How to Make Raised Panel Doors

[@johnwoodcock7031]

Excellent video! You are a great teacher with lots of needed detail.....

[@mrsiegle]

Before I even finish watching this, I must say that after 2 years of watching your woodworking videos, I have learned so much about this stuff. It has given me a shot at becoming good at working in wood after a very late start (70). Thanks so much for your incredible video productions and your excellent teaching techniques, and your wonderful energy.

[@robertkeyser6657]

Richard I'm 72 ha great retirement wood working and learning along the way

[@harrykingsley2585]

Fantastic job of explaining all facets of a raised panel door. Thanks

[@tommont1824]

You are the absolute best teacher. I've searched all over you tube for this project and you are by far the most thorough .I sub to your channel and I don't know why I didn't just go to you first.You have cleared up my problem of measurement and bit placement.Thanks a million.Keep up the great work.

[@ryananthony4840]

I've been a professional craftsman for decades and I agree with you, he does a great job

[@BB-ku4zl]

You are an excellent instructor, I learned so much just watching this video and working along with you. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@mburke1211]

I am a newer woodworker, and started with your more recent videos. After watching this 12 yo video, I see why your channel grew so much. You were always an awesome teacher and video producer. Kudos!

[@Kiaa5679]

Great video. I’ve been making raised panel doors the hard way. Thank you for explaining the rail and stile bits. Will be getting a set on the next project

[@danimal6777]

Thank you for making this video. You couldn’t have been clearer or more thorough with each step of your tutorial. I’ve watched many videos on how to make raised panel doors, and this one is by far the best one I’ve come across. Liked and subscribed.

[@glenngautier9409]

Excellent teaching! Your approach, attention to logical presentation and clear examples are perfect. I love these videos. You have a real gift in wood and in teaching.

[@toonybrain]

This is a very well done tutorial. You got very basic and detailed, and that’s priceless.Thank you. Most comprehensive video on cope and stick out there.

[@williamlee2769]

Hi Marc, I was very impressed with the level of detail you provided in making the raised panel door. Also your way of explaining things is very easy to understand. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise. Will

[@davewurth5693]

Hello Marc! Great instructional video! I am attempting my first try at making raised panel doors and your video has given me extra confidence. My line of thinking is, "If I don't know what I don't know, I'm bound to make mistakes." Thanks for giving me all the pertinent information to minimize my mistakes. I also liked and subscribed! Best to you. Dave

[@masontejera506]

Holy smokes this is a wonderful throwback. 15 years!

[@Lodestone1968]

Marc, One of the best woodworking shows I have ever seen. Very thorough and concise. I am a first time viewer, but will be checking out more of your stuff. Thanks

[@dino121259]

Nice instructional vid. I've been a trim carpenter for 28 years and always had my 'cabinet guy' build my doors. I will be starting to build my own tomorrow. Thanks.

[@vanexxa081]

As an aussie viewer, I am always amazed at American's handling of fractions. How can you live like that? It's so amazing to me. Man, the metric system has either dumbed us down... or saved us a lot of thinking. Also, your videos are so educational and so complete. I love your work.

[@AndrewHecker85]

Here in rural Canada we still use the imperial measurements for a lot of things. I think of it as taking the stairs instead of the elevator, in terms of brain exercise.

[@daledeimel1833]

Like anything you just train your brain and after awhile it all starts to make sense.

[@Natedoc808]

No worries Aussie, we all drink pints and quarts the same! Cheers

[@Natedoc808]

Also, it gets tough breaking down in between measurements in metric, 10.5mm for example. Although I have to say that our schools are prepping our youngens for metric more and more; they stopped teaching multiplication by 12s and instead only teach multiplication tables up to multiples of 10s these days. Doesn't help them learn how to tell time by any means.

[@foobar3139]

Americans don’t have a problem with it. We use both

[@davidcutrona5228]

I am still an amateur at this, even though have made a few sets already. Know that this is a great all-inclusive video to review before I start my next set of 10 doors. Certainly a great digital tool. Thanks bud!

[@chihuahuaverde425]

I really appreciate your introduction on how these fit together. The rest of the setup instruction is great as well.

[@majidalamri5328]

This is very professional explanation. You are a very good teacher

[@befmx31]

I know this is old but well worth a watch. Great explanation of how to get all of the measurements. I really like watching your content. Great job as usual.

