Cabinetmaking

Working in wood to create high quality furniture and units, showing skill and aesthetic understanding of design and finish.

Why is this skill important?

Craftsmanship and understanding the beauty of wood are at the heart of cabinetmaking. You will make individual items and built-in units, often working in small companies whose reputation has been carefully developed over many years.

Clients will expect the very highest standards of workmanship in both the interpretation and construction of designs. Cabinetmakers must be able to combine creativity and innovation with precision and accuracy and demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility and autonomy.

In an age of mass production and disposability, the cabinetmaker produces lasting work designed to be appreciated for many generations and by those who are prepared to pay for quality.

Could this skill be for you?

If you like:

Making things
Craftsmanship
Using tools
Being creative

You should also take a look at:

Construction and Building Technology

The Challenge

Important elements of the challenge include:

Each competitor must construct a piece of furniture from the drawings, written instructions and materials provided.
Interpretation of drawings and the correct measurements are essential to this Skill.
Judges will look for the use of tools for joints, the preparation of surfaces and also check they are being used safely.
The completed piece must show craftsmanship and the best of material like solid wood, veneer and boards.