Cabinet door edge help

[Karl Stewart]

I've got a good set of panel [rail & stile] router bits and thanx to SMC have been improving my skill level, in their use. I was interested in the community's opinion on the door's edge. Is there a bit you'd recommend or is it simply back cut on the TS and a roundover? FYI it's roman ogee inside.

Thanx in advance.

[Quinn McCarthy]

The outside profile is based on which hinge you pick. If you have a 3/8" inset hinge you would do what you described. If you use an overlay hinge you can do as you wish. Now if you go to a european hinge like a Blum you have to cut a hole in the style that is about 1/2" deep and close to the edge. If you go that way you will have to get an outside profile that is made for 32mm hinges. Eagle catalog has a whole section on 32mm profiles that will work with the euro stuff. 90% of the time I use euro hinges. They are 3 way adjustable and be move to the correct poition of the cabinet. I usually use a profile that is similar in desigh to the profile on the panel but there is no hard rule. It has to look good to you.

Hope that helps.

Quinn

[mike roe]

if you use hidden euro hinges i suggest rocklers "custom door edge bit"

[Hal Flynt]

Yes it depends upon hinges and what looks right. I have used a thumbnail profile that looks good and looks good on drawer fronts. I have just chamfered the edge with a block plane on some that look good on face frames. I think they need to compliment the cabinet and match drawer fronts.

Right now i am designing some kitchen cabinets that will be full overlay with 3/8 to 5.8' separation and I like the chamfered edge the best at present.

I have looked at the edge bits too, just haven't been moved to the point of purchase yet. I also haven't seen any edge treatment in the show rooms that knock my socks off either.