Originally Posted by
Joe Calhoon
Scott, did you check the MC? All the VG I buy is KD but moisture can be anywhere from 10 to 12% and higher. And if the boards have pitch it’s hard to get a accurate reading depending on what kind of meter you use. Typically resawed 8/4 will cup. It probably will not flatten out on its own but I would definitely wait a few days and dry stack before facing and planing. If it resaws to 15/16 you can probably get 3/4 out of it. 7/8” or less 3/4 will be difficult.
ok just re read your first post. You checked with a meter. For 6’ doors that will be difficult. Fir usually stays pretty flat after machining if the MC is balanced. 5/4 would be a better choice if available
Joe, I was hoping to get 13/16 out of the true 1" lumber. I'm wondering if I shouldn't just upsize to 5/4 and make the doors 7/8.
For typical kitchen cab doors, I mill rails and stiles to 3/4 x 2-3/8. For these 6' doors I'm planning 2-3/4 stiles and 3" rails including a middle rail. I've done some research but haven't found much info on rail/stile dimensioning for oversized doors. Do you have any thoughts on this? I'm planning on 3 hinges per door, Blum clip top with the adjustable cam plates. I figure I can adjust out most minor flatness issues.
Scott Vroom
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