Cutting Off Doors While Hanging??? with a Standard Circular Saw???

[@gregalley3396]

60 years old and still working and I learn something new,keep up the good work.

[@ucgene]

From a locksmith perspective. I just learned something new that is a time saver. Thanks

[@cruisinthru3916]

That's what I love about this business. 35 yrs in and still learning better ways. I still go to work everyday looking forward to accomplishing and conquering problems (challenges). I cant imagine sitting at a desk.

[@swampoodle68]

No desk jockeys here! No way could I imagine sitting behind a desk for 30yrs plus here!

[@daveylad2]

Well said guys 👍

[@justrobin1234]

I sit at a desk and I'm learning everyday; in I.T. the pace of change is rapid af

[@amariza21]

I been doing carpentry for a long time and never crossed my mind to cut the door in place, yet with a simple skills saw. I see lots of people on you tube that don't take criticism on the video, but you are one of the few that have an open mind. Im glad you made this video, cause i just learned something . By the way, you are one of the few people i watch.

[@hanaparkhill3565]

.. agreed.

[@hanaparkhill3565]

.. I wish I saw this video months back. I didn't think to use a guide for a straight cut.

[@amariza21]

@@hanaparkhill3565 if you have lots of door to cut, it makes a difference. I just did one door a couple months ago and i cut it in place with my tracksaw

[@dustindegrand5735]

You have it made! No flooring installed, and unfinished trim. All the trim we install in Wisconsin is already finished, and flooring installed. I might as well put Lewis Carpentry on the side of my trailer because I have adapted so much of the way I do things from your videos. I am on my way back to watch one of your craftsman style casing videos right now. This will also be my first week with my miter saw wings I built just like yours!

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Right on!

[@hatzlmike1]

You, Mike Haduck, Kirk Giordano and Finish Carpentry TV are awesomeness.

[@Lugnut64052]

Yes to all those guys. Add Perkins Brothers and Essential Craftsman and that's pretty much my whole KZbin.

[@user-bw5xf3yr3m]

Don’t let the miserable trolls get to you, you are really smart and are very detailed when explaining things, I’ve learned a lot from your videos thank you

[@scottkrieman8108]

No hate here, just appreciation for all the work you put into these videos. Thanks Spencer!

[@johnsoneightyeight5018]

Hey Spencer hello from the UK, really enjoy your videos and learnt some great tips already. I had the pleasure of working in Seattle for a couple of months on a renovation last year and was blown away by the quality of your timber. I realise it's all on your doorstep but trust me you guys would not believe the state of our lumber. We get a stack of 3x2 studwork timber arrive at our depots and at least 30% of each pallet is completely useless. Loved being able to work with good quality wood if only for a short time. Met some great tradesman too, too bad i can't afford to relocate!

[@laurenceedwards4525]

Just love your approach, been building for 40 years and your never too old to pick up new tricks. Cheers!!

[@johnhutchinson3493]

ive been doing that trick for almost 30 years especially for by-pass doors, so for you its never to late to learn new little tricks. keep on doing an awesome job

[@AlexRides808]

How is it always "30 years"?

[@johnhutchinson3493]

@@AlexRides808 that's a good question as I guess there are a lot of old school carpenters out there like me still doing the trade

[@firefighterrobbie]

Wow I have been in construction for 30 years and I have never thought of that. Thanks

[@josesalazar5667]

You cando taht when house is empty

[@robertnelson2719]

I don’t know why some viewers would choose to make negative comments. If I can learn just one helpful tip by watching a 6 minute video I consider that time well spent. I enjoy your enthusiasm and attention to detail knowing full well your responsibility to your clients, the clock and your wallet. Don’t let the bastards get you down.

[@pasqualeparente9776]

I love your recent tip. I just have to remember to check for level floors before using this tip. I will keep it in the back of my mind for when the opportunity to use it arises.

[@edcooper1471]

Thanks!

[@davidparnum2476]

Dear Sir I would like to give you a big thumbs up I am a 65 year old carpenter,mostly finish who has been in the trade all my life and I have learned several tricks from you. You are never too old to learn and never to young too teach. THANK YOU And to all those haters out there BITE ME if you can catch me. LOL

[@asimm5355]

you know now how much gap from the floor my dear now 35 mm gap this is wrongway

[@terencemerritt]

You are the Tony Stark of the trim carpentry world. You’re one of the only ones I watch mainly on here Keep up the good work

[@rogerhodges9721]

The crew that I learned with was doing that in the 1970's. We had to watch for out of level floors. Around bathrooms we frequently had problems.

