I just had new floors (ceramic tile and hardwood) installed in our home. We
previously had carpeting. Some doors now do not open all the way because of
the added height of the new floors. I'd like to make a nice straight cut off
the bottom of the doors and would appreciate some tips on how to do this
safely on my table saw.
Thanks in advance
--
Larry Bohen
www.audiobooksonline.com
40 tooth blade is really too fine more like 30 tooth and use masking tape
and cut through the tape or score with razor blade and then cut on right of
score line.
"Eric Scantlebury" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "RWM" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >
> > "stoutman" <.@.> wrote in message
> news:jnLDb.409241$ao4.1338507@attbi_s51...
> > > If your interior doors are hollow like ours, wont cutting a strip off
> the
> > > bottom create an opening in the bottom of the door?
> > >
> > >
> > <SNIP>
> >
> > It depends on how much you take off. For most adjustments there is
plenty
> > of solid wood in the bottom rail to trim the door to fit.
>
> If it is a hollow core dore than pull that strip of wood out by gently
> prying the outer layer up, cut the door, and reglue the wood edging. If
> solid door use the straight edge circular saw route. That is how I cut my
> new pine doors - use a 60 to 80 tooth plywood blade for a most excellent
cut
> with very little tear out.
>
>
Mike, begging your pardon, but I have to take exception to your advice.
If you want to "score" something, 1/32" cut is more appropriate; 1/4
is more like the depth of many dados!
dave
mike wrote:
> "Larry Bohen" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
>
>>I just had new floors (ceramic tile and hardwood) installed in our home. We
>>previously had carpeting. Some doors now do not open all the way because of
>>the added height of the new floors. I'd like to make a nice straight cut off
>>the bottom of the doors and would appreciate some tips on how to do this
>>safely on my table saw.
>>
>>Thanks in advance
>
>
> Larry, DO NOT use your tablesaw to cut a door for height. Hopefully
> you meant hand held circular saw.Take a piece of 1/4" plywood and nail
> or screw a straight edge to it. The plywood has to be as long as the
> widest door and wide enough to clamp to door { 10" is usually enough}.
> Run saw base against straight edge and thru plywood. This will give
> you blade setting and protect door from scratching by saw base.Clamp
> this jig to door. Because you are unfamiliar with trimming doors I
> will show you the safe way to get a perfectly clean cut.
> Put a sharp combination blade in BACKWARDS in your saw ( 40 teeth in a
> 7 1/4" blade will do}.Set for 1/4" depth of cut, then make this
> scoring cut.When done, turn blade around the correct way. Set base so
> blade will be a full tooth below door, then cut. You do not have to
> tape the cut or knife it either.
> Now for those people that are more familiar using a skilsaw, don,t
> bother putting blade in backwards. Instead start at end of cut and
> PULL saw backwards with a 1'4" depth of cut. Then set saw base as
> usual and push saw thru to complete cut. This method can be used to
> cut veneered panels, laminated doors or anything that is prone to
> chipping. You simply make a shallow score cut then finish cutting with
> full depth.
> Mike
In article <[email protected]>,
Larry Bohen <[email protected]> wrote:
>I just had new floors (ceramic tile and hardwood) installed in our home. We
>previously had carpeting. Some doors now do not open all the way because of
>the added height of the new floors. I'd like to make a nice straight cut off
>the bottom of the doors and would appreciate some tips on how to do this
>safely on my table saw.
>
>Thanks in advance
>--
>Larry Bohen
>www.audiobooksonline.com
>
>
It would be pretty tough to cut a small strip off the bottom of a door
with a table saw unless maybe you had a sliding table or something.
I've used a straight edge and a circular saw or jigsaw to do this.
(Don't try with a cheap jigsaw, you'll need a high quality saw like a
Bosch or Milwaukee, but most any circular saw whould be OK)
--
Larry Wasserman Baltimore, Maryland
[email protected]
"Larry Bohen" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I just had new floors (ceramic tile and hardwood) installed in our home. We
> previously had carpeting. Some doors now do not open all the way because of
> the added height of the new floors. I'd like to make a nice straight cut off
> the bottom of the doors and would appreciate some tips on how to do this
> safely on my table saw.
>
> Thanks in advance
-------------------------
Hi Larry,
The best way to trim the bottoms of doors may not be on the table saw.
It's awkward and possibly dangerous, and the chances of making a
mistake are high. I usually use a clamped-on straightedge and a
straight bit chucked in my router. Make each cut in several passes to
avoid stressing the tool or the bit . Increase the depth of cut about
1/4" after each pass. If you have hollow core doors and you're
removing more than 3/4", you may have to replace the material at the
bottom of the door (usually a softwood 1x2). Just glue and clamp a
new piece in place.
You may need to invest in a long straight bit. If you'd prefer not to,
you can make half the cut, then turn the door over and start from the
other side.
An alternative is to use a circular saw with the straightedge.
However, as the blade emerges at the top of the cut, it can play havoc
with veneers. An 80-tooth plywood blade helps. So does scoring. This
involves running a sharp utility knife blade across the door against a
straightedge, following the cut line, before you make the saw cut.
After you make the cut, sand the edges lightly with a block: this will
give you a more uniform edge.
I suggest you tackle a closet door or some less conspicuous one first,
rather than one which is used frequently.
Good luck.
John
Larry:
You've gotten a lot of good advice, but no one reminded you of the first
rule: "Honey, in order to do that for you, I need a new tool."
The tool here is one of the most handy things you will ever get. I don't
remember the name, but someone will help me out I'm sure. The tool is a
straight edge with built in clamps. They come in various lengths. I have a
long one for clamping on the 4' dimension of plywood and another that spans
a 2' board.
Gene
"Larry Bohen" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I just had new floors (ceramic tile and hardwood) installed in our home.
We
> previously had carpeting. Some doors now do not open all the way because
of
> the added height of the new floors. I'd like to make a nice straight cut
off
> the bottom of the doors and would appreciate some tips on how to do this
> safely on my table saw.
>
> Thanks in advance
> --
> Larry Bohen
> www.audiobooksonline.com
>
>
Rich wandered in from the void and babbled something like:
>"FOW" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
>> ;)
>
>I suspect that BAD and FOW are the same person.
Probably not, unless using another posting host for his 'alter-ego'...
BAD
newssvr25.news.prodigy.com
FOW
typhoon.sonic.net
"Larry Bohen" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I just had new floors (ceramic tile and hardwood) installed in our home. We
> previously had carpeting. Some doors now do not open all the way because of
> the added height of the new floors. I'd like to make a nice straight cut off
> the bottom of the doors and would appreciate some tips on how to do this
> safely on my table saw.
>
> Thanks in advance
Larry, DO NOT use your tablesaw to cut a door for height. Hopefully
you meant hand held circular saw.Take a piece of 1/4" plywood and nail
or screw a straight edge to it. The plywood has to be as long as the
widest door and wide enough to clamp to door { 10" is usually enough}.
Run saw base against straight edge and thru plywood. This will give
you blade setting and protect door from scratching by saw base.Clamp
this jig to door. Because you are unfamiliar with trimming doors I
will show you the safe way to get a perfectly clean cut.
Put a sharp combination blade in BACKWARDS in your saw ( 40 teeth in a
7 1/4" blade will do}.Set for 1/4" depth of cut, then make this
scoring cut.When done, turn blade around the correct way. Set base so
blade will be a full tooth below door, then cut. You do not have to
tape the cut or knife it either.
Now for those people that are more familiar using a skilsaw, don,t
bother putting blade in backwards. Instead start at end of cut and
PULL saw backwards with a 1'4" depth of cut. Then set saw base as
usual and push saw thru to complete cut. This method can be used to
cut veneered panels, laminated doors or anything that is prone to
chipping. You simply make a shallow score cut then finish cutting with
full depth.
Mike
I just said that. But I should have read down first.
So I have ADHD ! LOL !
"BeerBoy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:XpLDb.727030$pl3.598951@pd7tw3no...
> Clamp a straight edge on the door and use a circular saw. Score the cut
> line with a utility knife to prevent chipping or put a piece of tape over
> the cut line.
>
> "Larry Bohen" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I just had new floors (ceramic tile and hardwood) installed in our home.
> We
> > previously had carpeting. Some doors now do not open all the way because
> of
> > the added height of the new floors. I'd like to make a nice straight cut
> off
> > the bottom of the doors and would appreciate some tips on how to do this
> > safely on my table saw.
> >
> > Thanks in advance
> > --
> > Larry Bohen
> > www.audiobooksonline.com
> >
> >
>
>
In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] says...
> use a couple of clamps, a straight piece of 2x4 and your circular saw.
>
.. or use the circular saw to get a rough cut, slightly proud of the
desired length, then use the aforementioned straight-edge and a straight
router bit -- You'll get a better quality edge.
> "Larry Bohen" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I just had new floors (ceramic tile and hardwood) installed in our home.
> We
> > previously had carpeting. Some doors now do not open all the way because
> of
> > the added height of the new floors. I'd like to make a nice straight cut
> off
> > the bottom of the doors and would appreciate some tips on how to do this
> > safely on my table saw.
> >
> > Thanks in advance
> > --
> > Larry Bohen
> > www.audiobooksonline.com
> >
> >
>
>
>
You can even bevel the cut 3-5 degress then plane to fit, for that " PERFECT
FIT " Bevel not, angle.
_____/ < = bottom of door.
"Pat Barber" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Two clamps and a straight edge with a router or circualr saw....
>
> If fact, look at making one of these:
>
> http://www.woodworkingtips.com/etips/etip022500wb.html
>
> which will keep you from scratching up the face of the door.
>
>
> Larry Bohen wrote:
>
> > I just had new floors (ceramic tile and hardwood) installed in our home.
We
> > previously had carpeting. Some doors now do not open all the way because
of
> > the added height of the new floors. I'd like to make a nice straight cut
off
> > the bottom of the doors and would appreciate some tips on how to do this
> > safely on my table saw.
> >
> > Thanks in advance
>
mea culpa.
dave
Eric Ryder wrote:
> ty Greg, nmsg:)
>
> <Greg G.> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>Bay Area Dave wandered in from the void and babbled something like:
>>
>>
>>>yeah, and I said he shouldn't use a TS. what's your problem?... besides
>>>reading comprehension...
>>>
>>>dave
>>>
>>>Eric Ryder wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Wrong, wrong, wrong! The OP asked how to do this on the TABLESAW...
>>>>
>>>>Place door on tablesaw (bigger is better). Then proceed as below:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>I'd go with a straight edge and best blade/circular saw you've got.
>>
>>Dave, Dave...
>>
>>Not to be smart or anything - But perhaps YOU have a problem with
>>reading comprehensionl... It was a joke.
>>
>>Place the door ON a tablesaw...
>>Then cut with a straight edge and circular saw...
>>
>>Read carefully before flaming... ;-)
>>
>>Greg
>>
>
>
>
YES ! Dave is right. Dave your getting places. Just measure twice and cut
once !
"Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'd go with a straight edge and best blade/circular saw you've got.
> You'd have to have a sled large enough to carry a door, if you went with
> the TS idea.
>
> dave
>
> Larry Bohen wrote:
>
> > I just had new floors (ceramic tile and hardwood) installed in our home.
We
> > previously had carpeting. Some doors now do not open all the way because
of
> > the added height of the new floors. I'd like to make a nice straight cut
off
> > the bottom of the doors and would appreciate some tips on how to do this
> > safely on my table saw.
> >
> > Thanks in advance
>
Larry,
The edge guide and circular saw is a winner.
A few things to consider though:
Assuming your newly installed floor is level:
Draw a line where you need to cut.
Use a good square and make sure the line is perpendicular to the hinged door edge,
(Less abuse, more likely the straightest)
If you know you door is racked or your floor by the door id unlevel,
scribe the bottom of the door using an appropriately sized block of wood or a
compass(dividers with a pencil on one side).
Make sure you use your straight edge and scribe the line with a sharp utility knife on the
"show" side.
Use a good sharp blade.
If you leave the line you could sneak up on it with a belt sander or hand plane.
Good luck,
Myx
"Larry Bohen" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I just had new floors (ceramic tile and hardwood) installed in our home. We
> previously had carpeting. Some doors now do not open all the way because of
> the added height of the new floors. I'd like to make a nice straight cut off
> the bottom of the doors and would appreciate some tips on how to do this
> safely on my table saw.
>
> Thanks in advance
> --
> Larry Bohen
> www.audiobooksonline.com
>
>
Hollow core doors have solid wood in the ends just for this.
"stoutman" <.@.> wrote in message news:jnLDb.409241$ao4.1338507@attbi_s51...
> If your interior doors are hollow like ours, wont cutting a strip off the
> bottom create an opening in the bottom of the door?
>
>
> "Larry Bohen" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I just had new floors (ceramic tile and hardwood) installed in our home.
> We
> > previously had carpeting. Some doors now do not open all the way because
> of
> > the added height of the new floors. I'd like to make a nice straight cut
> off
> > the bottom of the doors and would appreciate some tips on how to do this
> > safely on my table saw.
> >
> > Thanks in advance
> > --
> > Larry Bohen
> > www.audiobooksonline.com
> >
> >
>
>
;)
"Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> :)
>
> dave
>
>
> FOW wrote:
>
> > YES ! Dave is right. Dave your getting places. Just measure twice and
cut
> > once !
>
>
> snip
>
Two clamps and a straight edge with a router or circualr saw....
If fact, look at making one of these:
http://www.woodworkingtips.com/etips/etip022500wb.html
which will keep you from scratching up the face of the door.
Larry Bohen wrote:
> I just had new floors (ceramic tile and hardwood) installed in our home. We
> previously had carpeting. Some doors now do not open all the way because of
> the added height of the new floors. I'd like to make a nice straight cut off
> the bottom of the doors and would appreciate some tips on how to do this
> safely on my table saw.
>
> Thanks in advance
It's called a clamp and tool guide. Made by Tru Grip.
You can clap it to the work and attach tools to it and guide them with it. I
have a 4-5 ft long one. Works great.
"Gene" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Larry:
>
> You've gotten a lot of good advice, but no one reminded you of the first
> rule: "Honey, in order to do that for you, I need a new tool."
>
> The tool here is one of the most handy things you will ever get. I don't
> remember the name, but someone will help me out I'm sure. The tool is a
> straight edge with built in clamps. They come in various lengths. I have a
> long one for clamping on the 4' dimension of plywood and another that
spans
> a 2' board.
>
> Gene
>
> "Larry Bohen" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I just had new floors (ceramic tile and hardwood) installed in our home.
> We
> > previously had carpeting. Some doors now do not open all the way because
> of
> > the added height of the new floors. I'd like to make a nice straight cut
> off
> > the bottom of the doors and would appreciate some tips on how to do this
> > safely on my table saw.
> >
> > Thanks in advance
> > --
> > Larry Bohen
> > www.audiobooksonline.com
> >
> >
>
>
Clamp a straight edge on the door and use a circular saw. Score the cut
line with a utility knife to prevent chipping or put a piece of tape over
the cut line.
"Larry Bohen" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I just had new floors (ceramic tile and hardwood) installed in our home.
We
> previously had carpeting. Some doors now do not open all the way because
of
> the added height of the new floors. I'd like to make a nice straight cut
off
> the bottom of the doors and would appreciate some tips on how to do this
> safely on my table saw.
>
> Thanks in advance
> --
> Larry Bohen
> www.audiobooksonline.com
>
>
"RWM" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "stoutman" <.@.> wrote in message
news:jnLDb.409241$ao4.1338507@attbi_s51...
> > If your interior doors are hollow like ours, wont cutting a strip off
the
> > bottom create an opening in the bottom of the door?
> >
> >
> <SNIP>
>
> It depends on how much you take off. For most adjustments there is plenty
> of solid wood in the bottom rail to trim the door to fit.
If it is a hollow core dore than pull that strip of wood out by gently
prying the outer layer up, cut the door, and reglue the wood edging. If
solid door use the straight edge circular saw route. That is how I cut my
new pine doors - use a 60 to 80 tooth plywood blade for a most excellent cut
with very little tear out.
"FOW" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> ;)
I suspect that BAD and FOW are the same person.
Greg G. wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Probably not, unless using another posting host for his 'alter-ego'...
>
> BAD
> newssvr25.news.prodigy.com
>
> FOW
> typhoon.sonic.net
Greg,
Even a moron could figure out how to set up multiple news accounts.
Oh, wait, I guess that's giving him too much credit.
Rich
use a couple of clamps, a straight piece of 2x4 and your circular saw.
"Larry Bohen" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I just had new floors (ceramic tile and hardwood) installed in our home.
We
> previously had carpeting. Some doors now do not open all the way because
of
> the added height of the new floors. I'd like to make a nice straight cut
off
> the bottom of the doors and would appreciate some tips on how to do this
> safely on my table saw.
>
> Thanks in advance
> --
> Larry Bohen
> www.audiobooksonline.com
>
>
Wrong, wrong, wrong! The OP asked how to do this on the TABLESAW...
Place door on tablesaw (bigger is better). Then proceed as below:
"Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'd go with a straight edge and best blade/circular saw you've got.
> You'd have to have a sled large enough to carry a door, if you went with
> the TS idea.
>
> dave
>
> Larry Bohen wrote:
>
> > I just had new floors (ceramic tile and hardwood) installed in our home.
We
> > previously had carpeting. Some doors now do not open all the way because
of
> > the added height of the new floors. I'd like to make a nice straight cut
off
> > the bottom of the doors and would appreciate some tips on how to do this
> > safely on my table saw.
> >
> > Thanks in advance
>
ty Greg, nmsg:)
<Greg G.> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Bay Area Dave wandered in from the void and babbled something like:
>
> >yeah, and I said he shouldn't use a TS. what's your problem?... besides
> >reading comprehension...
> >
> >dave
> >
> >Eric Ryder wrote:
> >
> >> Wrong, wrong, wrong! The OP asked how to do this on the TABLESAW...
> >>
> >> Place door on tablesaw (bigger is better). Then proceed as below:
> >>
> >>
> >> "Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >>
> >>>I'd go with a straight edge and best blade/circular saw you've got.
>
> Dave, Dave...
>
> Not to be smart or anything - But perhaps YOU have a problem with
> reading comprehensionl... It was a joke.
>
> Place the door ON a tablesaw...
> Then cut with a straight edge and circular saw...
>
> Read carefully before flaming... ;-)
>
> Greg
>
Why not use a nice handheld electric planer? My Makita would make
short work of that job....
On Tue, 16 Dec 2003 15:43:42 -0500, "Larry Bohen"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I just had new floors (ceramic tile and hardwood) installed in our home. We
>previously had carpeting. Some doors now do not open all the way because of
>the added height of the new floors. I'd like to make a nice straight cut off
>the bottom of the doors and would appreciate some tips on how to do this
>safely on my table saw.
>
>Thanks in advance
Remove the nospam from my address to email me!!
Rich wandered in from the void and babbled something like:
>Greg G. wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
>
>> Probably not, unless using another posting host for his 'alter-ego'...
>>
>> BAD
>> newssvr25.news.prodigy.com
>>
>> FOW
>> typhoon.sonic.net
>
>Greg,
>
>Even a moron could figure out how to set up multiple news accounts.
>Oh, wait, I guess that's giving him too much credit.
>
>Rich
Well, it would involve paying for two providers - neither offer access
other than to subscribers - Sort of a waste of money... ;-)
But an impromptu route trace DOES show that both servers ARE in the
Santa Rosa/San Francisco area...
Hmmm....
NEVER tell anyone to put a blade in BACKWARDS.
Your asking for a shitpot of trouble.......................You like ER's?
Most doors cut fine with tape on the cutline , or score the cut line with a
razor knife and cut with a guide.
Watchout for some of the advice some of the idiots tell you here. Safety
FIRST !
After reading this NG for 2 years I think maybe 4 of you know what your
talking about.
Turn the blade around backwards? 1/4 deep? Your fucking nuts. Maybe 1/8 even
at that.
Your a fool mike !
"mike" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> "Larry Bohen" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...
> > I just had new floors (ceramic tile and hardwood) installed in our home.
We
> > previously had carpeting. Some doors now do not open all the way because
of
> > the added height of the new floors. I'd like to make a nice straight cut
off
> > the bottom of the doors and would appreciate some tips on how to do this
> > safely on my table saw.
> >
> > Thanks in advance
>
> Larry, DO NOT use your tablesaw to cut a door for height. Hopefully
> you meant hand held circular saw.Take a piece of 1/4" plywood and nail
> or screw a straight edge to it. The plywood has to be as long as the
> widest door and wide enough to clamp to door { 10" is usually enough}.
> Run saw base against straight edge and thru plywood. This will give
> you blade setting and protect door from scratching by saw base.Clamp
> this jig to door. Because you are unfamiliar with trimming doors I
> will show you the safe way to get a perfectly clean cut.
> Put a sharp combination blade in BACKWARDS in your saw ( 40 teeth in a
> 7 1/4" blade will do}.Set for 1/4" depth of cut, then make this
> scoring cut.When done, turn blade around the correct way. Set base so
> blade will be a full tooth below door, then cut. You do not have to
> tape the cut or knife it either.
> Now for those people that are more familiar using a skilsaw, don,t
> bother putting blade in backwards. Instead start at end of cut and
> PULL saw backwards with a 1'4" depth of cut. Then set saw base as
> usual and push saw thru to complete cut. This method can be used to
> cut veneered panels, laminated doors or anything that is prone to
> chipping. You simply make a shallow score cut then finish cutting with
> full depth.
> Mike
If your interior doors are hollow like ours, wont cutting a strip off the
bottom create an opening in the bottom of the door?
"Larry Bohen" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I just had new floors (ceramic tile and hardwood) installed in our home.
We
> previously had carpeting. Some doors now do not open all the way because
of
> the added height of the new floors. I'd like to make a nice straight cut
off
> the bottom of the doors and would appreciate some tips on how to do this
> safely on my table saw.
>
> Thanks in advance
> --
> Larry Bohen
> www.audiobooksonline.com
>
>
Greg G. wandered in from the void and babbled something like:
>Rich wandered in from the void and babbled something like:
>
>>Greg G. wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
>>
>>> Probably not, unless using another posting host for his 'alter-ego'...
>>>
>>> BAD
>>> newssvr25.news.prodigy.com
>>>
>>> FOW
>>> typhoon.sonic.net
>>
>>Greg,
>>
>>Even a moron could figure out how to set up multiple news accounts.
>>Oh, wait, I guess that's giving him too much credit.
>>
>>Rich
>
>Well, it would involve paying for two providers - neither offer access
>other than to subscribers - Sort of a waste of money... ;-)
>
>But an impromptu route trace DOES show that both servers ARE in the
>Santa Rosa/San Francisco area...
>
>Hmmm....
Don't assume we wish to involve ourselves in derogatory public
discussions, but curiosity got the best of us. Perhaps there is
something in the Bay Area water supply - DON'T DRINK THE WATER!
Both own a Powermatic tablesaw, both hate Delta products, both own a
PC557 biscuit joiner, both live in the Santa Rosa/San Francisco area,
both are diabetics, both are audiophiles, both top post...
If there ever was a doppelgänger...
"stoutman" <.@.> wrote in message news:jnLDb.409241$ao4.1338507@attbi_s51...
