Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Measure and mark dimensions of parts on paper or lumber stock prior to cutting, following blueprints, to ensure a tight fit and quality product.
2. 02Bore holes for insertion of screws or dowels, by hand or using boring machines.
3. 03Attach parts or subassemblies together to form completed units, using glue, dowels, nails, screws, or clamps.
4. 04Verify dimensions or check the quality or fit of pieces to ensure adherence to specifications.
5. 05Trim, sand, or scrape surfaces or joints to prepare articles for finishing.
6. 06Perform final touch-ups with sandpaper or steel wool.
7. 07Set up or operate machines, including power saws, jointers, mortisers, tenoners, molders, or shapers, to cut, mold, or shape woodstock or wood substitutes.
8. 08Reinforce joints with nails or other fasteners to prepare articles for finishing.
9. 09Produce or assemble components of articles, such as store fixtures, office equipment, cabinets, or high-grade furniture.
10. 10Cut timber to the right size, and shape and trim parts of joints to ensure a snug fit, using hand tools, such as planes, chisels, or wood files.
11. 11Establish the specifications of articles to be constructed or repaired, or plan the methods or operations for shaping or assembling parts, based on blueprints, drawings, diagrams, or oral or written instructions.
12. 12Install hardware, such as hinges, handles, catches, or drawer pulls, using hand tools.

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