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THE CABINET

FITTING THE DOOR

In this video, I’ll show you how to accurately flatten the frame and panel door, as well as accurately fit it within the carcass, ready for hinging.

LESSON OBJECTIVES

    - How to flush the front of the frame
    - How to flush the sides of the frame
    - How to get an even shadow gap
    - How to use shims

SUPPORTING MATERIAL

How to Clean Hinges
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Watch this video whenever you're working with hinges!

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My 5 Favourite Tools for Hand Cut Joinery
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Want to know what my favourite tools are for hand cut joinery? This video will talk you through everything that I could not live without in my workshop.

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5 Tips to INSTANTLY Improve Your Dovetails
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If you’re looking for some extra little tips to help you with your dovetailing, there are some great pointers in this video that will help you to improve everything from your marking out to sawing to chiselling.

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