building wall oven carcass

[zendo]

Iwant to build a wall oven carcass due to the different size of our new oven. I want to be able to hide the shelving screws how can this be done i dont want to drill holes through the side panels in to the shelving thanks in advance.
Kev

[Gumby]

pocket hole screws could be an option

[lesmeyer]

First of all
Happy Birthday Gumby
Kev,
As the birthday boy said, use pocket hole screws. I have built a number of kitchen cabs and also an oven carcass using the pocket hole system.
Regards
"Pocket Hole" Les

[zendo]

[quote][pocket hole screws could be an option/QUOTE]
Sounds good what is it?

[lesmeyer]

Kev,
visit www.kregtool.com for some info on pocket hole joinery.
It basically allows one to join 2 pieces of timber/mdf/particleboard together using screws that will be hidden in most cases.
Les

[Honorary Bloke]

I am making the exact same thing myself for our kitchen reno. Pocket screws are the go. I recommend the Kreg jig over substitutes--it is well-made and should last a long time. Be sure to choose the correct screws for the wood--softer wood use coarse thread and hardwood use fine thread. Good luck.

[lesmeyer]

Bob,
well said. Kreg do make the best PH jig. The drill bit is important, as the quality does provide a clean hole. I have drilled many holes with the Kreg bit and it is still as sharp as the day it was purchased. I did some demos with the jig at the recent Perth wood show. As Bob said, using the correct screws are important to ensure joint strength.
Kev,
if you wish to see some good ideas with the pocket hole system, a book by Danny Proulx is pretty good. You can adapt the projects to almost anything you wish to make. The book is available at Carba Tec, Amazon etc.
Regards
Les

[zendo]

Ok more questions for the learned ,I have my paneling and shelving cut to size I will be getting my pocket hole jig this week I hope , Carbatec have run out after wood show , unless sombody knows elswere I can go. Any way what is the best method for assembly with regards to getting the shelving level and every thing square.
Kev