Slowly but surely we are finishing the tractor shed/bird barn. Doors present certain challenges. First, they need to be rigid, yet not too heavy.

We solved the not-too-heavy stricture by splitting 2x4s lengthwise. The table saw came in handy for that job. We used a full 2x4 on the hinge side to have sufficient anchor area for the hardware. The frame received a skin of 3/8" plywood. 5" construction screws attached the full-width 2x4 to the split cross pieces. I used our new drill press to pre-drill the 2x4 to prevent splitting the wood.

The rain started shortly after we hung the second door. The far side doors will have to wait for dryer weather. Whew!