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1. As a rule kitchen cabinet uppers are _ deep and lowers are _ deep.

16-in., 32-in.

15-in., 30-in.

12-in., 24-in.

10-in., 20-in.

These dimensions optimize the number of parts that can be cut from a sheet of plywood.

Explanation

These dimensions optimize the number of parts that can be cut from a sheet of plywood.

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2. The type of cabinet door that fits completely inside the opening is

Inset

Rabbetted

Overlay

Muntin

3. Use these, like hooks, to hang cabinets on a wall.

Norwegian cleats

French cleats

German cleats

Football cleats

These are also called Z-strips

Explanation

These are also called Z-strips

4. When using side-mount drawer slides you typically make the drawer box slightly more than ___ smaller than the opening.

2-in.

1-3/4-in.

1/2-in.

1-in.

5. When dovetailing drawers, the tails should be in the drawer front, and the pins and sockets in the drawer side.

True

False

This construction would allow the front to pull free of the sides.

Explanation

This construction would allow the front to pull free of the sides.

6. Today, the face veneer on most hardwood plywood is ____ thick.

1/128-in

1/32-in.

1/16-in.

1/8-in.

Stop the sanders! (At least it’s not 1/128-in., yet)

Explanation

Stop the sanders! (At least it’s not 1/128-in., yet)

7. The rails on a cabinet face frame run vertically.

True

False

8. Overlay is another word for

The way a cabinet covers a wall

The way edge banding covers a plywood shelf

The amount a door overlaps a face frame

The butt joint between rails and stiles

9. Man-made materials, typically used for cabinet cases

Expand and contract significantly with weather changes

Cost more per square foot than solid wood, but save in labor

Offer no advantages over solid wood cases

Expand and contract very little with weather changes

Stability is one of the primary reasons for using man-made sheet stock.

Explanation

Stability is one of the primary reasons for using man-made sheet stock.

10. European hinges typically fit into a

25 mm hole

35 mm hole

45 mm hole

55 mm hole

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Cabinetmaking

1. As a rule kitchen cabinet uppers are _____ deep and lowers are _____ deep.

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. The type of cabinet door that fits completely inside the opening is

3. Use these, like hooks, to hang cabinets on a wall.

4. When using side-mount drawer slides you typically make the drawer box slightly more than ___ smaller than the opening.

5. When dovetailing drawers, the tails should be in the drawer front, and the pins and sockets in the drawer side.

6. Today, the face veneer on most hardwood plywood is ____ thick.

7. The rails on a cabinet face frame run vertically.

8. Overlay is another word for

9. Man-made materials, typically used for cabinet cases

10. European hinges typically fit into a

1. As a rule kitchen cabinet uppers are _ deep and lowers are _ deep.