Insanity 2: The Back

Posted on by Chris Wong

Last week, after deciding to apply the cabinet back directly to the rear edge, I spent most of a day rehearsing and mentally preparing myself for the glue-up. In this assembly, I only glued together the cabinet sides, top and bottom. I used 3/4" x 3/4" stickers as cauls to force the finger joints together as … Continue reading Insanity 2: The Back

Insanity 2: Figuring Out The Back

Posted on by Chris Wong

Before gluing up the cabinet, I must first decide how I will add the back. Some methods require the back to be inserted at the same time the cabinet is assembled while others can be added afterwards. To assist my decision, I study traditional techniques, think about why they are used, and make a list … Continue reading Insanity 2: Figuring Out The Back