Insights & Resources
Practical Guides for Millwork, Fabrication & Project Planning
Definitions, comparisons, specification guidance, and shop-informed resources for owners, designers, builders, and project teams.
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How to Specify Custom Architectural Millwork
A practical checklist for defining architectural millwork scope, materials, profiles, finishes, samples, submittals, field conditions, installation, and acceptance criteria.
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Architectural Millwork Glossary
Plain-language definitions for common architectural millwork, casework, veneer, finishing, drawing, fabrication, and installation terms—with links to deeper resources.
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Trim & Stair Display
We worked with the designers at Lumber1 to design and fabricate their millwork displays in their new Little Rock showroom, Design1. We also designed and fabricated the tables in their lighting display, built outdoor cabinets, custom fabricated a maple butcher block counter to match an existing vent hood, and designed an incredible pergola and twin-size…
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Outdoor & Marine Cabinetry That’s Tougher Than The Elements
Custom-built cabinets made with durable engineered materials such as PVC are ideal for outdoor kitchens and marine applications.
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Elevate Your Outdoor Living Space with Cache River Mill & MetalWork’s Custom Bed Swings and Pergolas
Designed with solid hardwood and built to your exact specifications, these handcrafted pieces are tailored to fit your unique style and space.
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Planning Your Custom Project: What We Need to Know
Getting accurate estimates for your custom project requires specific details to ensure we can provide you with precise pricing and timeline information. Whether you’re an individual homeowner, renovator, or interior designer, here’s what our estimating team needs to assist you effectively: Essential Project Details Technical Specifications Additional Considerations The more detailed information you can provide,…
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Tips for Installing Crown Moulding
Installing crown moulding can elevate a room’s appearance, but it does require precision and patience. Here are some tips to help you achieve a professional-looking result: Planning and Preparation Cutting and Fitting Installation Additional Tips Remember: Installing crown moulding can be challenging, especially for beginners. If you’re unsure about your abilities, consider hiring a professional.
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Millwork vs. Casework: What Is the Difference?
Millwork is a broad category of fabricated architectural woodwork; casework is the cabinet and storage portion. Learn how the terms overlap and why project documents control.
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Cache River Mill & MetalWorks is hiring!
Cache River Mill & Metalworks is looking for talented individuals to join our growing team! We are passionate about creating high-quality custom millwork and metalwork products, and we’re seeking people who share that passion. Here’s what you can include on your web application: Here are some additional tips: We look forward to receiving your application…
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What Is Millwork? A Practical Guide to Architectural Woodwork
Millwork includes fabricated architectural wood components such as trim, paneling, doors, built-ins, and other project-specific interior elements. Learn where the term applies and what to coordinate.
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Now Offering Solid Surface Fabrication & Design
Solid Surface Fabrication and Design: Expanding Possibilities at Cache River Mill & Metalworks At Cache River Mill & Metalworks, we build spaces that bring ideas to life — from custom cabinetry and fine millwork to one-of-a-kind architectural features. While we’re not a dedicated countertop company, our in-house solid surface fabrication capabilities allow us to integrate…
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Open For Business: Cache River Creative Company
At Cache River Mill & MetalWorks, we pride ourselves on crafting refined, high-end custom millwork solutions for our partners in architecture, interior design, and construction. But great spaces, great brands, and great projects require more than just material and finish—often they require a thoughtful extension of design into branding, promotional pieces, custom signage, and unique…