jimmobley Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I am going to buy Eagle American bits , can you tell me what profile is a popular one to start with? ie ogee Put off learning raised panel doors long enough. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjffineww Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I would say that's fairly subjective but I will guess the "thumbnail" profile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I am going to buy Eagle American bits , can you tell me what profile is a popular one to start with? ie ogee Put off learning raised panel doors long enough. Jim I'd buy what looks good to you. There is no right or wrong here. I personally bought a roman ogee profile for my raised panels. It was on sale. One consideration is that if you want your panels to be flush with your rails and stiles, then you'll need a raised panel bit with a back cutter. Otherwise, you're panel will stand proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Bauer Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I'd buy what looks good to you. There is no right or wrong here. I personally bought a roman ogee profile for my raised panels. It was on sale. One consideration is that if you want your panels to be flush with your rails and stiles, then you'll need a raised panel bit with a back cutter. Otherwise, you're panel will stand proud. Or you do like the production shops do and use 3/4 material for the stiles and rails and 5/8 material for the panels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sancho Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 I like a bead profile with a cove panel bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jab73180 Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 it depends what look your going for. i like the shaker raised panels. do what looks good to you and what matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChetlovesMer Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 I am going to buy Eagle American bits , can you tell me what profile is a popular one to start with? ie ogee Put off learning raised panel doors long enough. Jim I really think this is a matter or taste. However, I have a couple of raised panel bits (mine just happen to be all Freud). Clients seem to all favor different styles. Not only that but often I am tasked with matching an existing cabinet or set of cabinets. Having said that, I always look for ones that have a profile which I can not perform on the table saw. In my simple little mind that gives me additional versatility. I also generally buy them with back cutters. Although often I will use 5/8 material in the panel on 3/4" doors. When I do that, obviously I don't use the back cutter, but I like to have the option. BTW - Freud sets come with an instructional DVD and a handy poster which may help you learn to measure for raised panel doors. I'm not sure if other manufacturers have this. It can be kind of handy. I hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmobley Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Great feedback, I think I know what to look for now. Didn't think about the 5/8 material vs the back cutter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimV Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 I've found that unless I just have some $$$ burning a hole in my wallet, I only buy the profile that I need for the particular design I'm currently working on. However with that said, the 3/8 bead with a cove on the panel is a very traditional profile that can be used over and over. I've used that profile on a bathroom vanity, a traditional flat panel tv stand and an American Girl wardrobe. It's pretty versatile. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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