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   jackplane | Jul 28, 2006 05:04pm | #1

   Either way, but gluing it is fine(and quieter in movement) since it's plywood.

    

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   Dave45 | Jul 29, 2006 02:59am | #6

   I build lots of doors like that and let the panel float - sorta - lol

   Although plywood is stable, I make my panels ~1/8" undersized then use a small dollop of glue at the center of the rails.  The idea is to keep the panel from sliding back and forth but allowing it to expand/contract from the center.

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   BruceS | Jul 29, 2006 08:08pm | #7

   I've done many doors, Ply and Solid,  And all of them get space balls now.Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S. 

    

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   Dave45 | Jul 29, 2006 08:57pm | #8

   I've seen them but haven't tried them yet.  I tried a variation using slices of that foam weather stripping.  Seemed to work pretty well, but aggravating to slice up the foam - lol.

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   BruceS | Jul 30, 2006 02:13am | #9

   Space balls,  Not the movie,  Are the easiest thing in the world to use and very quick. They are 1/4" in diameter and stay put when placed in the slot.  Just subtract 3/16"off each side of the panel so you get 1/16 squish out of the balls.  On the average door put 2-3  top/bottom and 3-4 on the sides.Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S. 

    

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   oldusty | Jul 28, 2006 05:12pm | #2

   Hi Scott ,

                      Imo , allow the panel to float , the solid wood frame members move ever so slightly . If the panel floats then warpage will be minimal .

                      dusty

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   Jamie_Buxton | Jul 28, 2006 05:35pm | #3

   If you don't glue it in, you're sacrificing a terrific opportunity to strengthen the door joinery.  Glued in, the door panel is like a great big gusset for the corner joints, and makes the door stronger.

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   DougF | Jul 28, 2006 05:50pm | #4

   I've always glued doors constructed in this manner.  It makes for a stronger door and the wood movement of the rails and stiles is not a factor since any movement is in the direction away from the panel glue joint .  Arguably, if the panel is large enough then there could be an ever so slight tangential expansion and contraction but it is, IMHO, insignificant in cabinet grade sheet stock.

    

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   scott57 | Jul 28, 2006 05:56pm | #5

   Thanks for all of the help,

   Scott