On Wed, 25 Nov 2015 16:23:25 -0800 (PST), BillinGA
wrote:

I made a set of bifold closet doors to replace louvered ones. My wife does not
like to trying to get the dust out of the slats and wanted something solid with a smooth surface. I stained the plywood panels , stiles, and rails before glue up. My thoughts were the stain ( brushed, not sprayed) would try to accumulate at the junction of panels and frame if I waited until after assembly. Show of hands..how many would stain after assembly? They turned out fine...just wondering.

I "finish" before I make the final cuts. I'm no expert, though.

Happy Thanksgiving to those who participate. All others, enjoy your Thursday.

Thank you. I'll do both. ;-)