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Hi Jamie
Hope you can answer this question for me. I have a couple of french provincial dressers that have wood panels in the doors. I want to replace these panels with chicken wire or fabric. Is there an easy way to pop these panels out?
Thanx
Carolyn
Carolyn,
That panel probably sits in a groove, called a dado, that runs all around the inside of that door. Although the panel isn't glued in the groove (it floats in place) - the frame around the panel is glued up around it. So it's going to be difficult to remove it without damaging the door significantly.
Without proper tools or the expertise to use them, replacing the solid panel with chicken wire or fabric is hard to accomplish. Sure, you can do it, but to do it correctly, and have it look nice - it's a difficult job. No easy way to "pop it out".
Sorry I don't have better news for you!
Jamie in Vegas
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Jamie Yocono
Wood It Is! Custom Cabinetry
Las Vegas, NV
www.wooditis.com
My woodworking blog: www.wooditis.blogspot.com
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| Comment | Hi Jamie Ok, thank you. Thought it would be easy, but what you said makes sense. Ugh these panels are ugly - guesss I just have to live with them. Thanks again, Carolyn | ||
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Jamie Yocono
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Woodworker, Furniture designer/builder, industrial arts educator. Bachelor degree in Furniture Design, and journeyman carpenter, with a 4 year apprenticeship. Currently owner of custom furniture/cabinet shop in Las Vegas, NV. Can answer most woodworking questions EXCEPT those regarding repairs, refinishing, and antiques.
Experience
Bachelor in Furniture Design - Ohio University (1980)
Journeyman Carpenter, Local 639
Adult educator - Developed adult education woodworking program for the University of Akron, and taught classes there for 9 years.
Opened a private woodworking school in Las Vegas, NV and teach private and semi-private lessons. In 2011, I will begin teaching UNLV woodworking classes at my school. Sweet!
Organizations
Furniture Society
Publications
Tile Design and Installation Magazine (Article on inlaying tile into wood)
Education/Credentials
Journeyman Union Carpenter
Bachelors degree in Furniture Design (Ohio University)
College of Hard Knocks!
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