Beaded Face Frame

If a hinge side the mortises can be made after routing and before ripping.

Beaded face frame.

This greatly simplifies the face frame construction and eliminates the need for specialized equipment. That is to simply apply the bead by gluing and pinning to the assembled face frame. Adding beading to an already assembled face frame is going to add additional width to your face frame so plan accordingly for the width of your beading and then build your face frame. It is a fine detail that takes time and craftsmanship to properly execute but it is certainly worth the extra effort.

Hand fit beading surrounds each door and drawer front opening. Beaded face frames are a great way add detail richness and value to your cabinetry work. The hinge screws will pass. Through a process of precise notching of rails and stiles the.

The precision beaded face frame system works in conjunction with your full size router table to serve as the fastest easiest and most affordable way to build beaded face frames in a home shop. Mill some wide stock to the thickness of the face frame and joint or plane then route and rip. The precision of the fit adds to the quality and fine craftsmanship of the cabinet. This is the jig i made to help create beaded face frame.

Scroll through your choices click for more info. The visual quality is equal to the solid version and structurally it is fine even for butt hinge application. How to add beading to a face frame. Just think of it as a face frame in a face frame.

A beaded faceframe on furniture or cabinets is a sign of quality. Just a 1 4 x 3 4 bead strip. Then mortise the hinges into it. The original method of doing this was to apply a bead moulding or sometimes t.

Beaded faceframes are also a great way to show off inset doors. Below are examples of our beaded inset face frame construction shown with various door styles. Kreg mcmahon goes through the paces making wainscot paneling with the new kreg beaded face frame system. Beading bits come in numerous sizes and you ll have to determine what size bead you like on your cabinet.

Doors and drawer fronts sit inside the face frame. Apply as stated above to the face frame to the face frame depth 3 4 or 1 whatever you use.