How to Make Shaker Doors on a Table Saw
- 1). Set the fence of the table saw to 1/4-inch. Next, set the table saw blade to 1/2-inch in height.
- 2). Run the stiles and rails on the long edges to make a groove in the edges. Make one pass with all the stiles and rails.
- 3). Turn the wood around and run the pieces through again. This will result in two things: a 1/4-inch space from both the front and the back of the stiles and rails, and a 1/4-inch groove in the center in which to slide the 1/4-inch plywood.
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Tongue and groove
Next, set the table saw fence to 1/2-inch over the blade. Set the height to 1/4-inch. Run the ends of the rails (cross cutting) through the blade. Then, turn the over and run them again. - 5). Set the fence on 1/4-inch over the blade, stand the rails on end and make a pass through the blade, turn them around and do the same. This creates a ‘tongue’ that will fit into the groove of the stiles.
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Clamping the door
Run a bead of the wood glue on the tongues of one rail and slip it into the grooves in the stiles. Hold this in place while slipping the 1/4-inch plywood into the grooves. Next, run a bead of wood glue on the tongue of the remaining rail and slide it into place. Clamp the shaker door with bar clamps and leave for at least three hours.
