cabinets: Face Frames
- 03/15/07 11:21 AM
Here is an example of a seam (the thin verticle line to the left of the hinge) between two stock cabinets that have face frames. Since each cabinet is made independently, they each come with their own frame. That means when you put them together in an assembly, you have to butt the two frames together creating a seam. When building custom cabinets you can make the face frame independently of the cabinets and apply one frame, without seams to an entire run of cabinets. … (1 comments)
cabinets: Size Matters (thickness too)
- 03/03/07 04:53 AM
Another characteristic to look for to distinguish custom cabinetry from stock is the size of the cabinets, particularly their widths. Most stock cabinets, being made first and then sold, limit their range of products to certain sizes, for example, three inch increments such as 12", 15", 18", 21", 24", etc. Where it is necessary to accommodate some space that does not fit into this range, filler strips are provided and cut to the appropriate width which, in this example, would be up to 3". Custom cabinets are sold first, then made to whatever specification the client wants. If they want a … (2 comments)
cabinets: Stock or Custom?
- 03/01/07 12:53 AM
I didn't grow up in the woodworking business. I came into the woodworking business from being a small business consultant. That has given me a different perspective, a perspective of seeing things for the first time, dramatically rather than through a slowly evolving process. Although I always had an affinity for fine woodwork, I didn't really know what makes custom woodwork special. I have learned that lesson and I am still saying, Wow! So what makes the difference between custom woodworking on the high end and stock cabinets you can buy in the home improvement store? It's a lot to explain in a … (1 comments)
Here is an example of a seam (the thin verticle line to the left of the hinge) between two stock cabinets that have face frames. Since each cabinet is made independently, they each come with their own frame. That means when you put them together in an assembly, you have to butt the two frames together creating a seam.;)
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