yes that is a lot of door to remove, but you should see how strong that jamb
is!!

I understand what you are saying, and yes I will get a solid WOOD core door.

"RicodJour" wrote in message
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Chas12 wrote:
Thanks Guys, the jamb is not in the greatest shape, but that is the best
access to the basement for large objects. If I get a door with a window,
I
will just rip 1/2' of each side, but I think I will be going full solid
door. HOWEVER, the idea of adding to the jamb still is a thought, because
there would be fresh wood to mount to.

Ripping half a foot off of each side seems a bit extreme!

If you rip both sides of the door, you'll want to get a door blank - no
predrilled holes for the lockset. Otherwise the ripping on the lock
side will throw off the backset and you'll have to patch and redrill.
In other words, ripping the door down in width is making more work for
you either way.

I'm trying to save you some time and effort by suggesting a slightly
smaller door width. Buying a pre-drilled and mortised door, and adding
pieces of wood to the jambs will be the fastest way to do it and give
you the most professional appearance. The jamb add-ons can be ripped
to fit to fine tune the fit of the door in the opening.

Be aware when choosing the door that all solid core doors are not
created equal. If you cut down a door with a particle board core, and
that core gets exposed to moisture (safe bet with an exterior door to a
basement) it will swell up like it has elephantitis. Not a good thing.

R