Also consider the amount of penetration you want of your panel into the frame.
Spaceballs for raised panel doors.
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.
They are also designed to help eliminate cracking glue joints.
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.
Spaceballs tube its barrels synergy balls alternative.
The viewable part of your panel is 12 x 12.
Door is made too tightly or the door is pinned to secure the panel wood movement will cause stress.
Space balls are 0 26 in diameter to match the cut of standard stile and rail bits.
These simple yet effective space balls center solid panels then compress as the panel expands.
Spaceballs fit securely into a 250 groove and you do not have worry which end you are inserting which would screw up your door.
Center solid panels compresses if panels expand helps eliminate cracking glue joints 8 10 balls recommended per door.
If you are using a curved bottom dado slot this spacing must be increased to a minimum of 7 32 on all sides.
Space balls 0 26 in diameter.
Markers of solid panel cabinet doors.
Simply cut to desired length peel and adhere no messy glues or trimming necessary.
The normal space allowance should be 5 32 per side.
And cracking on the glue joints.
During times of humidity changes if a panel.
The balls are soft enough to allow expansion and contraction but firm enough to keep the panel from rattling.
8 10 space 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.
1 choice for panel expansion spacers for cabinet and passage doors.
They stop panel rattle and help eliminate cracking glue joints.
A groove depth of 7 16 gives room for the 1 4 panel penetration and 3 16 for the space ball.
The recommended amount of space balls per door is 8 to 10.