I'd like to make some 3/4" doors using hardwood edges (probably red oak) arround a veneered MDF or plywood middle (glued solidly to the edges, not free floating as a raised panel).
How wide can the edges be before I run into seasonal problems?
Hardwood edges arround veneered MDF/plywood)
Dec 06, 2004
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On Mon, 6 Dec 2004 14:45:49 -0700, Drew Eckhardt wrote (in article ):
I've seen David Marks do this on WWorks. His frame was about 3" if I remember right. Look on diy.com for info
-Bruce
You will always have "seasonal problems" if the RH varies. The question is one of degree. You can determine the limits by consulting the tables at
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one includes good information on seasonal movement.
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way you overcome the problem is to plan for worst case and don't miter.
On Tue, 7 Dec 2004 07:33:09 -0500, "George" vaguely proposed a theory ......and in reply I say!:
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DAMHIKT. It simply pulls the whole thing to pieces. The only alternative that I can see is some sort of flexible material in the mitre joint, and make the joint quite wide.
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