Factory Notes
Practical notes on custom cabinetry, material selection, production details, and project-based woodwork from a factory perspective.
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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What Is MDF? Machining Features, Key Indicators, and Factory Observations for Shaped Cabinet Doors
MDF is commonly used for shaped cabinet doors and decorative mouldings because of its fine and relatively uniform fibre structure.…
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What Is Particleboard? Key Indicators and Inspection Methods for Cabinet Procurement
Particleboard quality cannot be judged by particle size or panel weight alone. This article explains the key performance indicators, factory…
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How to Evaluate Plywood Quality: Key Indicators and Inspection Methods in Cabinet Production
Plywood quality cannot be judged by ply count or core species alone. This article explains how core integrity, dimensional accuracy,…
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What Is Plywood? Sizes, Grades, and Core Wood Species for Custom Cabinetry
This guide explains plywood structure, common sizes and surface grades, and the main core wood species used in cabinetry. It…
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How Horace Home Was Founded: From a Frontline Woodworker to a Custom Cabinetry Factory
Horace Home was founded from the real working path of Mr. Mo, who moved from frontline woodworking to custom furniture…
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