I want to get started in selling just raised panel cabinet doors and drawer fronts, but…
Must the raised panel be stained and finished first, prior to glue up, to avoid the seasonal shrinkage line, or can I leave the raised panel raw, as the frame is glued up, for the buyer to stain and finish himself? I am using Feud’s RS2000 shaper cutters, the ones with the eased groove edge. Does the eased groove edge help to make post glue up staining and finishing possible?
I Appreciate Your Help,
David
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Hey David,
This message showed up in the wrong mailbox so I just received it.
I don't know the Freud cutters you mention. But even with an eased edge I don't see how finish is going to penetrate and give you coverage inside the groove. It's a nice thought but wishful.
Pre-finish the panels with a light coat of oil. It will "stain" the panel enough so that any seasonal shrinkage won't be apparent, but it won't be enough of a resist coat to prevent further finishing. It will have to dry for a week or so before top coating but I think it's a fairly neutral solution. If a client wants something lighter in tone, then pre-finish with a blonde shellac. Good luck in the business. Gary
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