Attention to Detail

Customers can expect customized solutions with Total Precision Cabinetry.
Nov 1, 2015
Deborah C. Gerbers
Steve Vorderman
Attention to Detail

On the west side of Fort Wayne lies one of the city’s best kept secrets in customized cabinetry solutions. Total Precision Cabinetry is a multi-faceted company specializing in creating high-quality storage options for residential customers, as well as manufacturing lightweight fixture décor for retail clients worldwide. The family-owned and operated business affords the best of both worlds by offering durable products at an affordable price while retaining hometown values and artisan craftsmanship. 

Owner Jon Canfield designed and built his own garage cabinets before deciding to market and manufacture them for customers, who range from the tool-wielding auto enthusiast to the professional who simply wants an organized garage. “We have the ability to customize these cabinets for each individual client regardless of their need,” Canfield says. “We will come and evaluate their storage needs—hunting, fishing, gardening or whatever they may be. For example, we do double-hung cabinets for optimal storage of kids’ sports equipment.”

The custom-built cabinets at Total Precision Cabinetry are designed and created on-site by skilled craftsmen. Made with wood construction wrapped in laminate, they can support a lot of weight while providing a nearly bulletproof finish. The company also manufactures shelving units that are adjustable and each client can customize their shelves to accommodate their storage needs. “All of the engineering and design work is done in-house,” Canfield says. “Our custom product is not expensive and is comparable price-wise to anything you’d find in big box stores.”

Cabinets found in stores are manufactured in bulk, require assembly and are simply not made with the high-quality standards upheld by Canfield and his company. “All big box stores sell garage cabinetry, but those are manufactured ‘knock-down’ cabinets which need to be assembled,” he says. “They are functional, but are not built to stand the test of time. I wanted to build a product of far superior quality that will last forever. Our cabinets are large capacity, heavy duty and are about the same price as lesser quality manufactured ones.”

Total Precision Cabinetry builds each cabinet completely and customizes it for each individual customer, who can then opt to have the company install them or do it themselves using a simple system with a cleat to slide and lock the cabinet into place. From design concept to installing the finished product, Canfield is committed to helping customers get what they want. “We’ll spend as much time as necessary to ensure they’re getting exactly what they’re paying for,” he says. 

And pleasing his customers is the end goal. “Success is having happy customers,” Canfield says. “I love when I ship something out or install something and the client is elated. With craftsmen and artisans who do what we do, it’s a creative type of field. When you’re creating something, it pleases someone and that’s the most rewarding part for me. It’s why I got into this business.”

At Total Precision Cabinetry, the whole family is involved, including Canfield’s wife who owns Restore-It furniture restoration next door. “She’s into the design aspect of things,” he says. “When it comes to colors and textures, she jumps in and helps out with my clients.”

Working with his children every day is one of Canfield’s favorite parts of his job. “Our whole family works here, which is rare,” he says. “Not many business owners have the luxury of spending that kind of time with their kids. My kids have been here for a long time and I get to see how they learn and grow; how they mature and handle themselves. And that is extremely rewarding as a father.”

Total Precision Cabinetry Group

Address: 2801 Lofty Drive Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808

Phone: (260) 459-1300

Website: soffitstore.com

Email: jonc@fwtpc.com

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