Which is better for a small kitchen?

The Tru-Cab fits narrow 18-inch wall gaps and adds height with two shelves. The Amishwerks needs 30 inches of wall width but gives a wider double-door opening.

Which one is easier to install?

The Tru-Cab arrives assembled, so it goes straight on the wall. The Amishwerks ships ready-to-assemble and needs to be built before hanging.

Does either cabinet have soft-close doors?

Only the Amishwerks lists soft-close doors and drawers. The Tru-Cab lists a concealed hinge but no soft-close feature.

Which wood is better, maple or oak?

Maple has a tight, smooth grain that suits painted and clean stained finishes. Oak has an open, prominent grain that shows through stain and is harder to hide with paint.

Is the Amishwerks cabinet really all plywood?

Yes, Amishwerks states 100% hardwood and birch plywood with no particleboard. Tru-Cab does not publish its box construction.

Both are solid wood cabinets from US makers. The Amishwerks plywood box and soft-close hardware are the more durable spec on paper; the Tru-Cab's oak face should hold up well too.

Amishwerks Maple Unfinished 30" x 18" Wall Cabinet vs Tru-Cab Unfinished Oak 18" x 30" Wall Cabinet

Buy the Amishwerks if you want a wide 30-inch double-door wall cabinet in maple with soft-close hinges and all-plywood construction. Buy the Tru-Cab if you need a tall 30-inch single-door cabinet that arrives assembled and you plan to stain oak. No prices were given for either cabinet, so compare store prices on our product pages before deciding.

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