"Paul D" wrote in message
No competition
for strength and durability on a door of that width definately wedged
'traditional' mortice and tenon joints. Coming from the old school i think
of loose tenons as overgrowm dowel joints relying totally on adhesive to
retain strength whereas a well constructed wedged mortitice and tennon
joint
will actually hold itself without relying on the adhesive

You're right, except for one assumption ... with modern adhesives, the joint
ends up being stronger than the surrounding wood.

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