Huge wrote in message
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I have a number(seven) of doors to fit, and since I hate planing things,
what's the assembled multitudes feeling on power planes?

(In particular the (doubtless sold out) one on special offer
from Screwfix)

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Can't comment on the Screwfix offering, but I've got an old B&D plane which
works very well. Electric planes are particularly good on the end grain at
the top and bottom of the frame members.

When replacing internal doors I:
* make a careful note of the current fit - and particularly of any gaps -
before removing the old door
* lay the old door on top of the new one, and mark the size - making
allowance for any gaps noted previously
* hold the new door in a Workmate, and plane the edges down to the pencil
marks
* offer it up to the frame to make sure it is right
* mark the hinge and lock positions, using the old door as a template
* finally, fit the hinges and lock

Sorry if this is teaching my grandmother to suck eggs - I know it goes
beyond the original question - but *someone* might find it useful.

Roger