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Armymike
01-29-05, 08:57 AM
I'm using Space Balls in making raised panel doors for the first time, and I can't find any info on how much space to leave. Normally I would leave 1/6" top and bottom, and 1/8" side to side, but this doesn't seem to leave much room for the 0.26" space balls. Anybody know the answer? Thanks.

Herm
01-30-05, 09:12 AM
This is directly from the F.A.Q. page of the official Space Balls website.

http://www.blackbridgeonline.com/english.html


Question: How much space should I leave around my panel?

Answer:
1/8 of a inch is suggested per side and top and bottom. During the drier time periods you could allow for an addition 1/16. This would allow even more expansion space if the panel is exposed to excessive to extreme humidity changes.



Question: How many balls per door?
Answer:
We suggest two balls per side, and top and bottom. If the door is extra wide we suggest putting 3 balls in the top and bottom rails, possibly 3 on the sides if the door is very tall or wide. This would allow for the additional weight of the panel.


This should answer your question :cheshire: