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Can engineerd oak doors be planed down??

  • 15-09-2011 9:07pm
    #1
    paddy147
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    Can engineered white oak doors be planed down.

    I need to take about 3mm off the ends of the doors,as they are rubbing off the carpet.

    Can they be planed down like a normal solid wood door,or would I ruin the engineered white oak finish?

    Thanks.:)


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  • #2
    galwaydude18
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    Hi paddy yes they can be planed like an ordinary door. No issues with it at all


  • #3
    paddy147
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    galwaydude18 wrote: »
    Hi paddy yes they can be planed like an ordinary door. No issues with it at all


    Sweet,thanks.:)


  • #4
    massy086
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    is there no adjustment in the hinges ?????


  • #5
    paddy147
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    massy086 wrote: »
    is there no adjustment in the hinges ?????


    I dont understand you?:confused:

    They are just normal steel door hinges wth 4 screw holes in each of them.


  • #6
    massy086
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    yes but if u take out 3 screws from each hinge and half loosen the other two left in the hinge,s then try raise the door then tighten up the top screw see if that gives you the clearance you need


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  • #7
    wayoutwest
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    Massey-if the door is raised, then what happens to the gap at the top?-also the hinge recesses on the frame will have to be recut,screw holes plugged and redrilled.


  • #8
    One shot on kill
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    dont mind moveing tha door plane it just be sure to plane it from both sides so you dont break out the oak on the end of the plane


  • #9
    Tom Joad
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    Don't go messing with the hinges Paddy - will look awful and is way too much hassle. Use a plane but be careful if you are using an electric plane - put it on the lowest setting and take your time and don't offer the plane to the edge first it will chip and splinter it. Be prepared to have a few goes at it - i.e. plane it first then hang the door again and repeat - nothing worse than trying to take off the 3mm in one go and then realise you've done too much and have a big gap at bottom. Bit of time and patience go along way on a job like this.


  • #10
    paddy147
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    I went for a 12mm thick underlay upstairs in the house to give a nice undefoor feel when walking around.So this is whay the doors are catching and rubbing.

    Me thinks I should get the carpenter back to plane the 6 doors.

    Knowing my luck,Id just fcuk all the doors up.:pac:


  • #11
    saltandpepper10
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    get someone who has a festool skilsaw and track system to cut your doors for you.unbeatable finish for this type of job imo


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  • #12
    paddy147
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    saltandpepper10 wrote: »
    get someone who has a festool skilsaw and track system to cut your doors for you.unbeatable finish for this type of job imo


    Fancy a nixer then??

    5 doors.:)


  • #13
    red sean
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    Word of advice to the carpenter :- Add on a few yoyo's extra to allow for hagglin'


  • #14
    paddy147
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    red sean wrote: »
    Word of advice to the carpenter :- Add on a few yoyo's extra to allow for hagglin'


    PMSL.:D


  • #15
    galwaydude18
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    paddy147 wrote: »
    saltandpepper10 wrote: »
    get someone who has a festool skilsaw and track system to cut your doors for you.unbeatable finish for this type of job imo


    Fancy a nixer then??

    5 doors.:)
    Where are u based paddy? I might be able to sort you out


  • #16
    paddy147
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    galwaydude18 wrote: »
    Where are u based paddy? I might be able to sort you out


    Dublin,near the airport.


  • #17
    galwaydude18
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    paddy147 wrote: »
    galwaydude18 wrote: »
    Where are u based paddy? I might be able to sort you out


    Dublin,near the airport.

    Ah right I'm not working in Dublin this week. Might be working up there next week if that is any good to you?


  • #18
    paddy147
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    galwaydude18 wrote: »
    Ah right I'm not working in Dublin this week. Might be working up there next week if that is any good to you?


    That would be great.:)
    I need to get the doors soon though,as none of them open fully due to the thicker underlay and carpet


  • #19
    aujopimur
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    You could use rising butt hinges.


  • #20
    saltandpepper10
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    paddy147 wrote: »
    Fancy a nixer then??

    5 doors.:)
    sorry for late reply paddy,i actually do loads of work around that area but am currently just too busy ,you seem like a handy enough fella who could maybe hire or borrow a saw like this and save yourself a few quid


  • #21
    paddy147
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    saltandpepper10 wrote: »
    sorry for late reply paddy,i actually do loads of work around that area but am currently just too busy ,you seem like a handy enough fella who could maybe hire or borrow a saw like this and save yourself a few quid


    I dont want to risk fcuking up 5 doors though.;):D


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