On Oct 30, 1:17 pm, ed_h wrote:
Opinions?

I've done quite a few of both and consider the decision mainly one of
style, not strength. A face-frame cabinet may be stronger, but a well-
made frameless is plenty strong enough for most domestic purposes, so
who cares?

Agreed. When the customer says they like face-frames, then so do I.
When building 32mm European frameless cabinets, you compete with guys
who do it cheaper faster better... so there is a competitive edge to
offering face-frames. "It's more furniture-ish"

If the box material is not solid wood, the exposed box edges need to
be covered with something, and a face frame is one alternative.


Yup, you need to do 'something' anyway.

On face-frames, I usually assmble them with mortise & tenon and then
glue to the box using biscuits for alignment.

Pocket screws to assemble the frames, which then hit the paint-booth
the same time as the doors.
Nails and glue onto the carcass. (The back of the frame is taped to
keep lacquer off)
Sometimes I will strategically use biscuits, it all depends.


On faceless, accurate adjustment of the doors is more critical for a
crisp look, and I find the 3-way adjustable hinges a blessing, and not
difficult at all to adjust. They do wear though, and can need
occasional readjusting or replacement.

I use the 'cup-sunk' 3 way adjustable hinges designed for face-frames.
Easy as pie. ?

r