With more than 400 information-packed pages that cover everything from materials to finishing, "Cabinetmaking" is the ultimate handbook for professional woodworkers, advanced home craftsmen, and students. Every tool, both portable and stationary; every technique, from kiln drying to joint preparation; every skill necessary to designing and constructing cabinets and drawers receives in-depth explanations from two of the finest woodworking authors around. Plus, a liberal use of photos and drawings make it easy to understand even difficult procedures. All the illustrations emphasize a hands-on approach to both custom-built cabinets and mass units, with sections that delve deeply into traditional and contemporary techniques, such as the use of lemon splines, as well as chapters that outline the process for assembling units; making decorative overlays, and staining, filling, sealing, and protecting the finished piece.