How i fit doors and how much I made for these two doors

[@BillyMustang101]

One bit of advice from someone 30+ years in the trade. I dont wear my rig when 2nd fixing as its too bulky and you can easily mark walls, the door when carrying. I just use my pouches on my trousers and stay light.

[@eddiewilliamsmentalist]

correct

[@funkeybikemonkey]

Yep. I don't even wear it fitting kitchens. Cost me way too much once. Bit of carpet on the floor and all your gears laid out nice.... Untill it gets messed up and you can't find your pilot bit 🤣 ahhhh mag trays, also a good thing 👍

[@tonyorme1894]

I have been a joiner for 42yrs I feel undressed without my belt etc I get that it can mark the maternity I couldn't start without it

[@waynehendry9782]

Great work. Tip if you don't mind me saying. To measure point to point. Measure out 100mm. Pencil mark. Measure to pencil mark plus the 100mm will get you the exact distance to the exact mm vs bending tape in the corner. Can't read a bent tape jammed in corners very well. Something I learnt some time ago.😀

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

thankyou mate i appreciate it

[@waynemongo]

I like this tip!

[@cambio123]

Great tip for accuracy 👍

[@BenRobinson1974]

always a pleasure to watch a proper tradesman do things properly

[@kirkgimp]

Glad u showed your old door...just shows how far u have come..well done.

[@ChrisLivingInYork]

I really admire your honesty, and I think that you do a fantastic job. I’m just at DIYer and learning so much just from KZbin and trial and error. Keep up the good work mate.

[@marclindsay6120]

Love this. You’ve gone a long way from your apprenticeship days. A craftsman at his finest

[@michaelsmith-mw9ki]

a couple of tips i have found after many years experience, 50,first thing i do is patch the existing keep then you have fresh timber to chop into and take the screws ,use 100mm hinges and they will cover the existing75 mm hinge and give you fresh holes to take screws,use masking tape on the inside face of the doors(NO PENCIL MARKS TO RUB OFF) and never stand cordless dills on the battery at some point they get pushed over and chip laminate flooring this happened on my brothers house after laying new floor and after i told him not to stand the drill on its end,hope this is helpful

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

thankyou i appreciate all tips

[@Theforestcarpenter]

Take note . Some sound advice given there

[@alexharvey7102]

If you can find a larger keep than the existing so you can lose the old one completely.

[@nealpalmer2807]

If you use a 4" hinge on an internal door it leaves you with about 3mm left of timber behind the hinge?You dont use 4" hinges on internal doors

[@Theforestcarpenter]

@@nealpalmer2807 you can get 4" butt hinges with a 28mm leaf, leaving you 7mm on a 35mm door

[@JI7NKJ]

Carpenter of 40yrs, couldnt fault it, job well done, very efficient and clean up too.

[@GaryThomsonJoinery]

Thanks for sharing, don’t pay any attention to those guys who think they know it all, I can tell that you love your job 👍🔨📐😄

[@depositedarts3222]

a tip i’ve recently figured out is to trim round the hindge/latch plate with a stanley before chiselling it out, helps not split the frame and get a nice perfect edge

[@mattschannel1502]

He did do this !

[@tonymontana20078]

Look at getting some winbags so you don't damage a veneer or oak doors with chisels or crowbars to prop the door up. They're so much better. Just a heads up 👍🏻

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

thanks mate i’ll look this up

[@aaronbell8527]

Hate it when doors open up in to open space should always open agains a wall I had my light switches moves

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

@@aaronbell8527 i agree but that the way he wanted

[@hi-tech55]

@@aaronbell8527 it’s funny how we think differently. I like my doors hanging that way particularly in bedroom’s where there are designed to give some modesty.

[@highflyer-skyfpv6531]

Old fashioned way was to always cloak the room. Similar theme, light pendants always used to be closer to the window rather than central. Reason being to avoid shadows on the curtains particularly in bedrooms

[@aloowq]

Nice work bud! Im happy to employ an apprentice (with cscs) in Oxford... Fitting fire doors and oak skirtings with the occasional first fixing all for the university. A chance to be a fire door fitters apprentice and learn on the job

[@kad480]

Perfect job. If i were that tool belt the whole time id be dead in a couple hours

[@brighton_locksmith]

I’ve just stumbled across this channel. Love it. I was a carpenter for almost 30 years before becoming a locksmith so I enjoy these types of videos. You do a good job and can tell you enjoy it along with the apprentice 😁And your subscriber count is great……another one here 🙋🏻‍♂️ I do think that you’re selling yourself a bit cheap with door hanging though? I used to charge £80 labour per standard internal door but you charge what you feel comfortable 😁

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

thankyou mate really appreciate it , everytime i up my price people go elsewhere maybe the area i’m working in 😕

[@brighton_locksmith]

@@ttdowgcarpentry2390 mate, you need to be happy/comfortable with your pricing, and like you say area makes a big difference. I’ve just seen that you also did a 2 day locksmith course 😁 It’s the way forward buddy 😁👍🏼

[@cambio123]

Yeah £65 does seem very cheap, but peices are area dependent, move to london 😂

[@emmaholt1897]

You are my favourite carpenter apart from my dad

[@jordanclark8044]

Maans got more pockets and compartments than a sas solider!! Feel like I can't move watching the video 😂

[@adamjohnson6701]

Top work, craftsmen recognise craftsmen. Listen to the advice, ignore the hate.

