Spaceballs For Raised Panel Doors

These simple yet effective space balls center solid panels then compress as the panel expands.

Spaceballs for raised panel doors.

The recommended amount of space balls per door is 8 to 10. Spaceballs tube its barrels synergy balls alternative. If you are using a curved bottom dado slot this spacing must be increased to a minimum of 7 32 on all sides. Simply cut to desired length peel and adhere no messy glues or trimming necessary.

Door is made too tightly or the door is pinned to secure the panel wood movement will cause stress. To create the most reliable expansion joint spaceballs should not be compressed more than 1 3 of its diameter. Markers of solid panel cabinet doors. 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.

The viewable part of your panel is 12 x 12. Space balls 0 26 in diameter. 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. Also consider the amount of penetration you want of your panel into the frame.

And cracking on the glue joints. Space balls are 0 26 in diameter to match the cut of standard stile and rail bits. The normal space allowance should be 5 32 per side. A groove depth of 7 16 gives room for the 1 4 panel penetration and 3 16 for the space ball.

They stop panel rattle and help eliminate cracking glue joints. Space balls will expand and contract with wood movement protecting glue joints. 8 10 space balls recommended per door. 8 10 space balls per door recommended.

During times of humidity changes if a panel. They are also designed to help eliminate cracking glue joints. Csh developed a softer ball 260 diameter with spaceball to accommodate the smaller space between the raised panel and the door styles. The balls are soft enough to allow expansion and contraction but firm enough to keep the panel from rattling.