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I am looking for information on building wood plank doors for my log home. Does anyone have a source of information or ideas about this?
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There was a book about old door and sash making that was published by Bicycle Press some time ago. My copy is packed away somewhere, as I am in the process of moving.
Two important thoughts. One; wood will move! You have to build the door allowing for the seasonal movement of the wood. Two; use heavy hardware. A typical plank door will use planks of 2" or more, add to that the Z braIing (or whatever you like) and you have a HEAVY door.
You might try searching the wood working forum, I'll bet there are some threads about this over there.
John
*"Handcrafted Doors & Windows" Amy Rowland, Rodale Press, Emmaus, PA"Building Doors & Entryways" Craig Weis, Sterling Publishing, NY, NY"Doormaking - A Do-it Yourself Guide" John Birchard. Sterling Publishing, NY, NY
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I am looking for information on building wood plank doors for my log home. Does anyone have a source of information or ideas about this?
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