Hanging Doors & TV SHOW NEWS! | The Carpenter's Daughter

It's been a HOT one this week, but I persevered and fitted my first ever doors, so feeling very proud!
Also, I have some exciting TV show news! February just gone, the BBC came round to film my DIY Patio step: • Building a £60 Raised ...
It was tough keeping my secret, but tomorrow I will be on BBC 1's Right on the Money at 9:15am (July 2nd). If you miss it, it will be on the IPlayer for 30 days.
So back to the doors! I didn't like the method I chose for my first fittings, but I wanted to show you all methods to compare, so here's the videos I used for reference:
B&Q's Hanging a Door: • How to hang a door
Wickes: • How to Hang an Interio...
Silverline's version: • How To Install A New D...
And a HUGE thanks to my friend and KZbin furniture maker, Olly Parry-Jones for sending me the wooden mallet he made! Please go check him out and feel free to subscribe: / ollypj
Also, if you need to learn how to sharpen chisels of plane blades, Rob at Spend Time Save Money has a great guide here I will be following soon: • How to sharpen chisels...
TOOLS I USED: *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases made through links.
Flat Wood Drill Bit Selection: geni.us/EbfKu [Amazon]
Bosch PSB 1800 Li-2 Combi Drill: geni.us/2z9vS5A [Amazon]
Electric Planer: geni.us/SyqQM [Amazon]
B&Q handles (bargain bucket)
Wickes doors: www.wickes.co.... & www.wickes.co....
Set of chisels: geni.us/VLfJ [Amazon]
Hand saw: geni.us/agHE [Amazon]
Masking tape: geni.us/GjDHR [Amazon]
Spirit level: geni.us/shi8fi4 [Amazon]
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[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Here's my comprehensive guide, including fitting flush trim hinges: thecarpentersdaughter.co.uk/renovations/hanging-internal-doors/

[@shaunlovelock]

Good job for a first timer, just a few tips from a carpenter I've been hanging doors since 2000 and was taught by a boat joiner was all ways told to sort the height out first then plane the hinge side to suit and then sort out the lock side of the door with a nice leading edge once that was done put door into frame and jack up with a crowbar and plane the door head to suit with a nice 2/3mm gap once done Mark hinge positions and chop out the hinge recess I find it easier to use a marking gauge when marking out hinges and the latch plate

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! Very good point - I like the idea of only trimming on the hinge side - it's the side we're less likely to look at 😀

[@liborchmelik8712]

1.) The secret in not ripping the counter side material is called "pilot hole". First drill a small through hole from side to side (about 4 or 5 mm). Then, with the large drill bit, drill until the tip comes out the pilot hole on the counter side. Now drill through from the counter side. The pilot hole also has the function of keeping your drilling leveled. Also to drill through wood a forstner bit is better to remain in a straight line. 2.) If you have a standard drill bit box having a 13 mm bit, you don't need a counter sink bit. Simply use the 13 mm bit as counter sink bit. P.S.: Congratulations on your BBC apparence.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thank you so much for the tips 😀

[@liborchmelik8712]

The Carpenter's Daughter My pleasure 😉

[@ilookafterthewater601]

I know a fella who has been chippyin' for 17/18 years now and he STILL struggles with doors, bless him. And you just wandered in and knocked the job right out of the ring - and made it look easy. I'd say you definitely, absolutely earned those little celebratory "dances for joy"! As always, a really good job, really well jobbed! Nicely done :o)

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks 😀 I'd definitely truly be beaten probably with hefty doors on my own 🤣 I think I'm due to lovely relaxing holiday soon 😄

[@markh3141]

Another solution to stop splitting wood is drill through til the bits point shows then drill back through the other way 👍😀

[@priestland1]

Mark Harrison beat me to it on that tip.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thank you 😁 I almost did as well, but was worried it was too weak on the other side. I will definitely do it next time 😀

[@francisdescent134]

I think you can also clamp piece of wood on the other side and drill. It gives a good end

[@JefferyHarrold]

A little tip for counter sinking if you can't find the actual countersink bit, use a large diameter metal drilling bit but run it slowly with no pressure behind it. Depending on the bit, you can sometimes get away with running it in reverse at high speed to get the same effect but with even less chance of it digging in and drilling out the hole completely. As always with 'tips from the net', give it a try on some scrap and see how it works for you. Love the videos, and just in time as well as I've got a few doors which need replacing too!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thank you for the tip! No doubt I will try it... I'm always misplacing tools 😁

[@jackjones429]

Thanks very much for the video, been fitting doors for about 1 year now but I've still learnt how to do it better by watching this! Congrats with the tv

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Glad it helped 😉

[@andreromanczyk3264]

Very informative I have three doors to fit and I will be viewing this video as I fit them

[@macky89]

When i was shown how to hang a door with a chisel i was taught to put the edge just inside the line you want to cut on and the bevel will push you to the line. And when pilot holing for the screws you want to be a touch off centre towards the back of the hinge, that way when the screws tighten up, they pull the hinge into where you chiseled out. A tip for using a chisel for cutting out the feathering is to keep it as flat as you can so it doesnt dive deeper than you intended. come in at an angle to the door to start with and then at 90 degrees to the door to clean up the back edge. Good work on the first doors and re-lipping the bottom. I have only ever had to relip a door once, and im in no rush to do it again

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks for the tips :)

[@richardalvarado-ik9br]

Congrats CD on BBC 1 appearance.....Your positive vibes, enthusiasm and of course your loyal companion ( Hans!! ) are great.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Haha, thank you so much 😁

[@maxximumb]

Tip for reducing tear out on doors when drilling big holes. As soon as the tip of the spade bit breaks through the opposite side, stop drilling. Go to the opposite side, place the point of the spade bit in the small hole, then drill through. It sometimes isn't as neat as clamping a sacrificial board behind the hole, but it's always neat enough to go behind even the most slender door furniture. Also the more you do it, the neater you get. Please learn to sharpen your tools as soon as possible. Strangely a sharp tool is safer than a blunt one. You need to use less force to drive a sharp tool through wood, so there's less chance of you slipping and cutting yourself. Using a whetstone is not difficult and you can pick one up online for under a tenner. Great video and keep up the good work.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thank you! Just been looking up whetstone... I like the sound of them already 😀

[@leehayton]

Great tip…. You’ve instilled confidence in me to hang my own doors 👍

[@paulwilliams4575]

Thank you for this video , a great help with my first time hanging a door. I went for it and used the 25mm bit for the latch. Worked great😊

[@ranjankc121]

You are an inspiration for everyone who want to do diy... excellent...

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! 😀

[@garydouglass9577]

That was brilliant vikkie well done. I hang a lot of doors and you've learnt very well. Another good tip is to make sure you wedge the hung door both sides when drilling the lock out and handle holes so you have both hands on the drill and better control. Good job and I loved how happy you were with your first ever door haha 👏👏👏👏👏👏😉

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks for the tip! This was an INCREDIBLY rewarding job 😁 Hopefully I'll get to keep practicing on some more and hone my technique! 😀

[@iankilgallon6]

watching your vids has given me the confidence to start my own business I am a qualified gardener but have never felt confidant enough to start a business until watching your vids so thanks

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Ah, that's fantastic news!!! I hope you do well 😀 If I hired myself out, I think it would feel more like work than fun and worry I'd hate it 😄 Good luck 😊😊😊

[@paulr8898]

Well done the doors look good. When you drill with a flat bit stop when the point come thought the other side, and then start again from the other side so it dose not brake out.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! I won't forget this great tip for next time 😀

[@BurtBowers]

Very good video & one very smart diy lady I give you lot of credit👍

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! :)

[@C0zyDunt]

Your dad told you which saw to use to trim off the bottom of the door and it might be obvious, but an important tip my dad taught me was to not to force the saw. You just supply the forward and reverse motion, let the saw do the cutting and you just steer it. Some people believe you have to force it, then wonder why they can't cut in a straight line. Nice to see Hans checking your door frame levels to 😎

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! I don't think he's ever said it to be honest, but I prefer that method so I don't break out in a sweat 😂

[@graphitewinter]

Thanks for the video and talk through! I’ll be doing this ASAP in my bathroom and your help is appreciated! 👌 Rich

[@bnnm01]

Done with such ease. I learned a lot from your video

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Glad to hear it! I've got another coming this Sunday about flush hinges too, nearly two years after :)

[@CAVERN1234]

A little tip when drilling with a spade bit from one side of the door to the other,Mark it as you did through the spindle hole look for the tip of the bit just coming through the other side then drill from the other side. Hope this helps

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thank you, yes it helps 😁

[@GeorginaBisbyDIY]

Well done Vikkie - great effort and tutorial. When we first moved into our home we replaced our doors with some we found on a skip (we asked before we took them). Although they were from a skip they were much nicer than the original doors so it was a free way to freshen up our home and they were good doors to practise door hanging on. Not sure our first attempt was as proficient as yours though!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! And great to practice on something low cost too 😎 I love a good find 😁

[@TheScotsmanabroad]

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[@rjamsbury1]

Congratulations on your TV debut! Just watched it on iPlayer - hope they come back for more

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! 😀 you never know 😁 (that's not me keeping another secret by the way 😂)

[@r.d.1991]

Great door hanging tips there, not an easy job for sure. Well done for getting on the Beeb! Onwards and upwards!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! 😀 Exciting times 😁

[@froggerabc]

I love finding channels like this. Great help, thanks very much :D

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Glad you found it useful 😀

[@gerrynicol3951]

I enjoyed you and the dog jumping about after you hung your door lol

[@simonbaxter8001]

When you drill the spindle hole, you can just drill from one side until the point of the drill pokes through, then using that small hole drill from the other side ! You get 2 good clean cuts :-) Your method of a sacrificial bit of wood to prevent breakout is good too. Circular saw for trimming the top or bottom is a 'bingo wing' saver ;-) using a clamped straight edge as a guide. A small router is great for catch and hinge recesses with a little bit of chiselling to square the corners. Great work Vicki. Wish I was as motivated in DIY as you are ... wouldn't have so many half finished jobs still left to do. lol

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks 😀 I love the router idea!!! That would save so much time 😁

[@garydouglass9577]

Hi vikkie, I've just seen your tv programme and that was brilliant. You have saved a fortune and are very good at learning and producing a good end product. Look forward to the next job. 👍keep it up 😉👌

[@Blueboy9055]

Congrats on your tv appearance. Keep up the great work and videos!!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks again 😀

[@SCRAPWOODTOCRAFTWOOD]

Great video as always vikkie when your drilling through the door if you just drill until the point off the drill pokes take the drill out and runt it through from the other sides will avoid chipping out saves clamping a board too

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks Warren 🤗

[@Jordan-k5x6c]

Brilliant work! I'm sure you've worked it out now, but with regards to the spindle cuts, drill through one side slowly until the point protrudes out the other, then drill from the opposite side using this point and you'll have no splits.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! The more people that recommend it, the more I know it will work 😀 I will definitely do that next time 😁

[@Jordan-k5x6c]

The Carpenter's Daughter Sorry, I've realised others have mentioned the same method before me. All the best on the big screen! 😊👍

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

No need to apologise! I won't forget it now 😂

[@garyshevel]

You're an inspiration. Keep up the good work and useful tips.

[@Th3d0n77]

Great job Vickie. I'll be watching tonight. All the best 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! Hope you enjoyed 😀

[@Th3d0n77]

Yeah it was a good watch. Caught it on catch up in the end. Step looks great too. Nice cost saving 👍🏼👍🏼

[@peterfriel5129]

Well done !!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thank you 😀

[@sean6077]

doing something more and more will always build 2 things.....skill (or technique) and confidence. a few years ago i decided to replace every door in my house (bedroom doors, bathroom doors, closet doors). there are 9 total. i bought the same style you just used. and i had to cut each one a bit different in both width and height. i used to be the worst with a chisel; but after a few doors, my hinge mortises were looking quite nice, lol. i got lucky and found some of the doors with holes already cut for the knob and latch. but for the other, i just laid the old door on top of the new door, making sure to align the tops, then used a pencil to scribe a mark around the hole for the knob onto the new door. now, i can do one in a matter of minutes instead of almost an hour, lol. so it gets easier and quicker with time.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks 😀 Fitting a door in minutes sounds incredibly appealing 😁

[@MMG_MoonManGuitar]

Wowwwwww. Im in awe. Ive failed a few times doing doors. Thank you for your tips.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! Hope they help 😀

[@paulhobday9272]

So informative! Your so clever, every guys dream!

[@bartbug1]

Love the " use the kitchen knife" trick, I bet your old man was fumming lol....well if it works for a score line then do it. Gold, Great video, keep them up.

[@marysanderson3948]

I hve had door in my shed for over a year. I am now going to have a go at fitting them 👍🏼💪🏽 thank you xx

[@MsPdog1]

Well done. Have a great week.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Cheers! You too 😀

[@philiphobden]

Been, watching your KZbin channel for a while now, but purely by chance, saw you on the telly today! Well done - you came across really well. Keep it up.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Hahaha, hope it was a nice surprise 😂

[@mc4kvb]

You did a great job. You tried some things that you were a little leery of and it worked out so now you know that you can trust your gut a little bit more. Even if you make a mistake it is a lesson learned. I understand that the doors or whatever it is you may be working on cost money and you sure don’t want to ruin the door and have to buy another one.....but it was great that you practiced on some wood first. You have a good head on your shoulders and your learning more and more. I know your dad is proud of you too. Keep these great videos coming!!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks Becky! I love how DIY is usually a win win situation... learning and saving money 😁 the experience is hard to beat 😀

[@Petertronic]

Congratulations on being on TV, I will look out for that tomorrow! Hanging doors is very hard, I did a few in an old house where nothing was square. I wish I made some nice wedges like you, instead of shoving newspapers under the door. 😊

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy watching 😀 Newspaper sounds very hard! But it didn't help when Hans stole a wedge and had to make more 🙈🙈😂

[@Blueboy9055]

Great job done, and some very helpful tips!!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! 😉😊

[@abnashmcnally9371]

Congrats on your debut. You are an inspiration for a lot of women beginners to DIY.

[@OllyParryJones]

Ah, I miss my long hair... ;-) Thanks very much for the shoutout, Vikkie. I'm pleased to see the mallet's serving you well. You'll probably get a lot of people saying this but, when I use a spade/flat bit for a through hole, I stop drilling as the centre point breaks through, then finish the hole from the other side. I also sharpen them differently to most manufacturers. Congrats again on the BBC connection and I hope many more good things come from that.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Anytime Olly and thanks for my very useful gift! Used it AGAIN today for next Sunday too. It's a gift that keeps on giving 😁

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

And thanks again for the tip 😀

[@mirador9]

You are Even funny. So glad to watch it. Like youraccent. Reminds me of my School Exchange Long Time ago...

[@richardjones4080]

Great news Vikkie well done you and of course nice work

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thank you so much 😉😊

[@richardjones4080]

your welcome interesting spelling btw don't know many who spell your name using ie

[@maxximumb]

Glad BBC has catchup, Just watched you TV appearance. I think they need to have you on every week.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

😂 Drop them a line and insist it! hahahaha

[@stayspicy9456]

Next time if the old door is a good fit try lying it on the new door and just trace around it. It'll save alot of measuring and marking

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

I did wonder about that. I'll give it a go next time on another cheap door and see how it goes 😀

[@stayspicy9456]

Yep it works fine. Just make sure everything's lined up correctly and the locks and hinges are on the right side. You can even mark your hinges on the door at the same time.

[@jonchapman4733]

Love the videos. When I hung my doors last year I wasn’t confident of drilling the hole straight with the spade bit for the latch so found the centre of the door and using a forstner bit lined up the centre mark with the little spike of the bit gave it a tap with a hammer and the bit stuck in the door and was flat to the door then just attached my drill to it and away I went hope this helps as a slight alternative again love the videos keep up the good work.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks for the advice 😀

[@dominichill9125]

Brilliant job with the doors and some fantastic tips too will put them to practice when I come to doing my internal doors , keep up the good work 🙂

[@andybrace4983]

Yet another top job

[@markanne54]

If you haven't got any clamps to add some scrap to the back of the door, the easiest way to avoid blowout is to just get the tip of the drill showing through then use that small hole to drill back in from the other side, giving you clean edges to the hole on both sides of the door.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Cheers for the tip 😀

[@maggiekavanagh2801]

Well done you for hanging those doors! And I'll tune in to the show tomorrow. I love your 'can do' attitude, but that chisel does need sharpening! Have a great week

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Haha, yes... Hopefully I'll pluck up the courage to sharpen them soon! I have a beast of a machine to do the job, but it looks like it would be a very sparky project 😂

[@damienhickey9482]

Love your enthusiasm. Great to learn on light doors and not fire doors..

