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  • #16
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    My ghetto door until I make a real one.

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    The best part is the hitch ring...it came from a granite post next to a house from the 18th century I helped dismantle about 14 years ago.

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    Old World Stone & Garden

    Current WFO build - Dry Stone Base & Gothic Vault

    When we build, let us think that we build for ever.
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    • #17
      Re: Show us your Door Thread

      Originally posted by stonecutter View Post

      The best part is the hitch ring...it came from a granite post next to a house from the 18th century I helped dismantle about 14 years ago.

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      Why did you destroy an 18th century home? We are hell bent in the west to preserve them. Buildings from the past are pretty hard to replicate.
      Check out my pictures here:
      http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/les-build-4207.html

      If at first you don't succeed... Skydiving isn't for you.

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      • #18
        Re: Show us your Door Thread

        Originally posted by Les View Post
        Why did you destroy an 18th century home? We are hell bent in the west to preserve them. Buildings from the past are pretty hard to replicate.
        Why did I destroy an 18th century home??? I didn't say destroy, I said dismantle...big difference.

        All the floor joists and sills were ruined by dry rot and powder post beetles...they were junk. Almost all of the rafters, roof boards and frame were numbered and sold to someone that re-built it somewhere else. So it was preserved in a way. I saw the home too...the contractor did an awesome job.

        I have been around when a few historic homes had to be demolished. Lots of EPA stuff with lead paint and asbestos sometimes prevents saving them...but we were able to salvage some material and hardware before they crunched it up with an excavator. The ring came from a site like that...and I'm glad I have it instead of it being lost forever.
        Last edited by stonecutter; 07-19-2013, 08:36 PM.
        Old World Stone & Garden

        Current WFO build - Dry Stone Base & Gothic Vault

        When we build, let us think that we build for ever.
        John Ruskin

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        • #19
          Re: Show us your Door Thread

          Originally posted by stonecutter View Post
          My ghetto door until I make a real one.

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          The best part is the hitch ring...it came from a granite post next to a house from the 18th century I helped dismantle about 14 years ago.

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          Nice find. Because that ring has only one small contact point with the bolt, it won't get too hot.
          Kindled with zeal and fired with passion.

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          • #20
            Re: Show us your Door Thread

            Thanks David. The center if the door is a perlcrete slab about 3" thick, and the pin is
            only about 2.5" . I think I'm going to use this on my real door, but Ill oil it.
            Old World Stone & Garden

            Current WFO build - Dry Stone Base & Gothic Vault

            When we build, let us think that we build for ever.
            John Ruskin

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            • #21
              Re: Show us your Door Thread

              Originally posted by stonecutter View Post
              Why did I destroy an 18th century home??? I didn't say destroy, I said dismantle...big difference.
              Yea, I caught that after I posted, words matter. Sorry for the error...
              Check out my pictures here:
              http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/les-build-4207.html

              If at first you don't succeed... Skydiving isn't for you.

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              • #22
                Re: Show us your Door Thread

                Originally posted by stonecutter View Post
                Thanks David. The center if the door is a perlcrete slab about 3" thick, and the pin is
                only about 2.5" . I think I'm going to use this on my real door, but Ill oil it.
                Gudday Stonecutter
                Did you caste the pearlcrete yourself and while I'm asking is it shaped to fit the revel
                Regards dave
                Measure twice
                Cut once
                Fit in position with largest hammer

                My Build
                http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f51/...ild-14444.html
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                • #23
                  Re: Show us your Door Thread

                  Here's my door. I've come at it from a different angle. I like the traditional look of a wood door. They are cheap and easy to make, relatively light compared to steel and don't conduct like a metal door does.
                  Mine weighs 2.6 Kgs and is used one handed.
                  175 x 430 x 19 mm Quilla timber
                  insulating panel 12 mm bio millboard (no nasty fibres) attached to wood door with 4.5 mm 316 SS bolts.
                  downside is that the thin insulating panel will start to cook the door if left in place for over 3 hrs at temps above 300 C. This is not a problem because I don't roast or bake for that long or at those temps.
                  Last edited by david s; 07-20-2013, 02:59 PM.
                  Kindled with zeal and fired with passion.

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                  • #24
                    Re: Show us your Door Thread

                    Originally posted by Les View Post
                    Yea, I caught that after I posted, words matter. Sorry for the error...
                    No worries. It genuinely pained me to watch an old home go into a container instead of being restored. Cest la vie...
                    Old World Stone & Garden

                    Current WFO build - Dry Stone Base & Gothic Vault

                    When we build, let us think that we build for ever.
                    John Ruskin

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                    • #25
                      Re: Show us your Door Thread

                      Originally posted by cobblerdave View Post
                      Gudday Stonecutter
                      Did you caste the pearlcrete yourself and while I'm asking is it shaped to fit the revel
                      Regards dave
                      Yes, it was an experimental panel I made a while back. It fit inside the pattern except two corners, which I trimmed off.
                      Old World Stone & Garden

                      Current WFO build - Dry Stone Base & Gothic Vault

                      When we build, let us think that we build for ever.
                      John Ruskin

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                      • #26
                        Re: Show us your Door Thread

                        Here is mine, in place and a pic of the backside of half.

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                        • #27
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                          Gudday Tscarborought
                          A two piece door that's different . Obviously there a reason for that ,is it to do with the entrance hieght?
                          Regards dave
                          Last edited by cobblerdave; 07-21-2013, 12:59 PM. Reason: Speling
                          Measure twice
                          Cut once
                          Fit in position with largest hammer

                          My Build
                          http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f51/...ild-14444.html
                          My Door
                          http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f28/...ock-17190.html

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                          • #28
                            Re: Show us your Door Thread

                            Inner and outer arch are the same size.

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                            • #29
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                              Gudday
                              Ok I give up....why 2 pieces
                              Regards dave
                              Measure twice
                              Cut once
                              Fit in position with largest hammer

                              My Build
                              http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f51/...ild-14444.html
                              My Door
                              http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f28/...ock-17190.html

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                              • #30
                                Re: Show us your Door Thread

                                Originally posted by Tscarborough View Post
                                Inner and outer arch are the same size.
                                Another job for the angle grinder?
                                Kindled with zeal and fired with passion.

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