This is by far the most helpful and detailed video I've seen on this yet. Thank you for being sure to explain every step. After an unsuccessful attempt to set a jamb I'm ready to give it another shot with a much greater level of confidence.
I just finished installing a door with his techniques and here are a few learning points I came across: 1. My walls aren't nicely straight like his, which makes installing a bit harder. 2. The plumb bob trick is great and works really well, I just didn't have enough left/right room for a perfect adjustment, but it's good enough 3. Plumbing up the sides is very important . I used 1 6 foot level, but made the mistake of not placing it in the top corer first, so my jamb came in too much and I had to redo the hinge side. 4. Make sure the bottom stretcher board is flush with the jamb, so that you're sure the whole casing is nice and plumb. That's about it. I was really happy with the shim trick to keep the door in place at the top (I had perpendicular drywall on the hinge side, so shimming was a major pain for me, but it shouldn't be an issue on a regular wall). I use powertools for nailing, but they really aren't required at all. Tools I used: 1. 6 foot level (for plumbing the sides) 2. 1 foot level (for levelling the header) 3. Adjustable square 4. Pencil 5. Finish nailer (hammer + nails is fine too) 6. Miter saw (to cut the stretcher board) 7. Shims That's it really, it took me about 2 hours (excluding prep work I had to do to the wall), which wasn't too bad at all for a first try. I have another door to do (this time with "normal walls"), so that should go a bit faster. Really happy with the result, thanks so much for showing how to do it the "old" way, I love it!
Great video. Helped me a lot. But a couple of observations. I understand that after installing the 5 sets of shims on both sides, shims need to be placed behind the hinges and between the latchplate and frame, but once the top and bottom shims are nailed up on both sides, and before adding the remaining 3 sets of shims on both sides, I would mark on the jamb where the hinges and latchplate are going. You don’t want to accidentally place any 8d finish nails right where you’re going to need to drill a hole for the latchplate, route out the jamb for the hinges, or where a hinge screw needs to go.
I remember I winged a jamb together back when I was a teen, and the door fit perfectly. I don't think I plumbed or squared anything up, I just lucked out. I figured I'd turn to RUclips over 20+ years later and do things the proper way while installing a jamb in my own house. After looking through numerous videos, I've settled on this one. It may be an older video, but it brings you right back to basics and teaches you how to do it the right way from the start. Most of the other videos that I watched on RUclips here are quite amateur in comparison.
Video looks old, but these are sometimes my favorite ones to watch. Real craftsmanship, technique and hard work. I know there are many new tools that can be used to speed up the process, but there is nothing like learning tried and true methods from an experienced craftsman.
Fantastic video by a pro. I am age 81 amateur renovating home worn down by salt sea breeze, weekly earthquakes, monsoon heavy rain, in remote Pacific island beach, this avoids frustrating costly errors, when far away from stores.
Yes, I agree with Von H. A really lovely and informative video. Very generous to share these excellent tips and strategies gleaned over a lifetime. It's not easy to source wooden shims in the UK though.
This is old school gold.. levels lasers, and air nailers have outdone the plumb square and hammer. This is how I'd do my place but when on the clock it's all about speed while maintaining quality work.. the more you make your boss the more you can expect and try to get paid.. This is quality work and can be done with about 10-15 bucks worth of tools..
Really great video with super duper tips. I was feeling a little nervous about installing my first jam until I watched this, pretty much fail safe, thank you!!
This guy is a true craftsman. Pure art. I'm not going to judge what I'm fixin to do to my door by this standard since I'd be doomed to disappointment. Wonder how long it takes to handle a hammer like that?
My dad used to install doors like that mortising hinges trimming the door bevel in the edges it's a shame that modern Craftsman do not get to spend the time to install like this anymore
Very nicely done. But the sound is a bit muffled making it difficult to fully understand you. Perhaps you might consider equalizing the audio bring up the high end frequency a couple of DB somewhere between 3K and 5kz.
hello. please help. i am attempting to put up a set of french doors in my basement. i have created a level and plumb rough opening despite the 1/4" difference in the width of top and bottom and also a 1/4" difference in the left to the right sides height. my doors measure 72.75" wide when closed and are 78.75" high the RO is 77.75h on the L and 77.5"h on the R. 74.75"w on T and 74.5"w on B. I have true 3/4" pine for the Jambs... but am drawing a blank as to their dimensions otherwise.
comments here are pretty mixed. some praise for his old school awesomeness, some criticism for his old school luddite techniques that have been improved. well, which is it????
