Factory Notes
Practical notes on custom cabinetry, material selection, production details, and project-based woodwork from a factory perspective.
Why Do White Oak Veneer Cabinets Have Cathedral Grain and Straight Grain? How Should You Choose?
White oak veneer cabinets can show cathedral grain, straight grain, or a mix of both. This article explains how veneer…
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Why Does White Oak Veneer Develop Black Stains? How We Investigated and Handled an Iron-Tannin Reaction
White oak veneer can develop blue-black stains when tannin-rich wood comes into contact with iron under moist conditions. In this…
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How Do We Apply Wood Veneer to Custom Cabinets? Flat Panels, Curved Components, and Finishing
Wood veneer application is not simply attaching veneer to a cabinet component. In this article, we explain how we process…
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How to Specify Wood Veneer Cabinet Doors: Grain Matching, Veneer Thickness, and Sample Approval
Wood species is only one part of a wood veneer cabinet door specification. This article covers grain direction, continuous grain…
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What Are Wood Veneer Cabinets? Veneer Structure, Substrates, and Common Applications
Wood veneer cabinets are not the same as solid wood cabinets. This guide covers veneer structure, common substrates, natural and…
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Is Melamine Board Suitable for Whole-Home Custom Cabinetry? How to Match It with Different Spaces, Substrates, and Cabinet Doors
Melamine finishes can be used across many parts of a whole-home custom cabinetry project, but the same material combination does…
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What Is Melamine Board? Surface Structure, Substrates, and Cabinet Applications
Melamine describes the surface finish of a board, not its complete structure. This article explains how melamine surfaces are made,…
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What Is an Aluminum Honeycomb Panel? Sandwich Structure, Composite Construction, and Cabinet Door Applications
Aluminum honeycomb panels can be used for large custom cabinet doors where weight and deformation need more attention. This article…
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What Is OSB? Strand Orientation, Common Grades, and Cabinet Applications
OSB has a directional strand structure that affects its strength and use. This article explains common OSB grades, compares OSB…
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How Do We Test PUR Edge Banding Adhesive? Factory Checks Before Production
Before using a PUR edge banding adhesive in production, we make samples and check how it works with the selected…
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How to Check the Edge Banding Quality of Custom Cabinets? Common Problems and Inspection Methods
Good edge banding depends on more than the edge band and adhesive names. This article explains how to inspect glue…
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How to Choose Plywood, Particleboard, or MDF? A Guide to Base Material Combinations for Cabinet Bodies and Doors
Cabinet bodies and doors do not always need the same base material. This guide compares plywood, particleboard, and MDF in…
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