Doors, Raised Panel

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a raised panel door which can be constructed using a table saw and router table with stile and rail bits. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Australian Woodsmith is a practical magazine for all woodworkers. From Issue 31. One of the drawer options for the filing cabinets in Woodsmith No. 32 was to make the false fronts with raised panels instead of flat panels. I like to cut raised panels with the table saw, and there are a couple of thing, I do to end up with smooth, clean bevels and shoulders.

I recently purchased the Sommerfeld Ogee Raised Panel router bit set. I have a shaper one-piece rail and stile cutter but decided the individual rail and stile bits, such as those in the Sommerfeld set would be a little easier to setup and use.

If you have a hollow core door in your home and wish to dress it up, these are the instructions for you. Just follow along at the link and in no time your doors will look completely different.

Build your own raised panel doors using this complete step-by-step tutorial. Lot of pictures as well to help guide you through the process.

I came up with an easier way to make large raised panels with continuous grain using veneered MDF and solid wood edging.

Learn a new way to make beautiful raised panel doors. We will show you the best tips, techniques, and tools to make doors quickly and easily without expensive panel-raising bits.