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   saschafer | Jul 14, 2008 07:10am | #1

   The taller the door, the harder it is to keep it flat, so if four doors will work in your overall design, then you're probably better off that way.

   -Steve

    

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   James R. | Jul 15, 2008 06:05am | #7

   Steve:The consensus seems to be go with the smaller doors. So that's the way I'm going.Thanks for the help, Jim

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   oldusty | Jul 14, 2008 08:02am | #2

   James ,

               Is there going to be drawers on each side behind doors as in roll out drawer or shelves ? If the drawers have overlay faces or the likes would the doors only be like on the top half or most of the 76 1/2" or will the doors cover them ?

          Two doors will work well for your application . Some pantry cabinets I make with a door approx. 55 - 60" tall with two panels and a single panel smaller door on top ,roll out shelves on the lower end , these cabinets are usually 84 -96" tall though .

                               dusty

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   James R. | Jul 14, 2008 08:38pm | #3

   Dusty:The doors need to cover the entire height of the pantry. If I go with one door on each side will it help stability to make three panels with four rails or two panels with three rails? In other words will more rails improve stability?
   Thanks for the input. I appreciate the help I'm able to get from the woodworkers on this site.Jim

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   oldusty | Jul 14, 2008 09:22pm | #4

     Jim ,

              The real problem with doors that tall made out of I am thinking 4/4 stock is keeping them flat not so much a stability issue with more rails but they do add structural  integrity and help keep the stiles straight .

       Frame and panel construction makes a very stable way to go assuming the materials are properly dried and such .

       Making two doors one on top of the other with a single panel in each door would probably be the safest way , but by using a few extra hinges on a very tall door will help keep it flat and offer the needed support.

          If you have enough material to be able to select the best boards for the stiles you should be fine .Imo if the boards are flat and straight when you mill them they will stay that way and the door will not stray .

               good luck               dusty

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   James R. | Jul 15, 2008 05:58am | #6

   Dusty:Thanks for your help. I'm going to play it safe and go with the smaller doors.Thanks again, Jim

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   gofigure57 | Jul 15, 2008 02:10am | #5

                       James , Stock selection is key IMO.  If it is hardwood, some quartersawn stock wood be my choice. This of course is only if they must be that tall.  The fact that it is in the garage would steer me towards smaller doors due to lack of climate control. Hope this info is helpful.                     

                                                           Tom.

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   James R. | Jul 15, 2008 06:07am | #8

   Tom:Good suggestions. I'm going with the smaller doors. It seems the safe way to go.Thanks, Jim