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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Shoot Summ" data-source="post: 1388087" data-attributes="member: 1055">I'm going to cheat... <img src="/images/smilies/smile.png"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" data-shortname=":)" />The weight of the large panels will stress the m+t joint far beyond what I think glue will hold.  Just the frame alone is already heavy.  I plan to use 2 screws from the edge of the door into each tenon and plug the holes with a nice oak plug, or possibly a walnut plug.  This will insure a good mechanical connection coupled with the m+t and glue should be rock solid.I'm also thinking about using some walnut accent strips in the raised panel glue ups but haven't really decided yet.My current door has 3 ball bearing hinges, I may have to go to 4 for this beast.</blockquote>