Here are some preliminary pictures of our new combination drawer inserts. You will be able to create a full array of customizable inserts. Inserts will be available in White Rift Oak, Walnut and Maple.
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Richard Knight, Korts and Knight, San Francisco:
This was a large job that included a lot of wall paneling. Here are some of the challenges we faced and what we did.
You have to decide what kind of reveal you want between panels. I decided on a one centimeter as a standard. So that included cabinets and panels. I had 1 cm batten strips made to place on the sides of cabinets to create the reveal. Really two issues to address. One is the plane. The door stands in front of the box, but the back of the panel adjacent was tight to the spacer so there was this 3mm or so discrepancy in the plane. Not sure how we handled and it could be handled in a variety of ways, but it is a good example of how having everything on the same plane becomes so important. A related issue was the doors on the cabinet aligning with the panel above. Doors are held in 1.5mm from the edge of the box so that gave a reveal at the cabinet of 11.5 compared to the panel above. Again, a small issue that had to be handled. I also did not like seeing a bit of the edge banding of the carcase behind the door. Fortunately it was a dark walnut and we skated past this. But for a moment I had wished that I had oversized the doors so that they would be flush with the outside of the box.
Lastly, there is the issue of the reveal between panels. I chose to order a 4 X 8 sheet of 6mm material which I stripped (2″)and nailed to the wall before attached the 6mm z clips and hanging the panels. This is really too tight. Any variation in the plane would keep the panels from fully seating on the clips. Had to ship clips to get in front of the 6mm panel on the wall. Everything way too fussy. Next time I tried to ask for the panel to be made as 4mm so that I had a little more room. I either did not ask properly or it just got lost in the system because the panel came as 6mm.
Of course the other way to go is to have a 3mm reveal, tight enough so that you can just paint the gap and not worry about the under piece. Not as nice at the top and bottom though. I suppose you could get edge banding and glue that to the wall first, which might be quick and easy.
The other thing that you have to deal with is the end of the run, if it is on a flat plane you need a way to terminate the panel so that you do not see the 1/4″ Z clip in the gap behind the panel.
In all, I think it is interesting and challenging to do and is full of wiggles to overcome. The biggest overall problem is how to deal with imperfect walls. This is less of an issue with a single wall, but when you turn a corner, out of plumb walls become a very big deal because you need to plumb the panels on both planes, regardless of what the walls are doing if you want the corner to come together.
I could go on and on with this, but I guess you get the picture that it is not just a case of setting boxes, but really getting to know that wall real well, and knowing how to proceed. Highly recommend a laser level. Actually a laser level looks good on the job even if you don’t need it.
Daniel Trabucco, NKBA Ontario Chapter Hall of Fame Inductee 2011
Daniel Trabucco grew up in Niagara Falls, Ontario, working in a family woodworking and retail hardware business. This experience proved invaluable as he started The Niagara Artcraft Woodwork Company in 1961. With visionary thinking, perseverance, risk-taking and perhaps some luck, he helped pioneer a new industry of factory-built, modular cabinetry for the booming housing industry in Canada.
In spite of resistance from the local trades to his new idea of pre-fabricated cabinetry, Danny saw a need and forged ahead, selling and supplying cabinetry throughout the Golden Horseshoe.
Danny always sought the latest advancements in manufacturing and automation, showing his entrepreneurial spirit by being first to invest in the latest technology. He loved a challenge. If it was ever said that something could not be done, he found a way to prove people wrong. He used to say, “For every problem there is a solution.” To him, nothing was impossible.
In business, as in his personal life, Danny conducted himself as a man of integrity, honesty and professionalism, and contributed to many organizations. He was particularly proud of his role in the formation of the Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association [CKCA], created in the early 1960’s by the 10 original modular cabinet manufacturers across Canada. He served this association as a Director for several years.
With Danny’s drive and determination as its inspiration, Artcraft Kitchens proudly celebrates 50 years in business this year.
We are sorry that Danny is unable to receive this award in person due to a long illness, but his wife Betty accepts this honour on his behalf.
