Raised Panel Door Table Saw Jig

Making raised panel doors with a table saw video transcript.

Raised panel door table saw jig.

This is a great jig for creating raised panels for cabinet doors a simple to build jig for your table saw. The cleat that holds the toggle clamp is 2 1 4 wide. In this video i m going to show you how to make raised panels like this using a table saw in a standard combination blade. Great for running the hips on panels that are 8 or longer but i would prefer an extra precaution for running the shorter dimension end grain hips.

The outside leg of the jig is longer so it can ride in a miter slot in the saw table. For standard rectangular raised panels all you really need is the saw blades you already own and you don t need a big table saw either. To saw the bevel i set the saw blade at 15 degrees and raise it 1 1 2 in. My sled is made from 3 4 baltic birch plywood.

Each leg has a groove to hold the brace. This keeps the block aligned with the fence. All it takes is a simple shop made sled. The table saw provides an easy way for you to make raised panel doors.

Modify our tenon jig free plans on our website to make a small raised panel jig. How to make a raised panel jig for your tablesaw learn how to make a raised panel jig for your tablesaw. The stop at the back of the jig also keeps the panel from shifting. I use a scrap board to test the setting and adjust the rip fence so the beveled edge of the panel ends up slightly less than 1 4 in.

There s a quick and simple way to make attractive raised panels for your next cabinet project. Free plans for the tenon jig. Wood magazine s jim heavey shows you how this jig keeps your stock securely fixed for repeatable and accurate cuts. A raised panel door jig.

The toggle is located 3 up from the bottom of the jig. This permits the panel s beveled edge to fit snugly into the slot in the rails and stiles of my project. It s 20 long 13 tall and 6 wide.