Fw: Face frame cabinetry ( Team OAKS )

                                                                                                                                                                         

 

A:     A face frame in cabinet making is the frame fixed to the front of a cabinet carcass which obscures the edges of the carcass and provides the fixing point for doors and other external hardware. A face frame provides strength to the front of a cabinet and is also considered a visual feature of particular styles of furniture. 

B : Face frames are composed of a set of intersecting frame members that are joined to one another using one of a selection of woodworking joints. The most common joints used are the butt joint or mortise and tenon. The frames consist of vertical stiles and horizontal rails. Individual compartments within the cabinet are divided by mid-stiles and mid-rails.

C : 1 Jointer . 2. Planer . 3 table saw . 4 Router . "F" Clamps. 5 Bar clamps . 6 Glue. 7 sander . 

D: Yes, there are a number of ways to go about it.

E : It stands up strong to common stressors. 

F : Materials play an important role in this method because choosing the right materials depends on the final result of the project. 

G : Yes, this method is popular in this industry. There are other furniture which share similar methods in building. 

H: Besides the use of power tools, it's kind of helpful to have hand tools on the side to complete the job.