I would like to learn how to make Raised panel doors out of 1 piece of mdf .
Using 1/4" shank bits.
Is this possible?
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1piece raised panel mdf doors using form bits
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Re: 1piece raised panel mdf doors using form bits
Dealguy11 (Steve) is the main man for these especially if you're doing a lot of different sizes from the same basic design.
There is a good thread here - viewtopic.php?t=38240 - and there are a fair few others on the forum on the same subject.
There is a good thread here - viewtopic.php?t=38240 - and there are a fair few others on the forum on the same subject.
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Re: 1piece raised panel mdf doors using form bits
It's certainly possible to make 1 piece MDF doors with 1/4 shank form bits, though you may be somewhat limited on what profiles you can do depending on what bits you have available. I assume you're wanting to use form bits to make the process faster, which is a good idea. You should always use form bits where possible for this kind of work.
Do you have a specific set of profiles in mind? I could write an essay on this, but it would be quicker if we could address a specific example.
Do you have a specific set of profiles in mind? I could write an essay on this, but it would be quicker if we could address a specific example.
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Re: 1piece raised panel mdf doors using form bits
Here is a link to a youtube video on making a 1 piece mdf raised panel door using Plunge form router bits.
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Re: 1piece raised panel mdf doors using form bits
If you watch the link to the video on making a 5 piece RPdoor out of 1 piece of mdf they used 3 bits
a 1274 plunge flatr ound over bit 1/4 Inch radius 1/4 " flat bit
1/4dia end mil
3/4 dia core box bit
a 1274 plunge flatr ound over bit 1/4 Inch radius 1/4 " flat bit
1/4dia end mil
3/4 dia core box bit
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Re: 1piece raised panel mdf doors using form bits
this is the stile raised panel door I want to be able to make I is made with 2 plunge form tools