Making Cathedral Cabinet Doors

How to make arched cabinet doors easily.

Making cathedral cabinet doors.

Here i m showing how i made two cathedral raised panel doors for a replacement cabinet for above a refrigerator. This is a process of applying a veneer to cover the existing doors. Arch top or cathedral doors always seem so fancy to me. Consult a local carpenter to see whether this is an option for you.

Make a list of the parts of your diy shaker cabinet doors before you begin. I ve never shown how the arched rails. When the door surfaces are scratched or scuffed consider cabinet refacing. It s a good idea to make your doors 1 8 in.

Extra tall so you can trim their ends after gluing. Cabinet door replacement is an excellent idea when the doors are in rough shape but the boxes are still solid. While not for everyone or every piece there are many projects that look much more dressed up with cathedrals and arches. The bits and a template set will set.

Here s a classic way to put together a strong good looking door without making any unsightly holes. Start with a suitable router table. We decided to dress up the infinity tools shop and make two cathedral arched doors for a wall cabinet. You ll also need a bandsaw or jigsaw for cutting the curves and a set of door making router bits.

There are a few specialized tools you must have to make cathedral doors.