JOHN GEORGE FINE CABINETRY

Master cabinet maker or master problem solver?


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  • Master cabinet maker or master problem solver?

    The 7-meter cabinet conundrum, and why the best cabinet makers are both. Being a good cabinet maker is not just about crafting beautiful furniture with precision; especially when dealing with fitted pieces, architect-led projects, and highly detailed interiors. A huge part of the job is anticipating problems before they happen and problem-solving in real…

  • The patten and its Shadow

    In a minimalist interior, the visual “empty spaces” are just as important as the fabric of the cabinetry itself. A perfectly consistent shadow gap can be an important statement within the design. By veneering the edges of panels with the same flitch as the face, we can ensure the grain within the timber veneer…

  • Protecting the Design:Why the most important part of your joinery is the part you never see.

    Why Premium Cabinetry Rarely Uses Solid Timber for Large Panels. As designers, you’ve probably experienced the disappointment of returning to a completed project only to find that a perfectly aligned 3mm shadow gap has opened unevenly, a floor-to-ceiling door has twisted slightly, or a beautifully flush run of cabinetry no longer sits as intended.…

  • When Architecture Meets Micro-Precision: The Engineering of a Perfect Veneer Match.

    If you’re an architect or designer, you’ll know that the projects which appear the simplest are often the most technically demanding. Large, uninterrupted timber surfaces look effortless; but achieving that seamless appearance requires extraordinary precision behind the scenes. Our latest project challenged us to combine book-matched burr veneer feature panels with slip-matched framing veneers,…