Cutting a Door
Seasoned builder Mike Guertin shows a simple way to make a clean, straight cut when trimming a door to height.
Building Skills: Cutting a Door
Builder Mike Guertin shows how to get a clean, straight cut when trimming an interior door to height.
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In this video from the Fine Homebuilding archives, long-time contributor Mike Guertin tells us that the most important thing when measuring and cutting a door is protecting the surface. He shows how to use masking tape and a utility knife to prevent tearout when cutting with a circular saw, and how to position and clamp a straightedge to get an accurate cut every time.
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