Making Shaker Doors With A Table Saw

Wait at least an hour before removing the clamps.

Making shaker doors with a table saw.

A kreg jig makes these shaker style cabinet doors possible without having a router. 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. Clamp the shaker door with bar clamps and leave for at least three hours. A demonstration start to finish of how to make cabinet doors primarily on a table saw.

Shaker style doors add a simple and clean look to your cabinets and add a level of true craftsmanship to your cabinet project. Once you have your panel cut make kreg jig pilot holes following ana s directions. Get help with the hinges. Hold this in place while slipping the 1 4 inch plywood into the grooves.

I made two on the short ends and three on the long sides. Do you have old cabinets that you d like to replace. To even up the ends of the door cut 1 16 in. Make sure you have the kreg jig to the right setting.

Lay the door assembly on the planed 2 x 4 s and clamp. Wipe up the excess glue with a putty knife and a damp rag. Next run a bead of wood glue on the tongue of the remaining rail and slide it into place. If the door is touching the 2 x 4 s at each corner you ll know the door is flat.

You also have to hang them. Other than the hinges there is no metal just wood and glue. Building shaker cabinet doors is only part of the story. Run a bead of the wood glue on the tongues of one rail and slip it into the grooves in the stiles.

A basic woodworking shop is all you need to build strong beautiful c. If the boxes are in good shape you may just need to replace the cabinet doors. You can build new cabine.