> If your interior doors are hollow like ours, wont cutting a strip off the
> bottom create an opening in the bottom of the door?
>
>
<SNIP>
It depends on how much you take off. For most adjustments there is plenty
of solid wood in the bottom rail to trim the door to fit.
Bob McBreen
On Tue, 16 Dec 2003 22:08:15 GMT, "stoutman" <.@.> wrote:
>If your interior doors are hollow like ours, wont cutting a strip off the
>bottom create an opening in the bottom of the door?
Depends on the door and how much you cut off.
If it's a hollow core door ... there may be only about 3/4 inch of
wood along the bottom.
Two solutions: 1) run the strip you've cut off through the table
saw to remove the panel on each side, then glue and brad it in, fill
and paint.
.
2) rip a 2 x 2 to width and insert it.
Easiest way I've found.
Ken
Bay Area Dave wandered in from the void and babbled something like:
>yeah, and I said he shouldn't use a TS. what's your problem?... besides
>reading comprehension...
>
>dave
>
>Eric Ryder wrote:
>
>> Wrong, wrong, wrong! The OP asked how to do this on the TABLESAW...
>>
>> Place door on tablesaw (bigger is better). Then proceed as below:
>>
>>
>> "Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>
>>>I'd go with a straight edge and best blade/circular saw you've got.
Dave, Dave...
Not to be smart or anything - But perhaps YOU have a problem with
reading comprehensionl... It was a joke.
Place the door ON a tablesaw...
Then cut with a straight edge and circular saw...
Read carefully before flaming... ;-)
Greg
yeah, and I said he shouldn't use a TS. what's your problem?... besides
reading comprehension...
dave
Eric Ryder wrote:
> Wrong, wrong, wrong! The OP asked how to do this on the TABLESAW...
>
> Place door on tablesaw (bigger is better). Then proceed as below:
>
>
> "Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>I'd go with a straight edge and best blade/circular saw you've got.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>>You'd have to have a sled large enough to carry a door, if you went with
>>the TS idea.
>>
>>dave
>>
>>Larry Bohen wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I just had new floors (ceramic tile and hardwood) installed in our home.
>
> We
>
>>>previously had carpeting. Some doors now do not open all the way because
>
> of
>
>>>the added height of the new floors. I'd like to make a nice straight cut
>
> off
>
>>>the bottom of the doors and would appreciate some tips on how to do this
>>>safely on my table saw.
>>>
>>>Thanks in advance
>>
>
>
"Larry Bohen" <[email protected]> writes:
> I just had new floors (ceramic tile and hardwood) installed in our home. We
> previously had carpeting. Some doors now do not open all the way because of
> the added height of the new floors. I'd like to make a nice straight cut off
> the bottom of the doors and would appreciate some tips on how to do this
> safely on my table saw.
On YOUR table saw it's probably not a good idea to try (otherwise you
wouldn't ask), but i would maybe take the door to the woodworking
business a few streets away and have it cut on their table saw, wich
is a "real" one with the crosscut sled large enough to cut an ordinary
door with ease.
--
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Greg, Rich isn't the brightest bulb on the string...
dave
Greg wrote:
> Rich wandered in from the void and babbled something like:
>
>
>>"FOW" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
>>
>>>;)
>>
>>I suspect that BAD and FOW are the same person.
>
>
> Probably not, unless using another posting host for his 'alter-ego'...
>
> BAD
> newssvr25.news.prodigy.com
>
> FOW
> typhoon.sonic.net
>
I'd go with a straight edge and best blade/circular saw you've got.
You'd have to have a sled large enough to carry a door, if you went with
the TS idea.
dave
Larry Bohen wrote:
> I just had new floors (ceramic tile and hardwood) installed in our home. We
> previously had carpeting. Some doors now do not open all the way because of
> the added height of the new floors. I'd like to make a nice straight cut off
> the bottom of the doors and would appreciate some tips on how to do this
> safely on my table saw.
>
> Thanks in advance