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   nikkiwood | May 29, 2004 08:00pm | #1

   Could you clarify what you are doing?

   Do you mean you have a face frame and are looking for ways to attach it to a cabinet or a run of cabinets?

   If yes to the above, glue and finishing nails would be the easiest method -- if you don't mind having nail holes (which can be filled and pretty much obscured, especially if the face frame is stained).

   A biscuit joiner is another choice, as long as you can clamp the frame to the cabinets whilst the glue dries.

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   dlb | May 31, 2004 03:57am | #5

   I am building a cabinet with a face frame and sides made of plywood. I am looking for suggestions on attaching the sides to the face frames. I like the idea of T & G due to minimal cutting, amount of glueing surface, tightness of fit and the joint between the ff & sides.

   thanks,

   dlb

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   The undisciplined life is not worth examining.

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   Michmesquite | May 29, 2004 08:52pm | #2

   I use pocket screws in places where the won't be seen such as lowers (bank of drawers/sink cabinet with plugs) and biscuits in places where the will be seen such as uppers.

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   Michael in San Jose

   "In all affairs it's a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted." Bertrand Russell 

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   CRAIGCONEY_M | May 29, 2004 09:20pm | #3

   Depending on the situation, you can biscuit, T&G, pocket screw, butt joint & pin.  I use the best method for the application.  Most of my work uses biscuits or T&G- I won't allow nail holes on my FF's at the level of quality that I produce. 

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   tsproul | May 30, 2004 08:32am | #4

   glue.

   it is an edge joint....when joining a glue up panel, all you need is a well prepared joint, some good glue and some good clamps.

   For attaching the face frame to the carcass, same applies.

   Tim

   On the neverending quest for wood.

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   tuss | May 31, 2004 05:36pm | #6

   the first time i did a face frame i used dowels.  this worked good, as long as you use a good doweling jig you know well.  since then i've used mortise and tenon and crosslap joinery sometime.  recently i been using the biscuit joiner for wood and ply.  i think this is the best way (for ease of construction & durabilty).