How to Resize a Door | This Old House

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Norm Abram and Tom Silva resize an existing door to fit a smaller opening.
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Norm Abram and Tom Silva resize an existing door to fit in the smaller opening for the Belmont Victorian second-floor kids’ bath.
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@MikesTropicalTech 3 жыл бұрын

Watching Tommy and Norm working together is a joy to behold.

@kurtk7838 3 жыл бұрын

Dear TOH, Please give us as much Norm as you can, he's fantastic. Xoxo, -Kurt

@aurvaroy6670 3 жыл бұрын

I wish Norm was on Ask TOH, then I could see him more since I watch that show more often than TOH

@803mastiff9 3 жыл бұрын

Bruce Dickinson agree's "More Norm! and maybe a little cow bell"

@ArmedNewYork 3 жыл бұрын

my entire childhood was spent watching these guys , I am happy i still get to watch them today!

@a.l9313 3 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@felipejose9909 3 жыл бұрын

You had a good childhood

@ZPdrumer 2 жыл бұрын

same! and now I'm a homeowner, it's coming in handy.

@larry78cj7 3 жыл бұрын

Tommy keeps an eye on everyone, even Norm.

@lambrinos 3 жыл бұрын

These two pros can literally do anything when it comes to woodworking and carpentry. Norm and Tommy, you guys rock!

@MOONRAK3R23 3 жыл бұрын

Love watching 2 Masters at Work!!!

@josephka5149 3 жыл бұрын

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@wurly164 3 жыл бұрын

I have watched the show from day one in 1979. I met Norm at a home show. He is the nicest person. He stayed until everyone’s questions were answered

@bosse641 3 жыл бұрын

Always good to see Norm. Such a likeable guy. Tom is great too of course.

@WillLeingang 3 жыл бұрын

The tight grain on the rails of that old door... so nice. Great job guys!

@anthonysmith9410 3 жыл бұрын

Norm & Tom.....what a great team for restoration and use of existing materials.

@Yaketyyak21 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see the two masters working together..

@greyman419 3 жыл бұрын

Just finished watching the Weatherby Farm season. Norm and Tom were masters 35 years ago, it is a special kind of strange to see them still working today. Absolutely kings of the trade.

@chancesellers5425 3 жыл бұрын

I always love the work that Tom and Norm do but I would love to see the end results please

@johanesmuylargo 3 жыл бұрын

The only way I can watch these two absolute beasts of knowledge and not hurt my ego is to picture them working in their undawayah.

@johanesmuylargo 3 жыл бұрын

@@Kevin-mp5of it would be a funny sight!

@803mastiff9 3 жыл бұрын

The Siegfried & Roy of carpentry.....👍

@davidmiedema2950 3 жыл бұрын

More like the Statler and Waldorf...

@jeffwilson1399 3 жыл бұрын

@@Kevin-mp5of nyuck nyuck nyuck

@Skammerd 3 жыл бұрын

I'd say that the job is easy with $5k in Festool power tools but these two could remodel a kitchen with a Fisher Price tool set. Pros all the way. I love watching Tommy and Norm.

@barryhaynes103 3 жыл бұрын

Norm Abraham is an American Icon ...

@EugenioFranklin 3 жыл бұрын

Is Norm back in the show? These 2 are the perfect duo.

@mpwall123 3 жыл бұрын

The 2 masters at work

@jeffthewhiff 3 жыл бұрын

This is pretty cool! I have never seen someone saw a door in half like this.

@stewartmatthews1551 3 жыл бұрын

This show i remember when I was a little boy watching this at my grandparents house

@markhall3323 2 жыл бұрын

Always the best background music on TOH

@mikederucki 3 жыл бұрын

Norm!! Good to see ya

@jakesarms8996 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see Norm - I'm surprised he didn't use a biscuit joiner for that old door.

@Guardducks 3 жыл бұрын

The favorite track saw.

@borys444 3 жыл бұрын

Wow looks great!

@borys444 3 жыл бұрын

@@Kevin-mp5ofhey brother man, what’s the word?

@micone307 3 жыл бұрын

Wow amazing video

@SkragorSkumdreg 3 жыл бұрын

*AMAZIN*

@bobcalder724 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! 2 great master carpenters

@aurvaroy6670 3 жыл бұрын

Actually Tom is a general contractor. Norm is the only master carpenter in this show.

