A common application of this that we all grew up with can be found in Sauder or Ikea furniture. Therefore, most of them use a cam lock mechanism where the cabinet face frame and cabinet sides/top/bottom are held together with a hook-type fastener that engages the opposing piece when a screw is turned. Assembly: Chinese cabinets are manufactured with absolute ease of assembly in mind. Furthermore, the interior coatings used to finish the plywood are of low quality, so the interior generally has a 'starved' and coarse look/feel. However, the plywood itself is purchased with low price in mind, so it is common to experience peeling veneers and severely warped panels. Cabinet box: The cabinet box is generally touted as "all plywood" and it is.I want to stress that there is nothing inherently wrong with Chinese cabinetry, but you need to go into the purchase with your eyes open because sometimes the super low, factory-direct pricing can have you so giddy that you don't consider why the price is so low. However, as a savvy buyer, you still need to be aware of what makes a quality cabinet (regardless of where it is made) and what you may be sacrificing when you purchase imported cabinetry. The quality has improved over the years as well. There are literally dozens of manufacturers with operations in China to build and ship very decent RTA cabinets back to the U.S. You know what? These products have come a long way.
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