How To Cut A Steel Entry Door

[@TimHeagarty]

This worked like a charm. I used my Ryobi +18v small saw with a high tooth carbide blade. Setup a guide fence, cut halfway through each time and the job I've put off for a year is done. I can see that a wrap around sweep at the bottom would be a good finish but it''s solid foam inside so there's no weakness in the door. Subscribed.

[@kaciesonya6363]

The first half of the kzbin.infoUgkx3ICSK6nSknaL_45CU2NmFSoXjarGMDiJ book is everything about wood: types, tools, finishes, setting up shop etc. The second half is all about doing projects for inside and outside of the home. The color pictures are helpful. After reading a dozen of these types of books, this is probably the best overall (layout, color photos, plans). Only detraction is that many of the projects use a table saw/router/planer, which are usually expensive and take up space, so the plans are less friendly to newcomers and the budget conscious. But I know I can use a drill, circular saw or a jigsaw to make the projects.

[@murphymmc]

Certainly no arguing with a good steel cutting blade. I've had to cut a steel door off and only had a nice fine tooth carbide, yep, it did work, but the blade is pretty much sacrificial. Great tip, John.

[@mrcead]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I have to cut a steel door to fit a custom back door opening, I was worried for nothing thanks to your video.

[@virtualfather]

John just Googled how to cut a metal door and you were top of the list video makes it look easy liked turn it over for second cut Thank you

[@baconsoda]

When I was watching this the first time I actually put my hands forward to support the piece being cut off as you neared the end of the cut... see, you have me totally captivated. LOL

[@ikeg.7931]

Once the cut is made, and the factory sweep assembly is cut, how would you suggest finishing the bottom of the door before installing an aftermarket capped-over adjustable sweep/weatherstripping?

[@darrellblair5818]

Perfect timing. I have a metal door that needs trimming. Thanks.

[@arbez101]

This is not a commercial door, which, when cut would be re-cored and welded. On this type of door I suspect the "J " shaped edge of the steel skin not only held the skin tight to the wood bottom rail, but also added rigidity across the width of the door bottom. Now that you've cut it off, I think you've significantly increased the probability that the door skin will tend to delaminate, especially if not used gently, and if the (paint?) coating along the seam isn't maintained.

[@melinageofashion]

Another Einstein on the loose!!!! He did a simply good job without the blah blah bs as old school guy. You can rebuild that wood shit left over inside the end and add what you taking here. Any additional adhesive also can help.

[@rayybanez7218]

Simple and great video

[@derekwarner7910]

Great video. What was the "sealer" used at the end? Any explaination on that process would be appreciated. Thanks.

[@chrisburns5691]

just needs primer.

[@TheRealRustyGrill]

@@chrisburns5691 just painting with primer works?

[@chrisburns5691]

@@TheRealRustyGrill yep, one good for exterior that is good for metal. Should be fine IMO.

[@TheRealRustyGrill]

@@chrisburns5691 thank you !

[@ChrisBurnes]

You're welcome

[@kellnerfred]

What brand is that blade? Or do you have one you'd recommend for this project?

[@josephatwater7319]

I like the way this guy makes videos.

[@DuncanEdwards.]

Some deja vu going on here

[@333rpd]

Very timely, I have a steel door that I need to cut shorter. :)

[@bradnelson3053]

I just used an old carbide tipped blade ( it already had a few teeth missing ) and it worked great.

[@GR-gy4uf]

I do this for a living but commercial steel doors. I dont flip I do it all in one cut. Good video

[@robertwysocki2073]

I would also like to see how you would do a narrowing of this door. Depending on the amount of such a cut, it may require taking off the skin, shortening some of the boards inside, and putting it all back together when a mere slicing off of one side is not possible or would render the door unhingeable.

[@jituxx7570]

My bedroom door is holo , I want to replace steel entry door to make hard for breaking, but will have to cut , for carpet. Can I cut ? Your suggestion? Thanks

[@benzmansl65amg]

Thanks John

[@greginfla_1]

Is it really necessary to cut halfway with two cuts instead of all the way through the door with one cut?

[@WeeBeastie007]

Doing it that way prevents splintering on the exit cut. It's important to do it this way when dealing with a metal door because if you blow out the metal sheathing on the other side of the door it is next to impossible to repair and make it look right again.

[@klpittman1]

With a circular saw the blade is attacking the work from bottom to top. The exit cut is therefore the top.

[@МарияКривенко-т9г]

Why not do both sides first and then line up the jig with holes at each end? No measuring needed.

[@andrewssd]

What was your purpose of only cutting halfway on each side instead of all the way through with the first cut?

[@weemeemoo]

My guess: to go easier on the blade and avoid overheating, because there's a layer of steel on each side of the door, while the core inside is wood/foam/etc. Cutting through the whole door would mean going through two layers of steel at once. Edit: someone who's more experienced made a comment about this, too

[@63256325N]

Thanks for the video.

[@karengarcia7235]

Can metal doors be cut along the sides of it’s too wide?

