Simple Frame And Panel Doors

D is for design i have no idea what a b and c are for.

Simple frame and panel doors.

And the math begins. A frame and panel structure creates a stable solid wood door see door structure at right. 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. A diy guide to frame and panel doors step 1.

Frames use 3 4 thick stock with 1 4 panels in various materials and veneers. 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. Simple frame and panel doors in 30 minutes frame and panel doors add class to any project but they don t have to add a lot of assembly time.

All it takes is a tablesaw a hand plane and a router table with one simple and. The exact dimensions of my doors don t matter much because you re not. Needless to say the first step to building your. The video is from my online cabinetmaking course for ordinary people.

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