[@quentinsherratt7969]

Good work bud👍🎯💯

[@BrianMcCann421]

That tool belt is Fecking massive........

[@robbingham3246]

Another banging video man, Love your content!

[@nealpalmer2807]

Make sure the hinge side is straight and the head is square then plane the closing edge in situe.

[@cambio123]

If it wasn't would you mess with the frame or plane the door to suit, if it wasn't you that fitted the frame?

[@darwinhutchinson6649]

Keep up the work bro

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

Thankyouu will do

[@fifagoals2744]

I’m learning more from your videos than I am from my employer

[@haydenpemberton3941]

That’s actually a fair point thanks if it’s something you enjoy and want to achieve do it that’s what I’m doing I want to be a carpenter and I’m doing my apprenticeship in it and I’m enjoying it more when I’m learning more but I’m keen and willing

[@kevocos]

Nice job. I'd add in to first check that the frames are plumb, especially the hinge side. If the hinge side is off-plumb the door will swing either close or open by itself and no doubt when the new door is hung and also does that, the home owner will no doubt tell you the old door never did that🙄🙄

[@tonyorme1894]

When i do more than one door into new frames i use a staff to mark my hinges on doors and frames it makes everyone of them the same quicker and easyer

[@paulgreenwood5017]

So I’ve been a joiner nearly 20 year. Just a few tips take them or not but I always like to help ppl. Everyone has there own ways which I respect. 1 don’t ever Bend your tape into openings always measure across the face. Couldn’t tell if you were using a hinge jog with your router but there a life saver especially with hardwood doors. Also oak doors like that are veneered so putting a chisel under it s risky purchase yourself a pair in Winn airbags to lift your door when marking height. But overall your work is neat 👍🏻 not that you need my approval.

[@mattlage2640]

Hi mate, I've got a bit of advise from a much older chipie. Ditch the pouch and hammer loop. I know it is very handy to have everything to hand, but in later life you'll regret it. Or at least have a smaller pick on the opposite side to your hammer. Trust me.

[@stephensayers4998]

Did you sort that handle where it was sticking?

[@dennishughes1942]

Don’t think I have ever seen anyone carrying so many tools around his waist for such a small job. Cmon man.

[@Schinney]

Good stuff mate, I always used to use a marking guage to scribe mark out the edges of hinges and latches for my chisel cuts to help stop wood splitting, is that too old school these days?

[@davepangolin4996]

I rely on a couple of pre tape measure methods when fitting doors or anything into a bay/aperture where a tight fit is required. First is to transfer your measurements by using a rod. ie a suitable length of timber to transfer cutting marks from a to b ,, perfect for hinges. (Introduce a shim on the frame) The second is a width ‘gauge’ which is simply 2 square ended rods both 2 feet long held together on their sides slid out to meet the jambs and marked with your pencil at any point. Very accurate.

[@s4mmu3l]

I rate this.. do u fit commercial fire doors?

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

yeah i do

[@harrydelaney6623]

sony out a leading edge o you doors?

[@-_AjB_-]

8.05 handle sticks Usually because the mortice isn't drilled straight.

[@scubasteves3214]

To tight in latch hole or handle screws to tight I find

[@Sunsandsea962]

Many reasons as stated

[@paulnutter1713]

Hanging side first, clapping side next, then fit head,offer door up and mark hinges, remember to put a leading edge on the clapping side,take of all arris's around the edges and ensure handles are level.....they don't stick then when you pull the handle down (I saw you)😄😄😄

[@stewart9476]

Great job buddy, good tool kit to, well done

[@wilkyadw1417]

Great video mate. Really enjoyed it 👍☺️

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

thankyou matey i really appreciate it

[@woodrustandthings]

Hoodie on, black and yellow Dewalt ... classic Wu Tang.. u b tha wood whizzaa

[@paulzirker706]

You need to get some airbags they help fitting doors. Get a pair so you can level the door easily. Also l9ve your honesty. Keep it up.

