Cabinet Building in Middle Tennessee | SawStop Series
- MT Trim Co
- Mar 25
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 26
We take a lot of pride in how we work, so being asked by SawStop to share our process meant a lot. This wasn’t about putting something together just for the camera. It was about showing how we actually approach our work.
SawStop provided the saw. We brought the know-how.
In this two-part series, we build a basic shaker-style pocket-hole cabinet with a built-in toe-kick. Each video has a cut sheet for you to screenshot, and be sure to follow along with the arrows and images in each tutorial.
As a custom carpentry company serving Middle Tennessee, this is the same process we bring to every cabinet project, from built-ins to dressers and towers for closets and custom pieces.
Part 1: Building the Cabinet Box
Everything starts here. In Part 1, we focus on building the cabinet box. The box is the foundation of every cabinet project. Getting this right is critical. Having clean cuts, square assembly and attention to detail at this stage is how we determine how everything else fits and functions.
What sets us apart? We build our toe-kick directly into the cabinet box, rather than setting a box on a 2x4 frame later. Learn how we do this in the video!
Building a Basic Cabinet, Part 1: The Cabinet
Part 2: Doors, Drawers and Shelf
Part 2 is where the cabinet comes to life. In this video, you’ll learn how we build out the five-piece shaker style doors, drawer and shelf, bringing together function and finish. These are the details people see and use every day, and they require just as much precision as the structure behind them.
Building a Basic Cabinet, Part 2: Doors & Drawers
Why This Partnership Matters
Custom cabinetry is all about precision, and safety should never be an afterthought. That’s why working with SawStop made this series so meaningful. Their saws are engineered to protect the operator while delivering the accuracy we demand in every cut. How? Each saw has a built-in safety system that stops the spinning blade on skin contact, saving woodworkers from potentially life-altering injuries and missed paychecks.
Partnering with SawStop allows us to showcase our process without compromise, giving you a clear look at what it takes to build quality cabinets safely and efficiently — in this series and in our everyday work. It’s a reminder that the right tools, combined with the right skills, make all the difference in professional craftsmanship. We use the SawStop 5HP Industrial Cabinet Saw with the Overarm Dust Collection.
If you haven't heard of SawStop before, be sure to check them out. They are Made in America (Oregon) and are engineered by woodworkers, for woodworkers.
Thinking About a Cabinet Project?
If you’re planning custom cabinets in Middle Tennessee, this is exactly the level of detail and care you should expect.
Whether you’re a homeowner, builder or designer, the difference shows up in:
How everything fits
How it functions over time
And how it looks years down the road
Custom cabinet building in Middle Tennessee is what we do! Everything is designed to fit your space and built to last. If you have a project in mind, feel free to reach out. We’re always happy to talk through ideas, timelines and what it takes to do it right.
