just not sure if its easier to cut out the frame in one piece out of plywood or make them via Stile & Rail.
im a novice,.... as im sure you can tell...
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thanks
2007-12-20 04:31:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
If you have all the bits for Stile & Rail that would be the way to go....They look so much better....
Now if you want to go the PLAIN EASY WAY then go plywood.....
If you have the set up to do it, Raised Panel is the way to go......
Or if you really want to go easy, Birch plywood doors, then just use iron on wood tape for the edges, really simple....
2007-12-20 04:48:24 · answer #1 · answered by adevilchild38 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might depend on what tools you have available, if you have a CNC router (I'm betting you don't) routing will be easier, if not, setting up guides or a template for routing will take some time. Also with routing you have a radius on inside corners, which, if you are trying for a rail and stile look, is not so good, removing it precisely can take some skilfull hand work.
On the other hand stile and rail involves more parts, and depending on how you make the joints, it may be harder, but stile and rail will generally give superior appearance. Personally if I had access to a decent table saw (a tenoning jig would be a big plus too) I would use the stile and rail, if not, I think I'd go with just a flat panel. I'm not sure the results of routing a panel are worth the trouble, but that is a matter of opinion. If you really don't want a flat panel, and you are not well equipped to make the parts for rail and stile, you might try routing.
2007-12-20 12:58:33 · answer #2 · answered by tinkertailorcandlestickmaker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't build a stile and rail door, rather than rout out the door I would use a 3/8"cabinet grade Birch plywood and apply 3/8" thick mullions to it. A Shaker or Craftsman style would be the easiest as both would use a square edge on the mullions.
2007-12-20 17:30:39 · answer #3 · answered by Carpenter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is easier to rout out the door. If you use rail and stiles you have to make the rails, then the stiles, and the panel. When you have made them you have to fit and glue them. If you use plywood remember that plywood is made in layers so you will not have a finished look with either style door. You need to use either solid wood if you are staining or MDF board if you are painting the door.
2007-12-22 12:34:25 · answer #4 · answered by Jake S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as far as your question goes, yes it is easier to cut / router all of your panels out of a piece of plywood. The stile and rail has many purposes though. One of course is cosmetic, the rounding of corners from a plunge bit is not very professional looking; two is strength, the grain direction of your stiles and rails coupled with your choice of joinery ( pocket hole, dowel, tenon, etc. etc.) make for a very strong door with little or no flex and warpage. A plywood door will warp without question
2007-12-20 15:09:55 · answer #5 · answered by clean&serene 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have made several cabinet doors in my time and always made them with Stile and Rails. Never heard of routing out a single piece of wood. If you are going to have the center piece flat rather than raised panel( which is more difficult and time consuming if you don't have the tools) either rout out the back with a groove for the panel to sit in or rout slots in the frame prior to assy to accept the panel. The prior is the easiest and just as good. Good luck. With the price of doors these days doing it yourself saves a ton of money. Just take your time. The difference between a good woodworker and a bad one is a good one knows how to cover his mistakes.
2007-12-20 12:46:32 · answer #6 · answered by FREDER 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't be happy with the appearance
of routed out plywood.
2007-12-20 20:01:27 · answer #7 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use plain old plywood.
2007-12-20 12:35:44 · answer #8 · answered by jadehe22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