cabinetry

Within the realm of cabinet construction there are many ways to assemble a custom cabinet. Having a thorough understanding of these various construction methods is crucial to the overall quality of the end product. AWI Standards section 400, has sketches of all the types of woodworking joinery. When viewing these sketches

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Understanding AWI Cabinet Grades

Architectural Woodwork Standards reference guide is by far the most comprehensive book to cabinet grades and grading available, and is widely used as the industry standard. It has been produced by the Architectural Woodworking Institute (AWI) to help clarify and define the principles for architectural and millwork woodworking. Section 400 of this manual has several charts

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