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Episode 22. The Krenov-inspired cabinet: Overlapping rabbets to fit the doors

June 18, 2008 By Al Navas
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In this episode I show how overlapping rabbets provide one solution to fitting the doors to the cabinet, while minimizing the door gap. I used a small shoulder plane to clean up the rabbet surfaces, to improve the fit and allow the doors to close with a nice, tight fit.

Credit for the overlapping rabbet solution belongs to Norman Pirollo, who publishes the blog The Refined Edge. Thanks, Norman!

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About Al Navas
I live in NW Missouri, and I love making furniture for my clients. Please let me know if you are interested in buying an item similar to those in the Photo Gallery - I would love to work with you, to design your item!

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  1. Al (Sandal Woods)No Gravatar says:
    June 18, 2008 at 1:36 pm

    Thanks, Kari! Slowly, but surely, it is taking shape. Thanks for dropping in!!!

  2. Al (Sandal Woods)No Gravatar says:
    June 18, 2008 at 1:34 pm

    rg,

    I left in that portion at the last minute during editing; had I not, I have a feeling *many* questions might be raised :-) .

  3. The Village CarpenterNo Gravatar says:
    June 18, 2008 at 1:10 pm

    You’re doing a beautiful job on your cabinet, Al!

  4. rgdanielNo Gravatar says:
    June 18, 2008 at 6:38 am

    I’m glad you included that last bit… I was wondering all through the video, “how’s he going to open those doors…?” B-)