Raised Panels

[Mike Goetzke]

I have some 11" wide door panels to make. I need to edge join boards to get the width. I can do two boards wide but was thinking three would be more aesthetically pleasing. What do you think?

 

[Econoline]

I'm assuming it's going to be a natural finish, with the wood being the focus?

E.

 

[tjbnwi]

Center the two, wont be as busy in the small space.

Tom

 

[Mike Goetzke]

Thanks for the responses. I’m using red oak with “natural” stain.

Was looking at the many kitchen doors I did for our kitchen years ago and doesn’t seem I followed any rules strictly.

 

[Crazyraceguy]

That's right on the border. Hitting exactly 11" is not so easy. A couple of pieces from a 1x6, just barely makes it, and that doesn't account for loss from the jointer. Bumping up to 1x8 does it, but then leaves you with some fairly small drop, unless you can use it for your rails/styles (or face frames)
3 pieces of a 1x4 won't get it either. 11" is just that sweet spot

 

[smorgasbord]

Get 8/4 lumber at least 5.75” wide, resaw and glue up to create a book match.

 

[Mike Goetzke]

That's right on the border. Hitting exactly 11" is not so easy. A couple of pieces from a 1x6, just barely makes it, and that doesn't account for loss from the jointer. Bumping up to 1x8 does it, but then leaves you with some fairly small drop, unless you can use it for your rails/styles (or face frames)
3 pieces of a 1x4 won't get it either. 11" is just that sweet spot

I’m lucky to have a hardwood supplier close to me. The rough sawn boards I got were about 8-1/2” wide. I was drooling when I went down the S4S isle and found a nice 12” wide x 6’ long board but it was almost $11/bf!