i just bought a 2+2 freud raised panel bit set -- matched stile/rail and cove panel bit w/backcutter. Anyway, i cut the panel about 1/4 smaller than the available space and assemble the door but the panel fits tight. tighter than i'd expect. there's plent of room for expansion but i can't slide the panel around inside the frame and that concerns me.

i don't really see a way to make the tongue thinner since the backcutter is in place and it determines the tongue thickness <-- there doesn't seem to be any spacers to remove.

i was expecting to need to add some spacers (spaceballs, rubber, ...) to keep the panel from moving around much, but i definately don't have that problem. i couldn't move the panel if i wanted to.

should i be concerned? suggestions?

thanks,

bob c