Never buy a Door Frame AGAIN! | How to Make a Door Frame | D2D DIY

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You will not believe how easy it is to make a door frame! I have bought new doors so I could replace the frame in the past but NEVER AGAIN! I have made several door frames in the past and it is amazing how simple they are to make, a few boards, screws and wood glue and you are all set.
I made this door frame to accommodate an exterior door that was here at the new house when we bought it. This will provide a well insulated door for the new shop to keep the humidity out and the AC in this summer!
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[@erichemard7066]

Great job Tyler. The prices of pre-hung interior doors are insane. I built my own frames also, its a little more time consuming but well worth the cost offset. For those who are wondering about the details of the task. Measure the door, add 3/16” to the top and sides. This will give you enough wiggle room in case your rough opening isnt plumb and square. Dont worry about the gap, you wont see it after you staple in the door stop and trim. Someone below mentioned security and the use of shims behind the plunger plate and hinges. I roughed out an extra 1 1/2” and used a 1x in those critical area vs using shims to get that extra thickness to install longer screws.

[@antigov7591]

Thanks. I was just wondering about spacing for the door.

[@datFUNKYb]

The 3/16" is the measurement I lacked. Thank you, sir!

[@ITSMONKEYBABY]

Awesome advice, thanks!

[@seanwhitman799]

Great explanation, but these imbeciles just won't get it. Let's pray for them.

[@cynthiadee549]

I am a 70 year old grandmother and I was hesitant about doing this. You have made it clear enough for me to now tackle 8 exterior horse stall doors on my barn. Thank you

[@diyallegrobusrepairmods5585]

I can't see how this video helped you do it. This must be your grandson.

[@ROYALPRIX]

@@diyallegrobusrepairmods5585 It's a frame with a stop in it, not tough to understand.

[@duddude107]

This was extremely helpful... I used to get irritated with videos that didn't explain every step and every tool but now that I'm a bit more experienced and own all of these tools already, it was extremely refreshing to watch this much shorter visual on how to do it. Don't let anyone criticize for not having enough information - different styles are helpful to different audiences. The 45 minute step-by-step tutorials are annoying as heck to anyone who generally knows what they are doing and are just trying to learn a new technique.

[@ITSMONKEYBABY]

Facts

[@seanwhitman799]

Exactly!

[@MyUnquenchableThirst]

Seriously, I don't need to learn about reveal or kerf anymore

[@BillyMcCord]

Great video Tyler! One thing I have done in the past that help me out is to tack a temp scrap piece across a few inches bottom to complete the square as you are installing the door, and shimming it up then you can pop the piece off and dis-guard. It is especially helpful if you are making 2-3 door frames at a time to help keep your sanity as you move them around prior to install. Keep up the awesome content !

[@chandragarber3307]

I’m curious to know the thickness of wood. Was it a quarter or a half an inch?

[@KiethRabb]

I liked watching you but a little explanation on what you were doing and material you were using would have gone a long way.

[@dimitriostheodorides1580]

Bro I love that you're not afraid to show off your harbor freight tools 😂😂. Why not ?! They get the job done

[@themacguyjd]

What was the width and thickness of the main door casing and what size was the wood you used for the stopper so when the door shut, you can have the insulation meet up at the door?

[@DomDollx]

Idk if I'm using the wrong set of search words but this is the only well done video I've seen that explains how to install a frame start to finish. Agree w others on needing a bit more clarity about how you installed the face plate and the bold hole. I'm trying to upcycle for home projects anf I'm a newbie so it's hard to find the right videos. Ty

[@Hogleg1percent]

Good job.. what size boards are you using

[@markburch6253]

Excellent video...not a lot of babbling just to hear yourself talk. Just the work that I clicked on it for.

[@jeremybarker8331]

Nice video the lumber looks to be 1 x but what is the width

[@lokivato]

What is the name of the tool used to make the hinge notches

[@AK99581]

Router

[@kellystott1141]

Hi Tyler. I loved your video U saw and understood every step however I am doing this for the very first time and I just need a little more direction. Thank you

[@thenorthstargirl]

Thank you for making this look so easy and straight forward. I know it's an easy concept but I just needed to see it done once. Other guys make it look like rocket science lol! Thank you so much.

