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Re: New carpet installed. Now I need to cut the door - Rick-o - 06-07-2020
As others have said, get a blade made for the cut you need to do on your door. The blade in the pic is not a finish blade.
A half inch trim would be fine as others have stated, there is a wood frame in a hollow door. Take the door off by popping out the pins on the hinges. Much easier to deal with than unscrewing the hinges from the door.
Re: New carpet installed. Now I need to cut the door - Ombligo - 06-07-2020
check out Craigslist for a used saw, you'll save a great deal.
Re: New carpet installed. Now I need to cut the door - Michael - 06-07-2020
What everybody else said...
If you already have clamps then using a 1x4 or 2x4 would be fine. But, if you have to buy clamps, you might buy this instead:
https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/clamps-vises/specialty-clamps/50-inch-clamp-and-cut-edge-guide-66581.html
If you have a Harbor Freight near you, of course. The 20% coupons that are all over the place would make it cost a bit over $18. I find it easier to make a square cut with it rather than 2 clamps and a board.
Re: New carpet installed. Now I need to cut the door - jimmy d - 06-07-2020
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=trim+bottom+of+door+with+circular+saw
Re: New carpet installed. Now I need to cut the door - NewtonMP2100 - 06-07-2020
....shag............carpeting.....???
Re: New carpet installed. Now I need to cut the door - jdc - 06-07-2020
Michael s clamp is the exact thing u would use. Wood is too big.
Re: New carpet installed. Now I need to cut the door - Speedy - 06-07-2020
jdc wrote:
Michael s clamp is the exact thing u would use. Wood is too big.
And a 1x4 isn’t going to be straight although it will be straight enough. But it is still unwieldy to cut a door using a 1x4.
Re: New carpet installed. Now I need to cut the door - Racer X - 06-08-2020
Michael wrote:
What everybody else said...
If you already have clamps then using a 1x4 or 2x4 would be fine. But, if you have to buy clamps, you might buy this instead:
https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/clamps-vises/specialty-clamps/50-inch-clamp-and-cut-edge-guide-66581.html
If you have a Harbor Freight near you, of course. The 20% coupons that are all over the place would make it cost a bit over $18. I find it easier to make a square cut with it rather than 2 clamps and a board.
My suggestion too.
They are $14.99 in the June coupon book. If you want the electronic version, PM me your e-mail, and I will forward it to you. They can scan the coupon from your smartphone screen. Just an option.
Re: New carpet installed. Now I need to cut the door - space-time - 06-08-2020
Thanks.
Carpet is installed, no way I rip it out. Our family, our house, our rules, LOL
Noted that I need a better blade. At least I got the right tool.
Noted that I need to use tape to prevent splinter. And I plan to sand the edges to apply a small chamfer.
Noted that I need a straight edge tool. Will shop at Amazon for something similar. No way I go to a Harbor Freight right now.
Already knew to take pins out, not way I unscrew the hinges.
Thanks folks!
Re: New carpet installed. Now I need to cut the door - Thrift Store Scott - 06-08-2020
Cary wrote:
Is the door hollow core or solid wood?
That was my question since it wasn't stated and most of the advice offered is for hollow core doors.