Simple Frame And Panel Doors

Click below to watch a video tour of the simple way i make frame and panel assemblies.

Simple frame and panel doors.

All it takes is a tablesaw a hand plane and a router table with one simple and. And the math begins. A diy guide to frame and panel doors step 1. The panel floats inside the frame housed in grooves so its seasonal movement is hidden especially if the panel is stained and finished before it s installed.

Using the straightforward process detailed here you can crank out great looking doors for many applications including furniture cabinets and built ins. A frame and panel structure creates a stable solid wood door see door structure at right. Needless to say the first step to building your. These type of doors are more suitable for paint grade projects or projects where the back of the door is hidden because there s a ton of pocket holes on the back that of course i.

Frame and panel doors are a classic part of traditional furniture and cabinet design. The exact dimensions of my doors don t matter much because you re not. Vertical stiles and horizontal rails form a rigid frame with minimal seasonal movement. Because the center panel is plywood it resists shrinking and growing but the wood frame helps keep the panel structurally strong and covers up the plywood edges.

Frames use 3 4 thick stock with 1 4 panels in various materials and veneers.