Project complete-thanks for the help

[Papa Jim]

I was repairing a 100 yr old folding screen and sought forum help on what material to use. I finally decided on double strength cardboard but it didn't work out. It was six feet tall--but folded in the middle, so I got a couple of sheets of 1/4" masonite from a local supplier. Turns out the thickness shrinkage that has affected all of our plywood has spread to masonite. It was just a hair over 3/16" thick, but I decided to use it anyway. It worked fine. Wallpapering it on both sides helped. Anyway I promised I would show the finished product so here it is before and after:

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[oakey]

Good job that came out good

[FrankAtl]

Very nice! I built a three-panel screen 10 or so years ago and they can be a challenge.

[Hank Knight]

Nice job, Papa Jim! Looks great!

[Tapper]

I was repairing a 100 yr old folding screen and sought forum help on what material to use. I finally decided on double strength cardboard but it didn't work out. It was six feet tall--but folded in the middle, so I got a couple of sheets of 1/4" masonite from a local supplier. Turns out the thickness shrinkage that has affected all of our plywood has spread to masonite. It was just a hair over 3/16" thick, but I decided to use it anyway. It worked fine. Wallpapering it on both sides helped. Anyway I promised I would show the finished product so here it is before and after:

       

Very nice job, indeed - I like the color you chose! I too recently had the same experience trying to buy 4x8 sheets of 1/4" masonite at the big box stores. Neither Home Depot or Lowe's stocks it anymore (only had 1/8"). I had to buy it at another local supplier that is notoriously high, and then it was as you said, 3/16"+. Paid through the nose because I had to have it, unfortunately.

Doug

[Papa Jim]

Very nice job, indeed - I like the color you chose! I too recently had the same experience trying to buy 4x8 sheets of 1/4" masonite at the big box stores. Neither Home Depot or Lowe's stocks it anymore (only had 1/8"). I had to buy it at another local supplier that is notoriously high, and then it was as you said, 3/16"+. Paid through the nose because I had to have it, unfortunately.

Doug

Yeah, it seems that the only true 1/4" ply is Baltic Birch and it's not available in 4 x 8 sheets in my area.

[Stwood_]

Looks great.

We've got a set of those in storage (in the shop
).
Guess I better click off before she see's yours........