[@danlee1029]

Does he need too though? Had them don't rate them 🤷‍♂️ sooooo

[@paulzirker706]

@@danlee1029 I have the hedgehog ones and find them so helpful

[@mohammadhussain3505]

Is it a solid wood 4 panel door?

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

yeah

[@PB111627]

I think that’s a very reasonable price considering cost of tools van insurance tax etc. Could be a bit on the cheap side.

[@anrs3153]

I still don’t get how you get the 3mm gap on a wonky doorliner, as there was still a gap all the way but just tight, so how did you scribe with the packer ? I’m being dumb I know, I just can’t think 😂

[@darreninstone3626]

Im not a carpenter but ive hung a lot of doors. I might be telling you how to suck eggs here so take no notice if i am lol On doors with a pattern that will make it obvios is the doors slanted i check the frame first with a spirit level.. Hard to explain but a door can look like it fits but the frames slanted both sides so the door pattern messes with your eyes. By checking with a level you know which side needs an angle planing into it. And my other tip... Take the door outside to do the latch.. Clamp a piece of wood either side when you chisel the outline and drill the hole... Learned that 1 the hard way when i drilled an oak veneer early on with an auger bit and it split the dam door. Other than that.. If it fits properly with a nice even gap the route you took to get there worked. 👍

[@johnoconnell5651]

Good work

[@Wizard-c3q]

Good work fellow carpentry brother 👍

[@Vass881234]

What are do you cover ? We have a house full of doors need hanging (cambs)

[@Vass881234]

Area

[@GMhandymanservices]

Great video again well done 👍

[@nitai-gauradasa6841]

Hi mate, just wanted to say i love your videos. They are really inspiring for me personally as i am 19 right now and just about to finish my first year level 1 carpentry & joinery course at college. i want to be self employed doing similar stuff to yourself in the coming years. I was wondering what your advice would be for me. Should i do level 2 at college, try to do an apprenticeship or my tutor has recommended t levels, what are your thoughts?.

[@J4D97]

The best way to do any trade is getting first hand experience on jobs asap you’ll Learn quicker and the tricks they won’t show in college try get on a nvq level 2 if you can, good luck

[@nitai-gauradasa6841]

@@J4D97 thanks for the advice 👍

[@RDFContent]

Dark art is fitting doors you are skilled. Tried a few times to fit new doors in my house, total failure!

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

love this comment 🤩 , practice makes better all the time

[@jonathansmith3669]

Well done you nice job

[@jazzbansal8097]

Top job made simple …

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

thankyou matey

[@gerardanthonykelly5325]

Good job, got a sub here for the well thought out video

[@benroseblade9645]

Looks like a bever chewed them hinges out 😂😂

[@Barberdon2022]

Good on you for asking permission to film 👍

[@oov55]

NICE WORK

[@akfisher7138]

did you chip the door at the latch side? Also on frame?

[@akfisher7138]

or were chips on frame already there? The door does seem to have chips on latch side though

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

@@akfisher7138 i didn’t notice any chips on door maybe pencil mark but on one of the frames it did chip as i was taking out the latch because the frame was already split a little bit so i did have to fill this

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍Thank you

[@BrianMcCann421]

So did you change the door you did when you were an apprentice?

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

yep i charged like £20 per door when i was first starting

[@train4905]

Exellent job sir

[@michaelplays2449]

Great video!! thanks

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

thankyou for the kind words

[@neil-mv3it]

great video mate

[@petecroxford3277]

Nice one buddy frames didn’t look that good well done⭐️👍⭐️👏👏

[@yourlocalcontracter]

name of song

[@Liverpool1ne]

Nice job 👍🏻 can I please ask as a DIYer, if you didn’t mind patching up the frame could the second door have been reversed to open against the wall rather than the sofa?

[@patricklockett5380]

Yes

[@user-mf1fl3oy6s]

Did the house owner pay or buy the materials or you bought them with the £130 you made?

[@frankjaeger393]

I did carpentry for many years and would take me all day to do this, lol.

[@pedrothewise2584]

never seen a ninja chippy at it . think yu may have gone a tad overboard with the toolbelt.howdya move?

[@kayongeorge7459]

Mate i love those dewalt tough tools how are they holding up

[@paulperrin2152]

If door is too wide do you remove all excess from one side??. Great video

[@eddiewilliamsmentalist]

no, try and share if possible

[@Justjames89]

Good trades fella this guy… z

[@Nba964]

Great content

[@tylerlewis818]

Great vid

[@SuperTerry1963]

Why not have them open to the wall. That way prevents binding the hinges on the frame.

[@juliebrooke6099]

They’d have to move the light switch.

[@rayboish]

How the heck do you work with that belt on !!😂😂

[@stuarth540]

Practice makes perfect.

[@StillGame787]

What age did you start your apprenticeship mate?

