WOODWORKING
Chapter 24Cabinet Feet and Bases
Introduction
To accentuate the beauty of a cabinet, do not underestimate the value of the base support. Sure, a
cabinet can simply sit on the ground, but why? Feet, legs, and decorative toe kicks are three valid options to
consider.
Feet:
Feet come in as many shapes and styles as there are craftsmen.
Some, called bun feet, are added to the bottom of the cabinet as
shown on the right (square bun feet, ball and claw bun, weaved
bun, detailed bun, etc.)
Legs :
Another option is to build legs into the face-frame, as shown below. A leg is different than a foot in that the
leg is a continuation of the stile while a foot is attached to the bottom of the cabinet.
Decorative toe kicks:
Finally, another option to consider is that of accentuating the toe-kick (the front of the cabinet base where
your toes go under). Below are some samples. Often, this design is incorporated into the face-frame as the
bottom rail.
Unit V: Cabinetry Craftsmanship