I have a 79" rough opening and a stock 81.5" metal entry door to
install in it. It's a standard 30" Masonite six panel door I picked up
at HD. I can't make the RO higher because I'd be cutting into a header
supporting perpendicular floor joists above it.

I have the jambs and door all marked and ready for cutting. I figure
my 7.5" circular saw will do the job on the door bottom if I set up a
fence with some c-clamps and a straightedge, but not sure what type of
blade to use for this application. Any ideas?

Thanks

wrote:
I have a 79" rough opening and a stock 81.5" metal entry door to
install in it. It's a standard 30" Masonite six panel door I picked up
at HD. I can't make the RO higher because I'd be cutting into a header
supporting perpendicular floor joists above it.

I have the jambs and door all marked and ready for cutting. I figure
my 7.5" circular saw will do the job on the door bottom if I set up a
fence with some c-clamps and a straightedge, but not sure what type of
blade to use for this application. Any ideas?

Thanks


I used a metal-cutting (ferrous) abrasive blade.
Don't try to make a full-depth cut; a couple of light passes
will be better.

Jim

Adjust the blade lower on each pass?

Thanks

Using oil on the hinges stops squeaks.

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I have a 79" rough opening and a stock 81.5" metal entry door to
install in it. It's a standard 30" Masonite six panel door I picked up
at HD. I can't make the RO higher because I'd be cutting into a header
supporting perpendicular floor joists above it.

I have the jambs and door all marked and ready for cutting. I figure
my 7.5" circular saw will do the job on the door bottom if I set up a
fence with some c-clamps and a straightedge, but not sure what type of
blade to use for this application. Any ideas?

Thanks


Better check to see how the door is made. Taking that much off could
considerably weaken the door. Most door manufactures only put structure
around the edges.

You might have to take 1/2 off each edge.

I believe that you can special order a door the right size or maybe one
one inch shorter from Home Depot as a standard size (not stocked).
You'll have to wait, but it's better than cutting a metal door.

It's only metal on the outside, probably filled with foam or something
on the inside. I have to take my chances. There might be an
opportunity to insert the bottom structure in the resized door
depending on what's inside, if I can hollow it out.

Since I have to also resize the jamb I'm only inclined to cut one end,
and I'd rather only compromise one end with my limited know-how.

Thanks

A wood door can't be cut with a hacksaw.

G Henslee wrote:
A wood door can't be cut with a hacksaw.

Why not? It'd take forever, but it could be done.

R

RicodJour wrote:
G Henslee wrote:

A wood door can't be cut with a hacksaw.


Why not? It'd take forever, but it could be done.

R


Friction factor Rico. It may start on fire.

In article ,
G Henslee wrote:
A wood door can't be cut with a hacksaw.

It wouldn't be the tool of choice, but why couldn't it be done?


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Larry Wasserman Baltimore, Maryland

"Lawrence Wasserman" wrote in message
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In article ,
G Henslee wrote:
A wood door can't be cut with a hacksaw.

It wouldn't be the tool of choice, but why couldn't it be done?



I have never seen a hacksaw (hand) that would allow more than a 5-6 inch
long cut.

The bow will get in the way

wrote:
I have a 79" rough opening and a stock 81.5" metal entry door to
install in it. It's a standard 30" Masonite six panel door I picked up
at HD. I can't make the RO higher because I'd be cutting into a header
supporting perpendicular floor joists above it.

I have the jambs and door all marked and ready for cutting. I figure
my 7.5" circular saw will do the job on the door bottom if I set up a
fence with some c-clamps and a straightedge, but not sure what type of
blade to use for this application. Any ideas?

Thanks


Metal doors are often just metal clad with the
interior consisting of a man made pressed fiber
material. Cutting off more than 1/8" will remove
the metal on that edge and make a mess. And you
will have only a partially clad metal door.

Think about buy a door that fits the "finished"
opening or you may end up paying for two doors.

A hacksaw would take too long.