What is ABPW?
"Edward LeBlanc" wrote in message
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As others have pointed out, there are bit sets for doors. However, you do
not need a specialized set.
If you are willing to do a little extra hand work, you can use a router
table to create the profile on the stiles and rails with a quater round
bit
of the appropriate size. A groove can then be cut using a straight bit (I
suggest using a spiral bit for this).
Cut mortise and tenons on the appropriate parts. A few things to think
about:
1. There are more mortises than you think on a door like this. Count
them
before you decide to cut them by hand then see if you know someone with a
mortiser.
2. If you use a 3/8" router bit to cut the groove and have a metric
mortise
chisel, they mayl not quite match. Check to see that they are the same
size. Even though the chisel may be marked 3/8", it may be 10 mm.
3. Don't forget to leave enough length for the tenons. Also leave the
ends
of the stiles a little long if you are going to hand chop mortises to
minimize any chance of breaking the end out.
Where stile and rail meet, the quarter round on the stile is carefully
trimmed flat with a chisel. The quarter round is either coped or mitered
to
meet the adjoining piece. This is easier than it sounds because you
should
have a shoulder to show you exactly where to trim. Use a gauge block cut
at
45 degrees to guide the chisel to cut a miter on the quarter round. You
can
either cut a matching miter on the rail or cope the joint. I prefer to
cope
the joint.
For the raised panels I used a vertical raising bit because I was able to
get a little more reveal using a vertical raising bit. IMO, a horizontal
router bit is not large enough for sufficient reveal--you really need a
shaper to raise the panel horizontally. Draw a scale drawing and see what
looks right to you.
I will post a picture to ABPW of an exterior door that I built using these
methods. The door is only 1-1/8" thick since it is a screen door, but the
same methods apply.
Ed
"habbi" wrote in message
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Can a bit set for making cabinet doors be used to make full size 1.5"
thick
80" tall) panel doors. What are some tips on making full size doors?
Thanks
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