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by Gene Davis
Sat, Oct 08 2022, 10:41AM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: Settings for stretcher joints - lock tenon using screws
Replies: 1
Views: 2767

Settings for stretcher joints - lock tenon using screws

I'd like to get to a standard (for me) in doing this joint, which comes into play on just about every base cabinet I do. Stretchers each have a pair of tenons and the sides they join have 1/8" pilot holes thru-cut at the fastener location between tenons. Stretcher width is 4.5 inches. I'd like ...
by Gene Davis
Mon, Sep 19 2022, 4:22PM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: Blanking out the KD fastener in lock tenon
Replies: 2
Views: 3026

Blanking out the KD fastener in lock tenon

How can I make a lock tenon joint but without any fastener prep hole or mortise? I do lock tenon with ZipR screws done with 1/8 dia. thru holes at each fastener point, the pattern being a hole. For a basecab with tray divider partitions, we see no need for screwing thru to fix them in place, and ign...
by Gene Davis
Mon, Sep 19 2022, 3:29PM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: Frameless base with tray dividers below drawer
Replies: 2
Views: 2947

Frameless base with tray dividers below drawer

I did one of these for a recent job and the partition is lock-tenoned into the deck, back, and the stretcher under the drawer. No need for any fastening, the mortise and tenon fit-up is just fine for these. We used 12 mm baltic birch ply for the partition, which is part-edited to do the concave curv...
by Gene Davis
Fri, Sep 16 2022, 2:56PM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: Easiest way to edit (change) all the strechers in my seeds
Replies: 2
Views: 3032

Easiest way to edit (change) all the strechers in my seeds

I need to change all stretchers and rear tops from 4" width to 4.5" width, to make a more proper lock-tenon-with-screw joint. I don't want to begin without checking in with you pros here. The cabinets, all bases, are drawerstacks, and drawer-over-door, or drawer-over-door-with-rollouts, an...
by Gene Davis
Thu, Apr 14 2022, 7:55AM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: Do you cut beveled edges?
Replies: 13
Views: 5872

Re: Do you cut beveled edges?

What is the depth-of-step for the 22.5 degree bevel shown?

And please provide some info on the time needed to program for cutting such a bevel. Does one program serve for every part in a nest with such a bevel?
by Gene Davis
Mon, Apr 11 2022, 2:01PM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: Do you cut beveled edges?
Replies: 13
Views: 5872

Re: Do you cut beveled edges?

Thanks, Kerry. I asked the production-share shop to comment on this.

Can you provide a little detail? It seems that the surface of the bevel gets stepped, if I understand correctly. Here is an image of a cut in 3/4" material, the steps about 1/16 h. x 1/64" stepover.
by Gene Davis
Fri, Apr 08 2022, 12:09PM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: Do you cut beveled edges?
Replies: 13
Views: 5872

Re: Do you cut beveled edges?

I agree it is an easy cut to make in a shop setting, but this is for a builder who does maybe three whole-house jobs a year, and jobbing the carcase-cut package to a production share shop who ships wrapped and banded pallets of parts direct to the homesites. The only tablesaw on site is a portable o...
by Gene Davis
Thu, Apr 07 2022, 6:10PM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: Do you cut beveled edges?
Replies: 13
Views: 5872

Do you cut beveled edges?

I did part edits to place 22.5 degree bevels on the straight mating edges of lazy susan cab 3-piece backs, and now the production share shop says no, we don't do that.

Is the use of a 45 degree bit, what you'd use for this, that uncommon?
by Gene Davis
Thu, Apr 07 2022, 6:03PM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: Do you cut beveled edges?
Replies: 1
Views: 2335

Do you cut beveled edges?

I did a part edit to bevel mating edges of three piece lazy susan cabs, and the production share shop says no, we don't do that?

How difficult can it be to use a 45 bit for this?
by Gene Davis
Sun, Mar 27 2022, 7:45AM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: How to part-edit 22.5 bevel cut along edge
Replies: 2
Views: 2628

Re: How to part-edit 22.5 bevel cut along edge

Well, sorry for the bandwidth, all. I dug into things and figured it out. Had never used this feature of eCabs before, but had seen bevel-cut edges in cabinet files given my by our production-sharing partner, and never knew what it was. So I made a tool and cut the edges. Attached is the result, a c...
by Gene Davis
Sat, Mar 26 2022, 9:12PM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: How to part-edit 22.5 bevel cut along edge
Replies: 2
Views: 2628

How to part-edit 22.5 bevel cut along edge

Attached here is a screencap of a corner cabinet we want to build, a lazy susan base corner, with its 3/4" back parts needing edge-bevels for assembly.

Is this possible in the part-edit mode? Can a Thermwood router cut the needed 22.5 bevel face?
by Gene Davis
Wed, Mar 23 2022, 8:07AM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: How to save a cabinet file done in a batch
Replies: 1
Views: 2552

How to save a cabinet file done in a batch

I put a cabinet into a job batch, then part-edited most of the parts, this work done INSIDE the batch, and now I have a cabinet I want to save so as to be able to use it in another batch. I don't see a way to save this cabinet. What is the trick? I have the "base" cabinet in my MY CABINETS...
by Gene Davis
Mon, Mar 21 2022, 4:13PM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: Workaround for doing different slide mounts R and L sides?
Replies: 3
Views: 2878

Workaround for doing different slide mounts R and L sides?

For basecabs with one door, not double doors, one door hinged R or L, we want to do rollout tray drawers inside, with the slides spaced from the "end" (gable) on the hinged side, using a 19mm Blum part. This spacer mounts with two screws, 32mm spread, located right where we'd mount the sli...
by Gene Davis
Thu, Nov 11 2021, 4:08PM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: Custom paint color for Conestoga door and drawerfront
Replies: 10
Views: 4675

Re: Custom paint color for Conestoga door and drawerfront

Thanks, Kerry, but it does not work for me.

I have no Materials folder in my Thermwood directory.

And it was not clear to me what steps you took to change the heatherblue .jpg image in the one you selected in the Hard Maple finishes folder to your red color.
by Gene Davis
Mon, Nov 01 2021, 12:05PM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: Custom paint color for Conestoga door and drawerfront
Replies: 10
Views: 4675

Re: Custom paint color for Conestoga door and drawerfront

I am so frustrated. I cannot get the results you get, Clint. My file structure is PUBLIC DOCUMENTS>THERMWOOD>ECABINET SYSTEMS>DOORS>CONESTOGA>FINISHES>HARD MAPLE In that FINISHES file called HARD MAPLE, reside all the different stain colors that came with the program, all are 100x100 pixel .jpg imag...