Greg Dykes
09-12-2007, 9:35 PM
I am using WoodShop Calculator door program and need some help on a few of the input measurements.
1. Center panel clearance: The S/R bit I am using makes a 3/8" deep groove. I have .26 spaceballs. What should be the center panel clearance?
2. Double doors-clearance between doors: I am using Blum 38N compact hinges w/ 3/8" overlay (part # 38N355C.06). I can't find any information on how much space I must allow between the two doors. Anyone know what the clearance should be?
3. The raised panel doors I am making will be painted for a kitchen. Would it be best to paint the panel prior to glue up? If nothing else, I was thinking of having my primer tinted to match the topcoat and paint the panels with that prior to finish coat.
4. I think I have a good idea on how I am going to build my coping sled. What I am not sure about is do you guys use some kind of sled when you are squaring up panels? The Miter gauge on my old saw is not the best. I was thinking of making a sled and running it against my "new $50 BIES fence" (had to gloat about that).
1. Center panel clearance: The S/R bit I am using makes a 3/8" deep groove. I have .26 spaceballs. What should be the center panel clearance?
2. Double doors-clearance between doors: I am using Blum 38N compact hinges w/ 3/8" overlay (part # 38N355C.06). I can't find any information on how much space I must allow between the two doors. Anyone know what the clearance should be?
3. The raised panel doors I am making will be painted for a kitchen. Would it be best to paint the panel prior to glue up? If nothing else, I was thinking of having my primer tinted to match the topcoat and paint the panels with that prior to finish coat.
4. I think I have a good idea on how I am going to build my coping sled. What I am not sure about is do you guys use some kind of sled when you are squaring up panels? The Miter gauge on my old saw is not the best. I was thinking of making a sled and running it against my "new $50 BIES fence" (had to gloat about that).