I'm managing to find a bit of time to work on the extension at the moment, One thing I wanted to do was to make some doors for the up stairs.
Now it would be far easier to buy off the shelf ones but I decided that I'd like to have some 1950's door to match the age of the house. I'm not a purest when it comes to these sort of things but I've always liked these utilitarian style of door. Making them myself means they won't cost much money but take a bit of time!
I ordered the joinery time on the phone, a little pile like this is enough to make six doors and a few other bits and bobs.All planned up, creates a lot of shavings!
I made the first door on it's own, which gave me chance to make a rod to make marking up the the rest of them quick and easy.
There is also a cupboard door that is an odd size, built int eh same style it looks quite cool I think!
I used Festool domino joinery to make these doors, which is loose tennons you glue into both sides of the wood.
This meant I could batch cut all the mortises in one go.
Having a few routers helps on a job like this! It means I don't have to change bit and reset it every five minutes!
I assembled the doors in the extension, I have a bit of space in there to work!Six doors made in total, including the cupboard door.
What do you think?
Do you like this style door?
Great post, I look forward to seeing them hung. Can t wait for some more posts. Have you thought about a workshop tour. Ashley
ReplyDeleteYou wouldn't want to see my workshop at the moment! Far too messy!
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