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Serving Cabinetmakers by

Sharing Knowledge

Membership in the Cabinet Makers Association Provides An Abundance of Resources.

he Cabinet Makers Association of¬fers a host of benefits to tributors from trashing competitor’s equipment with unwarranted bad
members, assisting residential and commercial cabinetmakers reviews or hyping their own goods and services.
T and woodworkers to share hard-won knowledge and experience.
CMA members believe sharing knowledge will improve business The Forum is particularly helpful for finding resources for things like
for individual members and advance the industry as a whole. CMA curved cabinet glass, exotic veneers, or specialty substrates that may
Member Benefits far outweigh cost of mem¬bership fees: not be sourced on a regular basis.
CMA Shop Finder – consumers drop in their zip code to find the clos- Members can post questions or requests for particular supplies or prod-
est location of a member’s business for the service or work desired ucts and get responses from other members suggesting where to look
and even asking others’ experiences. This not only helps the member
• Mentor Council – connect with other members that have years of experi- who is searching, but other members who read this information as well.
ence in the industry to consult on your business
• Recognition – Wood Diamond Awards celebrate the best in cabinetmaking CMA Forums also allow posting of completed projects or work in
• Discount registration – receive special rates at all trade shows: AWFS, progress, with questions posed on technique or design reviews. Dis-
IWF, CMA regional events, and national conferences. cussions on handling smudges with wood fillers, door cope/stick set,
• PROfiles – quarterly magazine with member profiles, news, technique features shoe shelf spacing, side-mount slide techniques and latches suggest
• Members list – access to members lists and restricted site areas their practical nature. cabinetmakers.org/resources/memberforum
• eNewsletter – read the latest CMA and cabinet making news
• CMA Represents You – at wood industry committees and policy gatherings CMA Buyer's Guide
The annual membership fee for regular members is $275. Sustain-
ing CMA Century Club members, recognized online and in print, The CMA offers a Custom Cabinetry Buyers Guide. Homeowners,
voluntarily contribute added support for special projects to create an designers, architects or contractors have several options when it
enhanced membership experience for all members. comes time to purchase cabinetry for a home or project. Customer
service, design process, pricing and environmental impact should be
Discussion Forums taken into account.

CMA Forums deliver helpful advice, reliable and unvarnished equip- Cabinetry projects have many options available to fit the space,
ment and supplies reviews, and secret sources for those unusual or have the appropriate look, and fit one’s budget. Dealing with a local
infrequently ordered items. cabinet shop can offer advantages in getting the style and look being
sought within a budget, while working closely with someone who
The CMA Forums differ from other woodworking discussion boards truly has the customer’s best interests at heart. cabinetmakers.org/
in that they are open only to members. This keeps anonymous con- resources/cma-buyers-guide. ❖
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