Get in Touch
Joinery and Grain is a one-person operation run by Alex Walker, a Seattle-based cabinetmaker who writes about custom cabinetry from the perspective of someone who actually builds it. This site exists to give homeowners transparent information about what whole-home cabinetry costs, how it's built, and why certain joinery decisions matter more than others.
If you have questions, feedback, or want to share your own cabinetry project, you can reach out at [email protected].
What Kind of Inquiries Are Welcome
Joinery and Grain welcomes a range of messages, including:
Questions about specific case studies or techniques — if a detail in a room breakdown or shop drawing isn't clear, ask.
Requests for clarification on cost data — the site publishes real numbers, but regional differences and material choices vary widely.
Feedback on content — if something is unclear, overly technical, or missing context, that's useful to know.
Suggestions for future topics — if there's a room type, joinery method, or material you'd like to see covered, send it along.
Sharing your own project — if you're working with a cabinetmaker or tackling a DIY build and want to compare notes, those stories are always interesting.
This is not a commercial cabinetry shop, so Joinery and Grain does not take on client work, provide design services, or offer remote consultations. The site is purely educational and editorial.
Response Time
Because this is a solo project run alongside a working cabinet shop, response times vary. Most emails are answered within 3 to 5 business days, though during busy build periods it may take up to a week. If your question is time-sensitive, mention that in the subject line.
Messages that are clearly spam, promotional, or unrelated to cabinetry and woodworking will not receive a response.
No Question Is Too Basic
One of the goals of joineryandgrain.com is to demystify custom cabinetry for people who are considering it but don't know where to start. If you're wondering whether a dovetailed drawer box is worth the upcharge, or why plywood costs vary so much, or what "face frame" actually means — those are exactly the kinds of questions this site was built to answer.
Don't hesitate to ask for clarification, even if it feels like something you "should" already know. The cabinetry industry is full of jargon, and most of it exists to obscure rather than explain.
Stay Connected
While Joinery and Grain doesn't maintain a newsletter or social media presence, the site is updated regularly with new case studies, cost breakdowns, and technical deep-dives. Bookmark joineryandgrain.com and check back periodically, or reach out directly if there's a topic you'd like to see covered next.
Thanks for reading, and for taking the time to reach out.