Do you have a woodworking project in mind, but feel that you don't have the skills to complete the work? You are probably wondering where you can get the knowledge needed to begin.  Cabinetmakers and  students alike have benefited from ownership of Modern Cabinetmaking. The number one cabinetmaking text for vocational training! 44,750 copies sold since April,1999. With over 1500 illustrations, there is little left to the imagination.  In 1983,  Chuck Davis Cabinets was created to pursue a life-long desire to work with wood. Several years later, I happened to buy the 1990 edition of Modern Cabinetmaking at the local Hartnell College's book store. The book was a complete, well organized text book written by Dr. William D. Umstattd. Dr. Umstattd is an Emeritus Associate Professor of Technology Education from the Ohio State University.  Dr. Umstattd had gathered information over a long period, and published in 1990 as Modern Cabinetmaking. Naturally, the book contained many dated procedures and photographic images. Shortly thereafter, Dr. Umstattd, Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc. and I entered into an agreement to update the book. Approximately 100 critical revisions were made, and published in 1997. After many months, the text was completely revised and published in April 1999. New images exceed 420, with 294 by Gene Davis Photography, Newberg, OR. His photos were also used on cover, shown below. The number one cabinetmaking text for vocational training! 44,750 copies sold since April,1999.   In his review, Antonio P. Dias, states: "The book is logically organized in much the same order as an actual cabinetmaking project. It begins by covering the design process, examining major design styles and considerations and progresses through the rendering of those designs." Select the link for a complete reading of the review which was prepared for the Woodworker's Website Association.

Unfinished pose in the shop.	Completed and ready for reading.	An unfinished section of the library stands for its portrait in the shop. The image was used on the left front of the book cover, and in reverse image on the right back of the book cover.  The light portion of the images show the unfinished cabinetry standing in my shop—the balance is the finished product installed and furnished in my client's home in Pebble Beach, California.
Back Cover Photos courtesy: Gene Davis Photography	Front Cover Click on thumbnails for  very large images. You will be able to read book titles.
Modern Cabinetmaking is a comprehensive text that covers cabinetmaking and woodworking techniques employed by custom cabinetmakers and home woodworkers. Content follows the logical order of the design and construction process and is accompanied by numerous illustrations. In addition to traditional materials and procedures, the chapters discuss the advances of technology for woodworking, including manufactured panel products, 32mm construction, European style hardware, ready-to-assemble casework, plate joinery, and other innovative topics.   Step-by-step instructions illustrate tool usage and assembly procedures. These instructions will benefit the student and the experienced wood worker alike.  For ease of use, technical terms are printed in italic type and defined when first used; safety is printed in red type for emphasis. Taking the reader beyond typical design considerations, the text addresses human factors affecting product dimensions, material, and construction. Kitchen cabinets and design alternatives, including the application of face frame and frameless construction, are discussed in detail.
Modern Cabinetmaking The number one cabinetmaking text for vocational training! 44,750 copies sold since April,1999.       , Or—

 

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