"You could adapt the measurement of the width to 3/4 inch less than finish width. For instance a 42x16 cabinet side would be cut to 42x15 1/4 with the top and bottom cut to 15 inches. That is if you are using a typical 3/4 inch face frame."
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Mitchell Collinsworth replied to Jeff Welsh's discussion 'Advice on assembling the "offset" bottom of a wall cabinet'
"Hello. I would drill pockets into the bottom side and use a combination square to set the depth. I am thinking you might also clamp a 6 inch piece of 3/4 to the sides as a spacer right in the middle. Since the picket holes should be 2 to 3 inches…"
Mitchell Collinsworth replied to J Whitman's discussion 'questions Pocket hole jigs'
"If you get the K4 jig the body slides out to use for repairs. It also sounds like you need to shorten the doors and add a 2" wide rail to the face frame to accommodate the drawer."
Mitchell Collinsworth replied to Ryan CollinsMinkel's discussion 'Is it my Jig, my plan, or me that is defective?'
"In addition it looks as if you orient you pocket holes on the other side of the piece it won't blow out having more material to bite on. You can cut down Kreg plugs to fit with a pull saw."
Mitchell Collinsworth replied to John Hoskison's discussion 'French cleats 101 advice please'
"Hello. A fairly easy way to cut the cleats can be to cut 45 degree meters down the length of a 5 or 6 inch wide board on each side. Cut that board in half. Gently or slightly round over the edge to prevent binding. How far apart to put the cleats…"
Mitchell Collinsworth replied to Sean Collins's discussion 'Using Kreg HD on larger than 1.5" stock'
"Hello,
Depending on the size of the lumber you could use a spacer or use the K4 or K5 vice.
Thank you"
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- Which Kreg products do you own?
- Kreg Jig K4/K4MS, Kreg Screws, Pocket-Hole Plugs
- How would you describe yourself?
- Intermediate DIYer
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- kregtool.com
- What's one interesting fact about you, your life, your garage, shop, or home?
- Made my own kitchen cabinets
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