1_Global_Assumptions

This is the source-of-truth sheet for default cabinet construction rules. The point is to keep all recurring assumptions in one place so cabinet family sheets pull from here instead of repeating logic everywhere.

Columns: Category
Setting
Value
Unit
Notes

Suggested layout

Think of this as one long standards table grouped by section. You can later reference these values from the cabinet family sheets.

Category Setting Value Unit Notes
Construction
ConstructionStandard board thickness16mmMain carcass board thickness
ConstructionStandard back thickness6mmIf using full board back instead of hardboard
ConstructionStandard hardboard thickness3mmFor standard back board
ConstructionStandard divider thickness16mmUsually same as board thickness
Gaps
GapsDoor side gap overlay2mmEach outer side
GapsDoor side gap inset1mmEach outer side for inset fronts
GapsGap between double doors2mmBetween adjacent doors
GapsGap between drawers3mmBetween stacked fronts
GapsGap between door and décor rail3mmTop front clearance
Floor-standing
Floor-standingStandard feet height100mmIf using adjustable feet
Floor-standingStandard toe-kick/base height100mmUse if cabinet is on fixed base instead of feet
Rails
RailsStandard back rail height100mmTop back rail
RailsStandard front rail height100mmAdjust if design family differs
RailsStandard 50 rail height50mmSecondary support rail
RailsStandard décor rail minimum height50mmCan be larger when specified
Shelves
ShelvesStandard shelf deduction20mmTypical depth reduction from bottom panel
ShelvesShelf clearance gap3mmTotal fit clearance or per side — define clearly
Drawers
DrawersStandard runner typeSoft-closetextDefault runner family
DrawersStandard runner deductionSee runner spectextKeep exact number once standardized
DrawersDrawer bottom deduction78mmExample from prior logic sheet — verify
DrawersDrawer back height rule148 / 86mmDepends on drawer front height
Doors
DoorsOverlay ruleSide depth = D - 16formulaDoor overlays front face
DoorsInset ruleSide depth = DformulaInset front sits inside opening
Mounting
MountingWall-hung bracket assumption2 bracketsqtyDefault wall-hung fixing assumption
MountingFeet quantity assumption4 feetqtyDefault floor-standing assumption