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How to Make MDF Beaded Shaker Cabinet Doors

Beaded Shaker cabinet doors are characterized by a distinctive large wooden frame surrounding thinner, smaller boards. The smaller boards are inset into grooves in the large wooden frame, and the entire door is constructed without metal fasteners, using only pegs, wood glue, and the frame to keep the system in place. This project requires a table saw and experience with its safe use, as the cutting of grooves in the edges of the boards can be a dangerous task for those not familiar with table saw use. MDF, or medium-density fiberboard, is the perfect material for the outside frame, due to its durability and attractive finish.

Things You'll Need

  • 2 MDF boards, 1-by-3 1/2-by-36-inch
  • 2 MDF boards, 1-by-3 1/2-by-17-inch
  • Table saw
  • 6 boards, 1/4-by-3-by-30-inch
  • Drill
  • Wood drill bits
  • Wood pegs
  • Wood glue
  • Clamps
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Instructions

    • 1

      Run two 1-by-3 1/2-by-36-inch MDF boards and two 1-by-3 1/2-by-17-inch MDF boards through a table saw, cutting a 1/4-inch wide groove that is 1/2-inch deep into one of the long, thin edges of the boards. Cut the grooves in the 17-inch boards all the way to the ends, but leave a 1-inch ungrooved section at each end of both 36-inch boards.

    • 2

      Position the four boards into a 24-by-36-inch rectangular frame. Slide one of the 36-inch boards out of the way and slide six 1/4-by-3-by-30-inch boards into the grooves in the 17-inch boards all the way through into the groove in the 36-inch board. Reposition the 36-inch board back into place.

    • 3

      Pull the two 36-inch frame boards away from the frame. Drill two mirrored holes into each board at each place where the boards meet, for a total of 16 drilled holes that match into eight pairs. Set a wood peg in each pair of holes, using 8 pegs. Push the frame back together to test the fit of the frame. Adjust the holes if necessary to ensure a snug, attractive fit.

    • 4

      Pull the 36-inch boards out again and place a dab of wood glue on each end of each wood peg. Run a small bead of wood glue along each spot where the frame boards meet. Push the frame boards back together and clamp them in place. Let the boards dry overnight.

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