Can you make a door from 2x2 lumber? I mean the whole door
Margaret Richard
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Comments (14)Well, I'm stuck at home on a rainy day, so I gave the router another try and it came out much better this time. I had a bundle of dry, straight 2x2 on hand. The joints aren't super-snug, but not loose. DH is going to pick up some waterproof woodglue for me (good tip). It's not glued & screwed together yet, but here's the idea... It needs trimmed to size. Can I just screw a sheet of plexiglass to it after I paint it? It's going to be on the south side of my tunnel, so I'd rather that it's clear for early season heat gain. I thought about making it so that I can take off the plexiglass around June. Not sure if that would be useful? I'd have to cover it with something like screen or chicken wire to keep the chickens out. Here's sort of what the frame looks like - except I took it apart, turned it, and finished up a bunch of the details. The door frame feels sturdy. I have added Simpson Strong tie L brackets to the door frame since the photo was taken. I think I have some brass hinges around. Humidity is not much of an issue as my area is high desert-ish. I thought about making the top window pane of the door a drop down, so I could unlatch it and drop it down inside the door for ventilation. Lots of ideas, not sure what I can do without messing up what I've done so far. :-) Cheers, Michelle...See MorePatio doors purchased at lumber yard vs Box store?
Comments (6)First, thanks to all who took time to response to my question. Update: Beside the Anderson 400 french patio door, I 've decided to also purchase a 2 panel/lite unit (fixed), that matches the look and demensions of the 5' wide patio door unit This will provide an total 10' wide, 4 lite, vista view of the back yard. ---Now, the $ stakes have increased-- the saving, including sales tax, is $600+ ! ---As per your sugestion I will consider asking the local lumber yard to match the price; however, that seems like a somewhat nasty thing to do. --A local lumber yard probably can't match the big store-- even if they did, I would only be causing a strain in my relationship with the lumber yard (I need to do business with them in the future). ---So, (1) I am not walking away from $600+, (2) I don't want to bring tension into my lumber yard relationship---- I am thinking I might just, quietly, buy the units from the big store. --Make sense? ---Jaes....See Morehelp I'm looking for cabinet door make over idea's
Comments (4)Artsy - I have a great idea for you that I did on this investment property we redid and didn't want to spend a whole lot of $...Home Depot has a display of this company out of Texas called Quality Door,,there is brochure,,video etc. Anyway, they will make doors to your specifications. They have all kinds of woods and door styles etc. You know in advance from the brochure how much door will cost and they also drill the holes for the European hinges that you can also buy from them..They sell the 'skins' that match the doors if you want to have that glued to the fronts of the cabinet boxes. I was very happy with them and was so glad we did it. I used a white thermofoil and they were the best doors I ever had when it came to ease of cleaning etc. 2nd option: I've seen on TV where they have cut out the middle section of the door or created an area they wanted to be the "frame" so to speak, and with the blank space they either created a curtain that they attached and gathered on the inside or they used some chicken wire or glass. Hope that helps somewhat or at least gives you some options....See MoreFire and Ice 2 X 2 Morena Tile-Amber
Comments (42)jan01tx - ditto to robinfromphila's question. I'm looking forward to seeing your backsplash and kitchen! jodi - I have been looking for pictures of your kitchen but not having any luck. Do you have a link to your pictures? I'm sure it's here, I just can't find it. What I see above, I love your fire and ice and I'm sure your whole kitchen is beautiful. gozalyn - have you finished yet? I've saved your kitchen as an inspiration, but would like to see more. I love the countertop with the F&I and the ORB faucet and cafe silgranit sink. BTW, what are your cabinets? I know you mentioned it is slow going because of your little one and having to work on it late at night. morton5 - I saw your fire and ice on your post about removing some tiles. Your kitchen is very beautiful and I like Jodi's suggestions. I think I'm totally addicted to this website. I don't know how I'll ever incorporate in all the things I love into our future kitchen!! Tough choices are obviously ahead....See Morekudzu9
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