Danny Proulxs Cabinet Doors and Drawers: A Comprehensive How To Guide (Popular Woodworking)

Editorial Reviews. About the Author. As the author of more than a dozen woodworking books, cabinetry - for this I give 3 stars but the book is no where complete and there are some highly suspect methods. this book was intended as a reference, a guide to teach. cabinet making can be enjoyable and satisfying my.
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He covers all the different types of doors and drawers, and the essential techniques required to build them. Combining this book with experience at woodworking basics, and you are on your way to making first class custom cabinets and doors. I like his tips, notes, and safety notes. Gleaning from 30 years of experience, he mentions the common pitfalls in many of the applications.

I had bought some router bits from a gentleman in Canada, who was very helpful.

Danny Proulx's Cabinet Doors and Drawers : A Comprehensive "How To" Guide

He referred me to someone he knew, who really knew what they were talking about. He referred me to Danny Proulx the author. I coincidentally had bought his book the week before, and was then recommended to him. So I wrote to him about some questions I had. He was kind enough to get back to me with specific answers. I was impressed that a renowned author with many publications to his name, would take the time out to respond to my questions.

The nice thing about the author is that he really cares. This book is a keeper. One to keep at the ready to refer to again and again when developing your next project, or for reviewing the specifics of one. It's an easy read. All in all I give it 5 stars. This is my first book on cabinet door and drawer building and I must say I wasn't impressed. The print is way outdated - not in the classic woodworking techniques - but in presentation.

Washed out black and white photos that barely show the beauty of wood? You've got to be joking. The only color you'll see in this book is on its front and back. Page 85 bottom pic shows author's left hand barely an inch from his table saw's rotating blade as he demonstrates a plunge cut. I hope he still has all of his fingers. I am keeping the book for a basic joinery reference. One person found this helpful. I eagerly awaited the arrival of this book after reading the 5 star reviews by other readers. I do not know where to begin to express my dissapointment with the book's contents. I guess I am a more advanced woodworker than I previosly thought.

I am starting my own business specializing in custom made, solid wood, raised panel doors. Obviously, I already know how to make them one would hope! Since this is what the book's title is all about, I figured I could pick up some good tips. Well, this book is obviously for beginners only. With this in mind, I feel bad for any beginner trying to make sense out of some of Mr. I got to the chapter where he shows a picture of drawing an arc for an arched panel door. I thought, "Hmm, at least I can see if he as an easy formula I can adapt there are many!

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Nope, he states the radius of the arc once, with no explanation of why, how, where he arrived at this figure. Aggravating to say the least. Also, all door types made are with a router and router bits no mention of shapers in here. He completely omits my favorite: There's a lot more, but I'll stop here.

If you already know how to make a cabinet door and drawer don't waste your money on this book. If you don't already know how, you can pick up some decent general basics. However, if you're a beginning woodworker, don't even try to understand the section on european hinges drawings and explanations.


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I really expected more The subject of drawers consumes around a dozen pages while the rest of the book covers doors. High-end drawers are assuredly harder to fabricate and install correctly, but this aspect is merely glossed over or in some cases completely overlooked. Moreover, Danny Proulx's methods and tooling are definitely carpenter-based. The book isn't completely devoid of useful info however. The beginner WW should find some valuable insights into finish cabinetry - for this I give 3 stars but the book is no where complete and there are some highly suspect methods.

One star from me though. I have the original version of this book and found it to be one of the best books on the subject. After reading about this newer version I could not wait for it. It was worth the wait. The late Danny Proulx had a unmatched gift of explaing things and just making any one feel right at home. He seems to put himself in the readers spot that is the photos are great and everything explained to a tee. This version has a lot of great stuff in it. I would recommend any one interested in learning cabinetry to start reading any of his books on the subject.

As a side note the author passed away suddenly in Nov. The other reviewers covered the book well enough. I'm adding my 5 stars. Well written and a good reference. I coupled it with 2 books from Jim Tolpin: Amazon has them, check them out. They all fit well together. One person found this helpful 2 people found this helpful. One person found this helpful. I am just starting to make I am just starting to make cabinets, and this has been a help. Another good carpenter's guide. You can't get enough of this stuff. See all 22 reviews. See all customer images. Most recent customer reviews.

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