[@kaycox5555]

Here in the middle of California, I have a couple of sticky doors. This video is just in time. Thanks!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

😁 Hope it helps 😀

[@paulkinsella8800]

Thats great news on your first tv appearance your good work clearly paying off and good job on the door hanging like a pro 😀😀

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks 😀 Hopefully we'll start to see more people giving things a go too 😁

[@paulkinsella8800]

The Carpenter's Daughter 😎

[@32Aurelio]

Well done!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thank you 👍

[@32Aurelio]

The Carpenter's Daughter Welcome! You are actually doing it very well! So impressive!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

😁

[@gloooopo]

The misses has been nagging me to fit a door for the ensuit as there wasn't one on when we moved in 2 years ago. After watching this video I decided she should have a go and kindly shared the link. 👍

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Have a look at my other door hanging video, too with flush hinges. I enjoyed this method, but flush hinges are easier and good for these lightweight doors :)

[@gloooopo]

@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK Will do. Keep up the good work.

[@kimchee94112]

2:24 that is one beautiful precise hand cut! That blowout when drilling through the door, use Bondo and scratch lines to match wood grain.

[@1stinlastout165]

Try blue groove Erwin drill bits they are far better than spade bits as there is less chance of side wall break out when drilling deep holes when there's not much material each side ie lock sides once you start drilling with blue groove they help to keep the hole straight and provide a far cleaner cut, and as been mentioned when drilling for the handle keep bar as soon as the tip of the bit shows reverse the bit and drill from the other side.one other thing wedge the hung door from both sides I tend to use a screwdriver each side to help stability when drilling. Great work and I can see you really enjoy the jobs you do and that is what makes this kind of work a pleasure 🙂

[@BossmanEight]

Vikki, about those chisels . . . . . Drilling spindle holes: Rather than clamping scrap wood to the opposite side, drill until the lead point just pokes through. Then use that tiny hole as guide point to finish drilling from the opposite side. I use this technique with spade bits, Forstner bits, and especially circular saw bits. Maybe it's just an American thing . . . . ;-)

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks 😀

[@andyhornby161]

Hi vickie love your videos just a tip on drilling for the spindle if you drill through enough of the door for the tip of the spade bit to poke the to the other side of the door then drill back through to the other side you shouldn't have a problem with the wood breaking out also for the catch face plate you don't need to counter sink the holes as the screws will pull the plate into the door

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thank you 😀

[@sdolman79]

Invest in a airbag, look for the tool offers in Lidl, £7 for x2 or £12 from screw fix/toolstation for x1. Great bit of kit for hanging doors so much more control than using wooden wedges plus wedges can slip or damage the bottom of the door. Basically it's a little airbag that you pump up using your foot to lift the door. Also while your at it get some 600 grit wet n dry paper to clean up those chisels.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks for the tips - Will remember to look for them next time! That also sounds a safer way to clean the chisel 😁

[@richardjones4080]

wow what an absolutely incredible saving

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! It would have been even more expensive if I bought more solid doors so I could take off as much as I wanted at the bottom. So, relieved this all worked out 😀

[@ericcorse]

Well done and it is a satisfying job. Congrats on being on TV, maybe someone will stick it on you tube. It is nice to see someone use a hand saw. After those chisels are sharp they will be a pleasure to use. Another way to prevent breakout when drilling is to stop when you just start coming through go to the other side to finish the hole.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thank you 😀 I'm secretly hoping someone will upload it somehow 😂 I'm too worried of getting in to trouble for copyright. I may dig out some of the footage I have though, without including their faces. I haven't deleted any of it, but was asked to edit them out of the footage.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

It's on KZbin now ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX27loegnKmcpNk

[@hunganhhyundai]

Great job!

