I'd like to make a 'barn-style' double door, probably go for a tongue and groove arrangement, with a couple of cross braces and a diagonal for each door. I'd like it to be fairly strong.
I think I know how it should look, mainly from looking at other doors, but I have a few questions:
What grade of wood should I use?
What kind of hinges and where should I get them?
How thick should the wood be (it'll be solid)?
How thick does the frame has to be, and does it depend on the weight of the door?
Should I use bolts, screws or nails to connect the pieces?
Are there any good books on the subject?
thanks,
S.
I think I know how it should look, mainly from looking at other doors, but I have a few questions:
What grade of wood should I use?
What kind of hinges and where should I get them?
How thick should the wood be (it'll be solid)?
How thick does the frame has to be, and does it depend on the weight of the door?
Should I use bolts, screws or nails to connect the pieces?
Are there any good books on the subject?
thanks,
S.