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Sliding Door Almost Complete

Posted on August 24, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

This sliding door is taking up most of the available floor space I have in the shop.  Roughly 5′ x 7′ means that when I have it on sawhorses now to do the finish work I can barely get around … Continue reading →

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Sliding Door: Joinery

Posted on August 21, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

The last blog was all about preparing the stock for this sliding door which is followed by the joinery.  All joints are mortise and tenon and vary from 2″ to 1 1/2″ in length.  Following the 1/3 customary rule they … Continue reading →

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