Replies

1. 
   DougU | Mar 08, 2007 03:02pm | #1

   Ronan

   We built several doors with that method.

   Here is a set of double doors that are 2 1/2" thick, on these we used 5 layers, same method just two more layers. These doors have been in for about 6 years and are still fine.

   On these cypress doors I used the three layer method, works fine.

   I didnt read the link but when I build them that way I build the layers like a face frame for a cabinet, pocket screw it together. If the pocket screws will be in the way of anything I take them out before glueing up, otherwise I just leave them in.

   Doug

1. 
   McDesign | Mar 08, 2007 03:04pm | #2

   The doors in that first pic are SWEET!

   Forrest - envious

2. 
   RonanC | Mar 08, 2007 04:40pm | #3

   Doug,

   Thanks for your reply. Your doors look great. That first one is amazing. This is my first time constructing a door. This pocket screw/sandwich system just seems so easy. By the way what type of wood do you like to use for exterior paint grade doors?

   Thanks again,

   Ronan

    

    

1. 
   DougU | Mar 09, 2007 03:10am | #5

   Ronan

   I've built exterior doors out of walnut - yes paint grade, medX (the exterior MDF), cypress, which makes for a light weight door.

   You can get some of the sappy walnut fairly cheap and its a good paint grade wood. Mahogany paints up real good to.

   Doug

3. 
   peteshlagor | Mar 08, 2007 06:40pm | #4

   How easy is it for you to find locking hardware for those thicker doors?

   Once I looked for hardware for a 3" door for over a year.  Never could find it.

    

1. 
   DougU | Mar 09, 2007 03:12am | #6

   Pete

   I dont think it was all that difficult to get the hardware, I'd have to check on the maker but I'm sure it was readily available - well not at True Value though!

   I can find out the brand name tomarrow if you'd like.

   Doug