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So far, I have found that the pocket screw system is pretty great
I am at the point in my project where I need to attach the FF's
I thought pocket screw systems were for this? If this isn't practical, I'd
biscuit them. I used to put a 3/4" x 3/4" nailer strip inside and fasten
thru it so no nail holes in Face and strong.
I must be missing something here. I'm also building an entertainment
center and I'm planning on attaching the face frame with nothing but
glue, just like I've done in the past.
Is the use of other fasteners caused by inability to clamp? Or is there
some other reason that glue alone isn't enough?
Hi lgb and all - thanks for the input.
I think that glue alone is fine if you can clamp, but this project is
"built in" - into a corner alcove , next to a brick fireplace. Because
of the design we wanted, I wanted to build the
boxes first, since some of the
cabinets actually sit on top of the brick wood storage area. It's
a little hard to describe, but basically it's a corner (65 x 65) with
a 48 x 48 cabinet area that is up on the bricks to the right. It's
also an 11.5 ft tray ceiling, and the top of the EC rises at 45 deg
but at a 33 deg angle to the corner. It's an interesting project I have
to say. I've never had my RAS at such weird compound angles before!
The actual EC has component storage and drawers under the TV area
which I wanted 60w x 42H x 24D (future widescreen). On either side of
the TV is speaker and DVD storage slots. Above all that are book cases
that follow the slope of the ceiling and tie in with the cabinets to
the right, over the fireplace.
Anyhow, some of the lower cabinets, I can clmp the FF to, but the uppers
over the FP are already lagged into the brick and have the backs on.
Also, the outside of the carcass of those cabinets is not accessible.
This is why I was thinking of using pocket screws - at least in that
area. Also, since I just got this new Kreg jig, I was toying with using
the PS all over and avoid the clamps altogether.
Lou