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Argh... hanging new doors SUCKS.
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<blockquote data-quote="Shoot Summ" data-source="post: 1777569" data-attributes="member: 1055"><p>I suspect you know this now, it is always best to hang and fit the doors, then paint them, unless you want to re-paint them...</p><p></p><p>The story pole is a great suggestion, also use a carpenters rule instead of a measuring tape, they can be off as much as a 1/16" or more at times, if you do use a tape use the same one. Use a sharp pencil and a combination square for your marks. Tack a 1/8" spacer at the top of the story pole, lets it grab the top of the door and give you the spacing. Some doors if they are tight need about a 5-10 degree bevel on the striker side as the diagonal measurement of the door can be larger than the frame. Also get a framing square and check the door jambs before you mortise so you know what you are dealing with.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Shoot Summ, post: 1777569, member: 1055"] I suspect you know this now, it is always best to hang and fit the doors, then paint them, unless you want to re-paint them... The story pole is a great suggestion, also use a carpenters rule instead of a measuring tape, they can be off as much as a 1/16" or more at times, if you do use a tape use the same one. Use a sharp pencil and a combination square for your marks. Tack a 1/8" spacer at the top of the story pole, lets it grab the top of the door and give you the spacing. Some doors if they are tight need about a 5-10 degree bevel on the striker side as the diagonal measurement of the door can be larger than the frame. Also get a framing square and check the door jambs before you mortise so you know what you are dealing with. [/QUOTE]
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