If you need to refresh your memory on the difference between frameless and cabinets, go to the page in the unit: Processes in K&B ‘Cabinet construction’ projects. In this section, look at the principles of constructing modular frameless cabinets. we’ll They are in the sense that prefabricated in the workshop in ‘modular’ they’re separate and then transported to the site for installation as a set of ‘modules’, cabinets, often lined up in a row. also cover the various aspects of workshop construction, including making We’ll bases, assembling carcases, hanging doors and installing drawers. Completing this section The assignment for this section will ask you questions about the assembly process for different carcases and components, and the quality checks you should make to ensure that the job has been done properly. Have a look at the Assignment on page 52 to see what need to do to complete it. you’ll There are also six lessons in this section: Joints and fasteners Bases Carcases Assembly Doors Drawers. These lessons will provide you with background information relevant to the assignment. Joints and fasteners The joints and fasteners you use to assemble carcases will depend on the materials involved and the design of the cabinets. These days most of the traditional joints used in cabinetmaking have given way to simple butt joints fixed with screws or nails. This is because the streamlined designs of modern cabinets allow the fastener heads to be hidden or covered with plastic caps.
If you need to refresh your memory on the difference between frameless and cabinets, go to the ‘Cabinet construction’ page in the unit: Processes in K&B projects. In this section, we’ll look at the principles of constructing modular frameless cabinets. They are ‘modular’ in the sense that they’re prefabricated in the workshop in separate ‘modules’, and then transported to the site for installation as a set of cabinets, often lined up in a row. We’ll also cover the various aspects of workshop construction, including making bases, assembling carcases, hanging doors and installing drawers. Completing this section The assignment for this section will ask you questions about the assembly process for different carcases and components, and the quality checks you should make to ensure that the job has been done properly. Have a look at the Assignment on page 52 to see what you’ll need to do to complete it. There are also six lessons in this section: Joints and fasteners Bases Carcases Assembly Doors Drawers. These lessons will provide you with background information relevant to the assignment. Joints and fasteners The joints and fasteners you use to assemble carcases will depend on the materials involved and the design of the cabinets. These days most of the traditional joints used in cabinetmaking have given way to simple butt joints fixed with screws or nails. This is because the streamlined designs of modern cabinets allow the fastener heads to be hidden or covered with plastic caps.
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