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1. 
   Bluegillman | Jul 20, 2005 06:55am | #1

   I don't know which router bit brand you have. I had the same question you are asking. I did the whole kitchen doors two months ago using CTM tools. In that catalog there is a pretty good information that would help you as it did me. Go in http://www.sommerfeldtools.com and find "Arched Raised Panel Doors Made Easy". The whole doors did come out perfit fitting, one door or double doors. Have fun!

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   Manny | Jul 20, 2005 02:57pm | #3

   Thanks for your reply, what I found is a video.. is that what you are refering? Or is an article? Please let me know

   thanks

   manny

    

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   Bluegillman | Jul 21, 2005 03:56am | #8

    

       Step 1. MAKING A SAMPLE DOOR

   A) This sample door size is 12" wide by 20" long.

   B) The door thickness should be 3/4" - 13/16".

   Step 2. DETERMINING THE SIZES OF EACH PART OF THE DOOR

   A) Always use a 1/2" overlay on all sides of the door.

   B) If door opening is 11" wide by 19" high then the door size is 12" x 20".

   IMPORTANT: Use 2-7/16" wide stiles so the templates will work properly.

   LEFT STILE3/4" x 2-7/16" X 20"

   RIGHT STILE3/4" x 2-7/16" x 20"

   TOP ARCHED RAIL3/4" x 4-1/4" x 8"

   BOTTOM RAIL3/4" x 2-7/16" x 8"

   RAISED PANEL3/4" X 7-3/4" X 16"

   1-2.

   LEFT AND RIGHT STILES a) Always cut stiles 2-7/16" wide. b) Length of stiles is same as door length.

   3.

   TOP ARCHED RAIL a) Cut 4-1/4" wide. Templates are 4" wide. b) Length of rail is found by subtracting 4" from the total door width. (Overall door width is 12" minus 4" = 8" length of rail) NOTE: This following procedure can only be used when using 2-7/16" wide stiles. Subtract 4" from the total door width instead of 4-7/8" since 7/16" in each stile will be taken up in the pattern cut.

   4.

   BOTTOM RAIL a) Always cut 2-7/16" wide. b) Length of rail is again found by subtracting 4" from the total door width. (Overall door width is 12" minus 4" = 8" for bottom rail lengths)

   5.

   RAISED PANEL a) Width is always 1/4" less than rail length. (1/8" space should be left on each side for expansion of panel) b) Rail length is 8" minus 1/4" = 7-3/4" width of raised panel. c) Length of raised panel is found by taking the overall door length and again subtracting 4". (Overall door length is 20" minus 4" = 16" length of panel)

   SUBTRACT 4" FROM THE OVERALL LENGTH OF THE DOOR. SUBTRACT 4" INSTEAD OF 4-7/8" SINCE THE PATTERN CUT TAKES UP 7/16" ON EACH RAIL.

   At this time all 5 pieces of the door should be cut to the correct size.

    

2. 
   GaryW | Jul 20, 2005 07:07am | #2

   Manny,

   Try doing it in Excel.

   =sum(21.5-(2*2.375)+(2*.375))

   =(Finished Door Width - (2 x Stile width) + (2 x tenon length))

   =17.5

   = (length of rails before cutting 3/8 tenons)

   Gary W

   [email protected]

   
   

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   Edited 7/20/2005 12:08 am ET by Gary_W

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   Manny | Jul 20, 2005 02:58pm | #4

   Thanks a lot, that's what I call math! I did not realize that a couple tenons are created ,therefore adding the lenght of the tenon

   Manny

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   GaryW | Jul 20, 2005 04:30pm | #5

   That's okay. We don't always see the whole picture.Gary W

   [email protected]

3. 
   WillGeorge | Jul 20, 2005 04:57pm | #6

   Just me so 'try before you buy'

   I have three sets.. One Whiteside and the others L-Cheapos... (Well, not THAT cheap!)

   ALL are slightly different sizes.

   I for one would take some scrap and make a test set and measure your results.

   Unless you already have a set-up block set made for your set you will need to cut some scrap anyway to set your bit heights correctly..

   Note: You may find small differences depending on the sticks you are using.. Some woods just cut differently. At least I have found that...

1. 
   Manny | Jul 20, 2005 05:00pm | #7

   Thanks a lot!

4. 
   bobJackson | Jul 21, 2005 06:12am | #9

   I just run a sample test piece through my sticker setup. I then measure the tenon end (whether or not I cut the tenon) The distance from the outside of the stock to the bottom of the groove is the "remainder"  Finished door width- 2x remainder=rail length and panel width before allowance for expansion. also finished door height-2x remainder=panel height before allowances.Happy woodworking   Bob

5. 
   clint1 | Jul 21, 2005 06:20pm | #10

   Door opening width less 2 reveals less 2 styles plus 2 tongues.  You add the 3/4" back in to both the rails and door panels.