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Thanks, but there's no way a table saw will fit, there's nowhere near enough space in my workplace. I reckon that the only realistic...

Not much I can add, I'll just mention that in addition to Paul Sellers' videos, I found Rex Krueger has some good tutorials as well. He...

This fuse box cupboard.

I'd never heard of putting a door in purgatory, interesting. I put a block of wood at the top (where it touches the stop) and at the...

Thanks for your insight (and to the others who have shared their experience). What kind of nails did you use for those doors? Wire...

Yes, there are some wormholes in the frame and threshold. I used pine boards that have been sitting in the attic here for decades.

Thanks! How would I go about that? This is my first time making and hanging a door. The hinges are big 18" strap hinges.

Thanks! Not many doors with clenched nails around here, unfortunately. Historically, I think that nails were more expensive here than...

He recommends bracing if it's wider than 2'6", but my door is just under that and fairly lightweight since it's out of pine. I thought...

Right now when I close the door, the top right edge will touch the stop first. When I continue pulling it shut, the door flexes a bit...

Thanks for the advice! What's the argument for clenching with the grain as opposed to across the grain? I was worried about splitting...

Good question, I'll check again. In any case, thanks for the help!

Lovely ! Near Vinzier? I sometimes drive to that area to buy French cheese, butter, wine and meat (I like duck).

Maybe, but I'd be surprised, since I installed the door just a few days ago, and since it's very dry here (cold alpine air, 24% humidity...

True! The bigger bandsaws are a lot heavier though. I'm not sure I have the space for a stationary bandsaw, I might like the convenience...