Face Frames for built-in cabinetry

newportcycle · Post by **newportcycle** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:17 pm

Here is a link to a video of a project that looks similar to yours. You might get some good pointers.

http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/tv/ask-toh/video/0,,20636522,00.html

missfixit · Post by **missfixit** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:58 pm

Oh my - that was a fantastic video because he had a tool he called an "oscillating saw" - now I must get one of those ASAP

letterk · Post by **letterk** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 8:17 pm

missfixit wrote:Oh my - that was a fantastic video because he had a tool he called an "oscillating saw" - now I must get one of those ASAP

I guessing your talking about the Fein multi master or its knock offs. I have the harbor freight version which can be found with the regular coupon for $20 or less.

fjimp · Post by **fjimp** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 8:21 pm

missfixit wrote:Oh my - that was a fantastic video because he had a tool he called an "oscillating saw" - now I must get one of those ASAP

Ah yes the oscillating Saw is a great tool. I have purchased three]http://www.amazon.com/Fein-FMM-250Q-STA ... ultimaster[/url]

Then I bought two for adult children Christmas gifts. One was a Rockwell the other Craftsman. Neither of which lasted very long. I strongly suggest the Fein Multimaster. Incidentally you really should look at videos on the many uses. We used one last weekend to grind out remnants of a single piece of broken floor tile. It took only a few minutes. Jim

missfixit · Post by **missfixit** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 9:11 pm

I went to that link to buy it but it's $200!

ok. I will go see what i can see at Harbor Freight this weekend... I am on a budget but I must have that tool. The last time I had to cut baseboard I ended up using a putty knife and pounding on it with a hammer until it split. (mdf baseboard)

sigh. I love tools.

fjimp · Post by **fjimp** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 9:23 pm

missfixit wrote:I went to that link to buy it but it's $200!

ok. I will go see what i can see at Harbor Freight this weekend... I am on a budget but I must have that tool. The last time I had to cut baseboard I ended up using a putty knife and pounding on it with a hammer until it split. (mdf baseboard)

sigh. I love tools.

Clearly you are special and I suspect will continue in your loves of tools and woodworking. Best of luck for you. Jim

fjimp · Post by **fjimp** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 9:27 pm

May I suggest you do a search online for lowest price. I picked the link I did because it "Sometimes" has lower prices. Rockler, Woodcraft and other tool companies are all running specials and should be checked. Jim

mrhart · Post by **mrhart** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 11:22 pm

Just a thought,
What would your design look like if the vertical pieces of the face frame were thicker and/or slightly wider than the horizontals. That way you could use hardwood and not have to use long pieces and butt joint them.
You're doing a noce job!

letterk · Post by **letterk** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 11:45 pm

missfixit wrote:I went to that link to buy it but it's $200!

ok. I will go see what i can see at Harbor Freight this weekend... I am on a budget but I must have that tool. The last time I had to cut baseboard I ended up using a putty knife and pounding on it with a hammer until it split. (mdf baseboard)

sigh. I love tools.

Regular for $17
http://www.harborfreight.com/digitalsav ... ?hftref=cj

Coupon link to the variable speed model for $35
http://widgets.harborfreight.com/wswidg ... &hftref=cj

Google Habor Freight and slickdeals and in the wiki you can find the freebie coupons to got with you multi function tool.

fjimp · Post by **fjimp** » Wed Nov 28, 2012 12:39 pm

Here is another option on sale today only

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00557VF0M/ref ... KXQWT0WNR0