[@PortraitoftheArtistasanOldDog8]

you blew my mind when you put the door on it lmao thank you

[@nuderide]

From a security standpoint, and just good practice, you should shim directly behind the lockset, and deadbolt if there is. And my preference is to shim behind the hinges too, so you can use longer are screws. Looks good though

[@otallono]

I mean, pretty much ANY door frame you build or buy can easily be broken through by a very light kick. It's all wood construction.

[@itsJoshW]

@@otallono What Bryan said. I should know. I woke up one day a few years back to my doors all being kicked lol

[@gnu160]

Jeremy Barker behind the hinges. Those are your pressure points.

[@goji8416]

I usually cut the shims from hickory, or a similar wood with high shock resistance/hardness. Also, take two of the standard four screws out of the hinges and replace them with much longer screws, but with similar head appearance if possible. Same for the lockset, if possible.

[@jeremyotero4575]

these are all great points, ive done all of these things as a handyman,, but I would rather play guitar for a living.....

[@gsprmssr2011]

Thank you for the video. What are all the tools needed for making door frame? Thanks

[@noreen_ann1438]

I like the fact that you up cycle materials. However, it would have been nice to have you explain a little more as you went through the steps. Such as how you came up with the length to cut the jamb, etc. otherwise good video for someone a little more advanced.

[@jimd9360]

I should have read your comment before I typed mine. Different wording, but hit all the same points.

[@cowboy764]

Nice project, could be a little more heavy duty though.

[@chesslover8829]

I had the same comments.

[@dimitriostheodorides1580]

It needs to be slightly bigger than the door. So the door can fit in it.

[@brockowings4138]

I’m glad I actually watched this video. I wouldn’t have thought to build the door frame and door on the ground first and then installing it. I’m sure it saved a lot of screw up for tomorrow. 😂 I was wondering how I was gonna make sure everything was squared and leveled, especially since they’re new French doors going to an office. Everything makes since now.

[@agudajia]

What’s the tool called when you dig the hole for hinges? Thanks

[@KECarter]

Could you please list the hand tools you used in this project along with what make they were? Thanks much.

[@eatersofdead]

Let me show you how to make a door frame for the average Joe. Oh by the way. Do you see mythousands of dollars spent o wood working machineries, yeah I forgot to mention you need a wood shop with all this equipment also. Good luck😂.

[@alexs-zq6ni]

First thought but still doable. Helped confirm how I need to put together the door frame.

[@JasonCollette-eb8mw]

Could've used commentary on what materials to get. This is completely useless for my skills.

[@willb.9225]

Definitely not my definition of diy, diy means ducktape, toothpicks, and paper clips and maybe a roll of toilet paper

[@DennisNy75]

I was thinking the same thing.. i dont have a wood shop in my house .. i do have a nice music studio.. this is really not much help

[@John-e1w3v]

No you don't need a woodshop and all of the tools.. it can be done with a circular saw a square, hammer and chisel

[@jerishull1860]

Hey Tyler! I just installed my first (might be last LOL) door using your video as a guide for building the frame. It turned out great. Mine was a salvaged door, so I had to wing it some with the measurements. Thanks so much for the help!

[@elajean3610]

This guy decorated his shop like a Home Depot.

[@edwardnowicki4619]

Tyler, Dude you had me subscribed at 45 seconds in, and I was glad to see, just like me, you work alone. I have a lot of experience handymanning, so I already understand most of it, but I am always seeking to learn. It helps me to see someone else working alone though, because that can definitely change up how you would approach a task. Repurposing is very important to me also, not only because of its impact on the planet, but most of the time the older materials we reuse are of far, far better quality, and often look a lot nicer too. Excellent work, this will make my upcoming exterior frame replacement much easier. You seem to have a nice, pleasant way about you too, which this world needs a lot more of. Thanks 😎

[@tracismith6687]

Do you have a DIY for interior doors?

[@giantsword]

great vid. what was that tool you used to make space in the frame for the hinges?

[@MrGwizyadig]

What type of lumber did you use for the door frame? Looks like 1x4 pine?

[@seishin48]

would like to hear that materials are used like what wood you used, pine? and size what is the fluffy stuff? what's the sticky stuff?

[@richardheredia23]

Can you please share with us what tools are used and material list please

[@Leena-zh4lj]

what kind of wood board is that softwood, hardwood??? can you use 2x4s or 2x6 material from HD or special??

