2025 KLINGSPOR BIG Catalog - Catalog - Page 123
RAISED PANEL DOOR CONSTRUCTION
Choose stock size as appropriate for your project. For example, 3/4" x 2" stile & rails and 5/8" thick panels (without optional back
cut) are common for cabinet doors. Use your stock size and door size to calculate the following:
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Stile length = Door height
Rail length = Door width - width of both stiles + Interlock
Panel height = Door height - width of both rails + Interlock - Expansion
Panel width = Rail length - Expansion
Interlock = 3/4" (3/8" per side) on KLINGSPOR full size Stile & Rail bits or 1/2"
(1/4" per side) for KLINGSPOR miniature Stile & Rail.
Expansion: Generally 1/8" on cabinet doors. Can vary with door size, green
condition of wood, anticipated exposure to high humidity, and species of wood.
Use the Stile bit to cut the entire length of the inside edge on both the
stiles and the rails.
Use the Rail bit to make the matching cross grain end cuts on the rails only.
Use the Raised Panel bit to cut all four sides of each raised panel face
down on the router table.
Set Raised Panel bit height for proper tongue thickness. Tongue should be
1/4" for the full size Stile & Rail bits or 5/32" for the miniature ones.
Allow extra stock if you plan to use the optional back cutter.
Use the Standard Glue Joint or biscuits for added strength when gluing up larger panels.
Cut all components and test fit. Then glue up and reassemble. Glue only the stile and rail joints. The panel should be
allowed to "float" to allow for expansion and contraction. You may choose to use anti-rattle snakes to prevent the panel
from rattling. Make your own by running a 1/8" bead of 100% silicone caulk on wax paper. Allow to dry. Cut into pieces
about 3/4" long. Insert in each groove at every corner while assembling. Check the door for squareness immediately after
gluing up. It may also be helpful to pre-stain the raised panel because part of the concealed portion of the tongue may
become visible later due to contraction. Complete the door by adding a door edge
pattern around the outside edge.
RAISED PANEL BACK CUTTER
This bit offers a safe and economical way to make
that optional backside cut on raised panels. It is
suitable for use with any of our Raised Panel
Bits. 1-3/4" large diameter with 1/2 shank. Order
item #5850.
$123.64
Make the Stile & Rail cuts for glass doors using KLINGSPOR’s full size Stile
& Rail Sets. No extra components are required. All that’s needed is to stagger
the cutting edges and "stack" both groovers on the Stile bit. Use both bearings
(no groover) on the Rail bit. See Drawing. Now make your cuts just like in
normal door construction.
Cut the inside edges of all four pieces with the Stile Bit. Trim the ends of the
Rails with the Rail bit. Assemble door and insert glass pane. Use clips or
corner trim mold on the back side to hold the pane in place.
$233.02 / set
ROUTER BITS
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Item# 5990B
STILE & RAIL GLASS DOORS
Item# 5990A
Router Bits
CABINET DOORS
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