I am currently building an entertainment center that has two double doors about 13” square (total width about 26”). Because they are relatively small would prefer to build them flat and inset to the frame, rather than frame and panel.<!—-> <!—-><!—->
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Do you think that I will have any issues with wood movement? Using the Shrinkulator, I get about.18” for a shift of 20% – 80%, so if I leave about a 1/16 -1/8 clearance on each side, that would seem to be enough <!—-> <!—->
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Neil,
you shouldn't have a problem with the shrinkage if you accept the 1/8" gap you speak of. Of course QS will be more stable than flatsawn, and you didn't mention at all what wood they will be. If you choose potentially stable pieces for the doors it will be OK.
DR
sorry, I just saw the "cherry" in the title. Should be fine.
Edited 9/11/2005 5:09 am ET by ring
If I am understanding the question correctly, you have a total of 26" wide of solid cherry (including both doors) that you calculate to a seasonal variation of about 3/16" which will be inset between the stiles of the carcase. You will need 1/4" total gap for standard door opening clearance plus your expansion factor. 3/16" sounds small to me, so lets go 1/4" to be safe. This is a total of 1/2" divided into three gaps. A little under 3/16" per gap. This is unacceptably large. You will not be happy with spacing like this after all the work you put in. You should consider frame and panel doors, or if you want a solid panel look, use cherry veneer on MDF core. They will stay flat and dimensionally stable for the long run. On the veneer doors, band the edges with thin pieces of solid stock, And you can ease the edges a bit if you wish.
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