[@cajunrotor]

This is the BEST explanation that I've seen for setting up the router table to make these cuts. Now I feel that I have enough information to actually consider a project that requires doors! Thanks

[@blandry021]

Great instruction video, an all in one , step by step how to.

[@dwsteyl]

Mark, I know this is an old video, but this has been most helpful! I'm starting on our kitchen cabinets soon and learned a lot from this video. Thank you!

[@atlas227428]

Excellent discussion and great step by step guide. Thank you!

[@tbas7161]

Thanks so much for your video! having never made a raised panel door before and the cutter set had no instructions for setup, your detailed video made setup a snap and making great looking doors!!!!!!! Thanks again Tom

[@fbtool]

I finished the raised panels and glued the rails and stiles all looks good! I had this video as a step by step in the shop on my laptop.Also I tried YONICO router bits much cheaper and did a nice job.

[@knoell3]

Excellent tutorial. Well done. Thank you.

[@michaelmacpherson4078]

Thanks so much for your infomative wood working projects. I a an amature wood worker. I am learning so much from you guys!!!

[@michaelrimmer2557]

Great video, I 've watched several on the subject of raised panel doors , but yours was the most informative and clear. Thank you so much10/10.

[@berthamiles6507]

OH MY GOSH!!! EXCELLLENT VIDEO!!!!!!! Can't wait to see your others.......thank you for doing this!!! love the out takes too!!!! I feel confident now that I can do this!!!! I look forward to my project now....instead of intimidated.

[@ayers9006]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. It really helped me.

[@1luckyleppy]

Thanks so much for all your great videos. You are a great instructor. I just recently found your website and am now hooked.

[@pedromartinez7915]

You got a lot patient and you are professional gracias

[@Mike-qb6wp]

Great instruction. I had no clue the process is that simple. Amazing what you can do with the right tools and a little preparation. :) Thanks Buddy!

[@Piccolojan2]

You have a wicked workshop, I can't believe how much you have!

[@thefeet]

love your videos Marc! you read my mind....just as I was thinking about looking up the speeds I was going to need for my Freud bit set... you tossed in the "tooltip" haha.... I've made these a while ago but this served as an excellent brush-up for me as I was about to head out to the shop today and make more! Thanks so much for taking the time to make these videos!

[@davelick6178]

I am a first time viewer. After watching this video I immediately subscribed. You are very through and easy to understand. I know have the confidence to perform the work on my doors. Thanks

[@jorgeherrera3554]

How many years you have in this business Marc? I follow your work and I’m very impressed how easy is to understand step by step the process of your project. Thank you so much.

[@apolinarcisneros2784]

Thank you Mark for the video. I just got my set of cutters, tried them today but at the end I got a little confused with the race panel cutter. I watch your video, problem solved. ...I'm in business tomorrow. Thank you Mark.

[@davelombardo1710]

Should I just glue the rails and styles? They are 2.5 Inch and are mdf as well as the panel. By far the greatest cabinet making video out there! I was able to make all new cabinet doors and they came out beautiful because if the help from your video 👍. Thanks

[@deangriffee8898]

you simplified a lot for me, thank you

[@AntonioRodriguez-cz4sc]

Hola Marc! una presgunta el tablero rebajado central de que medida debe ser el grosor,sera de 1 inch? o tambien se puede hacer con madera de 3/4" de Inch? Thks and great job amigo ,saludos desde Cordoba,Veracruz.Mexico.

[@jasoncampbell6536]

Learned a lot, perfectly explained!!!

[@erikzion1115]

Hey mate, I've been looking for this kind of video for quite a while. Really helpful! Thanks!

[@volcom84bait]

i going to make my table cabinet door tomorrow-- hopefully it turns out ok..thanks for the video--really helps..

[@HiramWoodworking]

11 years later and this is still one of the best videos showing this process. Great job Marc. Also, congratulations on upgrading from a soul patch, to a full beard. 😂😂😂

[@ecmillerbud1]

Good video. I prefer to use a raise panel door calculator. All you need to know is the inside dimensions of the opening, the amount of overlay and the length of the tenon. Plug all those numbers in and the calculator will tell you the length of the rails, stiles and the size of the panel.

[@daledeimel1833]

Nice. Great instructional vid. Thanks.

[@uncleredneck3802]

Man one of your best video may eaven be your best.

[@jimfeaster4837]

This the greatest video !

[@mgeez6147]

HI! I like your videos. What size of router for making the raised panel? What size of router bit for making raised panel? Do you suggest a brand of router? Porter Cable, Triton, Bosch? For now I am interested in working with a raised panel. I have a smaller router and will probably have to buy a router just for raised panels.

[@gradyyoung5461]

great instructions.

[@tommont1824]

I received my shirt today,Talk about fast,wow.Hey Marc,I did my first raised panel today,man was I proud when they fit so perfectly (thanks to you).I do get little fuzzies on the end of the rails,which I just scrape off.Am I doing something wrong or is that the nature of the beast? My bits are brand new.

[@ingarrajoey]

Excellent tutorial!

[@CRNFLK77]

Very informative. Love the videos

[@tommont1824]

Do you have anything on Euro hinges,types,placement,framed and frameless? That would be a great video.thanks Marc

[@ghgomez2]

Thanks. Great video, I loved the ending showing small goofs, for a beginner like me it is encouraging to know that pros like yourself can make small errors. Quick question: you made the inside out of one solid panel, at what size would one should start to worry about warping? Should you put foam (or something similar) between the panel and the side rails? Thank you again. I am learning a lot from you.

[@vyaterminaciones]

Very very good teacher mate!!!!! Nice video!!!!

[@MrVERMONVILE]

A+ Tutorial, thanks for the vid.

[@vaqueton1306]

I'm starting out in woodworking. I've seen a lot of your videos and I've learned so much. But I have a question. I just bought a router but it doesn't have variable speed setting. How can I use the panel but with it?

[@woodwhisperer]

@dhimes3 Now that I think about it, it was definitely 3/4". I was making doors for a standard cabinet with 3/4" stock for the frames and panels.

[@derbye5369]

Thanks for video. What type of wood do you recommend for panel? Do you edge glue 2 pieces together to get the width you need?

[@peterkrakana3766]

Great Video!👍🏼

[@aaronholstrom1971]

Great video!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@larrykelley1818]

Hey ! Marc great video I like watching you do you videos.question at hand is the style and rails.if I use the same technique that you did would I be able to use glass in place of the wood insert. I am making a Gun cabinet. Other wise do you think I should use mortise and tenon. The door style is 1" inch thick and 72" inches inches tall 4" inches wide and the the rail will be 1" inch thick and 36" inches long and 4" inches wide. Thanks Larry and keep the woodworking coming.

[@woodwhisperer]

Sure, you should be able to substitute class for wood in any frame and panel application. Just keep in mind that if the glass is captured completely, you won't be able to get it out for repair if you even need to. So usually instead of a groove we do a rabbet.

[@micjbaron]

Thank you, what a confidence booster!

[@Roadghost88]

Great vid. Thanks. Makes it seem a little more doable for me, though I often screw up my math.

[@daledeimel1833]

I am new to this but he makes it simple. Stiles cut to height and rails and panels cut to same width.

[@Zircon_215]

Great video. Thanks.

[@rickknapp8319]

Hi Mark I realize this video is quite old no gray hair but do you happen to remember where you got your router table fence ?

[@scottwatson5767]

Love your videos Mark, I have recently started to build a stand alone pantry for a friend. This is gonna be my first time trying to make raised panel doors and I purchased the sommerfeld tool raised panel router bit set. Have you ever used them and if so what's your take on them?

[@59princey]

great video very helpful to me

[@MrLaban74]

Thanks for this great video! Any suggestions on how to make matching drawerfronts?

[@vinhle3272]

Do you have to cork panel with frame before painting?

[@m3rdpwr]

If you wanted to create a profile on the outside edge of the door, would you do it to the parts before assembly or after? Thanks!

[@sebiland5429]

You would do this after glue-up and after removing any overhang you might have.

[@m3rdpwr]

+Sebi Land Thank you

[@deleetmeeh]

Hey Marc I noticed the Makita 1013F or maybe it is a 1013FL I can't tell if it has a laser on it. I know now you use Festool miter saw and if your using this or already got rid of it. I'm currently looking for the Makita 1013FL model. I own the 1013L and I know this saw came out quite a while ago so its hard to find. Let me know thanks. I use my saw for work on jobsites and it works perfect I love it. Sometimes I just wish I could have both laser and light.

[@bobadams610]

very good tutorial. Thankyou. But consider your foreground lighting . Needs to be brighter for the rest of us. Thanks again, I will visit your site often Bob Adams

[@dennismaldonado3262]

Great video thanks for the help

[@SteveBueche1027]

They have adjustable speed routers! Mind blown

[@royturv]

Terrific, as with all your videos, thanks

[@cowofthemonth]

that's a nice piece of hickory

[@hyotao]

Really helpful, thanks a lot!

