Jim Tolpin's Guide to Becoming a Professional Cabinetmaker by Jim Tolpin

Author:Jim Tolpin
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Tags: epub, ebook
Publisher: F+W Media
Published: 2005-02-09T05:00:00+00:00

Face-Frame Preparation

Remove everything but the face-frame parts from the platform and stack them in their respective piles against the shop's east wall. Now, using the elevation cards, sort the face-frame components into modules, orienting and labeling the pieces using the pyramid system. Keep in mind that face frames often extend over more than one module. Position the piles to the north end of the platform; if you need more room, use Larry's top shelf.

When a project calls for face frames, I find that the simplest, fastest way to make the frame joints is with pocket screws. (See Appendix 1 for suppliers.) Make the joint by drilling the pocket holes with a specialized drill and fixture and then gluing and fastening the parts together with special screws. The juncture of the shank with the head on these screws is absolutely square, thus they will not split out the end grain. The resulting joints are extremely strong, require very little surfacing to become flush and, best of all, require no clamping while the glue dries.

Begin the drilling process by orienting the components of a face frame into the configuration that is shown on the elevation card for the module. To indicate where to drill, mark the back surface of each end that butts into another. Pile the marked pieces onto Larry and roll them over to the work platform. Set each component into the jig and drill the holes. Components 1¼″ to 2¼″ wide get two holes, while narrower stock gets only one. Wider stock can get a hole every ¾″ to ″.

Once you've drilled the face frames for each module, integrate the drilled pieces with the rest of the module's pieces, which you left on the platform. (If stiles that abut walls need a rabbet to make fitting easier; do it now.) Wrap a piece of tape around the pile to hold it together. Repeat this process for each face-frame unit.

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