WOODWORKING
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Oriental: Also known as Asian Design, this style of furniture is
characterized by its use of materials such as bamboo and rattan.
Red is a frequent color choice along with landscape art and
Chinese or other Asian language characters on the pieces.
Shaker: Known for its simplistic design, creative joinery, high
quality, and practical functionality, shaker furniture has long been
admired as a truly American creation. The originators of this style
believed in equality, peace, and devotion to God. Therefore, all
they did reflected that, even the making of furniture. As a result,
emphasis was put on simple designs, perfection of creation, and
usefulness. Beautifying the home was not necessary. Rather,
orderliness and utility were important. Understanding the culture
of the creators help to identify the style. The type of wood is no
exception. Shakers would not import exotic woods. They used
what was around them. Therefore, true shaker furniture is made of
maple, birch, cherry, walnut, poplar, and honey pine. Also, the
lines of shaker furniture are straight, no curves will be found.
Types of Cabinets
Built-in or Free standing
Face frame or Frameless
Cabinet Parts and Terminology
1 - Hanging rail - secures cabinet to the wall
2 - Corner blocks add strength and stability
3 - Drawer & drawer guides or false front
4 – Door
5 - Cabinet floor
6 - Toe Kick
7 - Shelf
8 - Face Frame
9 - Cabinet Floor
10 - Center Stile
11 - Exterior Style
12 - Exposed Side (End)
Unit IV: Cabinet Construction