Making Shaker Doors With A Table Saw

From each end using the table saw.

Making shaker doors with a table saw.

Do you have old cabinets that you d like to replace. You will switch the settings when you put on the sides. Run a bead of the wood glue on the tongues of one rail and slip it into the grooves in the stiles. Wipe up the excess glue with a putty knife and a damp rag.

And if you are starting with wood that is already surfaced and squared then you can build the entire door with just a table saw and miter saw. You also have to hang them. A demonstration start to finish of how to make cabinet doors primarily on a table saw. A kreg jig makes these shaker style cabinet doors possible without having a router.

If the boxes are in good shape you may just need to replace the cabinet doors. Shaker style doors add a simple and clean look to your cabinets and add a level of true craftsmanship to your cabinet project. If the door is touching the 2 x 4 s at each corner you ll know the door is flat. A basic woodworking shop is all you need to build strong beautiful c.

Lay the door assembly on the planed 2 x 4 s and clamp. Clamp the shaker door with bar clamps and leave for at least three hours. Wait at least an hour before removing the clamps. You can build new cabine.

I made two on the short ends and three on the long sides. To even up the ends of the door cut 1 16 in. Once you have your panel cut make kreg jig pilot holes following ana s directions. Make sure you have the kreg jig to the right setting.

Get help with the hinges. Next run a bead of wood glue on the tongue of the remaining rail and slide it into place. Hold this in place while slipping the 1 4 inch plywood into the grooves.