Chicken wire cupboard doors

[stuckinthemud]

My better half wants me to put a pair of doors over the front of a 1mx1m shelving unit. She wants the chicken and perimeter frame look, no bevels or moldings, just plain and simple. Construction type is up to me. I only have hand tools, but that shouldn't make much difference on this project, so half lap, full lap, mitre, or ? What is the best way forward for lightweight framing like this? I'll probably be using 3x1 hardwood but nothing is set in stone yet.

 

[Dee J]

Half lap would be simple and perfectly strong enough. As would dowels. With that thickness of timber, mortice and tenon is a possibility if you're up for the challenge. Avoid mitres - difficult to fit accurately, will gap if the wood moves at all, and no inherent strength unless you use dowels as well.

 

[jvc26]

Also Bridle or M&T — I’d steer clear of the mitre