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.

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. All it takes is a tablesaw a hand plane and a router table with one simple and. A diy guide to frame and panel doors step 1.

Vertical stiles and horizontal rails form a rigid frame with minimal seasonal movement. 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. The exact dimensions of my doors don t matter much because you re not. And the math begins.

Needless to say the first step to building your. The video is from my online cabinetmaking course for ordinary people. 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. 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.