I have a 70 year old entry door with a crack in one of the panels. Now that the weather is warm, the crack has closed up. How can I fix the crack without dismantling the door? In the winter it opens up about an 1/8th inch.
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You might try removing the door from the frame, laying it flat, and seeping cyanoacrylate glue into the crack, first one side and then the other.
The larger issue, however, is what is causing the crack in the first place. It sounds like the edges of the panel may have been glued in place, or have become restrained by the finish. So, when the wood dries, the only choice was for it to split. Without solving the underlying problem, the crack may well reappear in a different place.
I think Ralph's got it right. To do anything more than a superficial repair, you're going to have to figure out why the crack is there. Most likely something restricted the movement of the panel. You might be able to repair it in situ but you'll like end up taking the door down. Whatever you do, make sure you clean the crack before you try to glue it.
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