Hi all
I am installing new 6 panel hollow core doors in existing wood frames in my house. For some reason I cannot seem to get it right. I undersize the door 1/4" overall in width which should net me 1/8" on each side. Problem is the hinge side is tight and actually binding in a couple of places. The latch side has the entire gap. The hinges are new 3 1/2 round corner type. I have thought the hinge swagging is off but thats unlikely. I have done 2 doors with the exact same result and it's very frustrating.
Any help?
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cross section of door view from top
latch ----------------------------- hinge
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the door hinge side and latch side need to be tapered with a plane so that the door will not bind on the hinge side and not have an xcessive gap on the latch side. slightly less than 1/8 inch taper should do it
JMHO
Carl
latch ----------------------------- hinge
\ / |
-------------------------- |
the door hinge side and latch side need to be tapered with a plane so that the door will not bind on the hinge side and not have an xcessive gap on the latch side. slightly less than 1/8 inch taper should do it
JMHO
Carl
