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Blog · 2026 · estimating & quoting

Switching from cabinet installer to finish carpenter?

Inspired by owner discussion on Reddit.

Switching from cabinet installer to finish carpenter?. new to Reddit sorry for long rambling post I’m 26, I’ve been building custom melamine closets for \~6 years now.

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