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| Now it's time for the casing. First, lay a scrap piece on the jamb and draw a line on the outside, then repeat the process at the opposite corner. |
Next, cut the top piece of trim slightly oversized, and cut a 45-degree miter on one end. |
Place the point of the miter on the first line, then mark the opposite end of the casing at the second line. This will be the outside point at which you cut the second miter for the top piece of trim. |
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Now, all you have to do is align the ends with the marks on the wall and nail the casing in place. |
Next, set the side piece on the floor with the backside of the molding facing outward. Then draw a pencil mark where the top trim meets. |
Cut the miter on the mark, set the section in position, and nail it in place. The procedure's the same for the opposite side. |
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| Here's a tip:
with a miter saw, it can be difficult to tell exactly where the blade will contact the wood. Try purposely cutting long, then feed the stock slowly toward the cutting edge, nibbling your way right up to the line. |
Now that the casing is in place, it's on to the hardware. The only part of the door not bored and mortised for hardware is the latch plate mortise, which you'll have to cut yourself. Start by temporarily attaching the plate with screws.
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Then use a sharp utility knife to score the outside. After you've removed the plate, you're left with a shallow groove. |
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| Then it's time for a little chisel work. Pick a tool that's just about the same width as the mortise and set the tip into the score line left by the utility knife. First cut the outline, then pare away the inside material. |
Then screw the latch plate mortise into place, and it should fill the groove you've chiseled out perfectly. |
Then insert the latch mechanism and screw it into place. |
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| Then tighten the mounting screws... |
And once you've installed the faceplate on the frame, give the door a few opens and closes to test it out! |
And you're done! Check out your new door and compare it to that Wikipedia definition: gives an impression of what's behind it, separates formal areas and utility spaces, and blocks noise. Who knew a door could do so much? |
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