Mike Allen1010
05-09-2012, 8:25 PM
When the LOML asked if I could replace some particleboard and laminate cabinet doors in our house I foolishly agreed before I realized exactly how much work I was signing up for (Note to self -- next time think carefully before making this kind of commitment!).
I used frame and raised panel construction with doweled M&T joints in Poplar, as my wife wanted everything painted white (I hate painting -- it highlights all my mistakes!).
Because the scale of this job was much larger than what I usually do, I used my 14” band saw to rip rails and stiles, saw tenon cheeks and a router to raise the panels and cut moldings (my ears are still ringing).
I did all the surfacing/smoothing, groove plowing, crosscutting, tenon shoulders and mortises by hand.
The joinery, construction techniques etc. were nothing unusual, but I certainly did get lots of practice! Towards the end, some of the doors even turned out fairly square and solid. If nothing else, this build gave me renewed respect for the professionals who do this on a daily basis.
I've included some build pictures below (mostly because I always enjoy hand tool build pictures). I will add another post to include more photos (I hope someone will let me know if that's bad form):
The rough glued up panels:
231726
Layout -- I love rulers with stops:
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Dimensioning the panels (for me the fun part):
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Panels and frame components trimmed to final dimensions:
231740
I'll add another post with the rest of the pictures
Mike
I used frame and raised panel construction with doweled M&T joints in Poplar, as my wife wanted everything painted white (I hate painting -- it highlights all my mistakes!).
Because the scale of this job was much larger than what I usually do, I used my 14” band saw to rip rails and stiles, saw tenon cheeks and a router to raise the panels and cut moldings (my ears are still ringing).
I did all the surfacing/smoothing, groove plowing, crosscutting, tenon shoulders and mortises by hand.
The joinery, construction techniques etc. were nothing unusual, but I certainly did get lots of practice! Towards the end, some of the doors even turned out fairly square and solid. If nothing else, this build gave me renewed respect for the professionals who do this on a daily basis.
I've included some build pictures below (mostly because I always enjoy hand tool build pictures). I will add another post to include more photos (I hope someone will let me know if that's bad form):
The rough glued up panels:
231726
Layout -- I love rulers with stops:
231727231728
Dimensioning the panels (for me the fun part):
231729231730231731231732
Panels and frame components trimmed to final dimensions:
231740
I'll add another post with the rest of the pictures
Mike