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tdmc1
Jan 15, 2010, 03:19 PM
Door will not shut after putting hinges on a new door. Can I cut the hinge in deeper?

Stratmando
Jan 15, 2010, 04:31 PM
How does the door fit without the hinges?
Never seen them recessed beyond flush.

massplumber2008
Jan 15, 2010, 04:31 PM
Hi Tdmc:

Cutting the hinge in deeper is not usually a good idea. Most likely, you will be better to take a plane and shave the door down to fit the frame.

Let us know if this makes sense... OK?

MARK

creahands
Jan 16, 2010, 04:10 AM
Hi Tdmc

Hinges should be cut flush with side of door. This will give u the space needed so door will operate correctly and not hit jamb on hinge side.

If the door is not drilled for passage set, u can plan that edge until door fits. Do not plane this edge if holes for passage set are already drilled. Plane edge with a 5 degree pitch with low side of pitch toward the door stop.

If holes are already drilled, mark door where it hits jamb. Transpose this measurement to hinge side. Add 1/8 inch.This will give u the spacing u need for door to fit correctly.

God luck

Chuck