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How To Cut Down A Door's Height

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@yusufbarey6458 4 года назад

Excellent video. 1. Easy to understand 2. Detailed steps 3. Great close up shots God Bless

@martinflores8140 3 года назад

I liked the presentation as I see the vidio am fixing to cut a door and it help me good demostration

@CaseyAsh1 4 года назад

Thank you! You posted this 3 years ago and it is still helping people :)

@Mixdplate 5 лет назад

Another very helpful video! Why I didn't look into this 2 years ago is beyond me. I've been putting off installing doors thinking I needed to custom order them for 2 basement rooms, one with a rough opening of 74 3/4"H. This is some very enlightening info!! Thanks again Shannon!

@daballz89 7 лет назад

Didn't need to shorten a door, had to shorten something else and it had to look perfect.... the plywood guide for the skill saw is exactly what I needed. Thanks for the great idea, your videos have been a big help to me.

@PatrickCBeaudry 5 лет назад

I love the jig for your circular saw!! Something so simple can make a world of difference. Beautiful shop, by the way!!

@darrellkhalid6815 5 лет назад

My man, You made it so simple. I'm a handyman with not a lot of experience with woodwork (Have over 20yrs painting) I always have doors that's damage or need to be hung and cut going to make me a cutting guide today and buy some claps and cut the door just the way you did thanks Glad I watched your video

@Toastisme 6 лет назад

Great video. I have two doors I need to cut and have been dragging my feet to get it done.You have really helped me with your videos. My wife is happy. Thanks!

@twincities7217 4 года назад

I got a similar project coming up and I'm very new to carpentry. And this pretty much answered all my questions... Will update when it's finished 👍

@TwinCites4Life Год назад

Bought a house last year and keep seeing your videos. They've helped. With that accent you're probably not far from me. If I run into you I'll buy a round. 😂

@artemiasalina1860 7 лет назад

Great instructional video as usual. Clear, concise, and uncluttered. Good camera work, too. You're the channel I recommend when people have a project they've never tackled before.

@davidcrowe1568 6 лет назад

ArtemiaSalina ! Spamount was an interesting game 2

@kkelley8772 4 года назад

Thank You Shannon. I am about to do the same thing in my basement with a full size door and folding doors. And I almost signed off when you brought up the last item about drilling the 7/16 hole in the bottom of the folding doors. I am now more confident about the job after watching your video.

@HouseImprovements 4 года назад

You are so welcome!

@bigal9940 6 лет назад

pre cutting the veneer with a utility knife. Love that little trick. I usually tape it and that helps but pre cutting with knife is much faster. Great idea. Great little trick. I will be doing that from now on. Thanks.

@drew5334 3 года назад

Love the saw template idea! A cheap and practical alternative to a track saw!

@caroljohnson8817 2 года назад

I also love that saw jig template. I’m making myself one of those. Great info all around. Thank You!

@evanjones2974 5 месяцев назад

much love to canadian and midwest bros making DIY content like this 24/7

@HouseImprovements 5 месяцев назад

Saskatchewan

@keketayv1111 3 месяца назад

Thanks for this. I didnt want to have to buy a $300 door just to have a shorter door. But now, I have figure out how to cut the hinges. Mine aren't pre-cut.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 лет назад

Thank you! I have an inch to take off a door and someone's been trying to explain filling the bottom with wood. This is EXACTLY what I needed to see.

@heidip5528 6 лет назад

I probably used a wrong glue but .. a couple days later i came home found the door fallen down on the floor.. the wood frame that we glued back in went further up by the pressure of the weight....

@fredwoods9030 7 лет назад

Hi, We enjoyed watching you cut a door down to fit, my wife and I, had never seen that done , before, you make it look so easy, and we like the way you explain , the prosess, of what you are doing, thanks for sharing.Blessings! !!!!!!

@kenfung107 6 лет назад

Fred Woods 100005210260625

@FreshCityVentures 5 лет назад

And you, Fred, uses WAY too many fuckin commas.

@RTSFoto 7 лет назад

Thanks Shannon, another great video and tip, I like to watch your videos, because you mainly use tools that most DIY guys have. thanks again for taking the time to make such good video tutorials.

@jacquelineinthewoods 7 лет назад

Thanks so much! I actually have to do this to a solid core door to fit a smaller bathroom opening! Very helpful video and now I have more confidence I can do this!

@nickpaquet2555 8 месяцев назад

Exactly what I was looking for, thank you! I was nervous the doorknob would be too low but if you think it’s OK to drop it an inch or two I’ll take your word for it!

@jamesfromthecomputer 5 лет назад

You the man shannon, had to cut down my little brothers door but was unsure so I found this video, had a much better idea of what I was doing after

@kringles65 6 лет назад

Very helpful video, as always! You're shared knowledge is appreciated. What I like is your teaching method. It's to the point and not condescending.

@rydadude Год назад

Thanks, this worked great for a split jamb, pre-hung door too! I just had to disassemble it first. And to trim the stop about an inch below the top of the side jambs after cutting. It was really easy to get the mdf piece out of the cutoff. I sanded the sides of the mdf a bit to get it to slide back in easier.

@henrymurphy5284 6 лет назад

I enjoy watching your videos and from you I have learnt a lot. One little tip though regarding inserting the mdf in the end of the door after cutting to size, if you hammer in a small pin at each end of the exterior edge, you are able to push/pull the mdf rail to fit flush. Once the glue is set, they can be easily removed.

@chuckfrumunda1835 2 года назад

Thanks

@shane5400 6 лет назад

very helpful thank you! I have 5 doors to cut since installing laminate in my basement and i was feeling a little lost about it. Now i know exactly how to go about it!

@williamstubbs9737 3 года назад

love the jig. I agree, trying to reuse the mdf in the cut off just isn't worth the trouble. Takes much longer to remove it than to cut a new piece. Thanks for making this video. you do a good job of explaining your projects in all your videos. two thumbs up!

@HouseImprovements 3 года назад

Right on

@George-td3uf 7 месяцев назад

Very clear and thorough. Thank you.

@onlycodered 3 года назад

Thank you for this! Figured this was the way to go but wanted to be sure. Unfortunately all the doors in my home are 30x78 which is impossible to find replacements for. I'll just get some 30x80 doors and cut them down an inch on the top and bottom.

@halestorm5468 2 года назад

Did you end up cutting your doors? Did it work? Ours are 30x77 so same issue for us.

@jimmyjohn344 6 лет назад

Thanks. I had to cut a bifolding door. Now i know how to fix it professionally.

@GotDeals410 6 лет назад

It feels like I know you Mr. Shannon. You have a vid for everything.

@walterpickford3204 6 лет назад

Nice and simple circular saw guide and it fits exact. I really like this idea.Thank you.

@ds99 7 лет назад

Once again great tips! Thanks Shannon.

@MK-wi1bj 3 года назад

This video is exactly what I'm planing to do in my basement , great job ,thanks.

@rafaelmoralesfernandez4783 5 лет назад

I gave you a thumbs up on this video but highly suggest that you should take into consideration that when a person comes to your RU-vid video is because he/she has NEVER seen it done before so it would be very helpful if you do the entire process on camera for a better and more complete teaching process. Remember they are here cause they want to see HOW it is done. Thanks

@daveleo7248 5 лет назад

This video is exactly what I was looking for. Nice work !

@TheDizzack 5 лет назад

8:00 ALWAYS mark orientation of the door! (Top & Bottom) Specifically on slab doors. Sucks to mortise hinges on the wrong side.

@rebeccawardle4363 6 лет назад

Very well done. I appreciated how you explained each step and how you showed us the jig that you used to make a strait cut, while reducing tear out. Thank you!

@alanwhiteside9001 6 лет назад

Not knocking your skills. You are very talented.

@diggler306 7 лет назад

Nice vid with good information Shannon! Now a video on cutting down an exterior steel insulated door would be fun! :) I had to do this for my lean-to shed; cutting off both the top and bottom. Turned out great but took forever.

@paulafogle7513 10 месяцев назад

Everybody does it diffetently it seems. I guess Im just going to keep watching videos and make up my own mind which way is easier for me to do.

@bryantsutton9296 5 лет назад

One of the better DIY project videos I've seen.

@bryanmayes9234 4 года назад

Man this is awsome. And i have the exact masonite door and jam kit, but i was like awe man i dont have a table saw. You saved me thanks

@danielwalsh3194 2 года назад

Thanks Shannon! This was exactly the information I needed.

@tonym6920 3 года назад

You make it look easy, thanks for sharing your expertise Shannon, stay safe, God bless.

@luckyvet 5 лет назад

Great vid. I knew I remembered a utility knife 'score' for my type of doors, but wanted to double check. Back in the day I simply used green painters tape to protect the door from scratching, but your custom guide idea is much easier.

@paradiddleJazz 2 года назад

great video! I like the tip using a knife to score it before cutting

@derekresendes2984 7 лет назад

I do this all the time with a 4' level and saw. You rock!

@Jaredwrestles Год назад

Thanks for this man I needed this

@GerbyPlays 6 лет назад

You’re not Dutch or you would reuse the filler strips. Your guide works better than my four foot level. I use three inch spring clamps instead because I have them in my bucket all the time. Very nice. High five. Slippery Pete.

@amyaasen2409 4 года назад

You make it look easy. Fingers crossed for us

@denniswelch9933 4 года назад

Very helpful easy voice to listen too. Great instructor. Rock On !

@HouseImprovements 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@snafujag100 5 лет назад

Quietest skill saw ever👍

@felinofelino696 7 лет назад

That was a great help video,i don´t know where you guys are,but i´m watching it from Europe,just carry on the great work...!!!

@crogghogg8463 4 месяца назад

Great video man! Thank you 👍🏻

@kimchee94112 5 лет назад

Put two doors together to increase height to 8 feet. Patio French door after installation switched swing in to swing out give more interior space to move around. Replace an existing exterior 30" to 36" door reframe all around including new headers, flashing and stucco to match. That was the last 3 DIY doors projects.

@howardbain6296 6 лет назад

Very well articulated video. It helped immensely. You are a true professional. Thanks a Million.

@livingsurvival 6 лет назад

I just have a standard rip blade on my circular saw. Do I need a finer blade to avoid chipping?

@HouseImprovements 6 лет назад

it would be better with a 40 tooth blade

@superbobbytaylor9 3 года назад

The more teeth the less breakout

@tattooedkaos 2 года назад

Another thing that's really helpful to keep edges from blowing out and chipping is a layer or two of quality painters tape right along where you intend to cut.

@chuckfrumunda1835 2 года назад

@papercutzee6528 2 года назад

Thanks man this was very helpful

@thumbsup9208 6 лет назад

Hi just notice when cutting the edge of the door , you put the fingers under the cutting pass of the saw . Careful with the fingers under the cutting through saw.

@walkerjw81 2 года назад

Thanks and keep up the great videos!

@lena4533-n7e Год назад

Thank you so much for this video!!

@lethachristian1792 4 года назад

Excellent video! I am new to this task and your video makes the job look easy. Thank you 😀

@kevindetwieler9212 4 года назад

Great explanation, thanks for being specific, I can fix my doors now.

@a.jol.sr_photography 4 года назад

Exactly the video I was looking for. For some reason all the interior doors in my home are 78"

@tylershubert1596 3 года назад

They might have been 80 at one point if someone installed new floor over old. Could add a few inches to it.

@a.jol.sr_photography 3 года назад

@@tylershubert1596 actually when I went to my local hardware store, he mentioned the houses my area were all had 78" doors installed in them when they were built.

@alrivera7520 3 года назад

Shit your lucky I’m working with 76 inch doors. Mind you I already went through three doors trying to get the right fit fml 🤦🏽‍♂️

@jerryv4306 4 года назад

Thank you Shannon. You’re the man. Hope all is well 😎💪

@graemejones2081 6 лет назад

Really well explained - and shown. Good job!

@chuckfrumunda1835 2 года назад

Thank you

@halasimov1362 5 лет назад

Great video, No wonder you almost have 1/2 million subs!

@sgt_jr3232 7 лет назад

Thank you for another great video. I enjoy watching you work.

@deonrhea5773 6 лет назад

Nice video, very helpful. Question, why would you cut both ends? I only ask because i have doors that i need to cut an inch off.

@permamulcher2656 2 года назад

exactly the info I needed! thanks!

@raymondlosier8065 2 года назад

I had to cut a bifold door cause it was too wide..standing in front of it,,i cut the right side of the door where there is that 7/16 hole for the hardware..once installed, it didn't work right..the door side was jamming against the door jam..i learned my lesson...one has to cut the other side of the door...

