Installing a Door Jamb by Yourself

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[@jimmyron3195]

been a carpenter for 45 years (67 yrs. old) this is the best explanation ever published anywhere!

[@LeslieDugger]

hey youtube DIYers, take note. notice no weird hyper youtube speak and dumb background music?

[@Janon48]

Thanks for posting this. This is the only freaking video I’ve found that doesn’t just assume you bought a prehung door

[@bryancaseymusic]

He makes it look so easy and peaceful, meanwhile I'm screaming and swearing like a sailor! :). great video! love the tips!

[@andywason3414]

He has exactly a 30" opening for a door which is exactly 30" wide? What am I missing here? Mind you, lots of other great tips and tricks in this video!

[@SR-pb6kq]

With tools i have he would have installed that door in 5 minutes and it would take me half of the day. Old school professional. Respect!

[@ScienceBitch123]

Except he made the opening the exact width of the door, it'll be too tight, he should have left an eighth of an inch on each side

[@pegues]

It's amazing to watch someone do this with ease. He knows his craft unlike many of the posers these days. This guy is like Da Vinci with a hammer.

[@phi376]

This guy knows exactly what he’s doing. All the other videos I’ve seen so far on KZbin have been hacks compared to him.

[@user-sr5jr1np3y]

Enjoyed your video. As a woman that does all her own carpentry, I learn from videos like yours.

[@travelingbeard]

This is by far the most helpful and detailed video I've seen on this yet. Thank you for being sure to explain every step. After an unsuccessful attempt to set a jamb I'm ready to give it another shot with a much greater level of confidence.

[@fireblaster9961]

I’ve watch a lot of bs content on here and this is by far the very best video explaining how it should be done with professional approach

[@Holbywan]

Love watching a true craftsman. Fun to watch!!

[@zigmeisterful]

I remember I winged a jamb together back when I was a teen, and the door fit perfectly. I don't think I plumbed or squared anything up, I just lucked out. I figured I'd turn to KZbin over 20+ years later and do things the proper way while installing a jamb in my own house. After looking through numerous videos, I've settled on this one. It may be an older video, but it brings you right back to basics and teaches you how to do it the right way from the start. Most of the other videos that I watched on KZbin here are quite amateur in comparison.

[@clinicallyspeaking-themedi5069]

Yes, I agree with Von H. A really lovely and informative video. Very generous to share these excellent tips and strategies gleaned over a lifetime. It's not easy to source wooden shims in the UK though.

[@eols2190]

Great video. Helped me a lot. But a couple of observations. I understand that after installing the 5 sets of shims on both sides, shims need to be placed behind the hinges and between the latchplate and frame, but once the top and bottom shims are nailed up on both sides, and before adding the remaining 3 sets of shims on both sides, I would mark on the jamb where the hinges and latchplate are going. You don’t want to accidentally place any 8d finish nails right where you’re going to need to drill a hole for the latchplate, route out the jamb for the hinges, or where a hinge screw needs to go.

[@ReinierKaper]

I just finished installing a door with his techniques and here are a few learning points I came across:

[@reginaldking3272]

Definitely a quality craftsman. Thanks for sharing your skills with us.

[@BoilersRock]

Thank you for posting this! Building up a jamb was exactly what I needed

[@jaydensvitak7060]

Video looks old, but these are sometimes my favorite ones to watch. Real craftsmanship, technique and hard work. I know there are many new tools that can be used to speed up the process, but there is nothing like learning tried and true methods from an experienced craftsman.