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A person with moderate skills, using the Veritas 32 cabinetmaking system, can build a complete set of kitchen cupboards using an electric drill, a table saw, some clamps, and basic hand tools. The system can also be used for free-standing wardrobes, entertainment centers, bookcases, and a variety of built-ins. With the Veritas 32 system, all holes are measured with consistent 32mm spacing and all in reference to the sides and ends of the panels. The gauge head has both metric and Imperial graduations to make settings easy. Although materials and cutting measurements can be either Imperial or metric, we recommend using metric for the design and construction stage to reduce rounding errors. Our instructions detail the method for making balanced, half-balanced and standard panels. Metric measurement is used because these three basic panels are "balanced". Balance simply means that the panel is symmetrical. It may be flipped end for end or back to front without a change in the hole pattern, so that left and right panels are completely interchangeable, as are top and bottom panels. After cutting all panels, tape or apply edging to exposed edges. Place the jig on a side panel and, depending on which system you choose, set the rail(s) 37mm in from each edge (the standard inset distance for all European hardware) and clamp into place. The system holes (vertical holes for screws, inserts, shelf supports or hinges) and the construction holes (horizontal holes bored to accept dowels) can then be drilled. The bush carrier straddles the rail, with the selected bushing in the hole in the rail where the first hole is to be drilled. Drill as required, according to your design. The dowelling jig bases allow for drilling for dowel holes in the ends of the top and bottom panels. Assemble the case. The dowels make it easy to maintain squareness in assembly. We offer a basic jig and individually priced components for those who would prefer to build their complete system over time, or who want only a single rail model. We also offer a deluxe system, which includes all but the extra-long rods. The Deluxe Veritas 32 System includes all the items in the Basic System, plus 2 extra rails, 2 long rods (for work up to 24" wide), a gauge head, dowelling jig bases, connector rods and plate, an extra register pin, plus a fitted wooden box to store all parts (except the rails and long rods).
