Making shaker cabinet doors, techniques for pro results

There are many ways of making shaker cabinet doors which have been developed over time. A shaker door is a type of cabinet door designed with a flat central panel surrounded by a rectangular frame.

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quarter turn stair converted into straight stair

Changing a quarter turn stair into a straight stair (and more!)

From quarter turn to straight, pros and cons Staircase design plays a crucial role in both the functionality and aesthetics of a space. A quarter turn stair features a 90° turn with…

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titus fittings for polyboard

Titus T-type hinges, Tekform drawers, System 5 and 6 cabinet connectors now available

From its very first product back in 1973, a simple screw that offered greater grip than the competition, Titus has consistently produced cabinet fittings to address shortcoming in the market. This includes…

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VCarve inlay feature

Making inlays using VCarve Pro

In the following article we’ll take a look at how VCarve Pro supports the creation of inlays, and automates the CNC processes for their manufacture. What are inlays? Inlays are the embedding…

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hafele hardware

New Häfele hardware: Matrix Box drawers, Metalla 310 hinges, expanded Minifix 15 range

We can announce a big update to the Häfele hardware available for use with PolyBoard. Matrix Box drawer system The Matrix Box’s core feature is the full length extension drawer runners. Note…

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furniture design guide

Furniture design: everything you need to know

Introduction to furniture design Furniture design is a rewarding profession and a great hobby. Talented craftsmen and artisans throughout history have been held in high regard for good reason. Almost everybody uses…

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how to build a cabinet

How to build a cabinet: from carcass construction to fittings

Asking workshops in the same town, let alone globally, how to build a cabinet confirms the huge variety of methods used. The following article focuses on some popular types of cabinet box…

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ovvo fittings feature image

OVVO connector range now available for PolyBoard cabinet software

We’re delighted to be able to add OVVO as a hardware partner, a range of their most popular cabinet connection systems is now configured for use with PolyBoard. OVVO’s focus is the…

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blender kitchen render from polyboard

From PolyBoard and StairDesigner models to photorealistic renders in Blender

Creating realistic 3D renders for joinery projects benefits both the designer and client alike. High quality renders enhance the visualisation experience, adding realism and an understanding of how a project will operate…

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worktop height article

Kitchen cabinet and worktop heights and dimensions

It might seem obvious before you start the process of designing a kitchen but heights and dimensions in general need to be set at the outset so the rest of the design…

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salice hardware

New Salice hardware: Silentia Plus and Air hinges, WIND lift system, Futura, F70 and Lineabox drawers

We have added a large range of Salice fittings to our PolyBoard cabinet software; here is an overview of the Salice lift, drawer and door systems that are now available. These showcase…

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