10-23-2021, 02:54 PM
Hi,
Making a maple face frame for inset doors. Given that AFIK the clearance between face frame and doors is typically 1/16" accuracy is paramount.
But its not only accuracy in terms of the length of parts and exactly square but also that the wood is straight. My stiles are about 4'.
I have ripped the face frame pieces about 1/2" oversize and I noticed that the kerf closed a bit as i was making the cut thus the cut is no longer straight.
So I assume best practice is to rip oversize then edge joint again and then final rip? Of course wood is fully acclimated.
This for a built-in cabinet that will not have any outer box sides showing. It's being installed in a hole that was originally intended for a tube TV that has pilasters on each side. I was thinking to use pocket screws to attach the face frame but would biscuits be more likely to straighten or maintain straight face frame stiles? I kind of doubt it at 3" wide stiles. Also, I think in my case biscuits might be a bit tricky to locate in the face frame because there will be significant face frame overhangs relative to the plywood case on both sides (for inset Blum hinge mount and obviously cannot make the case flush to the walls).
Thanks for any tips.
Making a maple face frame for inset doors. Given that AFIK the clearance between face frame and doors is typically 1/16" accuracy is paramount.
But its not only accuracy in terms of the length of parts and exactly square but also that the wood is straight. My stiles are about 4'.
I have ripped the face frame pieces about 1/2" oversize and I noticed that the kerf closed a bit as i was making the cut thus the cut is no longer straight.
So I assume best practice is to rip oversize then edge joint again and then final rip? Of course wood is fully acclimated.
This for a built-in cabinet that will not have any outer box sides showing. It's being installed in a hole that was originally intended for a tube TV that has pilasters on each side. I was thinking to use pocket screws to attach the face frame but would biscuits be more likely to straighten or maintain straight face frame stiles? I kind of doubt it at 3" wide stiles. Also, I think in my case biscuits might be a bit tricky to locate in the face frame because there will be significant face frame overhangs relative to the plywood case on both sides (for inset Blum hinge mount and obviously cannot make the case flush to the walls).
Thanks for any tips.