Need to replace cherry wood cabinet doors - input/advice needed

[Greg81]

I need to replace several kitchen cabinet doors due to damage. They are cherry wood shaker style with raised panel. They are one inch thick. I included a picture in this post of one of the doors. I searched everywhere on the web to see if this is an off the shelf item, but it is not primarily due to it being one inch thick. Most doors I see today are 3/4 inch thick. One of my options is to find a custom cabinet maker and if anyone can recommend one in the NJ, PA or NY area I would appreciate it. My other option is to make the doors myself. I have access to a planer, jointer, router table and other equipment. If anyone give me input or ideas on my situation I would appreciate it.

 

[curlyoak]

I live in Florida so I cant recommend cabinet maker in your area. There is another issue. Cherry wood gets darker by the year. New cherry will look lighter and pink. Staining may be required to match existing. The requirements to make another door should be routine for most shops. It will require 5/4 stock. That is 1 1/4" thick in the rough. Which will dress down to match the other doors. I think you have the tools to make another door. Execution is subject to your skill level.

[Greg81]

On 4/18/2024 at 11:28 AM, curlyoak said:

Thank you for that info. It was helpful.

 

[wtnhighlander]

I take it the photos are an undamaged sample? If you share pics of the damage, someone here might have good advice on repairs that won't require entire new doors.

Maybe.

[Coop]

And I guess it’s possible that this is not really cherry wood but stained as cherry. Either way, it’s sure going to be hard to match. Good luck.