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After assembling surfaces, cabinet makers use finishing techniques including painting, staining, varnishing, and polishing to produce the desired colour/finish for their finished product. The final step is handing off completed projects to customers who will pick them up for delivery or installation elsewhere.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"Do cabinet makers make good money in Australia?","text":"Cabinet makers in Australia earn good salaries because they complete challenging, physically demanding, and rewarding work. Entry-level employees earn around $60,000 each year, with most experienced professionals earning up to $80,805 per year. \r\rYour earning will also vary depending on your level of training and experience. As a cabinet maker, you can choose to work at small repair and joinery workshops with cabinetmaking contractors or be a self-employed cabinet maker.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"What is the difference between a cabinet maker and a carpenter?","text":"Carpenters learn how to build structures out of wood, whereas cabinet makers work with wood pieces to create furniture and cabinets. Cabinet makers often specialise in design while carpenters concentrate on carpentry techniques. 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They must be able to construct designs based on customers' preferences while still creating products that meet project specifications outlined in blueprints. Cabinet makers must also have a broad knowledge of carpentry techniques and hand tools but may complete tasks related to specialising in painting, staining, or varnishing surfaces depending on the need.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null}]}}],"categories":null},"localsearchCMSArticles({\"categoryName\":\"cabinet-makers\",\"size\":5})":{"__typename":"ArticleConnection","results":[{"__typename":"ArticleEdge","article":{"__typename":"Article","articleId":"89707CB8-7AA9-064C-B598-55EDDC3B67C9","articleTitle":"What is a Cabinet Maker?","urlSlug":"/guides/cabinet-makers/what-is-a-cabinet-maker","featureImageUrl":"https://www.localsearch.com.au/resources/articles/cabinet-maker/craftsman-measuring-wood-piece.jpg","wordCount":1315}},{"__typename":"ArticleEdge","article":{"__typename":"Article","articleId":"5028BD66-DA70-0540-9046-CD1CDF13DBA5","articleTitle":"What Does a Cabinet Maker Do?","urlSlug":"/guides/cabinet-makers/what-does-a-cabinet-maker-do","featureImageUrl":"https://www.localsearch.com.au/resources/articles/cabinet-maker/cabinet-maker-fine-work.jpg","wordCount":1356}}],"categories":null},"reviewAssets({\"first\":50,\"listingId\":\"6662124\",\"reviewState\":\"approved\"})":{"__typename":"ReviewAssetConnection","edges":[]},"reviewAssets({\"first\":50,\"listingId\":\"5318296\",\"reviewState\":\"approved\"})":{"__typename":"ReviewAssetConnection","edges":[]},"reviewAssets({\"first\":50,\"listingId\":\"9007914\",\"reviewState\":\"approved\"})":{"__typename":"ReviewAssetConnection","edges":[]},"reviewAssets({\"first\":50,\"listingId\":\"5508864\",\"reviewState\":\"approved\"})":{"__typename":"ReviewAssetConnection","edges":[]},"reviewAssets({\"first\":50,\"listingId\":\"9564502\",\"reviewState\":\"approved\"})":{"__typename":"ReviewAssetConnection","edges":[]},"reviewAssets({\"first\":50,\"listingId\":\"6879384\",\"reviewState\":\"approved\"})":{"__typename":"ReviewAssetConnection","edges":[]},"reviewAssets({\"first\":50,\"listingId\":\"5282980\",\"reviewState\":\"approved\"})":{"__typename":"ReviewAssetConnection","edges":[]},"reviewAssets({\"first\":50,\"listingId\":\"7731513\",\"reviewState\":\"approved\"})":{"__typename":"ReviewAssetConnection","edges":[{"__typename":"ReviewAssetEdge","node":{"__ref":"ReviewAsset:ckmrz6eb2000707mw8j8n5mm0"}},{"__typename":"ReviewAssetEdge","node":{"__ref":"ReviewAsset:ckmrz6eay000507mwhd0w56cw"}}]},"reviewAssets({\"first\":50,\"listingId\":\"10176589\",\"reviewState\":\"approved\"})":{"__typename":"ReviewAssetConnection","edges":[]},"reviewAssets({\"first\":50,\"listingId\":\"6745767\",\"reviewState\":\"approved\"})":{"__typename":"ReviewAssetConnection","edges":[]},"reviewAssets({\"first\":50,\"listingId\":\"5116200\",\"reviewState\":\"approved\"})":{"__typename":"ReviewAssetConnection","edges":[]},"reviewAssets({\"first\":50,\"listingId\":\"5343678\",\"reviewState\":\"approved\"})":{"__typename":"ReviewAssetConnection","edges":[]},"reviewAssets({\"first\":50,\"listingId\":\"5709206\",\"reviewState\":\"approved\"})":{"__typename":"ReviewAssetConnection","edges":[]}},"ReviewAsset:ckp85d3hw000508mig6pmcffz":{"id":"ckp85d3hw000508mig6pmcffz","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckp85d3f1000308mig8krh05f","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckp85cwsx000208l7etewbf0u/ckp85cwsx000308l792xu8lgu","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Chris harris ","message":"My favourite place in gold coast. 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Entire job was completed without fuss and on budget. Very honest and takes pride in his work. Highly recommended"}},"ReviewAsset:cl3cw6j96000809mi77odanxk":{"id":"cl3cw6j96000809mi77odanxk","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"cl3cw6j8l000609mi0qpfbcbb","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/cl3cw5y7f000209la0rzq6lgq/cl3cw5y7f000309la4b6q06v9","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Tracey J","message":"Awesome afternoon out, could not have asked for a better charter, Thanks heaps Jarrod and Johnno for your fishing expertise, highly recommend you give these guys a call and book a day out. 