Hi Jim,
The double pane panels are 1/2" thick, however they need to be recessed 7/16" on both sides, so an 8" wide window needs to be 8 7/8" wide. That is a real problem for center dividers in a TDL window that are only 1" wide.
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Hi Kevin,
I considered that, but I couldn't find anyone building that way, so I thought it wasn't terribly acceptable. Thanks for clarifying.
I looked at the temp differential, its extreme between single pane up to double pane argon filled Low-E glass. But we are in Texas and there is no direct light. I think the Single pane laminated will be ok.
Thank you for clarifying the look.
Hi Jared,
Thanks for the tip. This was very helpful (at 19min):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n6yTHMBX54
Seems like it could be hard to this well with an 8' rail but it's certainly an option. Thank you!
If you do a stopped cut starting in the middle of a workpiece it is a good idea to have a fence extension with a stop for the heel of the piece to forestall kickback.
Just a thought.
When facing an issue like this, I experiment with scrap wood. After two or three tries, I know what to do.
Thanks Kevin & Lowell.
Also, consider using high strength glass.
https://www.google.com/search?q=high...hrome&ie=UTF-8
Resource Conservation sells self adhesive foam for mounting glass that compresses to 1/8".
Mount glass between 2 strips and you have 1/2".
To wrap up this thread, I finished the doors some time ago, just haven't had time to circle back. Thank you for all the help with questions I had in making these doors.
After a lot of research and design, I ended up going with SIPO dominos for the joinery for both rails/styles and muntins and mullions. (https://sawmillcreek.org/showthread....-an-Entry-Door)
The white oak that warped (another thread) never did straiten out. I had to start over with two other pieces.
I also decided on 1/4" security glass. 24 panes, 22 rectangles and 2 architectural.
I used a poor sealer and marine spar varnish (clear).
Here are some pics of the final product. :) I included my plan for anyone interested.
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