[@reddawgrup1779]

Ahhh the days of dropped flooring for rooms with tile for the finished floor and also the days of notching the rim joists where exterior concrete steps where to be poured... Ahh the days of yore... Lol. Guess I've been doing this work too long... Naaa happiness to me will be doing it till the day I die!! A good productive day of work is good for the soul!!! 🍻

[@muddywater6856]

Done that many times with an 80s vintage Makita 6 1/2 circular saw...about 1 3/8 offset on base. Rigged my track with some plywood standoffs on the back, which sit on the floor, after watching the other video. I was too cheap to buy the clamps. The beauty of the track saw for this application is the use on finished doors. Great video as always!

[@clintprice2123]

Now I too learned something new so thank you for that. Richard is an amazing craftsman, we all learn much from him. He like you has an open mind to trying new things and putting them to the test.

[@johnlease7517]

That is a great method since most saws do have a 1-1/2 in setback. Excellent. Why are people even on here if they just have rude comments. I just never understood the mindset of haters. Keep doing your thing. You have excellent skills. I've learned great tricks and tips from you. And I'm a 35yr carpenter. Thats a long time the trades. Ahahahahaha. Much Respect

[@duncorp1]

Hi Lewis, great idea I agree. Only issue I see is if floor out of level when door is closed it will not be parallel when door is latched, for that reason I will be sticking to the festool way. Scribe while door is latched then trim door. After all I bought the TS55 k on your recommendation . Love your videos great content very well presented , thank you and keep up the good work, Duncan from Bedford, England

[@proawelsh]

I love that you always are open to new things :) More tradespeople should be as well

[@crownmoldingbyspectaculart941]

That’s a great tip. I don’t often install doors before flooring but I have the same saw and especially for doors I can afford to replace if I mess up it’s worth adding to my bag of methods.

[@monkeygraborange]

Sometimes the only difference between a noob idea and a masters trick is confidence.

[@froter1]

Thanks for your contribution to workers everywhere 👍

[@jperez06811]

By far my favorite carpenter on the tube

[@russmartin4189]

That trick is very slick. Gotta hand it to those guys in the field who are always looking for ways to make things easier.

[@Prhbuild]

Adjustable twist and lock screws on hinges with adjustable frames when fitted into openings hidden by architrave is the answer .A real time saver

[@vincentconte6028]

wow! after 38 years in business, I still learn..........thanks

[@Sam.147]

Genius idea... testimony to the fact that you learn something new everyday 💪💪

[@travisnighbert9566]

This was a great time saver when we built houses 30 plus years ago. I'm not going to lie, I did mess this up a couple times though. Not as easy as it looks to cut a door like that.

[@ralphsullivan8972]

Great job Thank you for that tip. Beats pulling the pulling the door off the jamb.

[@shawnpayne505]

I do that with cedar fences over driveway... I've done roof to wall reveals with it also.. code up here calls for 2 inch reveal... 1/2 plywood on top of shingles and zip-zap

[@patrickmurphy9152]

Here here! Will add this one to the quiver! Thank you.

[@jefferyholland]

Great production carpenter time saver. I have always waited until the flooring was complete then take the door off, take it outside and cut it then reseal the bottom and reinstall it. Yeah this is better.

[@danlux4954]

I wait til the floor is installed before I hang the doors.

[@jefferyholland]

@@danlux4954 Hard floors I do as well but carpeted areas I always hang them ahead so I can have the base and casing done .I hate working over new carpet

[@danlux4954]

@@jefferyholland good idea, we are getting rid of carpet for vinyl floors.

[@gar99504]

Did this for years. Only time it wasn't recommended was with the cheap hollow core with thin stock on bottom. Better to take door off, cut, dig scrap stock out and replace with 2x cut to fit, shimmy in and glue in place.

[@Lugnut64052]

Yes. Seems like the stick in the bottom gets thinner and thinner. I've cut and fit more bottom sticks than I can count, just like you said.

[@ronjones9373]

Used a version of this years ago. House got a finish floor change trapping a pocket door. The saw wss held stationary and we pulled the door out of the pocket and through the saw. Only left the part on the door that didnt come out of the pocket .

[@jackd2083]

How did that work? The blade would have to be flush with the floor and even then the bottom of the door below the blade would still trap the door 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@The1stDomino]

@@jackd2083 I was thinking the same thing!!??

