Should L&B doors be made using T&G

[Rob_H]

I've made a couple of oak L&B doors before, but I need to make a pine one - nothing fancy as it's being painted white. Were they always traditionally made using T&G boards? I did last time, but I'm wondering if it's necessary.

 

[Derek Willis.]

In my humble opinion, quite neccessary, otherwise you will have large gaps
in between the boards after a short time, that's the only way I have made them and seen them made.
Derek.

 

[RogerS]

No need to be humble ! You're spot on.

 

[Derek Willis.]

Thinking on, I don't think I have ever been humble, just an expression .
Derek.

 

[Rob_H]

Thanks for the advice - I went out to the timber yard this morning to order the wood. However, I'm looking after our 7 month old daughter this morning as it's my wife's first day back after maternity leave. I called in at teh supermarket, then into a big toy shop to get her some pressies - got so mixed up in the new toys, I came home completely forgetting to go to the timber yard - the whole point of the journey - D'oh!!

 

[DaveL]

then into a big toy shop to get her some pressies - got so mixed up in the new toys, I came home completely forgetting to go to the timber yard - the whole point of the journey - D'oh!!

I see that your daughter already has you wrapped round her little finger, you have no hope of ever just doing what you want ever again. :shock:

My granddaughter as well as her mum do it to me all the time. :roll: