Cabinetmaker
Cabinetmakers make or repair furniture using solid timber, flat-panel or timber-based products.
Cabinetmakers may perform the following tasks:
- prepare drawings from specifications or work out job requirements by looking at drawings and specifications
- select and prepare timber and manufactured board
- mark out, cut and shape pieces using saws, chisels, planes, power tools and woodworking machines
- trim and glue joints and fit parts together to form sections of furniture
- place sections in clamps, apply pressure and reinforce joints with nails, dowels and screws
- assemble sections to form completed articles
- fit hinges, locks, catches, drawers and shelves
- install completed products
- repair damaged furniture and cabinets
- make jigs, templates or prototypes for the production of furniture.
Specialisations:
Cabinetmakers may specialise in particular areas such as reproduction of antique furniture, kitchen fittings, bedroom suites, office furniture, dining suites, shop fittings and occasional furniture.
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Personal Requirements:
- enjoy practical and manual activities
- able to follow written instructions
- able to work to a high level of accuracy
- able to make mathematical calculations
- good communication skills
- good hand-eye coordination
- free from allergies to dust.
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