How to build Divided Light Doors?

Our Expert

Amana Tool has a router bit set for making true Divided Light Doors. Set no.55360 comes with two bits; the first cuts the sticking and rabbet for the glass. The second bit cuts the tenon and the cope.

Like all of today's door making router bits, you'll need a table mounted router both for accuracy and for your personal safety. I suggest a large router of 3hp or more. Although you will not need that much power for this door making set you'll need it in the future for other door making projects such as panel raising.

Regarding a router table, I suggest that you purchase one with a lift. The lift makes it easy to achieve a precise set up when working with door making and joinery bits.