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

i started late i started at 18yrs old

[@Ramblingpete]

Good fair price worth the money but could have done it myself in only two days 👻🤪

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

recording also takes up an extra hr 😮‍💨🥲

[@kylemills3356]

Belter video joy to watch

[@jeztaylor6308]

All the same kit as me 👍and the same £/door!! I've got the adjustable face plate jig as well though, if you've got a few to do it doesn't half make life easier once set up.

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

100%

[@ddruff]

How much of that 130 do you keep? Tax, insurance, Van. Do you reckon half goes in your pocket?

[@benpatsy2076]

130 sounds cheap to me. I was expecting a bit more than that.

[@darkviper62]

Remember doing these kind of jobs at your age with a Yankee and brace and bits. Wrong size latch on oak doors not in centre. Take it client bought them.

[@davidr4114]

You should always plane the leading edge.

[@crishill6458]

Sounds good money but those power tools soon eat in to that I bet

[@davidbrown2571]

I couldn't work with a tool belt ,never mind one like in the video .

[@Anythingyoulike2013]

you butchered the cut outs for the lock a bit, initially you should invert them and then fix them to the door/frame with the 2 screws, then, either use a stanley knife to mark outline, or get a chisel and market outline close to the lock. Once you got your outline, remove lock, and carry on chiseling it out. I always fix the lock to the door first, then outline it with chisel, its way more accurate than a pencil. Yea it takes longer, but its worth it. Same with hinges, screw them on first, then use chisel to make outline of the hinge, remove hinge, then chisel out.

[@onetalentedman2822]

A wooden mallet is the correct tool to use with any chisel never a hammer. Allso never have I seen in my 46 years of been a cabinet maker a man with so many tools on his belt most never used even batman never carried so many tools on his belt.

[@bumnutz09]

A wooden mallet with modern chisels 😂😂 piss off grandad.

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

i felt comfortable with it on 😅

[@scubasteves3214]

65 quid a door seems cheap to me would of been ok if you had more to do. Would of wanted a day’s money myself.. good work tho 👍

[@plipertyplap4899]

The frame isn't PLUMB not LEVEL

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

i checked for plumb aswell , he put it in perfectly

[@chriswalker260]

Got to be honest, been a joiner for 35 years, I ain’t ever seen internal doors fitted like that. All the gear…..

[@MG-wp4gl]

Top quality workmanship, how ever VERY disappointed with the speed of the video, far to rapid to follow.

[@TT-wz6xy]

I hate doors that open into the room like that , I’d prefer the door to open into the dead wall , leaves space for couch etc on the big wall

[@garymaddison7927]

Cos of the light switch

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

correct way is to wing away from light switches but i totally understand what you mean

[@TT-wz6xy]

@@ttdowgcarpentry2390 yeah the light switch dictates which way it swings , in my house I raggled the walls and relocated the light switch just so the door wouldn’t open onto my couch

[@garymaddison7927]

Apparently they used to hang doors so they blocked off viewing into the room for privacy. Especially on bedrooms ,but it does mean it restricts options for placing of furniture. On sites nowadays we pretty much always open the doors against the wall

[@techscrew2]

3hrs to fit the doors. Is £43ph sounds good. Half an hour to drive to supplier to get doors, half an hour picking them up loading and paying, half an hour driving to customers and u loading, half an hour to get set up ready to hang doors, plus 3hours to fit doors and half an hour to pack away and half an hour to get home. Plus half an hour for a cup of tea or 2 with customer, plus half an hour chit chat with customer. Grand total of 7hrs ~£130/7 =£18.50ph Minus some diesel minus a bit of tax, we’re down to below £15ph. I’m not snubbing you. I’m a joiner it’s hard work. Customers only seem to take into account the time spent on there property, but the bigger picture is you Probly spend more time working for the customer off site. Good luck to ya!

[@fireblaster9961]

Stopped wearing a heavy tool belt years go

[@johnfitton3716]

Bet made more from the vid

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

that’s true

[@dennishughes1942]

Why all the gear around his waist? Proper Bob the Builder.

[@ryanc8839]

Why do you use a combi on all the screws. So easy to round them off with a combi drill.

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

not if you pilot holes first

[@ryanc8839]

I prefer to use the snappy centre pilot bit in an impact. Perfect everytime and no risk of destroying a screw

[@Sunsandsea962]

I'd use a Yankee ratchet driver 👍

[@tonywatson1412]

A few tools , surely. But that many. You've seen to many American vids.yanks thing their going on safa ri

[@dermotkelly6946]

Great job , if I was you I would reduce that tool pouch of yours , you have to move light or in time that sort of pouch will destroy your back 👍

[@andrewleach1323]

Great job but to fiddly for me