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   bduffin104 | Feb 01, 2010 11:28pm | #1

   It's my opinion that the
   It's my opinion that the panels should be a minimum of 1/2" thick, 3/4" would be better. If it's the flat panel look you want, just hold the raised side of the panel to the inside. It's my observation that large thin panels just do not stand up to the test of time. I have a couple of antiques with thin panels which have split which is testimony enough for me. Of course there are exceptions such as verticle grain spruce like the back of a guitar. They seem to hold up well and are quite thin. So ultimately it's your call taking all things under consideration. Good luck!

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   joinerswork | Feb 02, 2010 09:05am | #2

   gh,
   That's pretty thin,
   gh,

   That's pretty thin, especially for a panel that large. I'd not worry so much about splitting, if you build the door correctly allowing for movement. But cupping and bowing in the center of such a large, thin panel, especially if it is highly figured, is a possibility.

   I believe if you are intent on using this stock, you'd be safer to thickness them to a minimum of 1/2" or so, or else to resaw and take down to veneer thickness, then glue to a thicker panel (of the same species if you like) for your doors.

   Ray

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   Eef | Feb 02, 2010 03:56pm | #3

   g,

   that is a rather wide panel and, as ray said, it will likely cup. perhaps the shaker style would not be compromised if you were to include a center divider stile and have two panels instead of one.

   eef