[@markn2904]

Congrats on the BBC.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thank you! I hope it's a good show too 😁

[@MakingItOutOfTheWoods]

Good news and thanks for sharing. Mmm, - hung five doors myself a few years ago - came out ok after my first one and they still open and close! BUT- I did manage to shut myself in the kitchen with one that fitted that fitted too snugly and my neighbour had to help me out of the window, haha 😂 the wedge had jammed in the bottom of the door 🤗🌲🦊🌲

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Wow, that's amazing Claire! I did keep saying to myself "Don't close the door while the latch is in and no handle" 😂 My OH left something leaning on the sliding doors once though, and trapped me in the conservatory while Hans was in the house. Thanks God there's a kitchen window between both and was left open. I just about managed to crawl through it while Hans gave me the head tilt 🤣

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

He was at work when I got trapped lol

[@MakingItOutOfTheWoods]

The Carpenter's Daughter ahh thank goodness Hans wasn’t at my house to give ME a head and tilt!!! My neighbour tilted his head a bit - but probably just an inbreeding thing - funny folk in the village you know! 😂😂

[@francisdescent134]

Thanks for your good work done You do help me a lot Keep moving...

[@TheFazer1992]

Had to swap all my door latches from stupid ball sockets on every door to proper latches a while back. Lack of spade bits made me drill a few holes with my biggest bits then chisel out the rest. Just too much effort. Glad I've got more tools for these jobs when the other half decides she wants new doors🤣

[@gpcrawford8353]

Good video a tip when drilling spindle hole for tubular latch drill from one side as shown but keep looking on other side for when the spur of flat drill just pokes through then stop and pick up the spur hole on t’other side and drill through. Result you don’t have to put bits of timber on to avoid bad breakout. Whoops didn’t see other comments same as mine.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks so much! Definitely won't forget that for next time, but amazing how none of the DIY companies, such as B&Q never showed this (which is a MUST) in their videos!

[@frameriteairdrie578]

I clicked Thumbs Up before I even watched it. Turns out I did the right thing!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Well you are just amazing! :D Thank you :D

[@drejam11]

Well done good job 👍🏾

[@gregorydobson4307]

Great video, exactly the same for me having to glue a piece into the bottom of door. Also if your reducing width don't take it of the hinge edge as you will have less wood for your hinge screws.

[@Bazza1973ify]

Nice little clip Vickie 👌

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks 😀

[@DaveGDesigns]

Well done Vikki. When drilling out the latch as soon as the tip came through the other side you could've stopped and drilled through from there that way you'd be drilling into the door from both sides. Also try using an auger bit next time the one that looks like a big corkscrew. It's a shame as last week I had to dump 4 solid wood Victorian doors that nobody wanted.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks for the tips! 😀 If they were heavy doors, I would have probablu whimped out 🤣

[@stephenlyons1957]

When cutting with a handsaw put a bit of beeswax on the blade it runs smoother. You can also use on bottom of power plane

[@andrewsmall6568]

Toolstation / screwfix sell a bag of mixed colour coded sized spacers that are perfect for door/window fitting

[@ethanhussein1024]

Use a 24 mm bit when drilling for the latch instead of 25 mm because it’s a tighter fit for the latch when you draw around it and chisel it.

[@nickwalton8864]

Another great video Vikkie. Well done with the bbc. How are you coping with the heat? Is it ever going to rain again? Those doors will be dry in no time if you paint them now. 😊 Mind you, I fitted a door 4 months ago and it has still not been painted due to other projects. Two tips I've learnt from my mistakes in recent years. One, you can buy hinge drill kits. The Ultimate Handyman has a video on them. They have a countersunk end that matches the size of the hinge hole and keeps it straight. I've drilled so many holes at a slant and then the screw head doesn't sit flush. ☹️ Two, I swapped the door handles on my doors to round door knobs, but then found out that the standard latches don't really work with them as the knobs are not spring loaded like the ones you were fitting. So, after searching the Internet, I found out that there are heavy duty mortice flat latches that are spring loaded themselves and thus, it don't matter if the door knob has a spring or not. Having fitted them, they are superb and I would actually be tempted to use them for any door handle type. I now have many tubular latches that will be kept in a tin for evermore! 😊 It's all trial and error and we learn by our mistakes. You are an inspiration. You even have a camper van! Keep it up girl! 😀

