In article <[email protected]>, "Alexander Galkin" <[email protected]> wrote:
>I have problem assembling and gluing raised panel doors. The center panel
>seems to slip towards the side I attach it to first. I usually leave 1/8"
>gap for each side across the grain.
>
Don't attach the panel to either side. Use a flexible spacer such as Space
Balls, or weatherstripping, to hold the panel in place. Do a Google search;
it's been discussed here several times in the recent past, and there's lots of
information available.
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Why not just a dab of glue in the center? It will stop the center from
moving and still allow even expansion side to side.
Len
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A Dubya wrote:
> A small dowel (1/16-1/8"diam) centered in the groove of your top and bottom
> rail, and a small "V" notch in the top and bottom center of your panel,
> centers the panel during glue-up, and allows for equalized seasonal
> movement.
>
> Cheap, dirty, foolproof.
>
> Cheers,
>
> aw
>
>
"Alexander Galkin" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I have problem assembling and gluing raised panel doors. The center panel
> seems to slip towards the side I attach it to first. I usually leave 1/8"
> gap for each side across the grain.
>
>
The center panel should float i.e. no glue.
Usually I assemble the 2 sides and bottom rail with glue, then slide in the
panel, add the top rail, glue that joint and clamp it all up.
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Nothing. Movement along the grain is infinitesimal.
It will, however, obviate the need for "space balls" or such, and keep
things from rattling.
"Bill Rogers" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 02 Jun 2004 09:59:07 -0700, Leonard Lopez <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
> >Why not just a dab of glue in the center? It will stop the center from
> >moving and still allow even expansion side to side.
>
> What will that do to movement top and bottom, and why bother?
>
> Bill.
>
Hey Len,
>>Why not just a dab of glue in the center? It will stop the center from
>>moving and still allow even expansion side to side.
The dowels keep things centered permanently, are traditional, only take a
few minutes to install, and will never fail over time.
Spaceballs? Weather stripping? A drop a of glue etc? All will work fine,
I suppose..........
Cheers,
aw
On Tue, 1 Jun 2004 08:46:44 -0400, "A Dubya" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>A small dowel (1/16-1/8"diam) centered in the groove of your top and bottom
>rail, and a small "V" notch in the top and bottom center of your panel,
>centers the panel during glue-up, and allows for equalized seasonal
>movement.
>
>Cheap, dirty, foolproof.
>
>Cheers,
>
>aw
>
Nice idea! I usually assemble, then tap side of door until panel
centered and then pin in place w/ dowels top and bottom.. Your way
seems much simpler - gonna try it!
On Wed, 02 Jun 2004 09:59:07 -0700, Leonard Lopez <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Why not just a dab of glue in the center? It will stop the center from
>moving and still allow even expansion side to side.
What will that do to movement top and bottom, and why bother?
Bill.
CMT sells little rubber-like strips (Panalign strips I think they call
them.) that hold the panel in place but still allow for movement.
They also serve to center the panel. They work great!
Rob
"Alexander Galkin" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I have problem assembling and gluing raised panel doors. The center panel
> seems to slip towards the side I attach it to first. I usually leave 1/8"
> gap for each side across the grain.
>
>