Spaceballs For Raised Panel Doors

To create the most reliable expansion joint spaceballs should not be compressed more than 1 3 of its diameter.
Spaceballs for raised panel doors. If you are using a curved bottom dado slot this spacing must be increased to a minimum of 7 32 on all sides. A groove depth of 7 16 gives room for the 1 4 panel penetration and 3 16 for the space ball. They are also designed to help eliminate cracking glue joints. Center solid panels compresses if panels expand helps eliminate cracking glue joints 8 10 balls recommended per door.
Csh developed a softer ball 260 diameter with spaceball to accommodate the smaller space between the raised panel and the door styles. Space balls will expand and contract with wood movement protecting glue joints. 1 choice for panel expansion spacers for cabinet and passage doors. These simple yet effective space balls center solid panels then compress as the panel expands.
And cracking on the glue joints. 8 10 space balls per door recommended. Space balls are 0 26 in diameter to match the cut of standard stile and rail bits. Door is made too tightly or the door is pinned to secure the panel wood movement will cause stress.
Spaceballs fit securely into a 250 groove and you do not have worry which end you are inserting which would screw up your door. The recommended amount of space balls per door is 8 to 10. If you want the panel to penetrate the frames 1 4 on all sides you would make the panel 12 1 2 x 12 1 2. Also consider the amount of penetration you want of your panel into the frame.
Space balls 0 26 in diameter. Spaceballs tube its barrels synergy balls alternative. Simply cut to desired length peel and adhere no messy glues or trimming necessary. During times of humidity changes if a panel.
The viewable part of your panel is 12 x 12. A special self adhesive foam tape specifically designed for raised panel doors to prevent panel rattle and glue joint cracking associated with expansion and contraction. The normal space allowance should be 5 32 per side. Markers of solid panel cabinet doors.