Veritas 32 Cabinetmaking System

It is a European cabinetmaking standard developed after WWII that uses 5mm and 8mm drill sizes at 32mm (about 1 1/4") spacing. Almost all good kitchen hardware today – including hinges, drawer slides and shelf supports – is based on this standard, making components from different manufacturers interchangeable.

A person with moderate woodworking skills can build a complete set of kitchen cupboards using an electric drill, a table saw, some clamps and basic hand tools. No specialist cabinetmaking machinery is required.

Yes. Because the hole pattern is sized to accept various hardware fittings, a completed unit can be converted from one configuration to another at any time – for example, changing shelf positions, adding or removing drawer hardware, or switching hinge types.

The system is suited to kitchen cupboards, freestanding wardrobes, entertainment centers, bookcases and a range of built-in furniture. The frameless, modular approach scales readily from small cabinets to full kitchen installations.