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BUILDING SKILLS: Cutting a Door

Seasoned builder Mike Guertin shows a simple way to make a clean, straight cut when trimming a door to height.

by Mike Guertin

Length: 2:35
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In our first episode of the new Building Skills video series, long-time contributor Mike Guertin tells us the most important thing when measuring and cutting a door is protecting the surface. He shows how to use masking tape and a utility knife to prevent tearout, and how to position and clamp a straightedge to get an accurate cut everytime.

More about doors:

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