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Edge for Shaker 21/2” door Frame

5K views 11 replies 7 participants last post by  Herb Stoops 
#1 ·
I have a cope and stick router bit set does a nice job on inside of the door frame. These are Shaker doors with a flat panel insert. Made a bunch. Was thinking of putting a router edge on outside just to change up. Good or bad idea? Any suggestion on a edge?
 
#2 · (Edited)
It's your design. I say practice on some scrap and see what you like.

I have used these guys for cabinet doors and drawer fronts. Browse through their catalog and see if you find something you like. You might get some inspiration from the designs they offer. On shaker doors, they usually just ease the outside edge. I have ordered doors with a trim piece cut into the inside of the rails and stiles. You could do that by simply adding small pieces of trim.

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#4 ·
Keep in mind that if you are using European style hinges your options are very limited. They sell a special bit but the best look as far as I'm concerned, is a very very slight round over. If you are not aware of what I am talking about do a test run on a piece and see how close to the edge the hing has to be mounted.
 
#5 ·
According to a sheet I have from Richelieu the max distance from the edge of the door to the edge of the cup is 6mm and the minimum is 3. When I add 1/4" wood banding to the door the cup hole winds up partially in the banding.
 
#10 ·
Brian - I've made Shaker doors, with a ogee profile on the inside edge (cope and stick), as well as a clean edge on the inside profile, but on the outside edge I've just eased the sharp corners with a bit of sanding. For my taste, a clean edge on the outside is more aesthetically pleasing, and in my opinion, a profiled outside edge takes away from the Shaker style, but in the end, it's your choice and what pleases you.
 
#11 ·
Now I know you have some scrap laying around somewhere. Make a test cut or three and see. The hole for the Euro hinge is bored on the inside of the stile...about 3mm from the outer edge. A 35mm (or 1 3/8 inch) forstner bit will do the job. Bore about 1/2 inch or so...maybe a little more. Testing may show that you need adjust where the hole is bored for the hinge to operate properly.

Good luck.
Mike
 

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