How to Make Cabinet Doors with Rail and Stile Router Bits | Skill Builder

Learn how to build cabinet door frames using a rail and stile router bit set. Most cabinet doors - especially if they are made in a factory - have frames that are assembled with rail and stile joints, also commonly called cope and stick joints. These joints feature a decorative profile, such as a flat shaker edge, a rounder, or an ogee, that frames the panel, and a groove that contains the panel. Building cabinet doors is easy when you have a rail and stile router bit set to cut these joints.

[rds]

This is a really good tutorial on using cope and stick bits. In my shop, I generally use multiple router tables when making raised paneled doors. I set up one for the stick cutter, one for the coping bit and one for the raised panel bit. I also use one with a cutter to eliminate tear out from the stick cutter, this is a prerequisite to the stick cutter and I never cut the stick without it. This is my trade secret.

[FranzStrasse]

Best cope-and-stick video out there. And yes, a lift is really helpful.

[kzg]

Chris, what can I say??? This is my favorite class to watch. Thank you for creating such a clear and easy to digest class.

[michaelwilliams-vunf]

Thanks for the video, I will be retired soon and I have all the tools to really get started in wood working

[GK-qzcm]

Thanks for the great video. I am starting on the cabinet doors today and will be practicing.

[kenday]

This is the best explanation presentation on the subject I've seen so far. Very well organized and well explained with clear and concise descriptions of everything.

[moondog]

Thanks for making the video. Cheers!!!

[amaurynegron]

best Instruction's , good explanations, step by Steps - Thanks again - Bronx N.Y. Wed Christmas Day 25/ 2024 .

[scottslotterbeck]

Wonderful video. Now if I could afford all of this nice equipment.

[TheJfox]

This is why i like rockler so much. Thanks alot!

[annpereira]

I've had a nice shaker door bit set for 2 years but now I finally have the confidence to try them out! This was so helpful.

[benignocruz]

Exactly what I was looking for, Extremely well explained, 💯💯💯

[velo]

Great tutorial, it cleared up allot of confusion for me. Thank you

[loosingparts]

You can keep scraps of pieces that fit well for ease of setup.

[albertosantamaria]

Good excellent explanation I learned finally how to use those bits

[perryhumphrey]

glad you commented on how to mortise the rails. was not sure of that from other videos.

[knowledge]

Excellent video, very well explained and demonstrated using both router bits.

[Seeker]

A better designed coping sled would not require the readjustment between routing the cope and the stick. Otherwise a very good presentation.

[jesusmaria]

May god bless you sir! Thank you so much for sharing this with us..

[mwinner]

I bought these Rockler bits. They are very nice but trying to get the depth to match between the two bits so that the rails and stiles are flush and smooth is very challenging.