@chrisburns5691 3 жыл бұрын

yeah it is great to see- two old school great carpenters.. if there was an actual designation of "master carpenter" both these guys would fit the mold..

@toolgun5225 3 жыл бұрын

These 2 masters should make a show together.

@qblinden21 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!

@carlosmoran2869 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos 👍👍👍👍

@Mihogan 3 жыл бұрын

To the naysayers, a 2' wide door isn't as small as it sounds. I have a variety of sized doors around my house. The door to a walk in closet and utility room in my house are both actually 23 3/4" wide! A quarter inch less than 2 ft and they're totally comfortable.

@Mihogan 3 жыл бұрын

@@Kevin-mp5of like I said, I've got 2 and they feel totally fine. Can share a pic if you want

@chrisburns5691 3 жыл бұрын

all depends how slim the occupants are I guess lol... I wouldn't mind a door that size in certain rooms where no need to move furniture around.. hopefully they brought the bathtub in before framing that new door opening lol..

@Mihogan 3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisburns5691 ya I'm starting to realize we're dealing with a lot of big people 😂

@jeffwilson1399 3 жыл бұрын

@@Kevin-mp5of All dah fihre ehxit doohrs in my home ahh twoh footahs!! Sahfety Fihrst!! 🦞🦞🦞

@AllenBrosowsky 3 жыл бұрын

Well, here's another naysayer. My shoulders are 24" in width! That is wrong! It's a proven fact, not theory, but fact, that if an animal is put in too small of a cage it will go crazy. Humans are the ONLY species that does it to himself.

@dyannevans9179 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow you guys are good. (Ron from Ga.)

@mikeh524 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a good eye dear..

@jej3451 3 жыл бұрын

Legends

@Ted_E_Bear 3 жыл бұрын

Miss Molly loves TOH doggie doors !!

@tonygoshive785 3 жыл бұрын

First class carpentry!

@BiggMo 3 жыл бұрын

Here in Washington state, code dictates a door opening must have a clear measurement of 28 inches (rooms, not closets)

@MShahzaibwoodwork 3 жыл бұрын

Very naic good job

@lindaloftus8780 5 ай бұрын

Enjoyed video. I purchased a home which was built in 1969 and one of interior doors is missing. Was hoping it was in attached however it wasn't so guessing it was discarded. From looks of it, there were 2 doors in opening. Have looked to try finding a 34 inch door to no avail. It's either purchase a 32 or 36 inch. If I were to purchased a 32 inch door how can I make it into a 34? Any advice you can give would be greatly appreciated.

@jamesblanton3744 3 жыл бұрын

Love the work but there is no way I would ever have a 2 foot door anywhere in my home

@SavonDavon 3 жыл бұрын

How long did that door project actually take?

@dogstoolreviews7808 3 жыл бұрын

Tommy and Norm billed out a about 4 hours....they could have bought a custom made gold door..

@robertbamford8266 3 жыл бұрын

It’s hard to believe a 24” door is code compliant. But it must be. Right?

@MKRM27 3 жыл бұрын

It looks awfully narrow

@jakesarms8996 3 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised they even cut that old door on public TV - with the old paint and all.

@jlacson74 3 жыл бұрын

Rosie won't fit through that door.

@ghli2262 3 жыл бұрын

new video!

@ScottiMac0007 3 жыл бұрын

A 2ft wide door?

@WaitAMinuteWhoCares 3 жыл бұрын

A door that narrow is just silly. One will be obligated to pass through it sideways.

@kidalwys 3 жыл бұрын

I would never want a two foot door into a bathroom. That is ridiculous. Great work but whoever thought that was smart 🙄 didn't measure themselves.

@mr.wizeguy8995 3 жыл бұрын

Better lose some weight if that is problem.

@MKRM27 3 жыл бұрын

Agree. Looks awfully narrow.

@kidalwys 3 жыл бұрын

@@mr.wizeguy8995 i am 150 and am 24 inches across so 2 feet.

@richardbenson4750 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure the answer is obvious but why simply remove a foot or what out of the middle? It could have been done with simply two cuts and then glue the door back together?

