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Arched Mesquite Entry Doors in Ebonized Mahogany Jamb
A work in progress.
PART 1 - The Jamb
The new jamb with double doors will replace the existing alder entry with a more modern design. The new entry was designed by Tucson architect Patricia Warren of Warren Architecture, LLC.
Existing
entry photo before remodel |
Architectural
rendering of new mesquite entry |
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The size of the rough opening is 11'-6" wide x 9'-3" high so the pieces that make up the jamb and the door will be quite large. The first half of the project involves constructing the mahogany jamb using traditional mortise and tenon joinery. The two sidelite units will be assembled in my shop, stained and finished along with the arched top above the doors, with final assembly on site.
The sidelite's bottom rails have solid wood construction using alternating layers for stability and weigh 60 lbs. each. The 1/8" veneer on the inside and outside is glued on using West epoxy. The two jamb legs the rail fits into are shown on each side.
Gluing up the center arch using polyurethane glue.
The 3 completed arches.
A close up of one of the tenons.
The 4 jamb legs with mortises cut in.
The jamb is dry clamped together for the first time and taking up about 1/2 of my shop. The photo is comprised of many shots that are stitched together because I can't get back far enough.
The arched glass and door stop is made from 4 mahogany layers that are glued up using the arched jamb pieces as the forms. The photo below show the 1/8" thick strips that will be used for the glass stop.
Each glass stop has 4 layers that are glued together with epoxy. The jamb is wrapped in clear packaging tape, the epoxy does not stick to the tape.
Below is an assembled sidelite with the finished glass stop sanded and ready for installation.
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The next photo has the two completed sidelites side by side. The two frames are over 9' tall and weigh about 110 lbs. each.
Click here to see Part 2 - The Mesquite Double Doors.
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