The Partridge Who Flew Away

I was very disappointed to find out that the partridge who had taken up residence in Rodger Manley’s workshop had decided to move on before my door was finished.  I enjoyed having him/her follow me around while I was visiting.  Rodger had always kept a window open in case the partridge wanted to leave, and eventually it happened. See My New Front Door and the Partridge.

Door With Raised Panels Up

Traditionally, raised panel doors have a raised panel on one side and a flat panel on the other.  The panel is held in place with moldings that are fitted and nailed in place.

Flat Panel Side of the Door

Rodger used haunched mortise-and-tenon joints into which he drilled and added pegs to hold in place.  This is the same construction as my 200-year-old door, which does not depend on glue to stay together.

Haunched Mortice-and-Tenon Joints

Cutting Trim to Fit

Rodger uses an industrial sander to cut the trim pieces because of its accuracy, resulting in a very tight fit.

Rodger Making the Panel

Rodger and Bruiser

Although we will miss the partridge, Bruiser, Rodger’s favorite dog, quickly filled in as the workshop mascot.

Photos by Rodger Manley and Jimmy Crisp. Curated Brochure by Crisp Architects: Portfolio

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