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   bixley | Dec 04, 2020 10:54am | #1

   Generally as a rule panels are constructed so as to be on the same plane or less than the rails and stiles and are usually constructed from 1/2 inch stock or less as opposed to 3/4 as you've described-which will significantly add to the weight of the door, probably more than what it needs to be.
   But guess what? It's your project, so if you like the look. Do it.

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   Kerf73 | Dec 04, 2020 10:58am | #2

   Thanks. I agree with using thinner stock. 3/4 looks way to fat and “unrefined” for lack of a better word.

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   esch5995 | Dec 04, 2020 12:16pm | #3

   Often with commercial cutters the proper panel thickness is ⅝" with the groove inset ⅛" from the back. Another common solution and the one I prefer is to back cut the rear of a ¾" panel an ⅛" resulting in a flush panel front and rear and a substantial feel to the door which I happen to prefer.

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   _mj_ | Dec 04, 2020 03:07pm | #4

   I've done raised panels both ways, and also recessed a bit. It all depends on what you like and nothing more.

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   DRBWWing | Dec 04, 2020 05:39pm | #5

   Raised panels are traditionally above the plane of the door.

   TMK, flush panels and thin panels are a modern construct from the cabinet industry for efficiency so the finished door can be run through a drum sander.

   There’s no right or wrong it’s a matter of personal choice.

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   Kerf73 | Dec 07, 2020 08:00am | #6

   Thanks for the replies. I figured it was an opinion based decision, like most things are when designing.

   I often get hung up in whats "correct" from a traditional stand point. Ill go with whats pleasing to my eye, then I see why things are done in a traditional way.

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   Calan_kapono | Dec 08, 2020 02:10am | #7

   Can we see a result?

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   Kerf73 | Dec 12, 2020 11:05am | #10

   Went with 5/8

   
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   DRBWWing | Dec 08, 2020 09:31am | #8

   I think we all get hung up on things like that sometimes. I remember getting grilled for showing overcuts on the inside of a 1/2 blind drawer front - even accused of being lousy craftsmanship, but "traditionally" it was commonly done to increase efficiency.

   Panels traditionally were not back cut, just a profile planed on the face, that's why they stand proud. If not, the panel would be very thin.

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   Kerf73 | Dec 08, 2020 05:53pm | #9

   Yup. I hear you 100%. Unfortunately I'm the one grilling myself the most. I used to start completely over if I overcut, or showed a small gap. Not anymore, though. Took me a long time to get over small things like that..Forest for the trees kind of thing. Although I'm still searching for perfection its hard to find with hand tools.