Always enjoy your videos David; thank you for your time and effort.
I purchased this kit this past summer after reading and watching various reviews. I found these connectors to be much more substantial then previously used knockdown connectors (KD). I’ve used the DF 500 for several years now, so I found the system easy to learn and easy to use.
I had an upcoming project that needed to be completed within a very small window of time. There were other considerations, ie, very limited final assembly space, and handling capabilities. The project consisted of five large wardrobe storage cabinets. I planned to make these utility cabinets out of 3/4″ hardwood plywood, since they were to be placed within a finished room. One run consisted of three cabinets, each cabinet measured 3′w x 6′h x 2.5′d, the sides cut on an angle to fit under the sloped ceiling; the other two cabinets each measured 2.5′w x 6′h x 2.5′d and were to support a desktop between them. Each of the larger cabinets was fitted with a hanger rod, shelfs, and a large drawer, while the smaller cabinets would each hold 5 metal pullout baskets.
I anticipated that the cabinets would be subjected to substantial use and abuse, therefore, I wanted to make them permanent assemblies. I realized that I’d never be able to assemble them in the shop as completed carcasses, and walk them up two flights of stairs to their final location. I fabricated and finished them in the shop and broke them down as typical KD cabinets. At their final location, one cabinet at a time was glued and assembled with dominos and the KD connectors. I applied bar clamps as needed. I then checked for square, tightened up on the KD connectors, unclamped the box, slid it into position, and made any final adjustments. This approached saved me a ton of time; allowing me to assemble and place each box; one after the other without having to clamp, wait for glue set-up, and then unclamp each box. While the five boxes set-up, I was able to turn my attention to drawers and doors.
The connectors may at first appear to be a little pricey but I was willing to accept the added cost in order to save assembly time; be able to assemble in a small space and save my back. Ive already restocked the kit and have used it as designed for a couple of much smaller cabinets.
