[beachfront71]

Hello and thanks,

I am interested in taking a wood carving/screen and framing it out to make it a interior door.

An example of the screen can be seen here:
http://www.wayfair.com/Woodland-Imports-Hand-Carved-Wooden-Wall-D%C3%A9cor-32661-WLI11058.html

I have done this before but hired a guy to do it.
This time I would like to build it.

Really all I need to do is add the outer "frame" to make it the size of the door it will replace.

Any hints or tips to attach the new wood to the screen in a secure manner would be appreciated.

Thank you

 

[oh'mike]

Have you got the tools to do that?

A table saw is needed---and perhaps a drill press and a mortising chisel----

Doors are simple--but must be very strong.

 

[joed]

A dado groove all around the inside of the frame will hold it in.

 

[Nik333]

If you are beach front, the wind & water and possibly salt will corrode the wood. The reviews state that the wood is cheap. It only says "wood" not what type. That's very inexpensive for an intricate carving, IMO. Is this the wood you used before? I'm not saying not to do it, it's beautiful. In Hawaii, Teak and Koa are often used in the beach air.

 

[beachfront71]

Thanks,

I have most tools, table, chop, etc.

I think I was looking for direction on how to attach frame to screen as Joe D mentioned.

As far as strength, weather, etc.. It will be primed and painted. Does not need to be bomb proof, these are going to be for the laundry room and wine cellar. No handles or locks, much like a giant kitchen cabinet door.

The frame can be thicker than the screen but not thicker than your standard door.

N

 

[ktkelly]

I just did something pretty similar with an odd sized piece of stained glass.

I picked up a cheap Lauan door slab from Lowe's Building Supply for $26.00, marked the actual size of the stained glass on the door, then cut the opening 3/4 larger all the way around.

Next I took some pine and made up some pieces with two dado cuts, inserted them into the opening, glue and nail, set the glass and added a finish strip to hold it in place.

That door is very solid.

In my case, it's a pocket door, but the same idea should work for you.


Good luck!

 

[1acre]

as mentioned, dado the entire inside of the door frame. dado width = thickness of carving. on the rails, cut tenons on each end. tenon length = dado depth, tenon thickness = dado width. glue and enjoy.

i will mention, door making is not as easy as it sounds. your tools need to be precise, even 1/32" off in a big door is easily noticeable.

 

[ktkelly]

i will mention, door making is not as easy as it sounds. your tools need to be precise, even 1/32" off in a big door is easily noticeable.

How well I know...:biggrin2: