Advice in triming doors

[brian c]

sharp handsaw for me too.Takes a bit longer.

I also use a snouter(rip saw) and give the sharp edges a rub with sand paper.

 

[mikethetile]

invest in a door trimmer

saves cutting around architrave too

just whip 8mm of the bottom and slip your tile underneath

 

[macten]

Hand saw then electric planer for me.

 

[Richardk]

Hand saw then electric planer for me.

Me too.

 

[faithhealer]

Went to an unrelated job last week and the customer asked if I could ease the door as it was catching on his newly fitted carpet. A bit of sandpaper might do it he said!!!
One handsaw, ten minutes and 5mm later, perfect. Lazy carpet fitters!

 

[Burnsy]

invest in a door trimmer

saves cutting around architrave too

just whip 8mm of the bottom and slip your tile underneath

Have you got a link for that mate

Cheers

 

[albyshellshear]

only one door i would use a hand saw and electric plane if it was a few then i would consider circular saw

 

[Sean fsy]

totally depends on the door material, would like to see you cut a solid oak door with a hand saw, plus theres no way on this earth you can cut with a hand saw say if theres less than 4/5mm to take off. like i say depends on door material and the amount of material to be removed.

 

[diamondtiling]

totally depends on the door material, would like to see you cut a solid oak door with a hand saw, plus theres no way on this earth you can cut with a hand saw say if theres less than 4/5mm to take off. like i say depends on door material and the amount of material to be removed.

So how did they cut oak doors before electric tools? :20: :smilewinkgrin:

I have trimmed fire doors with a hand saw no problem and the odd oak door over the last 20 years with no problems at all.

 

[Gazzer]

So how did they cut oak doors before electric tools? :20: :smilewinkgrin:

I have trimmed fire doors with a hand saw no problem and the odd oak door over the last 20 years with no problems at all.

Totally agree Dom, and if we are talking 4 - 5mm then whats wrong with a good hand plane....most people struggle because the plane is no good. AS said it was all done before power tools came along. If i were doing a number of doors then ok for power tools but one or two doors and nothing wrong with a hand job......ermmmm you know what i mean :smilewinkgrin: