Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - kitchen cabinets face frame joinery
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southernman007
09-17-08, 03:32 PM
i need help pls i am building my first set of cabinets i have a slight problem i have decided to join my frame which is 1 1/2 x 3/4 with size 0 biscuits problem is the hole for the biscuit is to wide any suggestions would be helpful thanks
XSleeper
09-17-08, 06:15 PM
Use pocket screws instead of biscuits. The screw will pull the joint together tightly.
The mini kreg jig kit (A single jig with step drill bit) is about $20 in box stores. A box of 100 screws is $5. You clamp the jig onto the stile, flush with the end, and drill the hole. Then hold the two pieces together and screw them together. Pocket screws make suprisingly strong frame joints.
http://216.119.73.43/products/images/prd_30.jpg
Image credit: Kreg
The mini kreg jig kit (A single jig with step drill bit) is about $20 in box stores. A box of 100 screws is $5. You clamp the jig onto the stile, flush with the end, and drill the hole. Then hold the two pieces together and screw them together. Pocket screws make suprisingly strong frame joints.
http://216.119.73.43/products/images/prd_30.jpg
Image credit: Kreg
cwbuff
09-22-08, 12:53 PM
I use pocket screws and glue for face frames. Quicker and easier than biscuits.