Need some help in the DC area

[rnt80]

I recently shipped a large golf ball case to Leesburg, VA.  It arrived intact but one of the doors has started to bow to the point where it won't close.  It's probably cost prohibitive to make another door and ship it (the door is roughly 20" X 40") but it might be worth it to pay someone in the area make a new door to replace it.  If you are in the DC area and might be able to help shoot me a message so that we can discuss some details. 

 

[tjbnwi]

Have you suggested that they leave the door open for a few days? I've had that save a couple.

Tom

 

[Jonhilgen]

Or install a magnetic catch on the top and bottom of doors? 
Jon

 

[junk731]

Russell have you taken into consideration that the way way the cabinet is mounted may influence the way the door is sitting. If the cabinet is under tension with a slight twist it may appear the door has a twist.

John

 

[Kev]

I opened this thread thinking Dust Collection [huh]

Next I'm asking myself "who keeps golf balls like that?" ... very new to me!

Could it have had uneven pressure during shipping? In line with what people are saying in this thread, I'd apply gentle twist to the carcass/frame to see if it changes the doors attitude before I invested in work to it.

 

[peter halle]

FYI:

Russell contacted me regarding this situation because he knew that I lived in the same state.  My location and frankly my finishing skills caused me to reply that I would not be a good candidate.  The case when delivered had a considerable amount of condensation on the interior of the glass surfaces.  Russell lives in and manufactured the case in Arizona where humidity is low and then it travelled to the more humid East coast.  I believe that the customer has already tried taking the door out and weighting it down to correct the situation, but to no avail.

I write this not to put focus on the situation - which could happen to anyone in these circumstances - but rather to implore assistance from our broad network of skilled members who live in a reasonable proximity to the customer and further illustrate the merits of this internet community.

Peter

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[rnt80]

FYI:

Russell contacted me regarding this situation because he knew that I lived in the same state.  My location and frankly my finishing skills caused me to reply that I would not be a good candidate.  The case when delivered had a considerable amount of condensation on the interior of the glass surfaces.  Russell lives in and manufactured the case in Arizona where humidity is low and then it travelled to the more humid East coast.  I believe that the customer has already tried taking the door out and weighting it down to correct the situation, but to no avail.

I write this not to put focus on the situation - which could happen to anyone in these circumstances - but rather to implore assistance from our broad network of skilled members who live in a reasonable proximity to the customer and further illustrate the merits of this internet community.

Peter

Note:  This post will be voluntarily removed if the OP feels that it is inappropriate.

Peter is correct on all accounts is a lot more eloquent than me!  Thanks for your help, Peter.  The doors already have magnet catches but apparently the twist/bow is so bad they are not holding.  Without being there to look at the case it's hard for me to tell.  Any potential help from someone in the DC area would be appreciated.  Thanks again.

 

[mastercabman]

Can you tell us a little more about the door?
Style?
Thickness?
Finish?
Cope and stick/mitered corners?
I'm not near DC but a good 3-4 hours drive.

 

[tiralie]

Can you tell us a little more about the door?
Style?
Thickness?
Finish?
Cope and stick/mitered corners?
I'm not near DC but a good 3-4 hours drive.

Yes, I'm curious as well...I can't help (sorry about that) but this does provide some valuable learning...at least for me.
I find it surprising that the change in moisture would cause the door to "warp" so much it cannot be closed. I am/was inclined to agree with Junk's comments  that carcass is twisted.
Interesting problem...easy for me to say.
Tim

 

[Dane]

I live in DC and might be of some assistance.  While my "real job" limits my shop time such that it's probably not realistic for me to remake the door in any reasonable timeframe, I'm thinking that depending on door type and construction, it might be possible for you to recut the rails and stiles, dry fit it, and ship them out here unassembled to be assembled, fitted with glass and glued and clamped.  Not sure of that's any less of a logistical hassle for you- but, shoot me a pm if something like that might help.