How are modules mounted to wooden cabinets?
Initially I used brass inserts and machine screws to attach modules to the cabinets. Often the brass insert would break the wood and I didn’t want to change the panel flange dimension because I like how it looked from the front. Another option was to use a metal bar with machined and tapped holes but the price of this piece (and you need 2 or 4 for each cabinet) was way too much. After much debate with myself, I did many experiments with pre-drilling the wood and using wood screws. The result was very good – no wood splitting and you could add and remove modules many times with no problems. I custom ordered a nice black screw for the job. You do have to be careful not to strip the wood by using an electric screwdriver but even that is rare with walnut. On the portable cabinets, the mounting rails are a hardwood – usually oak. This is obviously a design compromise.
