Called "Stile"

Most cabinets and doors are made up of several pieces of wood called stile. A stile is the long strips of vertical wood that are glued or nailed together to make up the main part of the door. Very few doors are constructed out of one solid piece of wood. When constructing a cabinet door there is a specific way to put together each stile for the best result.

• Step 1: Measure out the length and width for the size of the door you will need.
• Step 2: Use these measurements to cut out several slates of wood about 1/2 inches thick. Make sure that you have enough slates to reach the width you need when they are laid next to each other.
• Step 3: Use a strong a wood glue to adhere the slates to each other. Use a clamp to hold them together overnight.
• Step 4: Sand down both faces and use a rotor to curve the edges.

Choosing Wood for a Stile

You will want to make sure that the wood you use for each stile has no defects in it. Don't use wood that has any knots or large cracks, try to find wood with an attractive grain instead.