Ok got a few things done.   One stile is now completed.   Grooves and mortise cut, cut outs for the rails to snuggle into.   GGrooves were cut with a Plough Plane

From about 1860 or so.  makes some nice curlies

 

Got some mortises finshed up

One for the bottom rail

Top rail's mortise.  Note a 45 degree cut?  The rail will match this, will look like a mitered joint.   The center Lock rail was a bit different

Double tenons.   Double 45s.   Grooved on one side, will have a rebate on the other when things get put together.  Checked the joint for square, then marked out for the tenons.

Not too bad, so far.  

 

Need to cut a few tenons next.    Then locate WHERE a middle stile will go.   Make that part, and measure for a couple raised panels.    Might do one big panel, rip it to size, and have a book-matched panel for the bottomof the door.  So far, mainly hand tools...LOTS of them. 

 

List of "Toys" so far:

Mortise Chisels 3/16" and 1/4"

Firmer chisels

BIG hammer, as the wood mallet just won't drive the Mortise  chisels

Couple of squares

Marking/cutting guage

Plough plane, 1/4' x 1/4" grooves

Low angle Block plane, #1455

Gents Saw, crosscut/miter cuts

Backsaw, filed rip.   For rip cuts

Full sized handsaw, 8ppi crosscut, cut the boards to length.  ( cheated on some, got out the Craftsman 7-1/4 circular saw)

Tape measure, of course.   Might come in handy?

 

Stay tuned, the CUSSING is just beginning...

Looks great so far, but i do not envy you

That screen door will take a lot of slammin'

As usual Steve, hand tools, wood, and fun, great work man.

I like the miters they add a touch of class like nothing else can.

Well, got the one stile done.   Wife could hear the cussing going on down there..

 

Got some downtime today, have a pair of panels in the clamps for a glue-up

Keeping a watch on this Steve. Love the project!