[@rishardlampese8947]

How did you cut the piece off at the end since you couldn't follow through to the end of the door?

[@ronjones9373]

I finished the cut flush to the jamb with a hand saw and then just left the small piece that was left uncut inside the pocket. It actually kept stuff from rolling inside the pocket and couldn't be seen unless the door was fully closed.

[@billagnatovech1641]

Wow! Awesome Pro tip to put in the tool bag. Thanks for sharing!

[@angrypatriot8079]

Great video. All talkers/bad commenters are the "best Carpenters", except you're showing your skills instead of talking about them like the losers leaving the bad comments. Great channel. Keep up the good work.

[@ronbown3836]

That's a cool idea I actually have a crane jam saw or undercut saw that I used to trim doors when I'm not using it to cut door jambs and casings for flooring.it will cut anything from an eighth of an inch up to one inch from the floor.

[@t-wood1238]

I've been doing this for years. Sometimes I miss a few and need to cut them after carpet is installed. So I used my diy 9" jambsaw and cut them wo removing.

[@GRJCLyon]

You hit all the key points on objections. Nicely done and cool trick. Thanks! 👍🏻

[@deanlevett888]

Great tip, actually got to do this, at my daughter's house, as she's going from tiles to carpets.

[@terrywhitall4392]

Always good to learn new tricks

[@tedmcdonald3377]

Awesome video!!! Love the brain power in this community, thanks this was a great find!!!

[@antonioescalante5268]

I have learned a lot from your Chanel thanks for sharing all this tricks

[@javierbacilima3303]

Thank you to share you experience with me, now I know two more ways how to cut the door, 👍 keep it up

[@chicothesavage]

Awesome. Learn something something new everyday . Great vid.

[@texascraftsman7215]

It’s always worked for me love it if I get tear out I’ll just stick some painters tape on the back side usually stops it from chipping... keep up the great videos

[@johnnysouth4982]

You can Pre score the cut line with a Stanley knife first to help with the chipping usually on those cheap composite doors have happy safe holidays

[@antonioiodice71]

Well I’ve learnt something new today. Thank you.

[@mikemorgan5015]

Sweet and simple. Two enthusiastic thumbs up!

[@SHAWNEE12]

Fantastic idea 💡 will be using in the future

[@russwollet8998]

Just referred your videos to my helper who wants to go out on his own. I said check this guy out. He's my age and I learn something new front each video

[@kperellie]

Sometimes the simplest of ideas can be the most profound. And of course, why did I ever think of that?! LOL

[@LarryMaddux]

Thanks for all your input

[@dsc0273]

Wow. Happy days. You fixed my problem, thanks sir.

[@GTRHen]

Thank you for all your advice.

[@Rocksolidhandyman]

Nice! Stand your drops up when you’re finished cutting. That way you don’t have to bend over again later when you go to round them up!

[@kwizmon]

It's the little things that make a difference right.. 👍

[@jeffrenwick278]

My only thought is if the door is hollow core then I always insert a new bottom support band. Great job, love the vids, keep’em coming. From Canada.

[@MrJFoster1984]

Thought of this many moons ago but never tried it. Well done 👍

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

It's tough being the best! keep up the great content, always enjoy all your helpful content.

[@johnd7366]

Hi Spencer, I have a Lumber Jack plunge saw with a track, that’s the make! The blade is closer to the edge, it’s 15mm, just in case an inch and a half is too much for some situations, it can be lifted up to 25mm using a scrap of 10mm laminate or whatever size you need.

[@benhellerman3071]

Never to old to learn. great tip

[@andymastercarpenter2380]

Thank you that was awesome the only thing I would caution from old school if you cut a Luan door where you have to scribe first to prevent splintering I don’t think I could get away clean. With that said great technique 👍

[@Matasky2010]

Hey if it gives you the right amount of cutoff then it's a great tip..I was gonna say installing baseboards before the flooring is a bad idea, but then you said it was carpet so no problem!

[@kevinryan4866]

what a great time saver tip!!!!Thanks for sharing

[@user-kj5by6zr9r]

Thank you for the video. Can you do this on an exidting pocket door?

[@faebrowne2537]

I just watched a video before this one. All kinds of kit going on. A track on the door, a hand held thing-a mi-jig. Sorrry I have no idea what it was called but it looked expensive and it was clearly too hard for me. But a circular saw....... I might give that a go. Great video

[@tracybrislin]

Best time saver ever! Thanks!

