Practical Cabinetmaking CAB_K26

About this event

Learn the fundamentals of building professional-quality kitchen cabinetry in this hands-on class

This course is designed for woodworkers who want to develop practical cabinetmaking skills while learning the professional methods and techniques used to build quality cabinetry.

Students will build a classic face-frame kitchen base cabinet while employing a systematic approach to cabinet construction. The project includes a plywood cabinet carcass with hardwood face frame, drawer, Shaker-style frame-and-panel door, drawer slides, concealed hinges, and cabinet hardware.

Working from a detailed drawing and cut list, you will learn how careful layout, accurate machining, proper assembly sequence, and attention to fit affect the quality of the finished cabinet.

Instructor Johnathan Roberts, an experienced professional cabinet maker, will guide you through the safe and accurate use of woodworking machinery as you develop the techniques required to produce square, consistent cabinet components and properly fitted doors and drawers.

An essential class for anyone interested in cabinet making, this is also an excellent opportunity for any woodworker to gain practical skills and competence.

You will learn:

• Reading cabinet drawings and cut lists

• Cabinet layout and component identification

• Breaking down cabinet-grade sheet goods

• Establishing reference edges and surfaces

• Accurate and repeatable machining of cabinet parts

• Cutting and assembling cabinet carcass joinery

• Squaring and assembling a cabinet carcass

• Constructing and installing a hardwood face frame

• Building and fitting a cabinet drawer

• Installing and adjusting drawer slides

• Building a Shaker-style frame-and-panel cabinet door

• Boring and installing 35 mm concealed hinges

• Adjusting doors, drawer fronts, reveals, and hardware

• Using test cuts, dry fitting, and diagonal measurements to maintain accuracy

• Surface preparation and preparation for finish

Schedule: Three days, 8 hours per day, 24 hours total.

Prerequisite: Fundamentals I or equivalent. Students should be comfortable with basic woodworking procedures and shop safety. Instructor approval is required before operating unfamiliar machinery.

Tools required: All tools and materials supplied by the school.

Please read and understand our Refund and Cancellation policies . By making payment you acknowledge that you have read and understood these policies. Please note: If you are paying by cash or check, your registration is not complete until payment is received. Safety Eye, hearing and dust protection are required in the machine room or when operating machines in the bench room. Long sleeves and loose-fitting clothing are not allowed around the power equipment. Long hair must be pulled back and secured. For your safety: Shoes must fully enclose feet, including heels and toes. Sandals, clogs and Crocs are not allowed. Public health policy: Masks are optional, however, if you are exhibiting symptoms of any contagious illness or if you have had a positive test for any contagious illness within the past 5 days, please notify the school and do not attend class. Thank you for your understanding.

Johnathan Roberts Woodworking Instructor

Johnathan Roberts has been a professional woodworker for nearly 30 years. Ranging from traditional cabinetry and furniture to contemporary pieces, his work emphasizes precision, craftsmanship, and thoughtful design. His skills include cabinet-making, furniture-making, woodworking, metal fabrication, welding, CAD/CAM, and CNC technology, and he combines traditional methods with modern processes.

An approachable instructor, Johnathan believes the shop should be welcoming, inclusive, and enjoyable while maintaining high standards for safety and craftsmanship. He encourages students to understand not only how to accomplish a process, but why it works—helping them develop the confidence to become independent woodworkers.