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Just thought I'd post an update - this is the initial finished version. Perhaps one day when the bigger structural issues are addressed I'll send it to a professional for a proper restoration. But it...

Thanks for the great tip. I think you are right about how they made the door putting the dowels from the outside. I agree, quite possibly Oregon. If not it may be Murray Pine from onsite.

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Thank you both for your very helpful replies. It is a pretty well made door, and really is in reasonable shape for its age. I'm determined to do it no harm.

The curved corner pieces are held in...

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Sorry - I meant to add photos but couldn't work out how to on my phone.

The first two photos are of it part stripped. The third photo shows the paint condition before I...

Hi, I have this beautiful old screen door that needs some TLC. I considered taking it back to bare timber and oiling it, but I think by the time I fill the rotted areas I'll have to paint it.
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