What Does a Cabinet Maker Do?
A cabinet maker creates both freestanding fine wood furniture as well as custom built-in cabinets. Cabinet makers meet with clients and build furniture or cabinets to each client’s satisfaction. Although different woods, materials and styles may be used for different jobs, custom cabinet makers usually do similar tasks on each job. Measuring the client’s interior space is important for kitchen cabinet makers as well as furniture builders as the proportion of the finished products must be accurate and appealing. Next, a cabinet maker will usually create drawings of what the finished piece will look like. Preparing a list of project materials and tools can save cabinet makers time as they are then better able to purchase needed supplies in one trip. A cabinet maker selects the appropriate wood and other items to create a quality finished project that is still on budget.
