How to make a Roll up cupboard door?

The easy way is to fit something similar to a roller blind.

A more substantial method is to use the same technique as a roll-top-desk.

Each inner face of the front side panels has a groove routed into it - obviously matching side for side and extending across the top and part way down the back.

Wooden slats are made to fit the grooves and glued onto a canvas backing.

It is best to make the grooves and make up the roller door before assembling the carcass.

You might get the idea from the drawing here...

http://chestofbooks.com/crafts/popular-mechanics/Mission-Furniture/images/Rolltop-Details.jpg

Peccavi
June 2009