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If you don't have a biscuit joiner there are many other ways to make this frame. I forgot the shelf on purpose. I'm not going to show you how to screw it in. I will use oak plugs to disguise the screws. First of all I'm measuring for the shelf - 215mm wide.
I've marked how wide the shelf will be. The door will be inset into the cabinet, so the shelf is not as deep as the rest of the cabinet - Otherwise the door won't close - We don't wnat that !

Oh look the shelf fits ! I'm using my combination square here to make sure it is nice and square !

Notice how deep the shelf is ?!

Now for some pilot holes. These will accept the screws. Oak is mighty hard so you will want these if the screw is going to go anywhere !

Here i'm d the counter bores using a foresner bit. These will accept the wooden plugs...

Notice the tape - this is going to act as a depth stop so I won't drill too deep.

I've used a clamp to stop the shelf moving while it's being screwed in place !

Here we go. I'm using drywall screws - I love these as the wood never splits, they can be driven quickly and easily.
Here i'm at the drill press, I have fitted a plug cutter, and i'm going to cut 4 plugs. I'm using an offcut of oak.
Here are the 4 plugs. Just pop them out with a screwdriver.

After a bit of sanding, they look good - almost a feature !

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