Building A Cabinet Frame

Specific dimensions are covered in the pdf plan.

Building a cabinet frame.

There are several methods i use to attach the face frame but i generally always build the face frame with pocket hole screws. Since this is the case you will want to use dimensional lumber in a wood that appeals to you in order to make these panels. Face frames cover plywood edges. This cabinet style features long face frame overhangs that align perfectly with the kitchen walls.

The sample base and wall cabinets shown below have these features to make building them as simple as possible. Doors and frame and panel construction often consist of shaped bead and ogee edges with flat or shaped. The facing panels will be assembled like a picture frame and will be the main part of the cabinets that show. Start with simple box construction and work your way toward the more complicated construction as you gain experience and tools.

On the outside edge. The overall size of the face frame is determined by how many doors and drawers you want to have. Add a toe kick over the cabinet for an overall safe and smart build. A face frame base kitchen cabinet carcass is ideal for both new and remodeled kitchen plans.

Hand building your face frame base kitchen cabinet will save you hundreds of dollars. Overlaps on the sides let you fine tune the cabinet width during installation. A cabinet face frame is the front frame of a cabinet that will establish the location of all of the doors and drawers as well as give some structural stiffness to the rest of the case. The 3 4 plywood case eliminates panel jointing planing and glue ups.

Above the bottom shelf of the cabinet. Face frames on sides of kitchen cabinets should overlap 1 4 in. Begin with the right cabinet dimensions. In the last posts i explained three methods for building cabinets and basic techniques for cabinet building.

Build the face frame so that the bottom rail rails are horizontal boards and stiles are vertical boards projects 1 16 in.