He has exactly a 30" opening for a door which is exactly 30" wide? What am I missing here? Mind you, lots of other great tips and tricks in this video!
What I could never figure out nor anyone in woodworking installing doors never can answer my question why is their cut outs datos each end on top rail? it really makes no sense to me I recently installed a new frame from scratch putting lumber on each side & a header using screws the old framing had something similiar to cut outs in this video accept no u shaped dato was shape of an L nevertheless the way I did it I like better being I can adjust wood framing by loosing the screws on all 3 pieces of the framing if need be where if using the cut out method & boards nail together you can't adjust the jamb pieces, my job came out perfect & looks like a pro done it.
Lowrey Brown cause your supposed to add atleast a 1/4” so there is a 1/8 gap on each side. Idk why he cuts the jamb width to 30” for a 30” door. Makes no sense
Im glad you mentioned that because im scratching my head on how the door is going to fit? Unless he cuts the door down? I am about to install my doors and I will be adding 1/4" on width & 1" to the height
Andres Rubio The rough opening should be at least 1 1/2 inches larger in the width, and at least 3/4 larger in the height off the finished floor. I typically want the rough opening to be 3 inches wider than the long point of the head jamb, and 1 1/2 inches taller than the long point of the jamb.
Thanks for posting this. This is the only freaking video I’ve found that doesn’t just assume you bought a prehung door
He makes it look so easy and peaceful, meanwhile I'm screaming and swearing like a sailor! :). great video! love the tips!
been a carpenter for 45 years (67 yrs. old) this is the best explanation ever published anywhere!
Then why the hell are you looking at how to instal a door jamb
Any others you suggest, sir
With tools i have he would have installed that door in 5 minutes and it would take me half of the day. Old school professional. Respect!
This is by far the most helpful and detailed video I've seen on this yet. Thank you for being sure to explain every step. After an unsuccessful attempt to set a jamb I'm ready to give it another shot with a much greater level of confidence.
any luck?
It's amazing to watch someone do this with ease. He knows his craft unlike many of the posers these days. This guy is like Da Vinci with a hammer.
I’ve watch a lot of bs content on here and this is by far the very best video explaining how it should be done with professional approach
I just finished installing a door with his techniques and here are a few learning points I came across:
1. My walls aren't nicely straight like his, which makes installing a bit harder.
2. The plumb bob trick is great and works really well, I just didn't have enough left/right room for a perfect adjustment, but it's good enough
3. Plumbing up the sides is very important . I used 1 6 foot level, but made the mistake of not placing it in the top corer first, so my jamb came in too much and I had to redo the hinge side.
4. Make sure the bottom stretcher board is flush with the jamb, so that you're sure the whole casing is nice and plumb.
That's about it. I was really happy with the shim trick to keep the door in place at the top (I had perpendicular drywall on the hinge side, so shimming was a major pain for me, but it shouldn't be an issue on a regular wall).
I use powertools for nailing, but they really aren't required at all. Tools I used:
1. 6 foot level (for plumbing the sides)
2. 1 foot level (for levelling the header)
3. Adjustable square
4. Pencil
5. Finish nailer (hammer + nails is fine too)
6. Miter saw (to cut the stretcher board)
7. Shims
That's it really, it took me about 2 hours (excluding prep work I had to do to the wall), which wasn't too bad at all for a first try.
I have another door to do (this time with "normal walls"), so that should go a bit faster.
Really happy with the result, thanks so much for showing how to do it the "old" way, I love it!
Great video. Helped me a lot. But a couple of observations. I understand that after installing the 5 sets of shims on both sides, shims need to be placed behind the hinges and between the latchplate and frame, but once the top and bottom shims are nailed up on both sides, and before adding the remaining 3 sets of shims on both sides, I would mark on the jamb where the hinges and latchplate are going. You don’t want to accidentally place any 8d finish nails right where you’re going to need to drill a hole for the latchplate, route out the jamb for the hinges, or where a hinge screw needs to go.
I remember I winged a jamb together back when I was a teen, and the door fit perfectly. I don't think I plumbed or squared anything up, I just lucked out. I figured I'd turn to RUclips over 20+ years later and do things the proper way while installing a jamb in my own house. After looking through numerous videos, I've settled on this one. It may be an older video, but it brings you right back to basics and teaches you how to do it the right way from the start. Most of the other videos that I watched on RUclips here are quite amateur in comparison.
Video looks old, but these are sometimes my favorite ones to watch. Real craftsmanship, technique and hard work. I know there are many new tools that can be used to speed up the process, but there is nothing like learning tried and true methods from an experienced craftsman.
Jayden Svitak I agree.. this is working off the clock enjoying the art of carpentry..
This is fake. he didn't use a nail gun, brad gun, laser level, mitre saw, track saw and I didn't see a single battery or any screws. Sheesh
This was incredible to watch a true carpenter perform his trade at a high level.
Definitely a quality craftsman. Thanks for sharing your skills with us.
Enjoyed your video. As a woman that does all her own carpentry, I learn from videos like yours.
Love watching a true craftsman. Fun to watch!!
Brilliant! Of all the ways I've seen a door installed, this is by far the easiest.
Fantastic video by a pro. I am age 81 amateur renovating home worn down by salt sea breeze, weekly earthquakes, monsoon heavy rain, in remote Pacific island beach, this avoids frustrating costly errors, when far away from stores.
Coping the stop blew my mind. Never thought of that for some reason.
Yes, I agree with Von H. A really lovely and informative video. Very generous to share these excellent tips and strategies gleaned over a lifetime. It's not easy to source wooden shims in the UK though.
Wonderful video, and superb demonstration thank you so much! Just wish it was longer :)
Great video! I love the little tips that make the job easier.
This is old school gold.. levels lasers, and air nailers have outdone the plumb square and hammer. This is how I'd do my place but when on the clock it's all about speed while maintaining quality work.. the more you make your boss the more you can expect and try to get paid.. This is quality work and can be done with about 10-15 bucks worth of tools..
This guy is amazing! Old school rules!
It’s so satisfying watching masterful craftsmanship.
Thank you for posting this! Building up a jamb was exactly what I needed
This vid is straight outta the 80's! 😆
Should follow it up with a Larry Parker commercial! ( You know the story!) 🤣
I'm jealous of how easy he swings that hammer with 99% accuracy on those nails even at odd angles.
If the door is 30" shouldn't the jamb opening be 30 1/4" to account for a 1/8" reveal on either side?
This is a master craftsman! Love it. Thanks for doing this.
Wow! This video blew my mind! True master!
Really great video with super duper tips. I was feeling a little nervous about installing my first jam until I watched this, pretty much fail safe, thank you!!
This is one slick door jam jimmy!
This guy is a true craftsman. Pure art. I'm not going to judge what I'm fixin to do to my door by this standard since I'd be doomed to disappointment. Wonder how long it takes to handle a hammer like that?
I have learned so much from this video.
what are these devices being used to make this frame? its not a brad nailer and a circular saw. how old is this video lol
This guy is like Thor with a hammer!!! Respect the old way!!💪💪💪
My dad used to install doors like that mortising hinges trimming the door bevel in the edges it's a shame that modern Craftsman do not get to spend the time to install like this anymore
This guy is the best ( just as good as Tom Silva on This old house)
Excellent work
You can tell he loves what he does
Excellent Video, Learn something new, Thanks ! Your also the Man. Mr .G
This guy knows exactly what he’s doing. All the other videos I’ve seen so far on RUclips have been hacks compared to him.
Cut the door margins with a nickle and dime? Nickle width on the hinge side and dime width on latch side?
Very nicely done. But the sound is a bit muffled making it difficult to fully understand you. Perhaps you might consider equalizing the audio bring up the high end frequency a couple of DB somewhere between 3K and 5kz.
hello. please help.
i am attempting to put up a set of french doors in my basement.
i have created a level and plumb rough opening despite the 1/4" difference in the width of top and bottom and also a 1/4" difference in the left to the right sides height.
my doors measure 72.75" wide when closed and are 78.75" high
the RO is 77.75h on the L and 77.5"h on the R. 74.75"w on T and 74.5"w on B.
I have true 3/4" pine for the Jambs... but am drawing a blank as to their dimensions otherwise.
I am aware that the doors themselves must be cut down. the rough openings header is made up of (2) 2x6 on end with a 1/2" spacer.
Very helpful. You speak like those John Wayne movies.
Does anyone know what is series is called or where I could find the rest of the videos.
Thank you for a very helpful video.
Title: Installing a new door jamb by yourself.
Thumbnail: two people installing a door jamb.
Thanks a bunch for the video.
Wow...the man is an artist.
This cool dude went to have lunch with Bob Ross when he was done.
Old school and awesome !!
What a swift pro! Thank you for sharing.
