Greene & Greene Inspired Entry Door

It is always a good idea to measure your wall thickness to determine your door jamb width and to verify your rough opening before starting your door construction so you can make any adjustments as needed. There are some standards. For example, 2×4 framed walls with drywall will require a 4 9/16” jamb width, 2×6 […]

This type of door construction is called a stave door.  The strips of wood help prevent the door from warping or cupping and reduce the amount of wood movent, helping prevent the chance of the door sticking from high humidity.  The staves are made of Sapele, a lightweight rot-resistant wood, and I chose Cherry for […]

Whenever I cut a groove down the center of a board, I always run it through, then flip it around and run it through again.  This guarantees that is will be centered on the board. Key Takeaways I typically mill up an extra piece so I can do test cuts to dial in the fit […]

This is a pretty straightforward video on pattern routing. Key Takeaways I use my shop-made I-beam caul clamped to the workbench as something to push against when lining up my template.  It helps a lot to keep things from moving around. To reduce tear-out I cut most of the waste away at the bandsaw To […]

I built in a little fudge factor in when doing the layout; so after the door is assembled, I can cut a little off the top and bottom, cleaning up those edges and also allowing us to make sure the center stile, rail, panes, and light dividers are tight top and bottom.  This is why […]

Using grain direction is a huge part of my workflow, not only from a design standpoint but from a construction standpoint.  I always try to use the grain to accent my design whenever possible and then use it to help make a stable piece, as I did at the beginning of the project with tight […]

You will want to use an exterior-grade finish, and there are many options out there. However, the best finish to use is the one you are comfortable using. Key Takeaways: Prefinish the panel before installing it into the door frame so wood movement won’t uncover an unfinished edge. Be sure to finish the edges of […]

When assembling something with this many parts, I like to use a slow-set epoxy, so I have plenty of time to get everything adjusted properly.  Every joint is tight, and the door is square. The panels are prefinished with the moisture barrier, sealer coat, and 1st coat of finish, so if there is any wood […]

When building your door jamb, be sure to verify your wall thickness to determine your door jamb width. There are some standards. For example, 2×4 framed walls with drywall will require a 4 9/16” jamb width, 2×6 framing will need a 6 9/16” jamb width. However, many things will change these standards, such as using […]

There are a lot of different types of hinges and door locksets out there; one thing to pay attention to when selecting your lock set is the “Back Set”.  Back Set is how far back from the edge of your door the lock will be bored. Key Takeaways The most common Back Set is 2 […]

Be sure to install your door on a 14-degree Farinhite day with a fresh coat of snow on the ground 😉 Key Takeaways I used Zip System stretch tape to create a sill pan to prevent water from coming in under the door You can buy a premade sill pan, but I have found Zip […]