[@mxarte123]

EXELENT VIDEO, QUALITY & JOB! Thanks Mark! =)

[@ted9876]

As always great stuff. Many thanks.

[@travlinpartner]

Great router table, did you make it ?

[@jkmorgan1975]

Mark, I am curious as to if there is a benefit to making the rail cut first as you did here?I typically run the stile bit on long lengths of stock first (making some extra If I make a mistake later),then I can put that bit away for the rest of the project. This way if I make a mistake and need to make a new piece, I don’t have to fiddle with setting up the rail bit again. I also find it faster to run the long lengths of stile all at once. I am not saying my way is right, only curious if you see benefits to your method (less chance of tear out etc.) Thanks

[@brandonkitchens8498]

With what I have learned, if you were to do the cope (rail) cut first and it ends up tearing out, you have a chance to clean that tear-out up when you perform the stile cut second! If you do the stile cut along the lengths of your rails & stiles and then come back to cut your cope cuts, it has a possibility of tearing out and ruining that piece of stock. The same goes for the raised panel. ALWAYS cut end grain first and then rotate counter clockwise and repeat cuts. Doing it this way (from what I have learned) gives you a chance to clean up tear-out if there is any! I hope I helped you out a little bit! Sorry for the lengthy comment! :-)

[@jkmorgan1975]

Brandon Kitchens Thanks for the comment, that makes sense. I haven’t had much issue with tear out personally , but your reasoning is logical. I am just a hobbyist and maybe make 5-10 doors a year, so it’s good to get some advice from other folks. Cheers

[@redaxe77]

Whisperer - I am trying to locate a vendor or vendors for solid panel blanks to make my raised panels from. Mostly looking for oak and alder. Do you recommend anything/anyone?... Thanks you

[@roycehagerman3646]

Great video helped me get started. And the mistakes on the end just show you are human. ;)

[@charlesdimsdale2837]

Wow, great video!

[@timothypotter8872]

That was an awesome video.

[@stampton]

Trying to figure out how to make my own cabinet doors and this dude is a gangster....

[@catolica423]

hey marc , question does MDF also expands like normal wood. very good video by the way.

[@woodwhisperer]

You might get a little swelling with MDF, but for the most part it is considered dimensionally stable. Definitely not like regular wood.

[@runningwaters2200]

Yes like the new Safety. an old Friend of mine lost 4 fingers to a Router table, years ago.

[@icebergmike27]

I would do almost anything for your shop equipment. I love woodworking but im always broke

[@daledeimel1833]

Get an account with Fingerhut. Do research on their site for the best you can buy then buy it and practice on those tools. Also if you can get an account on Amazon you can get the bits and extras you need. For wood I use select pine and sometimes poplar. But I just go as cheap as I can and I always like the results. MDF works fine as well. The box stores will now mill sheets for you so if you have a small car do your cut list and have them cut the sheets down for you. Then just cut to size at home.

[@brokenglass849]

I need your expert advise. I bought a nice Porter Cable 890 series router, but can't find a router table that it's compatible with. I'm hoping you can help me. Thanks!

[@inmyimage1081]

You probably got this figured out already but just in case and for anyone else that might read this… my Bosch router table manual lists all the compatible routers, possibly just because there doesn’t seem to be an industry standard for holes on the baseplate so they listed which set of holes in the table top that you have to use to mount each router. The RA1181 appears to be compatible with your router “892-895 series (fixed base only)”

[@dhimes3]

what thicknes of material are you using to make your bits work?....5\4?

[@scottfprichard]

Question, Mark. I'm just starting to get into woodworking and don't have all I need yet. How would I make that raised panel without the bit that has the back cutter?

[@mechanoid5739]

Hi Scott. A bit late but perhaps I can help. You would need to use either a rabbit/rebate router bit or a bowl/dish router bit with the panel face up on the router table. You set the height of the bit to give you the correct width of the tenon. I prefer to use a bowl router bit as it gives a nice radius to the shoulder of the tenon. Here is a link to show you the type of cutter I am referring to. www.axminster.co.uk/axcaliber-dish-carving-cutter-666038

[@woodwhisperer]

@dhimes3 3/4" stock if I remember correctly.

[@enrico3web]

To remember what the style bit looks like; imagine the bit wearing a stylish hat (bearing) on its head. The bit or hat is on top.-D

[@samuils]

Hi Mark, do you use spacer balls for the panel?