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Our kitchen / larder cupboard needs a new door. It's a non-standard opening, 1730 mm x 605 mm. I'm racking my brains over to how get a door to fit this gap.
We like the door split lengthways, ie hinged on either side. [so two doors 1730mm x 302mm ]. The frame isn't a lot of cop, so I'd need something light. Is it best to get a hardboard interior door, rip it to fit, then fill the open edges with timber? or am I better off making a frame and fixing hardboard or ply to it? I'm guessing laminated chipboard wouldn't be sturdy enough. Once this is done that is it, or I'm moving. Thanks again guys
We like the door split lengthways, ie hinged on either side. [so two doors 1730mm x 302mm ]. The frame isn't a lot of cop, so I'd need something light. Is it best to get a hardboard interior door, rip it to fit, then fill the open edges with timber? or am I better off making a frame and fixing hardboard or ply to it? I'm guessing laminated chipboard wouldn't be sturdy enough. Once this is done that is it, or I'm moving. Thanks again guys
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Hi Kia ............ the simplest option is to buy a 24" standard hardboard flush door. (That's a smooth faced one with no fancy panels.)
That will measure 610mm. Rip one door of the right width ........ then trim the remaining piece to arrive at the 302mm you need.
If you can't find a 24" then get a 27" or a 30" and do the same.
You' ll need to rip or plane an...
If you can't find a 24" then get a 27" or a 30" and do the same.
18:30 Thu 29th Jul 2010
Hi Kia ............ the simplest option is to buy a 24" standard hardboard flush door. (That's a smooth faced one with no fancy panels.)
That will measure 610mm. Rip one door of the right width ........ then trim the remaining piece to arrive at the 302mm you need.
If you can't find a 24" then get a 27" or a 30" and do the same.
You'll need to rip or plane an infill piece of softwood to make a stile for each door (filling the open edge as you say)
Same applies to cutting the door to the right length. I've done that many times. It's a simple straightforward job.
Probably best not to use a plywood door, as the ply can splinter and give a rough finish.
Good luck
That will measure 610mm. Rip one door of the right width ........ then trim the remaining piece to arrive at the 302mm you need.
If you can't find a 24" then get a 27" or a 30" and do the same.
You'll need to rip or plane an infill piece of softwood to make a stile for each door (filling the open edge as you say)
Same applies to cutting the door to the right length. I've done that many times. It's a simple straightforward job.
Probably best not to use a plywood door, as the ply can splinter and give a rough finish.
Good luck
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