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V-Front Wall Cabinet Construction

Reference: g (34)

It's curious that the protruding lip on the door cut-off is on the door opposite the drawing.
Photo credit: J. Krenov
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Reference: g (34)
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V-Front Wall Cabinet
V-Front Wall Cabinet Construction
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The door rabbet is angled to provide clearance for opening the door.
Photo credit: J. Krenov
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A preview of the cabinet. Jim made decisions about weights and measures throughout the process. Projects begin with the doors; final dimensions are determined by the piece itself rather than a drawing.
Photo credit: J. Krenov
Reference: g (36)
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The slender dimensions of the evident top and bottom of this cabinet provide no room for reliable jointery. Structural strength is gained with dovetailed interior top and bottom.
Photo credit: J. Krenov
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Once the cabinet dimensions are established, the doors will be trimmed to fit.
Photo credit: J. Krenov
Reference: g (38)
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The slightly over-dimensioned finish top and bottom are located with dowel pins, then trimmed to the desired reveals.
Photo credit: J. Krenov
Reference: g (39)
V-Front Wall Cabinet Construction
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Supported by; The Krenov Foundation
Curator: David Welter - Archivist: Kevin Shea


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