Small cabinet carcass and face frame with 1-1/2″ x 3/4″ pine how many dowel pegs
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I am building a small cabinet carcass, and a face frame out of 1-1/2″ x 3/4″ pine; however, I am unsure on how many and what size of fluted dowels I should use. This will be a small cabinet that site on top of a desk, that will be about 12″ by 24″ with a few pull out draws that will hold maybe max 20-30 lbs of stationary equipment (pens, pencils, paper, etc).
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Where are the dowels going?
We need maybe a sketch, and definately a third measurement.
LxWxH would be best.
As was suggested, a sketch would be helpful. Since you referred to the face frame specifically, am I right in guessing you are referring to using dowels to join rails and stiles as in my quick sketch? If so, two should be plenty.
@DaveRichards
That is 100% spot on what I am doing. I will also join the sides - End to Service to make up the sides, and put 1/4" rabbit to put in 1/4" plywood for sides and top.
Would you say 1/4" dowel are good? About 1/4" from edge of board?
"I will also join the sides - End to Service to make up the sides..."
I assume you mean to "edge to surface" for the case? No need for dowels in the case parts. Glue will be adequate.
"...and put 1/4" rabbit to put in 1/4" plywood for sides and top."
Be careful not to get any hare in the joint. Sorry. Couldn't help it. :D
I'm guessing 3/4 in. for the sides, top and bottom. Is that right? Assuming it is, a 1/4-in.-deep rabbet in the case sides will be fine.
"Would you say 1/4" dowel are good? About 1/4" from edge of board?"
1/4 in. diameter dowels will be fine. I would center them in the thickness of the rails and stile and centers 3/8 in. in and 3/4 in. apart.
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1/4" is good.
Might I say "good excuse to buy a pocket screw jig"?
Dowels are such a nuisance and add very little strength. In the end, the face frame usually ends up glued and nailed or screwed to the carcase. I usually use pocket screws on the face frame, and then attach the frame to the box.
I also always use pocket screws to form my face frames, and typically use a few Dominos to align my faceframe and cab, then glue and clamp.
Pocket screws... I have looked at them, but still on the fence.
The only thing I use pocket screws on are face frames, where they will never be seen. But they are an excellent use for them. Fast, easy, cheap, and much more than strong enough.
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