[@pauldunk2142]

This is a great tip for cutting doors In-Place save so much time.

[@flowergarden1426]

Wow, I'm a girl and was just going to call someone to cut my Doors, I'm going to try this. I hope I do it right. Thank you

[@jonathanrodriguez7818]

wooo great trick, time saver and cost effective its always good wen we learn something new that works

[@oscarcrx-9099]

I been doing this for years! Works great saves tons of time in our final punch walk .

[@davidrobins4025]

What a great idea. Thanks for sharing that.

[@Northernman68]

Good job,great advice and thank you for all the helpful advice.

[@neild7971]

The houses I’ve worked on wouldn’t have been level enough to do this 😄 maybe with the door closed and finish the edges afterward. Thanks for the vid.

[@Stetson17]

Keep it simple. Great video.

[@nickpersenaire4443]

Thanks for sharing Spencer, might have to try this just hung an cased 7 6 panels ina rental rehab I've been working on.

[@bsnrao315]

Indeed, I had never thought this possible. Thanks.

[@jonbishop1385]

The room You're in at 3.30, Will you bring us back to that when You've finished ? I'd love to see how its done and the look when everything is painted . Many Thanks

[@jonmason8234]

Peace to ya, love the craft...been watchin' ya for sometime..... In Jesus.

[@darinb3524]

Love your tutorials.

[@georgedavall9449]

Efficiency on a new level! No Pun intended! Doesn’t hurt to have a good saw either! 😉👍😁

[@chizzoboy]

Cool trick.. you made my day... I'll pass this along.. gracias amigo

[@cjspaul9900]

As a floor layer i take them off anyway. Its just makes installation of flooring easier

[@Level3Lifestyle]

Could also buy something like a KDT184 door trimmer. Imagine a router with a saw blade, you set the depth underneath the blade and hold two handles on the back to run it along the floor. Not sure they make them anymore but theres a bunch on the marketplace near me for £20 so seem easy enough to find used

[@AnMadreMor]

As an old wood butcher this was a new wrinkle for me. Thanks for the tip

[@frd3fadi]

Amazing. Thats will save me a lot of time. Thanks big time

[@joef1551]

Our pre hung doors come with 1” airspace under the door. So when I hang them I sit the jamb on a 3/8” block and it gives me 1 3/8” clearance under the door. Perfect for either Carpet or 3/4” hardwood flooring. I almost never have to cut the doors unless the subfloor is way out Just wondering why you cut every door in the house. Wouldn’t it be easier just to hang them a little higher?

[@InsiderCarpentry]

LVT flooring is super thin. Like 3/16 thick.

[@joef1551]

In that case I would cut the door jamb so it’s 3/4” airspace under the door and sit it right on the plywood Once you add 3/16 flooring it gives you 9/16 airspace from final floor. Anyhow keep up the great work

[@InsiderCarpentry]

And what if you have LVT on one side of the door and carpet on the other??? That’s why I’m cutting them 1-1/2” off the floor. That’s what it takes to clear the carpet.

[@joef1551]

I’ve never had a case where 2 different sized floors like that meet. It’s almost always 3/4” hardwood to carpet. In that case I would hang the door with 1 inch“ right from the subfloor and trim the door 3/8”. The skillsaw trick is good don’t get me wrong. I was just wondering, now I know

[@joychip5994]

Fabulous job do you ever hit the floor you answers my question 11/2 off the floor great takes half the time

[@vapertainment5313]

A pencil in the saw guard slide works great for setting depth.

[@robells6759]

Curious as to why you don't hold the jambs up a little higher so you don't have to cut the doors. Especially if you are on carpet.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Because on one side of the door there will be a thinner flooring like LVT, in which case the jamb would be higher than the hard surface flooring.

[@justgregnow]

Simple yet genius 💪

[@TheCdrbaby]

These are the things that keep me watching KZbin carpentery

[@kristoffercatapang]

Thumbs up bro i learn something new that i can use in my work

[@keturahthomas4789]

Oh I definitely needed this video

[@peckerwood3556]

Bro you got skills haters are always gonna hate greatness

[@richardthorp4452]

Hello, great video - how do you adjust the "height" or amount you are trimming off the door - all the circular saws I've looked at don't allow the adjustment of the base plate in relation to the blade - blade depth, yes, not the width of the cut. Thanks, RIchard

[@dustinstadler3040]

Nice never thought of that