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks 😀 Definitely with trial and error, so thought why not show everything I tried if it helps speed things up for others 😀 The heat as been... UNBEARABLE lol. I had a fan on me most of the time and the room upstairs with the wonky door frame was the worst... It's a sun trap in there and needed the blinds open for the camera to pick up the detail 😣 Thankfully I can laugh about it now 🤣

[@markvickers4189]

when drilling for your spindle just drill till the point just comes through the turn round and drill from the other side to meet then it will be perfect for you and quicker . Plus using a door and board lifter can help you a lot when screwing to your frame , you just put your foot in leaving the front piece under the door and press down slowly. So you know what one of these is look on screw fix and enter 20360 in the search , sometimes you can even find them cheaper if you look round or wait till they have a sale on .

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks so much!

[@MrJohn1966elliott]

Great video !! I love your dog, Hans. I'm Hans fan.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! I bet he'd love you 😁

[@mrolfe8341]

Noticed a Boyes bag - if there is a finer shopping experience than shopping at Boyes I want to know where it is!!! I sense stardom is on the horizon - will be watching!!1

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! 😀 I wish there were a Boyes around here - they all seem to be up North 🤔

[@mrolfe8341]

Research tell's me there is a branch in Doncaster!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Yes, there is!! Sadly I don't live there anymore, so I either go in to that one or Scarborough (I think) when we're on holiday 😀

[@Thom4123]

Congratulations that’s awesome we will look for it here in the USA.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! Hopefully you can find a way to watch it 😀

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

A subscriber has put it up on KZbin already :D kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX27loegnKmcpNk

[@Thom4123]

The Carpenter's Daughter Just watched the television show you did a awesome job!! That was a great interview. Keep up the great work!!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Cheers 😀

[@barryhaines1727]

Well done great job

[@leeoliver4063]

I agree drill through until point shows then drill back through other side

[@trinitysmate]

Brilliant - just what I needed and doggie approves too!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! I hope he approves 😀

[@sheepbaba]

Top tips!!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thank you! :)

[@victormeldroo]

fair play to you for doing it yourself, many chippies wont do doors these days. I remember your bongo video. great. keep up the good work mam.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Haha, thank you! I'm guessing you saw me on my other channel, Tastefully Vikkie? Not sure we had it on this channel 🤔

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Great stuff Vikki!! The coin trick is a great idea 😀😀😀

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks Geoffrey and cheers for the hand saw encouragement 😉

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

The Carpenter's Daughter always encouragement! It looks like you're in the dewalt multi tool squad now 😀😀

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

An AWESOME tool!!!! :D

[@jonsmith8582]

Good skills yet again ! a marking gauge would make fitting the hinges a lot easier though , keep up the (very) good work

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thank you so much for the tip 😀

[@theandroids]

instead of just a chisel, you could use a laminate trimmer/router for the hinge cut outs.

[@EppingForest304]

Good for Bingo Wings 😊 😂

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Absolutely. Need to hand more doors to be honest 😂😂😂

[@Chef1Mat]

excellent, hanging my salvaged doors in my shed today.

[@preyashdesai]

Detailed and excellent video. Just what I wanted. Also your website give great explanation for the pros and cons of hollow doors. Great for novice like me. I am looking to install similar door from Wicks for my showerroom. Are these any good for showerroom/bathroom or you think the humidity will efffect them?

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Hi and thank you :) Yes, I've fitted them on two bathrooms now and painted with oil based satinwood, with no issues :)

[@robthomas7232]

Well done, good job. Think I got the circular saw out when I had to chop a bit off my doors .. as I'm lazy! I'm also really bad at making sure the drill is level when I'm drilling through them. Will look forward to the BBC slot tomorrow and I'm sure there is a gap in the market for a diy come cooking show ;-)

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks :) Sounds like an extreme version of Kirsty Allsopp 😂

[@PaulLockwood]

Excellent work Vikkie. Was you happy by any chance when you got the first door hung? I'm sure more expensive doors just mean more work lifting them about and taking a little more time as they are solid. Well done, KZbin star, Radio Star and now TV Star! 😀

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

😁 Hanging doors was a priceless experience 😂 Hopefully I can get more practice later with some nicer ones on a future house 😊 (perhaps more solid ones if I ever have feisty kids like you said recently 😉