Title: Construct case/box.
Course: Cabinetmaking II (17007-II) > Section: Assembling, Fastening, and Installing Components

Construction of base cabinet or wall cabinet case/box should include

- laying out and measuring dimensions to specifications
- cutting ends, back, and interior bracing
- attaching bottom to sides, using mechanical fasteners
- squaring and attaching back end with mechanical fasteners.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to properly lay out a project?
- How can cuts be made to parts to eliminate chipping and splintering of laminates?
- What determines blade selection when constructing a case/box?
- What types of mechanical fasteners are used when constructing a case/box?
- How should a cabinet be squared?