Re: Installalation Tips and Tools

["Crash Gordon" <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

That's assuming things are planned out...usually I get the call when the
door is already hung.

Routering the bottom of the door seems like a great idea though!


"Frank Olson" <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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| Crash Gordon wrote:
| > Any tips on drilling that hole from the hinge to the lock without
ruining a
| > 5K door?
|
| In most cases the door manufacturer should be consulted and has the
| special jigs to accomplish this (at least in my experience).  It's far
| easier to groove out the bottom of the door and the lock side then
| "fill" and stain/paint with wood to match.  It helps when you have a
| friendly finishing carpenter you can call in.