Joinery for Kitchen Cabinet Faceframes Part 1

Posted on 28. Nov, 2009 by admin in Linen Cabinet Articles

TomH127 asked:


Routing 5/8 ” deep mortises in the ends of the rails for 3 faceframes.(Three passes 3/32”, 3/8 ” and then 5/8”) The 1 x 2 is not wide enough for plate joining biscuits so I am using loose tenons. Am replacing 3 cabinets above the kitchen countertop with homemade cabinets. Fixture is made out of 1′ by 1′ 1/2” thick plywood and 1×2. Used a 1×3 to set the width for the center space at 2 1/2 ”. The 2 outer 1×2 enables the fixture to be clamped to the router table fence. Do not use a router bit larger than 1/4, tried my 3/8 and kicked back too much. Made 2 more for true 2″ stock and 1×3

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4 Responses to “Joinery for Kitchen Cabinet Faceframes Part 1”

  1. TomH127

    29. Nov, 2009

    I used pocket screws for a 2 drawer notebook PC desk built after the kitchen project. Worked well with plate joining biscuits to align the panels and the pocket screws to reinforce the joints.
    The kitchen remodel was a one time project – time was not a factor.

  2. DKAVM

    01. Dec, 2009

    Hi couldnt you just use pocket hole screws on the face frame its not like your going to see them and it would be quicker for you in the long run,just an idea.

  3. TomH127

    03. Dec, 2009

    I have improved the fixture since (Do NOT use any bit larger than 1/4″). Chamfered the inner channel boards for better grasp. Also attached a piece to the inner boards parallel to the table 1/8′ above the table. I admit this safely works with rail stock 10″ or more in length – Do not use too short rail stock.

    Thanks

    Tom

  4. holly123davis

    07. Dec, 2009

    dont think thats the best way 2 do that mate.

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