How to Tightly Fit an Antique Door | Ask This Old House
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- čas přidán 26. 05. 2018
- Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva uses multiple techniques to make an antique, drafty door weathertight
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Time: 3-4 hours
Cost: $100
Skill Level: Moderate
Tools List for Fitting an Antique Door:
Plumb bob [amzn.to/30dFmzq]
Measuring tape [amzn.to/32vuIWg]
Chalk line [amzn.to/2ZVLNw2]
Chisel [amzn.to/2NTwmx4]
Hammer [amzn.to/32FNivf]
Shoulder plane [amzn.to/34ASwKt]
Palm sander [amzn.to/32zpGYQ]
Scribe [amzn.to/2LqGFHm]
Drill [amzn.to/2LrY6Y6]
Screwdriver [amzn.to/2NVeMca]
Router [amzn.to/2Lw5ulg]
Clamps [amzn.to/30660dG]
Track saw [amzn.to/2Lr2UNl]
Utility knife [amzn.to/31dHcSq]
Speed square [amzn.to/2A5dpPF]
Corner-grooving tool [amzn.to/302C1IB]
Shopping List:
Automatic weather-stripping [amzn.to/2ZPnor7]
Corner-groove weather-stripping [amzn.to/2NjesV9]
Wood glue [amzn.to/2N8XOHI]
1x6 lumber [amzn.to/2NZQQnQ]
Resources:
To fix the door, Tom addressed multiple issues: the door was out of plumb, it was too short, and it was drafty.
To make the door plumb, Tom used a plumb bob, a chalk line, a chisel, and a shoulder plane. These can be found at home centers. It’s also possible to use power tools to shave back the jamb, but hand tools will be required at the top and bottom of the door where those tools wouldn’t fit.
The tools Tom used to lengthen the door, including the wood, clamps, wood glue, and hammer, can also be found at home centers.
Tom also improved the weather-stripping to make the door more weathertight. The automatic door bottom, the corner-groove weather-stripping, and the corner-grooving tool and associated bits are all manufactured by Conservation Technology (www.conservationtechnology.com/).
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How to Tightly Fit an Antique Door | Ask This Old House
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I'm a general contractor, and think I'm pretty good at what I do... But every time I watch this dude, I'm quite humbled
I'm 61 and I grew up working on things including houses and I still regularly learn things here. They're just good
The craftsmanship Tom has is just amazing . He always makes it look easy
That’s why he’s Tom.
I love how tommy pays attention to every detail. what a pro.
This job would have taken me a month and it would only be 95% done. Tom Silva is unbelievably talented!
It's refreshing to see a homeowner on TOH who is passionate about their home and actively wants to learn.
And also seems perfectly capable of doing the job himself
He was definitely doing a good job on those stairs it looked like
Tommy is a straight up beast ! I’ve been watching TOH from the very beginnings and a big fan of Tommy Silva. He never ceases to amaze with his knowledge and craftsmanship. He’s truly a “ Master Carpenter “ If i may be so bold “ Tommy , nice job, your the “ Door Wizard” 👍
Tom Silva: master craftsman. Obviously his best teacher has been his years of experience.
Can't tell you how many doors, old and new, I've worked on. My coworkers, and I, came up with a saying for when we were working with doors: sometimes you just have to put the level away, and "do it by eye."
Just wanted to say what a wonderful group of people associated with the This Old House productions. I remember the days with Bob Villa, Norm Abram and the 2nd and 3rd generation of professional tradesmen and women on the show today. Just a great group.
this person combines between kindness and workmanship..a respectable man realy.. from morocco
Love watching old timers do it the old school way. I grew up watching my pops do this kind of work. Very limited power tools but always got the job done.
I really wish I could shadow him for a year just to learn from him it's amazing to see the tricks the old-timers have I never would have thought of this simply amazing. Thanks again!
His craftsmanship is out of this world. I know about home repairs but this one was out of my league.
There's just something so cool about a guy with an unlimited tool budget who grabs a plumb bob and a chisel to plumb that door.
And here we are years later and an oscillating tool is no longer rarified. I don't know what I'd do without mine
I'm glad to see that this was done almost entirely by hand chiselling and not removal of the casing and replacement of the jam. Lends itself more to the weekend warrior.
Finally a homeowner who actually loves the trade. Very nice video
Lordy Pete! He is so darn skilled it makes me feel less of a man! I guess u cant put a price on experience and Tommy has many many years on the job site and knows every trick in the book.
This felt like a good old episode. This was great. I wish you could still watch all the house build series on here.
I love watching Tom and everyone at This Old House!
I'm a DIYer and Tom is so informative!! 😊
Actual content instead of an Ikea ad. Very nice. More like this please.
You people are certifiable... You expect all this valuable information for free. Are one of the host's your family member? Does Tommy owe you some money for something? no? Then shut your mouth. I'll gladly take a few _'Ikea ad's'_ if It means Continued, free uploading of their content.
Things are not free. Either pay for the DVD's or shut up. You don't have to watch *every* video.
Everyone has to eat.
@@NWinnVR you're absolutely right, but no need to be rude.
@@NWinnVR Jesus Christ, what is your problem? He's saying it's a good video. Don't have a heart attack.
