FC Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 Two antique screen doors I bought and restored. 2 x 8 feet each. They were rotted at the bottoms, so I used Rot Doctor to repair that. I turned two new spindles, and replaced about 7 of the balls, plus one arch. They have the original bronze screen. I also used a version of the Stanley no. 66 plane to reproduce some of the trim on the backside. Four expensive reproduction self-closing hinges, and two porcelain knobs. I think I'll make a cabinet to hold them, something like a pie safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 That looks really nice. What's Rot Doctor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC Posted June 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Rot Doctor is a thick epoxy. I made a form out of 1/4 plywood on three sides a day after using a thin solution that penetrates the existing wood. The epoxy sets up, and is beige in color. You sand it into shape. I had to add to the corners a couple of times. The spindles took a bit to make. I gouged or broke two or three of them before getting two to come out right. I read that bronze screen is what they used originally. I'm guessing these came off a pair of tall business doors. I'm surprised they survived at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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