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Building a walnut door

Started by tule peak timber, September 15, 2019, 04:54:28 PM

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tule peak timber

I started a couple weeks ago as the wood came out of the kiln.This project will be several  more months in fabrication as some of the thicker pieces still showed internal moisture. The walnut is orchard (grafted) wood I brought in this last spring.
  The door will measure 132 inches tall 51 inches wide including an arched transom/jamb assembly.  With 3 inch thick frame, 4-5 inch thick burl raised panels - sheer weight is the main challenge. Lots of hollow form layups in the design and engineering on this build.The customer also has a massive kitchen island in the works.

 

 

 Note the tree graft that will be the center of the transom.

 

 

 After a great deal of template router work and lamination of opposing grains for stability the layup is ready for carving today prior to assembly. Careful attention is paid to have all of these big parts floating after fabrication. Rob
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Southside

WOW Rob - that is impressive!!  
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Magicman

Wow, this will be interesting to follow.  Thank You for including us as you progress.  :P
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thecfarm

You are one cleaver fellow to make that all work.
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Brad_bb

Yes, you always seem to be doing the coolest stuff.  Is there a drawing of the door to help me visualize?  
Anything someone can design, I can sure figure out how to fix!
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Poquo

That's amazing can't wait to see finished product!
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tule peak timber

my drawing that I'm working from. I like to keep it simple !

 
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Ljohnsaw

 :P
So just a "small" 11' tall door... I this the front door?  Pantry? Kitchen?
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tule peak timber

Yes an entry door + jamb, new construction.
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Brad_bb

well, your assembly table looks big enough!
Anything someone can design, I can sure figure out how to fix!
If I say it\\\\\\\'s going to take so long, multiply that by at least 3!

Texas Ranger

Out standing, I used to build doors, but nothing of that order.
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Bill Gaiche

Simple?? Man oh man, the things you build. Awesome.......bg

tule peak timber

Progress today on sculpting the transom panels and jointing the transom round to the head. Going from round to straight is very tricky........ :) The parts are cut so I can work through the weekend for a dry fit.

 

 

 
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Dakota

I drool every time I see your shop equipment.  Love seeing your projects.
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tule peak timber

I was very disappointed that Costner shut down his casino. Is the old lady holdout still running the hardware store ?
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Dakota

I haven't been there in a year or so.  I trade mostly at the Twin Cities Hardware store between Deadwood and Lead on highway 385.
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tule peak timber

I kicked the guys out of the shop to get some sunshine today. Coastal live oak.

 
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tule peak timber

Back building on the door this morning.Template cutting of the burl faces for the raised panels.

 

 

 
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tule peak timber

Finished sanding and oiled the transom this afternoon . I tried to show in the pics the 3-D wobble on the raised panels. Tree graft in the center.

 

 

 
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Southside

Franklin buncher and skidder
JD Processor
Woodmizer LT Super 70 and LT35 sawmill, KD250 kiln, BMS 250 sharpener and setter
Riehl Edger
Woodmaster 725 and 4000 planner and moulder
Enough cows to ensure there is no spare time.
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samandothers

Really great work!  The graft is so interesting.  

Bruno of NH

Yes Sir that's beautiful work!
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Crack filling and laying up the beefy raised panels.

 Contemplating how to work through this ugly pile of slabs for the door frame and the customers kitchen island top.

 
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WDH

Ugly?  Oh, you mean the slabs....... ;D 
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