Carcass
The Carcass is the main frame or structure of a piece of furniture, in this case it is the side panels and all the shelves along with all bottom and top panels that are permanently joined together. To the carcass is affixed the doors and decorative trim pieces.
Side Panels
First, the panels for the sides are cut down the correct height and width. Second, as seen in the left-hand picture on the right side of the panel, a groove has been routered into the edge. This is what is called a rabbit joint, it will hold the back panel.
Also, in the upper section of the left-hand picture you will see the black Shelf Pin Jig. This jig is used as a guide so that all the shelf pin holes are the same distance from each side and the holes are the same distance apart.
In the right-hand picture, notice that all the side panels have their shelf pin holes drilled.
Pocket Screw Holes
The carcass is fastened together using glue and pocket hole screws. These are pictures are of Rick drilling those pocket holes for the screws using a Kreg Jig.
