The Difference Between A Carpenter and A Custom Cabinets Maker
Our house was built when I was only 7 years old. My father would bring me with him after he fetched me from school. I remember bits and pieces of how the construction went on for a few months. There were a group of carpenters whose tasks were efficiently delegated by the foreman. I also saw my father discussing with the architect over the house’s sketch plan. It was a big house spread out in an area of 1,000 square meters. I saw piles of wood, a bag of nails and sacks of cement on the ground. It was a beautiful five bedroom house with doors and a ceiling that was made of Narra wood.
A Narra wood, scientifically named, Pterocarpus indicus, is a Burmese redwood or Andaman redwood that originated in Asia and Africa. It is a heavy hardwood that has a strong tinge of redness and patches of yellow and can be very shiny when polished. It is also known as the national tree of the Philippines.
My father specifically chose this timber because of its resistance to termites. It is ideal for custom cabinets but he and the architect made it possible to use it elsewhere. Each time somebody visited our home, they would look up at the ceiling and marvel at how beautifully the Narra wood had efficiently served its purpose.
We moved into the house even when it was not 100% complete. There were still many things to finish which was the reason for my earlier exposure to carpenters. My parents seemed to have so many little projects for them. Looking back now, I realized that not all of it was done by them alone especially the custom cabinets. We have a buffet table and a dining table that was made of Narra wood. Its intricacies were exquisitely designed in such a way that only a custom cabinet maker can do.
So, what exactly is the difference between a carpenter and a cabinet maker?
A carpenter is a skilled worker that builds a structure by cutting and shaping it according to its desired form with the use of wood as its main material.
A custom cabinets maker is a skilled worker that specializes in cabinet making. They pay more attention to details and accurateness.
A carpenter can do simple cabinets but if you want a specific design for your custom cabinets, then go for the cabinet maker. He knows just what to do.
Our house has withstood the test of time. Earthquakes and storms have passed but still, the house remained standing. The cabinets still looked every inch the same as it was when it was crafted years ago. Thanks to my parents who made sure of quality service as well as quality materials for our 46-year-old house today.
A Narra wood, scientifically named, Pterocarpus indicus, is a Burmese redwood or Andaman redwood that originated in Asia and Africa. It is a heavy hardwood that has a strong tinge of redness and patches of yellow and can be very shiny when polished. It is also known as the national tree of the Philippines.
My father specifically chose this timber because of its resistance to termites. It is ideal for custom cabinets but he and the architect made it possible to use it elsewhere. Each time somebody visited our home, they would look up at the ceiling and marvel at how beautifully the Narra wood had efficiently served its purpose.
We moved into the house even when it was not 100% complete. There were still many things to finish which was the reason for my earlier exposure to carpenters. My parents seemed to have so many little projects for them. Looking back now, I realized that not all of it was done by them alone especially the custom cabinets. We have a buffet table and a dining table that was made of Narra wood. Its intricacies were exquisitely designed in such a way that only a custom cabinet maker can do.
So, what exactly is the difference between a carpenter and a cabinet maker?
A carpenter is a skilled worker that builds a structure by cutting and shaping it according to its desired form with the use of wood as its main material.
A custom cabinets maker is a skilled worker that specializes in cabinet making. They pay more attention to details and accurateness.
A carpenter can do simple cabinets but if you want a specific design for your custom cabinets, then go for the cabinet maker. He knows just what to do.
Our house has withstood the test of time. Earthquakes and storms have passed but still, the house remained standing. The cabinets still looked every inch the same as it was when it was crafted years ago. Thanks to my parents who made sure of quality service as well as quality materials for our 46-year-old house today.
