[mountn man]

I read the entire article.

I have what most would consider a pretty good shop setup. I know what it costs to build oak or maple cabinetry, or tables and chairs. To save $1000 on what would have been $5000 means I have an extra $1000 for something else, but I ain't building cabinets at a small fraction of the price.

Just for reference sake, good cabinet grade plywood costs about $45 up to $90 for the really good stuff. 4 sides can be gotten out of one sheet. Now you have the face and door back bottom and top, and maybe a drawer. Plus hardware.

If you have friends who built their cabinets for a small fraction than what can be purchased at Lowes, then they used crap wood and hardware. Otherwise they're blowing smoke at you.

[Ditto]

If you read the article, why did you assume in your last post that the guy had to go out and buy thousands of dollars in shop equipment first?

I do smell smoke.

[Age of Reason]

If you have friends who built their cabinets for a small fraction than what can be purchased at Lowes, then they used crap wood and hardware.

But can we be sure Lowes uses first class materials?