1. Yes, the thin strip of wood stiffens the door and gives you more “meat” to screw into.
2. Yes, but might want to screw another 2 x 2 to the top of the existing one to back up the square piece of wood so it can’t flex inward in case it warps a bit.
Hello Steve, 1) What is the purpose of the tiny piece of wood again? Support?
2) Could you make the square piece of wood on the right flush with the top of 2×2 and make the bottom door cove the entire 2×2?
1. Yes, the thin strip of wood stiffens the door and gives you more “meat” to screw into.
2. Yes, but might want to screw another 2 x 2 to the top of the existing one to back up the square piece of wood so it can’t flex inward in case it warps a bit.