
Trimwork & Cabinetry

Adjust the boxes to the hardware, and then to each other. Rotating the panel gives a little extra wiggle room

Assembling a big box with a big back that anchors the bed cabinet to the wall

A little extra space helps, and can be tightened with a washer if needed

Install the front-facing panel and movable legs to the mattress box

A strip of hardwood hides the joint and customizes the look

A lot of pocket screws hold the sides and bottom ribs together

The two-part bottom panel assembly is about aesthetics, not structure




Edgebanding without sanding: call attention to the joint rather than trying to hide it. Because you won't hide it.

An accurate setup made from scraps can help you salvage lumber that is too crooked to frame with but could be great for blocking or furring strips



Use scraps to offset the straight edge allowing you to cut each edge of the dado with opposite edges of a router bit

Rather than cover the joint between drywall and door frame, celebrate the gap with an architectural reglet

Masking tape and a sharp knife are hard to beat for production precision

Two reasons: you're not paying attention, or you're doing it wrong