I need to build a couple of doors for our bathroom cabinets (about 12" wide
x 30" high), and am thinking of putting mirrors in place of the usual wood
panels.

I was thinking of building a frame, with a rabbet in the back for the
mirror to sit in. Then a second rabbet, closer to the backside, would
extend out a bit further into the frame. This would allow a plywood backing
to be screwed to the frame, thus securing the mirror and protecting it from
damage when the door is open. It would also allow easy replacement of the
mirror if it should get broken.

I recently received a catalog from Pricecutter.com, and noticed a "stepped
rabbet" router bit. It appears to do exactly what I'm thinking of, but I've
never heard of this company before, or seen these bits anywhere else.

So, I'm wondering if anyone has used these bits, and am also interested in
hearing in any alternative approaches I might consider.

Thanks,

Anthony

I would make a single rabbet and put both the mirror and backer in.
Secure the backer board with something like glazer points or small wood
strips. just my two cents worth.

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I need to build a couple of doors for our bathroom cabinets (about 12" wide
x 30" high), and am thinking of putting mirrors in place of the usual wood
panels.

I was thinking of building a frame, with a rabbet in the back for the
mirror to sit in. Then a second rabbet, closer to the backside, would
extend out a bit further into the frame. This would allow a plywood
backing
to be screwed to the frame, thus securing the mirror and protecting it
from
damage when the door is open. It would also allow easy replacement of the
mirror if it should get broken.

I recently received a catalog from Pricecutter.com, and noticed a "stepped
rabbet" router bit. It appears to do exactly what I'm thinking of, but
I've
never heard of this company before, or seen these bits anywhere else.

So, I'm wondering if anyone has used these bits, and am also interested in
hearing in any alternative approaches I might consider.

Thanks,

Anthony

glass holding clips.

http://delphiglass.com/index.cfm?pag...emsysid=126048

Anthony,

Like Mike said, a single rabbet deep enough for the mirror and a back
would be just fine. Glazier's points or glass stops (thin strips of
wood) nailed into the edge of the rabbet would be the way to finish it
up.

As to Pricecutter.com, I've bought several things from them. The
service has been good and the prices are reasonable.

Dave