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   JeffHeath | Nov 26, 2004 05:17am | #1

   BG-

   When I put beads on the rails and stiles of my cabinet doors, I only put them on the inside edge, where the dado is to accept the raised panel.  But, experiment with it, and see if you like it.  You may be on to a new trend.  (JK)

   JC

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   BG | Nov 26, 2004 03:27pm | #3

   JC,

   Orginally the design had included putting something on the inside edge of each rail and stile (where the dado is) ...but I chickened out.  The thought of cutting perfect 45's in those corners and if they were not... 

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   Patto | Nov 26, 2004 06:40am | #2

   I have seen a bead extended the full length of the vertical parts surrounding the panel and the inside edge of the horisontal. Not sure if this was because it was applied with a power tool or because the maker liked it. I have also seen beads as you describe down the hionge and centre edges. On one piece there were two beads on the hinge side and a signle bead where the two door came together. Nicely balanced.

   Dave

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   BG | Nov 26, 2004 03:36pm | #4

   Patto,

   As I mentioned to JC, I was chicken to put a design on the inside edge of the rails and stiles.  However, somewhere between JC's and your comments a thought was triggered. I built the doors about 1/4" oversized (width) which I had planed to plane into final size.  Maybe I'll rabbit the doors where they meet and put one bead in the center.  I'll take a step back look at that and then decide if beads on the outside edge (hinge side) of the stiles is desirable. Thanks 

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   jako17 | Nov 26, 2004 05:01pm | #5

   Rules, if such things exist are made to be tested or broken, but given the width of the meeting stiles IMO it will look very busy.But beauty is in the eye of the beholder and you will have live with it

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   BG | Nov 26, 2004 05:46pm | #6

   jako,

   Yes, and in the upstairs library no less, I'll see it every day.  Normally I'm focused exclusively on getting everything flat and square, scratch free and good joinery...more or less a shaker style...but in reality just rustic.  I think I need to take the time to incorporate some design detail...router/TS made moldings, maybe some stringing, eventually getting into some carvings. In other words, mill the pieces beyond flat and square.

   This piece does not lend itself to many of those things (poplar scraps..which will be painted)...altough I did make simple moldings.  However developing the courage, confidence and patients to try some stuff and stop thinking about all the work/money that will be wasted if I screw it up is the next step in my personal evolution. 

   In this project I made a couple of extra 'just in case' stiles.  So I can try the bead in the center and, if it looks lousy, throw it away and re-mortice the spare. What I probably really need to do is get a camera so I can post on here and get the input of others.. 

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   jako17 | Nov 27, 2004 05:04am | #7

   Why not bead the opening and put one slightly larger bead on the overlapping door?Keeping the rails and stiles clean.

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   BG | Nov 27, 2004 03:02pm | #8

   Jako,

   After your initial comment I decided to do a bit more experimenting.  Yesterday I beaded some stock and ripped it so I could get a pretty good look at all the options.  

   Your perceptions were correct, all the beading did was to make the piece look busy and detract from the clean angular look....even with only a single bead down the center where the doors meet.  It was a good learning lesson, thanks

    

     

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   jako17 | Nov 27, 2004 04:07pm | #9

   You are welcome.Mock ups are time consuming but one of the best ways of predicting the outcome.There is some truth in the saying "There is never enough time to do the job the first time,but there is always enough time to redo it" Spend the time up front then get on with woodwork.

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   SCFrankland | Nov 30, 2004 06:33pm | #10

   Here is a shot of a set of doors I built for my bathroom cabinet.

   Scott C. Frankland

   Scott's WOODWORKING Website

   "He who has the most tools may not win the race of life but he will sure make his wife look like a good catch when she goes to move on."

   
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   BG | Nov 30, 2004 11:17pm | #11

   Scott,

   Thanks for sharing...the joints and beading look nice.  I just finished putting on  knobs and routing out the back to accept a french cleat for hanging.  What kind of finish did you use...almost looks like a milk paint?     

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   SCFrankland | Dec 01, 2004 01:33am | #12

   The outside was finished with a milk paint and a traditional oil paint on the interior.Scott C. Frankland

   Scott's WOODWORKING Website"He who has the most tools may not win the race of life but he will sure make his wife look like a good catch when she goes to move on."