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I have 3/4" birch plywood cabinet doors from the mid-60s. I would like to cut our the centers leaving a 2 to 2-1/2 inch perimeter and then route in the inner edge so that I can insert and 1/4" bead board panel. Will this work or will I have problems with the doors warping?
Hi Rhonda, yes, you would risk the doors warping, although if they're flat now, they're probably fairly stable after 40+ years. If the beadboard is only 1/4", it's not going to add any additional strength to the door,though, and cutting out the centers will definitely take strength away. why not apply the beadboard to the fronts of the doors and then put a molding around the beadboard to simulate a separate panel? I have done this on a few occasions to dress up a hollow core door, to make it look like a paneled door, and it's quite effective. It would also be a lot less work! It doesn't look exactly the same as an inset panel as you want to create, but it's a similar look. Hope that helps a little- post back if need be- regards- Greg
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| Comment | Thank you for the quick response. I think I will do the top mounting of the bead board as you suggested. Some of the doors are quite long (48") and your answer reaffirmed my fear that warping just might result. Thank you again. | ||
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Greg Scholl
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Questions on Woodworking, wood finishing and refinishing of all kinds, repairing furniture and wooden objects, Architectural details, Woodturning, carving, tool usage, product usage, some chemistry as it applies to woodworking and related interests,cabinet making and furniture construction/design, etc. I have experience with all manners of colorants, finishes, paints, stains, dyes, glazes, and coatings, wood species recognition and usage,tool recommendations, blade types and recommendation,techniques and methods for many Woodworking related issues, etc.
Experience
Fine furniture restorer and cabinet maker for over 30 years,serving high end Antique dealers, Interior designers, Collectors in the CT area. Consulting for area Painting/Decorating and Building contractors on non painting issues..(staining, wood prep.,clear finishing, floor restoration and architectural detail restoration and repair, etc.) Sold, built, serviced, setup Home, Industrial, and Commercial stationary woodworking tools for a major tool retailer in CT. for three years, sold hand and power tools , provided knowledge, parts replacement, service, and on site service, Trade show Demo, and training as well.
Publications
Published in Fine Woodworking Magazine (12/97), included on Fine Woodworkings first "Best of Fine Woodworking" CD-ROM (2002) ...("27 year compilation of expert know-how")
Education/Credentials
Art School at Silvermine Guild in Norwalk, CT., 9 year apprenticeship in a European run Cabinet and Restoration shop in CT., various classes on subjects having to do with the field. Seminars from major Tool manufacturers, Skil/Bosch, Delta, Powermatic, Ritter, Porter cable, Milwaukee, Dewalt/B&Decker, Performax.
Past/Present Clients
Many varied clients including work on Martha Stewarts' Westport, CT. show house, many fine Antique dealers and private collectors in and around Fairfield County and in Woodbury, CT. (the Antiques capital of CT.), Golden Age of Trucking Museum, Wilton Historical Society.
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