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Dick Strauss
07-08-2018, 10:00 AM
Does anyone make a good quality 8 degree shakerrouter bit set for 3/4" cabinet doors so I can match the existing ones? I assume the originals were done on a shaper. I've done lots of research and most sites don't post the angle of the reveal step. I have found some sites that post it as a 22.5* or 15*. I suppose up to 12* wouldn't be too noticeable if they exist. The Whiteside 5990 looks about right but I have no specifics. I do plan to use plywood for my panels so I want a slightly undersized cutter for the panel.

Jim Becker
07-08-2018, 10:14 AM
Honestly, I've never seen an 8º version. Mine is 15º, if I'm not mistaken. You could theoretically create the frames "manually" using a table saw for the beveled edges and use an alternative method for joining the rails and stiles, such as dominos, shop-made loose tenons, dowels or bridle joints.

lowell holmes
07-08-2018, 4:27 PM
you could make the panels on a table saw, modify a card scraper to 8 degrees and scrape the vertical edges to 8 degrees.

scott vroom
07-09-2018, 11:47 AM
The Whiteside 5990 set looks like it has no angle.

roger wiegand
07-09-2018, 1:59 PM
What is a Shaker router? :confused:

(Hate to think I've been missing out on a tool!)

lowell holmes
07-10-2018, 11:35 AM
I bought a bench top and built my bench. See the Homestead Heritage site.