[Woodworkers] Stupid question # 347

[Harvey Freeman]

Hello all;

Several different types of construction may be used for the core in solid core doors.

1. A lumber core will be made up of 3/4” x thickness of the core pieces of wood glued together into a slab.

2. Various forms of particle board as a slab for the core.

Good appearance grade solid wood is used around the edges to also provide something to screw hinges into.  That wood may not be very thick and in fact may not be sufficient to hold screws for the long term.  Typically the wood on the edges is not more than 3/4” thick – not 2” to 4” as Tom says.  Appearance grade wood costs more money so they use it sparingly.

As Tom says below with some effort the door can be cut down and fillers glued in place to make the door stronger than original.

Harvey Freeman
>From the GWN ( Nova Scotia , Canada ) which is far too hot this summer.


From: Tom Lovelace via Woodworkers 
Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2018 1:09 AM
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Cc: Tom Lovelace 
Subject: Re: [Woodworkers] Stupid question # 347

You guys are talking about so-called solid core doors? 
TomL



  On Aug 24, 2018, at 6:54 PM, Roy Shrove via Woodworkers <woodworkers at lists.sawdusters.org> wrote:

  Pretty much my experience coincides with Royce's If you are only trimming a small amount for size the bottoms usually have 2-4 inches of solid wood to allow adjustment of height and the sides not usually more than is needed to install Doorknobs, etc. I have also used the 2 by filler approach even on hollow core doors to reinforce the strength of the bottoms and or kob areas and occasionally even the top. Lotsa glue and clamps and they are stronger than new. 

  Roy

  On Fri, Aug 24, 2018 at 6:14 PM Royce Killion via Woodworkers <woodworkers at lists.sawdusters.org> wrote:

    The ones I have cut down have what looks to be a low quality form of 
    particle board.

    I have always routed out some of the interior board and added in a piece 
    of solid wood,

    usually just a piece of cut down 2 by material. Glue it in and your good 
    to go.

    Royce


    On 8/24/2018 4:40 PM, Tom Lovelace via Woodworkers wrote:
    > Has anyone ever cut down a solid core wooden door? What does the inside look like?
    > Would the edges of the cut down door need trim around the edges?
    > Just curious….
    > TomL
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