[@captainquint25]

Great vid, thank you.

[@michaelcaccuitto6434]

Are there minimum saw specifications required to perform this cut? My DeWalt 18V DC390 documentation says it is not for cutting ferrous metals.

[@dennis3449]

I believe that is because of the speed of the blade. Typically a metal cutting saw turns much lower than a woodworking saw

[@Beech1900pilot]

Good video. Any idea how much width I can cut off? Is 2 inches too much? Suggestions?

[@JuanGomez-gb6ce]

Hi, curious how much you cut on your door. I would like to install a cat door at the very bottom of a French door without compromising the integrity of the door frame. Thank you.

[@Bklynpimpstress]

I only have a 5.5" Circular saw and I haven't been about to find steel cutting blades for it so I brought a 100 tooth blade wood blade would that get the job done?

[@TimHeagarty]

If it is carbide tipped then it should do just fine. That's what I just did and it worked perfectly. Be careful of the bits of metal that are going to fly off! Wear full eye protection and gloves to shield yourself from the millions of little metal chips.

[@julierichens4218]

Thank you! 😊

[@lorinelson7607]

Can I cut an exterior metal door into a Dutch door?

[@keronjohn4944]

When you cut those steel door does it starts to rust where you cut it?

[@JuanGomez-gb6ce]

Hi, normally how thick is the wood frame at the bottom of a french steel door? I would like to install a cat door at the very bottom without compromising the integrity of the door frame. Thank you.

[@dennis3449]

Usually only 1 1/2 - 2", the rest is foam

[@MerwinMusic]

It's funny how all of us have a metal door to cut down. I want to trim the door to the garage and raise the threshold so I can fit a rug to cut down on gunk that gets tracked into the house. Maybe now I will stop procrastinating... ...maybe...

[@brainfornothing]

Thanks for sharing ! (Again)

[@glock316]

What gun was that at the end ?

[@Bklynpimpstress]

Hello what is enought teeth for the cobalt blade or what blade is meant to cut steel?

[@RobertHopkinsArt]

It looks like in the video, that the blade he used was 48 tooth blade (48T).

[@ChristopherJames4]

What if it’s too wide?

[@virtualfather]

Sorry, I am a long time viewer of yours

[@giterdun1864]

how do you dismantle the skins from the door assembly? i d like to remove the plastic poly core and refill one with cement and kevlar . i want it bullet proof.

[@arbez101]

You're an idiot. You should fill it with graphene.

[@giterdun1864]

@@arbez101 yeah, what was I thinking? I forgot all about that graphene tree in the backyard. I'll use its bark instead.

[@robertdesroches9642]

Wow!

[@billmellater]

Now you have deal with the threshold, or move the hinges. I would cut the top.

[@weemeemoo]

Isn't it easier to raise the threshold than lower the door frame?

[@mod8076]

Would a grinder work?

[@mod8076]

@Yoni Master this was a year ago, lol. But the grinder did work. 😁

[@robsarchery9679]

How many teeth in the blade,where can i get it.

[@RobertHopkinsArt]

It looks like in the video, that the blade he used was 48 tooth blade (48T).

[@skiingslasher1991]

Why set up the fence twice and not just cut it once?

[@IBuildItHome]

Probably the best answer to that would be to ask if the last time you tried to rush something important, to save a few seconds, was the result better or worse? The blade is cutting through the steel skin, along with the wood underneath. It's better to cut metal with less of the blade sticking down, as it's less likely to hook it and pull it up.

[@skiingslasher1991]

I Build It Home i see but why not just leave the fence and set the depth twice?

[@IBuildItHome]

Because the blade may hook on the top layer of steel that's already cut.

[@skiingslasher1991]

Great. Been in the industry for 8 years and have been watching you almost as long.. thanks for the reply!

[@Yonatan24]

@@IBuildItHome Yet I keep hearing the opposite.

[@LostWhits]

Thanks for breaking these down into multiple videos. Also what is the name of the song from your outro? I was taught to play it as a child but don't know it's name.

[@itwasnottheboots]

Prelude in C Major - J. S. Bach. I also played it as a kid 🙂

[@PaulAliceJ]

Why flip the door rather than just lower the blade and make the second cut?

[@ethelryan257]

Smoother edges on both sides. Less work for the saw blade. Better alignment, even with a hand-held circular saw.

[@PaulAliceJ]

@@ethelryan257 Makes sene. Thanks

[@cjoor]

Oooh, nifty lettering

[@davidconner7083]

That look like wood to me

[@mikemolski8567]

if your locks align as they should with the existing door jam, its better to cut off the top.

[@dennis3449]

So then you have to lower the Jamb and reset the hinges and locks? I've been doing this for 40+ years now and have never seen anyone cut the top of the door off to get bottom clearance!

[@RonKris]

Rishy

[@Gig81]

Ahahahahhahahahahahahahah

[@RambozoClown]

Really milking that door job for quite a few videos. ;)

[@AtticusDraco]

lol