How to learn 32mm cabinet system

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Oceans05

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Good day,

I’m an American woodworking newbie and I was wondering if anyone had any resources to point me to to learn about 32mm cabinet making? I’ve read many of the results on google but confused as to how to use the system? Are there undermount soft drawer slides that are able to use the 32mm shelf pin stuff? (Not sure how the undermounts work) I am trying to build [member=10829]Timtool[/member] s system workshop at the moment and he uses all metric. So I am gaining experience with that. I would like to design a desk and built ins for our office as a next project but not sure how to do so.

Thank you for your help !
Stephan
 
Go to Festool’s website Knowledge and check their classes.
Look at the cabinet class that Greg Paolini offers (I am in his
September class) outside Asheville.  I attended his router
Class this past December and it was excellent.
 
Eric did an in depth series on YouTube specifically around the Festool LR32 system.  You can probably glean some helpful information there.  Here is the link to part one of that series: 

Peter
 
www.davelers.com

Dave's not a very patient person but has an abundance of information on his site.  I had to read, read again, and re-read many times in order to fully grasp things and I wouldn't consider myself somebody who catches on slow.  I don't know if it's because I've never built a cabinet before and only have the concepts in my head, the website isn't as organized as it could be, isn't clear and concise in the fewest words possible, etc. but it was difficult to digest all the info and remember it ... and there's so many variations within the 32mm "system".

Good luck!!
 
Check out the KISS2 system manual and the Kurka Jig manual.  Both can be found on PDF online.  The Kurka jig is no longer made but the instructions are worth looking at.

 
[member=67226]Oceans05[/member]  - your question about the 32mm System is one of the reasons we are offering books to provide clear insight that can be followed in your shop:https://tsoproducts.com/books/the-complete-kitchen-cabinetmaker/

this is a great reference which helps you decide which method is best for your needs. You'll keep it handy in your shop.
If this book does not provide the help you are looking for, TSO will refund your money.

The other book we offer by Greg Paolini is full of "how-to-get-it-done" pointers but does not go into the 32mm System like Bob Lang's book.

Post what you decided and where you found what you were looking for. You are not the only one with this question [smile]

Hans
 
I second Hans suggestion. The two books are very well documented with plenty of pictures  [big grin]
 
Oceans05 said:
Good day,

I’m an American woodworking newbie and I was wondering if anyone had any resources to point me to to learn about 32mm cabinet making? I’ve read many of the results on google but confused as to how to use the system? Are there undermount soft drawer slides that are able to use the 32mm shelf pin stuff? (Not sure how the undermounts work) I am trying to build [member=10829]Timtool[/member] s system workshop at the moment and he uses all metric. So I am gaining experience with that. I would like to design a desk and built ins for our office as a next project but not sure how to do so.

Thank you for your help !
Stephan
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Hi Stephan,
I’m a newbie as well, I found that if I kept my mind open and take advantage of the fact that us newbies have a clean slate to work from mentally I could understand it more easily and actually prefer it now.

I found it invaluable to put the time in reading , and watching videos about it. As previous posters have pointed out.
Best 
 
threesixright said:
Sparktrician said:
I've attached four PDF documents regarding the 32mm system that you may find useful.
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Pity its on FB.

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Those four documents are downloadable from the FOG.  What's this about FB?  [huh]
 
Sparktrician said:
threesixright said:
Sparktrician said:
I've attached four PDF documents regarding the 32mm system that you may find useful.
Click to expand...
Pity its on FB.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Click to expand...

Those four documents are downloadable from the FOG.  What's this about FB?  [huh]
Click to expand...
When I click the link it asks me to login to FB. :/

Maybe some Tapatalk Weirdness?

Strike that. Its Tapatalk.

Sorry for the confusion!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
Ive only done 2 small eurostyle cabinets for familiarising myself with the 32mm process and ready myself for some renovating work (storage cupboards), laundry and ultimately kitchen. It is overwhelming at first but makes sense alot more when you create a carcass/cabinet drawer etc.

One of the first things is dealing with what manufacturer to stick with. It's not about who has the best product, but the support and available info. I stuck with Blum. Sticking with 1 manufacturer just makes it easier for a newbie/ home renovator / hobbyist to keep in mind "their" system. Once you get your head around the Blum catalogue and their awesome online configurator you can create your project with alot more  ease.

I've saved these  links before and were a great start.
https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBigerock/playlists Using the LR32 system Blum Hinge Basics=1030s Blum Hinge Basics=733s Peter Millard and quite a few more in his series=PLpBJfh9Law-A7arNzTWE2lAMz2iocY1HB&index=9 Festool USA

There is a plethora of info but sometimes you can get bogged down.
I struggled with videos that were imperial (australia =metric) so didnt come back to them until i grasped the concept. Something that you may struggle with - imperial to metric.

There was a great series on this forum but I cant find it but photos were lost
If using the LR32 system with Blum best to buy or 3D printhttps://festoolownersgroup.com/index.php?pretty;board=festool-jigs-tool-enhancements;topic=3d-printed-lr32-end-stop.0

So to sum up IMO
- Read any documentation on system32.
- Pick a manufacturer and learn their system.
- Create a simple carcass/cabinet with a drawer(s) and door (this was my mistake - I should have done this way sooner - it made alot of sense after creating something)
- Get a project that needs to be done that doesn't matter too much of mistakes - ie cheap sheet material used for workshop
- Enjoy the satisfaction

Hope this helps
Cheers

 
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