To build the frame of the door tom used 5 4 x 8 x 8 straight grain fir which was provided by baird brothers fine hardwoods for exterior doors tom finds it very important to prevent the wood from warping in any direction which is why he recommended using a combination of a half lap and a floating tenon for the joinery.
Old house screen doors.
Retractable screen door sliding screen door 36 x 80 in.
Old screen doors for 1930 s french doors 81 x47 3 4 total open.
The screen doors followed the size and shape of the primary doors.
Assemble the screen insert frames using glue and brads at the corners.
Wider single doors as in the queen anne style became fashionable in the 1880s and have dominated since.
On the front face of the door glue and nail frame molding inside the screen opening perimeter with inch brads.
Allow to dry fully.
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Paint or stain and varnish the frame parts.