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Main => Woodworking => Topic started by: jspicher on May 27, 2012, 11:28:36 am
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Hi guys,
I've recently started work on a "from scratch" cabinet. My first cabinet l had a cabinet maker CNC the parts and everything attaches with cool little locking mechanisms.
However l'm going this one alone and don't have a CNC at my disposal and will be doing this the old fashion way.
So l've got my major pieces all cut (side front, top, bottom etc) and l wanted to know what the "best" method for attaching the pieces together is. I was thinking about going with little metal L brackets from the inside with 3/4'' screws but know from experience this can lead to imperfect corners/gaps because of the curvature of the metal brackets.
Maybe something like this is best:
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Corner-Brace-pkg-11655BK/dp/B000VW7PR8/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1338132448&sr=8-7 (http://www.amazon.com/Black-Corner-Brace-pkg-11655BK/dp/B000VW7PR8/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1338132448&sr=8-7)
What technique do most of you use to attach the pieces together?
A little assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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Google "modesty blocks". Although most use a baton of wood
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Cool thanks.
You think these are better than something like this: http://amzn.to/MRcgxD (http://amzn.to/MRcgxD) ?
Regards,
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Used the baton method and pocket screws.
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What exactly is the baton method? Is this where you put a strip of wood at the cabinet "wall" as added support for a shelf?
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What exactly is the baton method? Is this where you put a strip of wood at the cabinet "wall" as added support for a shelf?
Yes. Do not use angle brackets. Waste of money and I think the results are worse. Cam locks sound nice and are useful if you need to disassemble but they do not provide a strong joint. Batons all the way for the main carcass and pocket hole/biscuit joinery everywhere else.
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Batons with glue and a 18ga air brad nailer FTW.