Make a list of the parts of your diy shaker cabinet doors before you begin.
Making cathedral cabinet doors.
Cabinet door replacement is an excellent idea when the doors are in rough shape but the boxes are still solid.
It should be equipped with a 2 hp or higher variable speed router that accepts 1 2 in shank router bits.
Consult a local carpenter to see whether this is an option for you.
The bits and a template set will set.
We decided to dress up the infinity tools shop and make two cathedral arched doors for a wall cabinet.
There are a few specialized tools you must have to make cathedral doors.
I ve never shown how the arched rails.
You ll also need a bandsaw or jigsaw for cutting the curves and a set of door making router bits.
When the door surfaces are scratched or scuffed consider cabinet refacing.
It s a good idea to make your doors 1 8 in.
Here i m showing how i made two cathedral raised panel doors for a replacement cabinet for above a refrigerator.
Extra tall so you can trim their ends after gluing.
Start with a suitable router table.
This is a process of applying a veneer to cover the existing doors.
They elevate a door into a bit of classic architecture.
Here s a classic way to put together a strong good looking door without making any unsightly holes.
How to make arched cabinet doors easily.