i have heard about carpenters taking off the door stops and using long screws to install the jambs and then reinstalling the stops to hide the screws. the jambs will be painted. any fhb issues on that matter? the doors all have mdf raised panels with pine or poplar frame. thanks for any help.
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"Issues"? I wouldn't have any issues with that. It's a good idea for a first-rate job. Typically, I'll use nails under the stop molding. They're easier to adjust, but I've been known to use a screw or 2 when the situation warrants it (like I don't have my finish nailer that day, but right next to me is my cordless drill and 2" screws). A better example might be the hinge side of a door that's going to see a lot of heavy use.
-Don
I'm assuming these are not split jamb doors.
I often use trimhead screws for this application, though I do not bother to remove the stops. The trimhead screws are barely larger than a 15 ga. nail and easy to putty in. They also make it easy to adjust the hang of the door.
These are the ones I use:
http://www.grkfasteners.com/en/TRIM_0_information.htm
I might try that sometime - Is it necessary to drill through the jamb first?_______________________________________________________________
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Pre-drilling is not needed, unless the jambs are solid hardwood. In some materials a small countersink for the head can eliminate any mushrooming, for this I use an Irwin Unibit (stepped drill bit). I only have to go one or two steps with this bit:
Gotcha, thanks for the tip, I will give it a try._______________________________________________________________
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I often install deck screws on paint-grade whereever it's needed. A quick dab of bondo, followed by a second coat, a little sanding, and finishing with painters glazing and a final sanding.
On stain-grade work I'll put screws behind hinges or door stop.
Rarely will I use a longer screw to replace a hinge screw since they seldom match well.
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What is "painter's glazing"?
I usually use lightweight spackle to fill small holes. It dries quickly and sands smooth. However, it does require 2 coats because it's porous.
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It's a lacquer-based filler that sticks quite well to just about anything and sands easily. In automotive stores the same stuff is sold as spot putty.
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