I was wondering if anyone had suggestions as to how to recreate the profile of the raised panel in the pic below. My idea was to use the outside edge of my straight raised-panel bit and then a 1/4″ ovolo bit for the roundover while guiding the edge of the panel along the router table fence (these two bits are in the second pic). I am worried about trying to guide the radiused edge smoothly along the fence, however. Does anyone have other suggestions? I just have to build one big door for a friend’s kitchen and this is really stumping me. Thanks in advance.
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Template
I'm not altogether sure how you plan to make this door but I would definitely use a masonite (hardboard) template and router bits with roller or guide bearings.
Janet
For just one panel you might want to consider making the central field with qtr round separately, and glue it to the panel with raised edge. If you are careful with stock selection (both pieces from the same board), grain match across the lamination ought to be good
Ray.
Thanks for the 'duh' moment! ;-)
Ray,
That's actually a really good idea. You just gave me one of those humbling and all-too-frequent 'duh' moments. I already have a 3/4" panel glued together (this stupid door is 21x32), but if I manage to screw that up, then I'll definitely give your suggestion a shot. Thanks.
Humidity
Perhaps it is because I live in an area where relative humidity is high so I would be concerned that a panel glued to the top of another panel would curl over time.
Is this door not traditional frame and panel?
Janet
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