@jameslund221 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah great, but who’s going to have a thousand dollar mortiser and eight hundred dollar track saw laying around to just cut down a door. I suppose I could do it with my skill saw and pocket hole jig.

@EugenioFranklin 3 жыл бұрын

At 1:19 the taper is not a pro.

@crankshaft007 3 жыл бұрын

Geeze the tools alone to do this job are couple K

@dielauwen 3 жыл бұрын

This one is for Normy. Cut Disilva in half ,glue him together again and he is still the same size .

@bjornjoseph 3 жыл бұрын

They didn't hang the door

@donabele1243 3 жыл бұрын

Remember when they always had the names of the equipment covered with tape! Now it's This Old Festool House!!! Only takes $10K in tools to be like us!!!

@mike93lx 3 жыл бұрын

The only tool they used that was unique is the domino, and that could have been done with dowels and a $15 jig. They are professionals that use professional quality tools, but that doesn't mean they are required. Don't let tools be an excuse for getting good quality work done.

@mike93lx 3 жыл бұрын

@@Kevin-mp5of any miter say works fine, as done any drill, and sander. You can get a track saw for under $200

@mike93lx 3 жыл бұрын

@@Kevin-mp5of I completely disagree on the track saw and have experience to back that up

@mike93lx 3 жыл бұрын

@@Kevin-mp5of nice attempt at insulting the quality of the work I do. Have a great day

@larrymoore6640 3 жыл бұрын

I would fire the designer because as you get older you are going to need a wider door to get a wheelchair or walker in the bathroom.

@drewzero1 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same. My house has some 30 inch doorways which are already narrow enough!

@samperkins1768 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of work for a slightly narrower door. Doesn't even look that great with all those layers of chipping paint. You can't really paint over that without it looking trashy. Door needs completely stripped, sanded and sprayed. In the end it would be easier and yield better finish to get a custom replica prehung door made and slip it in.

@jeffwilson1399 3 жыл бұрын

Replica door. . . Or rework the original. . . Either way. . Ur gonna get something slipped in somewhere!

@joseivangonzalez5008 3 жыл бұрын

Some clients are willing to pay for original. Yes the door needs major resanding but thats the painters or finishers job. Its very possible to make it look prestine. Ive had to restore 100+yr old shutters. Client wanted original ones. Had to resquare them because they were crooked from over time, add missing slats that broke off, had to add stapes to keep the slats functioning, and replace the wooden rod to open and close the slats. After carpentry was done them we had to resand them with 80 grit, oil base primer sprayed, and 2 coats of exterior latex. It was definetely an awesome experience having to restore something that old and to top off we had to order the hinges that were special order to match the original.

@marylittles3747 3 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video on peel and stick flooring?

@jeffwilson1399 3 жыл бұрын

What part of peel at stick flooring needs to be demonstrated? You peel it. You stick it . . Done. U can't use thousands of dollars of Festool tools on peel and stick flooring.

@MarriageandtheSingleLady 3 жыл бұрын

Man, wouldn't it be easier to buy a new door? LOL

@joseivangonzalez5008 3 жыл бұрын

If the client wants the original door and is willing to pay then buying another door is a no no. I am a remodeler and i didnt think this kind of repair or modification was possible. Very nicely done. Just a good sanding, priming, and painting and you would never know that the door went through an extensive repair.

@MarriageandtheSingleLady 3 жыл бұрын

@@joseivangonzalez5008 ok

@joseivangonzalez5008 3 жыл бұрын

@@Kevin-mp5of well hey we all learn something new all the time. Thats the beauty about construction. The minute someone says they know it all, the more likely mistakes happen. Its good to keep an open mind.

@HAMRADIOJOE4178 3 жыл бұрын

2 SHORT

@anselb2000 3 жыл бұрын

That is the goofiest project I have seen. I have several 2 foot doors that match those and I bet if they had looked around they could have located some. Who in the world wants a 2 foot door leading into a bathroom???

@jeffwilson1399 3 жыл бұрын

Tahmmy's ideer ohf cuhttin thah doohr in half was wicked pissa. . And Nahhm made it happen wit thah $9000 Festool sawr!!! So good to see Rohdgah again tooh!!! 🦞🦞🦞🦞