Complete Guide: Preparing A Door Slab For An Existing Opening

Replacing a solid or a hollow core door in an existing opening can seem daunting, but it isn't that difficult. If the door jamb is in good shape you can purchase a door slab or "blank" and cut the hinge and hardware mortises yourself. In this video I'll demonstrate the process from start to finish and offer some tricks along the way.

► To purchase:
https://amzn.to/35djpIZ (Bosch Colt Router)
https://amzn.to/3GTd0AK (Straight cut router bits)
https://amzn.to/3tVMCT1 (Disston-Blu-Mol door lock jig kit)
https://amzn.to/343o5AT (Disston-Blu-Mol door latch mortise tool)
https://amzn.to/3fV1EAy (DeWalt door lock jig kit)
https://amzn.to/3rErUVa (Irwin door lock jig kit)
https://amzn.to/347cAbD (Milwaukee door lock jig kit)
https://amzn.to/33GHl7t (Porter-Cable hinge jig)

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