[@wambogaalex]

thanks for showing us such great ideas because most of the things in carpentry are easier to make but only needs to know the steps to be followed. Great work Tyler

[@dirtbagminimal2268]

Are there any other steps I need to do if this is an exterior door that is directly in contact with the elements?

[@MelsDiner115]

Great vid if you have free door and right tools. Thanks for sharing.

[@spangledchela1108]

Thank you for making this video! I am not a carpenter and you made this very easy to follow. I was able to install 2 doors the casings and trim from scraps of wood I already had. I am so done with getting ripped off by wanna be contractors/handyman people!

[@mzjaved]

I was hoping you would explain the length of the board that you cut and how much space you were leaving when propping the door when installing the hinges on the door frame.

[@LaDonna_Arcona]

What was that tool you used to cut the hinge parts out?

[@ReasonablySane]

I saw no measurement suggestions. If my door is 32' wide, do I put the side boards 32" apart at the top? Do I want to make them the exact same length as the height of the door? It appears you have a shim at the bottom. Should I make it so they don't touch the floor? If so, by how much?

[@paulmaldonado3177]

How much for the wood you used to make the frame verses how much just the frame is from hd? Is it worth the time to prep everything?

[@davidcd1993]

Tyler thank you for sharing. What are the dimensions of the wood (lumber) you use for the door frame? sorry not my area on a DIY project with a door that is not pre-hang. great video

[@DanieSyre]

What is that tool called that you are using on the hinges?

[@LisaVega-i2c]

is there anything different if it's an outside door? Our basement door Frame was broken during construction and we need to make it.

[@lonnieclemens8028]

Excellent video! What kind of tool is that for making the recessed area for the hinges?

[@michelejones2864]

Thank you! Very helpful. What is the name of the tool that cuts to sink hinges?

[@nmatthew7469]

Rigid Brand cordless router from Home Depot. On sale right now for 149. Cool tool to have, you can also make shaker cabinets, drawer fronts, lots of things.

[@TheDingfish]

​​@@nmatthew7469 could you explain what he means from around 1:05 with the hinge measurement? I understand it's to accommodate the weather stripping which I also want to do with my door but his rattling of the measurements makes no sense to me. What does he mean recess 'Down', one and a half of the width, isn't it recess across, the depth of the router?

[@samuelsommers6515]

What kind of material are you using outside the frame shown at 4:06?

[@sammy_vicious]

Also did you build all your cabinets? I love them!

[@MaxMogren]

Very helpful! Installing a new shop door myself. Keep it up Tyler!

[@stevenfoust3782]

A video is worth a million words

[@christopherwatts5383]

I'm building a new house soon and saw they wanted $450 for each nice wooden door. I have 9 in my house that I would need. No way am I paying that. This looks stupid easy, so I will be doing the door framing myself. Now I just have to look up a DIY wood door video. Saving thousands of dollars.

[@secularism123]

You workshop is pristine!!! Wow!

[@cotwold]

Great video, perfect length and level of explanation. So many KZbinrs videos are way too long for simple projects.

[@philippegratton7767]

Does this apply to exterior doors?

[@sharonrichards1627]

Helps having a shop full of great tools.

[@DIYTyler]

Ok, I see what is stopping you now....my bad.

[@Sebastopolmark]

GREAT video Tyler. Yes, these things we default to the box store and spend a fortune on a frame that still needs to be plumbed and squared. These little videos really do help us and remind us to DIY - like Tyler does! !! !!!

[@PaulMackey60]

Thanks. I think I just saved $90 bucks for investing about 6 minutes to watch!

[@WalkRobotFilm]

Put the hinge flat on the router and adjust the height of the blade. Much easier.

[@allthings2allmen]

Now we're talking all kinds of tingly up inside! I believe you wont have problems with these door frames...btw I could not help noticing the nice stack of lumber there drying. you sure got things together there dude! Still thinking back to some videos from a year or so ago with your kids playing in the back and they look up at what dad's doing...they really take in quite more than one might think....anyway it just melts the heart when they look up and say,"that looks great dad!!!"...well Ihave to say this door frame looks great there "dad"!!!

[@CBernie4]

Great video. I noticed you just used butt joints on the corners. That’s not what I have seen for jams/door frames before. I assume it makes no difference? Thanks!

[@bobbyprivate]

Brilliant job. 💎💎💎

[@uu35]

Great video. Questions... Is that pine wood you used? What is the preferable type of wood? How thick and wide are the boards? Thanks.

