Stock or custom? It's one of the first
questions you ask when you estimate a
job that will include cabinets. The
answer will determine where you get the
cabinets and how much they will cost.
You can usually get stock cabinets faster
and cheaper than you can order custom
ones, but if the clients want odd sizes, or
unusual materials, finishes, and details,
then custom-built is the only choice.
When I ran a custom cabinet shop, in
fact, I figured out that I could do the
same quality work for less money if I
bought certain parts rather than making
them. At various times I bought drawers,
doors, and cabinet carcases, and I
eventually discovered that