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Fish was beautiful eating"}},"ReviewAsset:cl1lre6e5000509mb24wb5va2":{"id":"cl1lre6e5000509mb24wb5va2","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"cl1lre6bb000309mb2xum4v18","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/cl1lre0uw001h09mqcbkib42l/cl1lre0uw001i09mqd7paahzu","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Brett Quinlan","message":"One of the best fishing charterers we have ever been on. Jarred and Rachel were awesome with the kids, made sure everyone’s line had bait at all times, had extensive knowledge of fish species and knew of some Rippa fishing spots. Everyone caught numerous fish, everything of size was prepared for us to take home when we docked. Crew took photos of everyone’s catch throughout the charter. Jarred and Rachel had great banter with the kids and kept everyone comfortable and laughing throughout the morning. Will absolutely organise another charter with them when we are back in Airlie Beach."}},"ReviewAsset:cl1lre6dl000409mb9bca8bm4":{"id":"cl1lre6dl000409mb9bca8bm4","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"cl1lre6bb000309mb2xum4v18","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/cl1lrdzs9001f09mqf5nhgkej/cl1lrdzs9001g09mqc4gba32o","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Brett Quinlan","message":"One of the best fishing charterers we have ever been on. Jarred and Rachel were awesome with the kids, made sure everyone’s line had bait at all times, had extensive knowledge of fish species and knew of some Rippa fishing spots. Everyone caught numerous fish, everything of size was prepared for us to take home when we docked. Crew took photos of everyone’s catch throughout the charter. Jarred and Rachel had great banter with the kids and kept everyone comfortable and laughing throughout the morning. Will absolutely organise another charter with them when we are back in Airlie Beach."}},"ReviewAsset:cl177090b000609jk18cegnth":{"id":"cl177090b000609jk18cegnth","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"cl17708y2000309jkgwo74x52","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/cl176zm0s000409jpg6e4fzeo/cl176zm0s000509jp6k3sfu2c","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Ivan Beronic ","message":"A1 is the best charter I’ve ever been on. The crew was very accommodating and friendly, know where the fish are biting and moving us to new spots. The equipment was high quality. And to top it off getting to swim with fish for lunch.5/5"}},"ReviewAsset:cl17708zt000509jkh8qw75pq":{"id":"cl17708zt000509jkh8qw75pq","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"cl17708y2000309jkgwo74x52","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/cl176zk3s000209jp260x68w6/cl176zk3s000309jp2esz6gfq","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Ivan Beronic ","message":"A1 is the best charter I’ve ever been on. The crew was very accommodating and friendly, know where the fish are biting and moving us to new spots. The equipment was high quality. And to top it off getting to swim with fish for lunch.5/5"}},"ReviewAsset:cl17708zq000409jk5p7wasxa":{"id":"cl17708zq000409jk5p7wasxa","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"cl17708y2000309jkgwo74x52","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/cl176zhyl000009jp3l6igg3t/cl176zhym000109jpazxv3l4h","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Ivan Beronic ","message":"A1 is the best charter I’ve ever been on. The crew was very accommodating and friendly, know where the fish are biting and moving us to new spots. The equipment was high quality. And to top it off getting to swim with fish for lunch.5/5"}},"ReviewAsset:cl170n8up000409mif7dodmk3":{"id":"cl170n8up000409mif7dodmk3","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"cl170n8t1000309mia2yif8kr","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/cl170lxy7000008mm942xc068/cl170lxy8000108mmdmpx836b","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Ivan Beronic","message":"Had an awesome day out with A1 charters, Jarrod and Tex were amazing hosts and put us on the spots, had lunch in the most beautiful spot where we got to swim with the local fish, highly recommended charter it made our trip"}},"ReviewAsset:cl03792lx000509l63ijndehj":{"id":"cl03792lx000509l63ijndehj","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"cl03792jo000309l6728r0r3o","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/cl03784cm000009lbb8hyfrs7/cl03784cm000109lb2jteh6rs","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Mikey","message":"Great charter and experience by Olly \nAwesome day out family enjoyed it! Puts in the effort and shows all the good spots Top bloke !!\nWill be back again hopefully tomorrow if the weathers good"}},"ReviewAsset:cl03792lc000409l6akqd3icl":{"id":"cl03792lc000409l6akqd3icl","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"cl03792jo000309l6728r0r3o","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/cl037553v000009k0boct968h/cl037553v000109k0002q3vwu","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Mikey","message":"Great charter and experience by Olly \nAwesome day out family enjoyed it! Puts in the effort and shows all the good spots Top bloke !!\nWill be back again hopefully tomorrow if the weathers good"}},"ReviewAsset:ckyuossdg000409mt95cc6rob":{"id":"ckyuossdg000409mt95cc6rob","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckyuossbs000309mt578ng07c","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckyuor31x000009jx16g5hhsr/ckyuor31x000109jxh1pub7h7","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Franco Bombardieri ","message":"Great day out with the boys from A1, thanks guys!"}},"ReviewAsset:ckybbsp96000409lacfts57ir":{"id":"ckybbsp96000409lacfts57ir","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckybbsp7k000309la1ztt4dpx","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckybbr08v000008mrda41frqp/ckybbr08v000108mr119lfd5s","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"claire borger","message":"Great day fishing caught a big coral trout and had a great swim in a snorkelling bay! Awesome team so informative and helpful. 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