Cabinet Face Frame Jig

Attaching the frame to the case hides the holes.

Cabinet face frame jig.

Begin with the right cabinet dimensions. However modern pocket hole jigs allow us to create joints that are just. The 8561 face frame jig system x1 makes it possible to assemble clamp drill and fasten professional quality face frames and cabinet doors using one simple setup. When it comes to assembling face frames for cabinets there s nothing faster than pocket hole joints each joint takes about 90 seconds apiece using a store bought jig.

Overlaps on the sides let you fine tune the cabinet width during installation. A face frame does a better job of this if it overlaps the box edges a bit. Traditional face frame joinery on a cabinet is made using mortise and tenon joints. The face framing table has four clamping cylinders that can be precisely adjusted applying great pressure to the joint line on almost any size of frame.

Drill a pair of stopped holes and drive two self tapping screws to lock the joint. If staining your piece you want to match your face frame wood as closely as possible to your carcass lumber. Face frames on sides of kitchen cabinets should overlap 1 4 in. Frame and door components are aligned securely clamped bored for pocket holes and screwed together in one operation.

The all new professional face frame jig from general tools and instruments allows you to create a professional production setup in just minutes for fast precise fabrication and assembly of cabinet face frames and doors. Face frames cover plywood edges. Fast and accurate assembly that virtually eliminates sanding is even better. Joint and plane stock for your face frame parts so the stiles and rails will be flat and square.

Fast accurate face frame assembly fast face frame assembly is great. On the outside edge. With a simple jig making a pocket screw joint is simple. The 3 4 plywood case eliminates panel jointing planing and glue ups.

The table itself stands at a 30 degree angle so it uses less floor space than a flat table. Here s how to dress up your next cabinet project with a pocket screwed face frame. The sample base and wall cabinets shown below have these features to make building them as simple as possible. Pocket hole screws give the frame all the strength it needs and then some.

Making the face frame run past all the plywood edges provides a little wiggle room and hides not so perfect saw cuts on the plywood.