Modified Super Door

Started by groundhog on 20 May 2014. 0 replies.

Originally posted at johnlsayers.com, topic 19444.

I'm thinking of screwing a sheet of 3/4" plywood with green glue onto my 1-3/4" solid core wood door, but without the lead. Which hinges exactly should I upgrade to for the added weight, and would I be ok using the stock 5/8" jamb the door came with, instead of the suggested 5/4 stock? Do they make 3.5x3.5" heavy duty hinges, because I could then use the existing mortise (I have 4 such hinges on the door now, 3 screws each)? Would using a layer of MLV instead between the door and plywood be better than green glue?