[@widi.1984]

Dude, that's all that I was looking for. Cheers!

[@dawsie]

I like the way you did this with the door in place 😹😹 last time I did the door frame I had to refit it as the door hole was not squared to the door once I had done it, now if I had placed the door in the frame and then hung it I would have saved my self a lot of grief that's for sure😹😹😹 thanks for sharing this when I go to redo all the doors in the house which I do have to do as they are not wide enough for wheelchair access I will be doing it with the doors in the hole as well 😹😹😹😹😹

[@garydarer]

Do another video where you show how to do this a super cheap kit from HD. I have a jigsaw, a multi-tool, a skill saw, and a hammer drill... How do you get good cuts without a table saw? What blade is used for the skill saw? I'm not even sure my skill saw can cut through 2" wood lol

[@DGSantaFe]

What tool did u use to open the hole for the door lock and to make the hinges base? I need to make a frame asap, thanks!

[@zaintareen2121]

How do you find the rigid tools? Several years back they were known for bad chucks on the drill

[@88blackandwhite88]

Not bad, young man! Not bad at all.

[@jjjyrtrrr]

Thank you. Amazing video

[@davidholland6061]

Dood that was awesome 😎

[@richardl3720]

At 2:18 it looks like you're installing the door flat against the jam/frame but at 2:30 it looks like you have about 3/4" of space with the hinge joining the door and jam/frame. I suppose if it were flat the door wouldn't close but how do you know how much space you need? Is there a rule of thumb?

[@PS-hl6ml]

What’s the tool he use to mill out the hinges?

[@hollyflowers8367]

Great video!!! No nonsense, wasted time. You got right down to it and made it super easy to understand!!! Keep ‘em coming 😁

[@Woodworkingcreative]

Nice work and great ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉😊

[@Remodelaholic]

Nice work! Thanks for the video!

[@תמירפרוידנט]

How could it be you do it so easy... Andevery other vids ar so complicated... Itis unbelievable.. Thank you ill try it with my doors. Bought 4 from the market place..

[@gsprmssr2011]

At 1:44, how do you use a router without a guide and get a perfect straight cut? Thanks

[@tim6151]

You make it look so easy. I don't have any of the expensive power tools you have. Could I do this with only hand tools?

[@zachheindl8619]

I like how you got to the point but it woulda been nice if you explained a little more on the initial measurements to get the dimensions and gaps right between the door and the frame itself

[@1bossou]

Awesome job

[@agalpalacio9157]

You made it look easy, what ain’t easy is that fancy high tech workshop you got, you seem to have all the work surfaces and tools

[@DIYTyler]

Only use 3-4 tools if you actually watch. That's a great excuse though.

[@Ryan-zi1pz]

Just what I was looking for. Thank you.

[@joemadrid8331]

Good job Tyler!

[@Flytrap]

If I had every power tool in the world, I too could do this!

[@gibbogle9486]

A video like this is great for people with those tools - like a table saw. For someone like me, working with hand tools, not so useful.

[@MychaeltoddRH]

Good job

[@blobree]

How much larger than the door do you make the inside of the frame?

[@jcash4841]

can the same method be used to build a cassing for a door with sidelites. bought the door at local habitat and it was in 3 sep. pieces .

[@fredlowko6874]

What type of wood is beat to use?

[@SandyAnderson-s6o]

NICE JOB, BUT i NEEDED MEASUREMENTS FOR THE FRAME. hOW DO i GET THE RIGHT SIZE OF BOARD, THANKS ANYWAYS.

[@hior12israel49]

Thank you for this, so simple...

[@mikemateo8542]

Great project.I just wish you would explain it

[@carlosportillo8863]

Hello. What type of wood did you use?

[@durvalrebelo2624]

Nice job.👍

[@Diegomayra]

TYLER! Awesome video!

[@MetalRat518]

fabulous! video i was looking for Thanks

[@clarkenicholson9358]

Thanks for the video.

[@CReevesMakes]

Great job Tyler. I love the beefy door stop with weatherstripping.

[@lowwwery]

I like the part where you built and installed the door jamb. Thank you.

[@AK99581]

I liked the part where you commented on his video about building a door jamb

[@timbenks8122]

Great to the point video! Thanks Tyler

[@plsniper]

Exactly what I was looking for. Subscribed!