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   andy_engel | Oct 19, 2007 07:48pm | #1

   I assume there are horizontal boards across the back (and probably at least one diagonal board) to which you'll attach the T&G? If so, don't glue. That will cause the door to tear itself apart with seasonal humidity change.

   Andy

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   montanaman | Oct 19, 2007 08:08pm | #3

   Your assumption is correct.  Thanks.  No glue.

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   Hudson Valley Carpenter | Oct 19, 2007 07:52pm | #2

   Nope.  Pine expands and contracts quite a bit with humidity and temperature variations.  Fastening the T&G to the frame with galvanized or stainless steel screws is your best bet.

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   montanaman | Oct 19, 2007 08:09pm | #4

   Thanks.  No glue and glavanized.

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   Hudson Valley Carpenter | Oct 19, 2007 08:19pm | #5

   You could also use galvanized siding nails, if you'd like a more finished look.  Hot dipped galvanized nails hold quite well and aren't usually subject to loosening from expansion and contraction of the wood they're in.

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   montanaman | Oct 19, 2007 08:28pm | #6

   I might use the galvanized ring shanks that I used for the siding.  That way I get to use my new Senco nailer.

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   Hudson Valley Carpenter | Oct 19, 2007 08:36pm | #7

   Shooting ring shanks in tongue and groove...how could you resist?   ;-)

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   montanaman | Oct 19, 2007 08:45pm | #8

   Hum.......I'm liking this more and more.  Now if I can only set the hinges with the gun.  I'll have to work on that.

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   cynwyd | Oct 19, 2007 09:33pm | #9

   No glue but prime  and paint the T & G or the finish of choice.

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   kate | Oct 19, 2007 09:40pm | #10

   Backprime before assembly...

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   montanaman | Oct 19, 2007 10:07pm | #11

   Thanks.  Haven't decided on stain or prime and paint yet.  One or the other will be on before assembly.