The doors in the sacristy see quite a bit of swinging. Though they are 75 years old, they seem to be holding up good. Except for the one heading out into the sanctuary.
I've been in and out of this door a hundred times and never thought twice about its integrity. Until I was visiting with Grandma on the phone and looking around at things I normally don't. Right in front of me was a crack clear through the door that run up and down the whole length. I'm surprised it didn't fall off right then and there! No sense in waiting until it does, though. Let's get it fixed.
The basic plan was to screw it back together. The options of screws these days is amazing. When I can, I'm a torx man. 3 1/2" #10 screws with a 25 torx bit.
If we split the difference of the screw right on the crack line, it should join the two halves back together nicely.
The right depth is crucial. I only wanted to go about an inch in with the head before it started to tighten up. A piece of tape to mark where an inch is on the bit can work well.
On a project like this, it is worth accurately spacing out the screws. This is good for both strength and aesthetics.
Then screwed it up. Worked well. Because the door was still hanging on, it lined itself back up as the two halves were tightened together. We put in eight screws or so.
Might as well finish the job right with a little wood filler.
I just packed the holes deep and scraped off the excess with my pocket knife.
Should work.
Doors don't have much tolerances to spare. So, by tightening it up, we started to drag on the opposite top corner.
A little 60 grit did the trick.
Suck up the tailings.
And we're back in business.
What fun would life be if nothing ever broke down? Boring, for sure. I appreciate a good problem. Helps a guy grow in character. Through challenges, God can actualize a potential in us that we didn't know existed. My son, do not disdain the disciplines of the Lord! (Proverbs 3:11) Let's ranch.
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