Beaded Face Frame

Unlike an overlay door an inset door fits inside the faceframe and must be carefully fitted with a hand plane.

Beaded face frame.

That is to simply apply the bead by gluing and pinning to the assembled face frame. Just a 1 4 x 3 4 bead strip. The original method of doing this was to apply a bead moulding or sometimes t. Scroll through your choices click for more info.

It is a fine detail that takes time and craftsmanship to properly execute but it is certainly worth the extra effort. How to add beading to a face frame. This is the jig i made to help create beaded face frame. The visual quality is equal to the solid version and structurally it is fine even for butt hinge application.

Mill some wide stock to the thickness of the face frame and joint or plane then route and rip. Hand fit beading surrounds each door and drawer front opening. 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. Beading bits come in numerous sizes and you ll have to determine what size bead you like on your cabinet.

Kreg mcmahon goes through the paces making wainscot paneling with the new kreg beaded face frame system. 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. Traditional cabinets often have a bead detail around the drawer and door edges.

This greatly simplifies the face frame construction and eliminates the need for specialized equipment. The precision of the fit adds to the quality and fine craftsmanship of the cabinet. A beaded faceframe on furniture or cabinets is a sign of quality. Don t cut the doors until you deduct the bead size obvious i know but it s easy to overlook if you cut the doors before applying the bead.

Then mortise the hinges into it. The hinge screws will pass. Just think of it as a face frame in a face frame. If a hinge side the mortises can be made after routing and before ripping.

Through a process of precise notching of rails and stiles the. Beaded faceframes are also a great way to show off inset doors.