@HouseImprovements 2 года назад

Generally cutting both outside edges equally is best.

@luvkountry 7 лет назад

Hi Shannon,Really enjoy how easy you make it look. Have a couple questions regarding steel exterior doors. Do you have a video showing how to cut out a window hole and can the steel doors be cut down as in this video? Thanks again for sharing your expertise.

@steveng.c.8524 5 лет назад

Excellent video Broski 👍

@paulwooden 4 года назад

Thanks, I’m cutting a door down to use in the basement for a under the step closet. The HVAC is in the way and I can’t use a standard 80 inch door.

@HouseImprovements 4 года назад

Good luck!

@uncleblack7322 5 лет назад

Great information...I'm not a carpenter...will give it a try...easy explanation...

@outlawzescortz 6 лет назад

You do a fantastic job, you helped me because that is a project I am working on..Thanks

@robanderson240971 Год назад

Or set your saw to very shallow and back cut by pulling the saw backwards to make a groove so the wood doesn’t blow out.

@savuanmuy5911 3 года назад

Awesome and amazing brother good job

@joeyk810 Год назад

Excellent, thank you

@kcnc429 4 года назад

great video, curious as to how this would differ on a preframed steel door

@resolution55555 7 лет назад

One day I would love to have a beer with you.

@dentistjk 2 года назад

excellent job. 👍

@Tag567-q9o Год назад

Thank you!

@paulafogle7513 10 месяцев назад

Oh i like those clamps

@annaswanson434 4 года назад

Thank you so much! You made it look real easy... lol I have 2 brand new white closet doors I was going to use for my sewing room but they are too long. So I found your tutorial and I think I can get my husband to do this??

@HouseImprovements 4 года назад

Glad I could help!

@guzman9011 4 года назад

5:33 I always reuse that end piece 😝 it’s a headache to remove!

@gamerclownz2783 6 лет назад

I have a cut door in the basement, they only cut the top part off leaving the bottom 2x2 rectangular sections (cutting off the top two squares). The door handle height is still the same and it looks a lot better then the weird looking door you cut :)

@HouseImprovements 6 лет назад

That will work fine if you do not have to make the door shorter than what you can cut off the top only.

@csimet 2 года назад

For me... unless you absolutely need to have a 100% matching paneled door in the new opening, a solid-faced slab door is easy to fit by just cutting the top and filling the cavity (if needed - hollow door). I then add some external thin molding to fake the look of the panels, reduced in proportional ratio to fit the door face naturally. I just find the odd look of the panels on a non-solid-faced door after cutting it down to me irksome, as well as the odd position of the handle (if it was pre-drilled). That's just my preference, but a good video demonstration in any case.

@HouseImprovements 2 года назад

Fair enough.

@jamaldeenmisbah6930 4 года назад

THANKS VERY MUCH NICE EXPLANATION

@blaynewayne 4 года назад

Thanks for video! Helped me out a lot

@earlphillips9754 3 года назад

I need to fit a shorter entrance door to an rv I'm building on a 16 ft box truck. Can't buy a short door. This will solve my problem. Thamks

@HouseImprovements 3 года назад

if you use a metal clad door you could cut it down much like this or you can order a custom size.

@Black0Hawks 7 лет назад

Shannon, what part of Canada are you from, just curious. I'm also from Canada I used to live in New Brunswick, btw we love all your videos

@farnaz120 6 лет назад

Thanks a lot for this amazing video. I wonder how to stop the squeaky sound of my bi-folding closet door. It makes very annoying sound.

@RYDENROAM72 6 лет назад

do you have to cut both sides or could you just cut one side to make the door fit.

@watchere 5 лет назад

Could you do a video of how to shorten a Steel entry door? Thanks!

@HouseImprovements 5 лет назад

we will add that to our list, but it won't happen soon.

@JohnODonovan1 7 лет назад

A non related question, what microphone are you using ? The sound is great even with all the moving around. Is it part of the camera or is it hooked to your shirt?

@HouseImprovements 7 лет назад

Sorry can't remember the brand?? It is wireless,hooked to my shirt.

@ghirmaybirhane1867 4 года назад

Thanks. Precise information!

@safetime100 3 года назад

I never recommend that specially for exterior door, always increasing the height of door box or the door open area is better where you get rid of the problem for good and standardize your door size as well. Thanks for the video.