How to build matching kick, door panels?

I've searched for awhile now, and would like to know how to create a matched set of panels. I can free form one really nice one, but cannot figure out how to EXACTLY duplicate it in reverse for the opposite side.

Whats the trick?

Thanks all,

Chris

When you are making a set, you'll have two options depending on whether or not your first one is done or not. If it isn't, use a miter saw to cut your struts and make sure you record the angles used to cut the struts. Then flip them for the second struts.

If your first one is already done, get a board  that's bigger than the panel and poles for mounting the board to. Place the board on the kick panel and use the poles to hold the board in place. Record the height on each pole. On the underside of the board, trace the top of the panel to the board. Remove the original piece and adjust the board height on the poles to mirror the original numbers. Make another piece to fit the traced area. Now this is more of a desperate measures system since it's not as precise as planning ahead of building and then mirroring the numbers from the plan, but it works. Just more work is involved.

Thanks bellsracer,

That makes sense. I was just wondering if there is a trick, or preferred method.

I even thought of building one panel,  thermoforming very thin plastic over it, then popping the plastic inside out to get a mold for the other side.

and plan ahead before you even start. an extra minute or two of planning will save you hours of extra work later.

As for thermoforming... we've tried that before and it's not as accurate as the board and poles or planning ahead.

Good Luck!