Lots of great tips here.
Excellent video thank you
He makes it looks so smooth and easy. I wonder if he’s still alive today
They don't make carpenters like they used to. The man knows how to use tools.
That was excellent.
And to think im about to do this for a 72x80 french doors!!! 😳
That guy is a carpentry beast. Too bad the video was cut short.
Beautiful work
That's one bad dude right there.
That dude is the freakin' man.
Watching this video makes me want to hire him
Helpful, easy, old school...Thanks
at around the 6 min. mark, why did you "gain" a sixteenth of an inch for the door stop?
That was the hinge side. They usually want a hinge to be "proud" a sixteenth of an inch. Not sure why tho.
So that the door doesn’t touch the stop on the hinge side, otherwise it will squeak and bind on the stop.
to stop the hinge side from binding when the edge of the door passes it to close
Hinge side as others have said, plus to allow for the copious layers of paint that will be applied over the years.
comments here are pretty mixed. some praise for his old school awesomeness, some criticism for his old school luddite techniques that have been improved. well, which is it????
hey youtube DIYers, take note. notice no weird hyper youtube speak and dumb background music?
Great no power tool practice!
Anyone know where the follow up videos are. This was priceless.
Ditto.
@@phi376 here's one I found, I've yet to fully watch it but this door lining makes an appearance.
ruclips.net/video/NVhRfB1Uv7g/видео.html
From an era when real trim carpenters used the terms plumb and level and knew the difference between the two.
He has exactly a 30" opening for a door which is exactly 30" wide? What am I missing here? Mind you, lots of other great tips and tricks in this video!
Andy Wason I was wondering the same thing but he did plane the handle side with the bevel so I guess that’s what allows the door to fit perfectly.
I always make frames 3 sixteenths bigger little planing to do great tips here
Do you not hinge the jamb and door first?
Old school carpenter 👊
Great work Thank You!!!
Clever methods he uses. I think i will use a spirit level rather than a plumb bob.
The best of the best
Is there a follow up of this video?
What I could never figure out nor anyone in woodworking installing doors never can answer my question why is their cut outs datos each end on top rail? it really makes no sense to me I recently installed a new frame from scratch putting lumber on each side & a header using screws the old framing had something similiar to cut outs in this video accept no u shaped dato was shape of an L nevertheless the way I did it I like better being I can adjust wood framing by loosing the screws on all 3 pieces of the framing if need be where if using the cut out method & boards nail together you can't adjust the jamb pieces, my job came out perfect & looks like a pro done it.
I think just to hold in place while you nail the jamb set together. Without a dado cut it would be a lot more difficult.
Exelent!!
Brilliant thanks!!
Simple and easy !
No this is wrong. Set door and jamb in place than shim to fit gaps. I use to do it the way he shows.
I'll bet he's got a shit load of tricks up his sleeve.
Hi thanks for the comment
Soo.. jams are just flush with drywall? No leveling? What if drywall is not level/plum?
TurboFlush u need it flush for the trim
i saw a level top and flush to drywall and plumb sides. WTH are you watching?
Do the home owner need a city or any documents from the city for a new jamb door?
Pssst Millenials! This is what pride looks like
You expet millenials to watch a DIY video?!! You will need to "Rick Roll'em" the link.
what is the point of this comment
Jeff Human The point? It’s called humor. You should try it out.
Pssst old guys
When did you get wifi in the nursing home
Bad ass, my fine sir.
great clearhouse a crystal
30 inch door and 30 frame opening sorry am not getting it
perfect!
Mr. Lahey!
This is my jamb
Title is installing a door jamb by yourself
Thumbnail has 3 people
he obviously knows what he is doing, but as a DIY I follow every step he takes and my jab width is consistently about 1/8" too short.
Lowrey Brown cause your supposed to add atleast a 1/4” so there is a 1/8 gap on each side. Idk why he cuts the jamb width to 30” for a 30” door. Makes no sense
Im glad you mentioned that because im scratching my head on how the door is going to fit? Unless he cuts the door down?
I am about to install my doors and I will be adding 1/4" on width & 1" to the height
how big is the opening in the wall that the door jamb goes in
Andres Rubio The rough opening should be at least 1 1/2 inches larger in the width, and at least 3/4 larger in the height off the finished floor. I typically want the rough opening to be 3 inches wider than the long point of the head jamb, and 1 1/2 inches taller than the long point of the jamb.
Just like real pro
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No power tools?
No wonder it lasted forever!
Wow!