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| THIS OLD DOOR (part
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| Remove
all hardware, repair any structural damages and seal your door
before installation. Paint conceals replacement wood or epoxy
filler better than stain |
Repair
or replace the threshold and level with shims. Wear- resistant
oak or ash make good threshold replacement stock |
Carefully
measure the door opening length and width before shopping for
a new door, especially if the structure is old or oddly shaped |
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| Cut
the door with a rented power planer. Prevent splintering at
the end of the cut by clamping a piece of scrap along the door
side |
Install
strap hinges over the thickest, strongest part of the door,
in this case the horizontal battens that join the back door
boards |
Once
the door is actually swinging on its hinges, scribe the latch
side opening. Sheds are usually wonky, making door hanging a
cut-to-fit job |
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initial door cuts, it’s always better to leave extra and
cut again. Measure twice or you’ll be buying another door |
By
spending extra time measuring, you’ll save yourself hours
of frustration |
First
trim the door larger than required with a circular saw, then
finish the cut with a power planer. Paint the newly exposed
wood |
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