1970s sliding door handle replacement

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To replace a 1970s-style sliding door handle broken at 2 pm, consider using Snijlab's bendy Plywood, specifically 6mm Plywood. The entire process of drawing and making can be completed within two hours. Since the lock mechanism is complex to draw, opt for blocking the lock bar and use an outside door handle, swapping it with a plastic one on the opposing door (opening in opposite directions). Assemble the laser-cut plywood pieces after painting them with PVA glue for waterproofing, then screw four screws to hold them together. Clamp the top and bottom while waiting for the PVA to dry, and finally paint with exterior paint. The replacement was completed by the end of the day, ensuring functionality for a partner working in the conservatory that night.