I’ve been trying to do some fact-finding on how best to make this large pair of doors. Each leaf is 39″W x 89″H x 2 1/2″ – 3″ thick. The tops are curved – don’t know how post a drawing. I’m getting different opinions, of course. I’m stuck. Any thoughts on preferred wood species would also be appreciated.
1. Single layer of T&G boards, glued, with threaded tension rod top and bottom.
2. Single layer of T&G boards, no glue.
3. Double layer of T&G boards nailed together, no glue, with joints offset.
These are outswing doors hinged with a pair of big strap hinges on the exterior.
Gerry in Louisbourg
Note to Newf: Are you interested in making these doors?
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Hi Gerry!
Sure! ...Like to 1700's standards? I made bread boxes for the fortress in the 70's. For Anne MacNeil's Ex, Greg.
Plywood out?...<G>...
Lisa Long directed me here from QT. Too many trolls on BT!!!
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Peace
Newf Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
Carpenter, woodworker, gardener, Can't sew or cook
Single layer T&G. Battens on both sides. Do not glue.
Tension rod or diagonal batten. Cedar holds up pretty well.
Tension rod on inside is nice. Adjustable without looking tacky.
3 inches is awful thick. Why? They'll weigh a ton.
If these are exterior doors and 2 1/2"-3" thick, why not a ply core sandwiched 'tween 2 layers of T&G? Would eliminate the tensioning rods, and stop a bunch of air infiltration. Whichever way you go, use the straightest (no reaction stuff) wood you can find...the thicker it is, the more it can warp...
Thanks for the input.
Here's link to a picture showing the building. Although the front doors we are replacing are too dark to see.
http://fortress.uccb.ns.ca/tourism/playhous.jpg