Course Description
The Fundamentals of Cabinet Making course is designed to introduce you to the essential skills, tools, and techniques required to create strong, functional, and beautifully crafted cabinets. Whether you are a beginner exploring woodworking as a hobby or someone aiming to start a professional career in furniture making, this course provides the perfect foundation.
You will learn about woodworking safety, cabinet design principles, material selection, joinery methods, and finishing techniques. The course also covers the use of hand tools, power tools, and modern machinery, giving you hands-on knowledge to transform raw materials into high-quality cabinets. Through guided practice and real-world examples, you’ll gain the confidence to design, build, and finish your own cabinets with precision.
What you'll learn in this course
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Basics of cabinet design and construction
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Understanding different types of cabinets and their uses
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Introduction to woodworking tools and workshop safety
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Material selection: wood, plywood, laminates, and hardware
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Joinery methods: dovetail, dado, dowel, and more
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Measuring, cutting, and assembling techniques
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Surface preparation and finishing methods (staining, painting, polishing)
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Maintenance and repair basics for long-lasting cabinets
Requirements
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No prior experience in woodworking or cabinet making required
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Basic interest in furniture or woodworking projects
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Access to a notebook/sketchbook for design exercises
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(Optional) Access to basic woodworking tools for practice
Curriculum
- 10 Lessons
- 180 mins.
- Understanding the role and importance of cabinetry in interiors
- Overview of cabinet types: kitchen, bathroom, storage, and decorative
- Key differences between custom, semi-custom, and stock cabinets
- The cabinet-making process from design to installation
- Types of wood: hardwoods, softwoods, and engineered woods
- Plywood, MDF, particle board, and their applications
- Use of laminates, veneers, and finishes for cabinets
- Choosing materials for durability, aesthetics, and budget
- Essential hand tools for cabinet making and their uses
- Power tools: saws, drills, routers, and sanders
- Measuring and marking tools for precision work
- Safety practices while working with tools and machinery
- Anatomy of a cabinet: carcass, face frame, doors, and drawers
- Cabinet joinery methods: dovetail, dado, dowel, and pocket holes
- Understanding load-bearing and structural stability
- Assembling components into a functional cabinet body
- Types of cabinet doors: inset, overlay, and frameless
- Drawer construction methods and slide mechanisms
- Door and drawer alignment techniques
- Choosing appropriate hardware for function and design
- Sanding and surface preparation for smooth finishing
- Application of paints, stains, and clear coats
- Decorative finishes: distressing, glazing, and texturing
- Maintenance tips for long-lasting cabinet surfaces
- Measuring and planning cabinet spaces accurately
- Designing for ergonomics, function, and accessibility
- Storage optimization in small and large spaces
- Creating design sketches and CAD layouts for precision
- Preparing the site for cabinet installation
- Leveling and securing base and wall cabinets
- Proper alignment, spacing, and fitting doors/drawers
- Troubleshooting common installation problems
- Building custom cabinetry for kitchens, offices, and wardrobes
- Incorporating glass panels, lighting, and decorative moldings
- Modular cabinet design for modern interiors
- Combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques
- Starting a small cabinet-making workshop
- Cost estimation, pricing, and project management
- Marketing and selling custom cabinets
- Trends in cabinetry: eco-friendly, smart storage, and minimalism
Your Instructor
Skill Pathshala Team
Advanced Educator
Skill Pathshala is an online learning community with thousands of classes for creative and curious people, on topics including illustration, design, programming, photography, video, freelancing, and more. On Skill Pathshala, members come together to find inspiration and take the next step in their creative journey.
- Duration span 180 mins.
- Lectures0
- LanguageHindi
- Skill levelBeginner
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