Rules of Cabinet Building

How deep will wall cabinets be according to the rules for wall cabinets?

• 11 3/4"

• 10 1/2"

• 12 1/2"

• 24"

What material thickness will be used for the sides of wall cabinets?

• 1/2"

• 3/4"

• 1"

• 1 1/4"

What is the size of the cleats (back supports) for the wall cabinets?

• 3/4" x 4" x ??

• 1/2" x 4" x 2"

• 3/4" x 4" x ??

• 1/2" x 4" x ??

What is the orientation of the grain for plywood used for the sides of wall cabinets?

• Left to right

• Top to bottom

• Diagonal

• No specific orientation

How much will the depth of the cabinet TOP floor be reduced from the overall depth of the wall cabinet?

• 1"

• 1 1/4"

• 1 1/2"

• 2"

If a wall cabinet has two unfinished sides, how much should be subtracted from the measurement for the bottom, spreaders, and the backs WIDTH?

• Minus 1"

• Minus 1 1/4"

• Minus 1 1/2"

• Minus 2"

Where will the DADO be placed in relation to the top and bottom of the wall cabinet?

• 1" from the top and 1" from the bottom

• 1 1/2" from the top and 1 1/2" from the bottom

• 1 1/4" from the top and 1 1/4" from the bottom

• 2" from the top and 2" from the bottom

How wide will the back groove be for wall cabinets?

• 1/2" x 1/4"

• 1" x 1/2"

• 1 1/2" x 3/4"

• 1/4" x 1/4"

By how much is the overall height on all wall cabinets less than the back height when using 1 1/2" F.F. material?

• 1/2"

• 1"

• 1 1/4"

• 1 1/2"

What is the thickness of the starting Front Frame material before it is sanded?

• 1/2"

• 3/4"

• 7/8"

• 1"