I am about to attach separate upper and lower face frames to a large
kitchen cupboard (7ft. X 4ft.) that I built some months back. (Some of
you might remember the composite photo that I posted.) To connect the
four parts of each frame to each other, I used pocket holes which
simplified the whole process enormously.
My problem now is how do I attach the frames to the "cabinet" so that
they have strength enough to support the three upper doors and the two
folding, lower doors? Do I use pocket holes, glue, screws, nails, or
some combination of any of them?
Gerry
"G.E.R.R.Y." wrote ...
> My problem now is how do I attach the frames to the "cabinet" so that
> they have strength enough to support the three upper doors and the two
> folding, lower doors? Do I use pocket holes, glue, screws, nails, or
> some combination of any of them?
I just use glue and clamps. If your glue bead is well spread there should
be plenty enough strength in the bond.
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Cheers,
Howard
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"G.E.R.R.Y." <DON'[email protected]> wrote in message news:<261120031635473328%DON'[email protected]>...
> I am about to attach separate upper and lower face frames to a large
> kitchen cupboard (7ft. X 4ft.) that I built some months back. (Some of
> you might remember the composite photo that I posted.) To connect the
> four parts of each frame to each other, I used pocket holes which
> simplified the whole process enormously.
>
> My problem now is how do I attach the frames to the "cabinet" so that
> they have strength enough to support the three upper doors and the two
> folding, lower doors? Do I use pocket holes, glue, screws, nails, or
> some combination of any of them?
>
> Gerry
I rabbet the back of the frame 1/8" deep x thickness of case . Then
yellow glue and plenty of clamps.The rabbet helps line everything up ,
not neccesary for strength.
mike
Gerry,
I always use biscuits and glue. I have never had a problem.
With Thanksgiving here tomorrow, you may want to try biscuits and gravy ;^)
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Al Reid
"It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know
for sure that just ain't so." --- Mark Twain
"G.E.R.R.Y." <DON'[email protected]> wrote in message
news:261120031635473328%DON'[email protected]...
> I am about to attach separate upper and lower face frames to a large
> kitchen cupboard (7ft. X 4ft.) that I built some months back. (Some of
> you might remember the composite photo that I posted.) To connect the
> four parts of each frame to each other, I used pocket holes which
> simplified the whole process enormously.
>
> My problem now is how do I attach the frames to the "cabinet" so that
> they have strength enough to support the three upper doors and the two
> folding, lower doors? Do I use pocket holes, glue, screws, nails, or
> some combination of any of them?
>
> Gerry
If you want to do overkill as I have done on several large projects such as
my home theater system, glue, clamps and counter sunk trim screws with
custom cut face grain plugs. ( trim screws are those almost headless square
drive minimally tapered "dry wall" type steel screws. Alternative is glue
and shot finish nails with filler.
Good Luck,
Dennis Slabaugh, Hobbyist Woodworker
www.woodworkinghobby.com (update with free holiday deer plan)
"G.E.R.R.Y." <DON'[email protected]> wrote in message
news:261120031635473328%DON'[email protected]...
> I am about to attach separate upper and lower face frames to a large
> kitchen cupboard (7ft. X 4ft.) that I built some months back. (Some of
> you might remember the composite photo that I posted.) To connect the
> four parts of each frame to each other, I used pocket holes which
> simplified the whole process enormously.
>
> My problem now is how do I attach the frames to the "cabinet" so that
> they have strength enough to support the three upper doors and the two
> folding, lower doors? Do I use pocket holes, glue, screws, nails, or
> some combination of any of them?
>
> Gerry
mike wrote:
>
>
> I rabbet the back of the frame 1/8" deep x thickness of case . Then
> yellow glue and plenty of clamps.The rabbet helps line everything up ,
> not neccesary for strength.
That's pretty much what I was thinking of doing. Rabbit the back, glue
and use screws to supplement the clamps.
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Mark
N.E. Ohio
Never argue with a fool, a bystander can't tell you apart. (S. Clemens,
A.K.A. Mark Twain)
When in doubt hit the throttle. It may not help but it sure ends the
suspense. (Gaz, r.moto)
I use a Lee Valley Tools nailing kit. The kitchen cabinets with face frames
I mad for my mother have held up well with this type of construction. It's
easy and fast.
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?page=32683&category=1,41182&ccurrency=1&SID=
"G.E.R.R.Y." <DON'[email protected]> wrote in message
news:261120031635473328%DON'[email protected]...
> My problem now is how do I attach the frames to the "cabinet" so that
> they have strength enough to support the three upper doors and the two
> folding, lower doors? Do I use pocket holes, glue, screws, nails, or
> some combination of any of them?
Use yellow glue and clamp the face frames securely to the cabinet, then
finish it off with brads.
Brian.
"G.E.R.R.Y." <DON'[email protected]> wrote in message
news:261120031635473328%DON'[email protected]...
> I am about to attach separate upper and lower face frames to a large
> kitchen cupboard (7ft. X 4ft.) that I built some months back. (Some of
> you might remember the composite photo that I posted.) To connect the
> four parts of each frame to each other, I used pocket holes which
> simplified the whole process enormously.
>
> My problem now is how do I attach the frames to the "cabinet" so that
> they have strength enough to support the three upper doors and the two
> folding, lower doors? Do I use pocket holes, glue, screws, nails, or
> some combination of any of them?
>
> Gerry