@@mjsoup29 he's probably just gad it enough with all the stupids...
Tom Silva is a national treasure
Tom Silva... What an awesome carpenter and all around nice guy. The work he does, is a lost art. Amazing....
I’ve been following TOH since the Bob Vila days . I’m a big fan of Tom Silva. He’s a Master Craftsman IMHO
This guy is a real tradesman, he can use hand tools or power tools if necessary. He analyses a problem, finds the solution and uses his skill and experience to fix it, instead of just talking about it. The guys knocking him probably polish their tools rather than actually using them. By the way, a plumb bob is an old tool and is 100% reliable and accurate, gravity doesn't lie, levels don't always read accurate.
lasers are good too.
I've got a lot of solutions from your video. Once again thank you for sharing your skills with us.
Tom Rocks!
Lots of talent on YT today but, Tom Silva is at another level. To have his knowledge.....wow.
Tom is a genius
Tom Silva is a genius. I'm sure he could build a complete house including plumbing and electrical all by himself.
It’s like he’s a general contractor or something ;)
A contractor is trained and certified to do plumbing electrical carpentry masonry HVAC and more unless he chooses to subcontract out. There is no doubt in my mind that an experienced guy like Tom could do it all himself. However, there are "tricks of the trade" that can be overlooked if you don't only do something professionally.
Tommy is a master GC. He CAN do electrical and plumbing however he has trades that do it.
One of the old TV series mentioned Tommy build his own house/home.
I know it's scripted and they analyze the issue before recording the segment but Tommy can just see problems when he walks in a home.
Tommy come see my disaster. You'd think little pigs built it.
Love your shows. May Tommy never age and live forever.
He is a living carpentry god . Imagine being his apprentice ?
Home owner has brand new gloves and belt like he's using here. You can't top Tom.
Julio F t
Billy and Johnny , ?
Julio F. Whoever built your house must have built mine! Lol!
Nicely done guys, nicely done. Tackled multiple door issues and very well explained.
I myself , like so many other people, love you guys!!!! May y'all live on forever doing what you do so well!
SO GLAD THEY SHOWED THE TOOL AT END LOLL
Those without mechanical aptitude cannot appreciate how difficult this job was to complete.
Great video Tom and Kevin. And thank you guys for including a link for the grooving tool and weather stripping! I wish that was there for all the videos and the shows.
I have been watching This Old House and the spin-off shoes since the beginning! I miss seeing a certain master carpenters show. I for one really appreciate what you guys do for we viewers and I know there are others that do as well.
Ron
Holy hell! An inch and a quarter out of plumb!
fun house doors, fun house floors, it's an old house man, no straight lines anywhere.
My house (built in 1994) has door jams further out of plumb than that.
Tommy is the man! Ingenious repair!
I love TOH.
This is the highest end residential work . The average HO doesn’t have the budget or skill set for this level of repair.
Per usual, I learned about some tools and techniques I previously had not known!
That is a pretty sad commentary if it is true. Aside from the router, it is about as low budget as it gets. Hammer, chisel, plumb bob, tape measure and a couple of clamps. $20 worth of wood and glue. No insane measuring or complicated cuts. It really is a pretty straightforward project.
Translation. Most homeowners in this demographic would replace the door with a new and not attempt such a project. Sure, it's a straightforward project for an experienced finish carpenter, but not for your average homeowner.
Robert Erickson, not "highest end," not even high end. Fairly basic stuff. But, you are right about the average homeowner lacking skills/knowledge for this, even though this is really simple, basic stuff. I think the main value of such videos is to show that anything can be fixed or redone. No expensive tools are required for this job either (don't need his corner router, there are all sorts of weather stripping styles), but SOME tools are required. There are a lot of ways to do this job.
I would have simply rehung the entire door and in doing so replaced the jamb while I was at it, and definitely replaced the casing (it is NOT original) which is a cob job and looks ridiculous - the rosettes (those are the blocks at the top corners) are misaligned and the wrong size for the fluted casing, and the casing should not simply be dead-ended onto the top of the base molding, there should be what's called a plinth block (myriad styles and designs) at the bottom that the casing and base molding dead-end into. There appear to be lots of things that are not original and/or are not architecturally consistent in this house, e.g., new stair railing should be somewhat traditional not contemporary, and other things.
Before rehanging the door, I would determine if door was standard 80-in. or higher. If it is truly an antique/original, or higher than average door it could be 84-in. or something but doesn't look it. If the door was less than modern standard of 80 in., i.e., cut off as it appears to be, I would evaluate whether to replace it entirely with an appropriate height door, or scab onto top or bottom as Silva did. I prefer to keep things original or architecturally consistent with original. I would not have used the adjustable weather stripping he did at the bottom, and I might adjust or replace threshold as necessary. btw, I'm just an amateur, sort of a hobby/avocation of mine.
“I don’t know if you can handle it” tommy at the end hahaha
Tommy is the man , love him , true master craftsman.
Thank you Tom. I have this exact issue with my door. Now i can attempt to fix it the right way.
Don't ever doubt the knowledge of a man that hits his chisel with a sideways hammer...
Great Segment Tommy! Your knowledge of geometry inspires me to learn more!
AWESOME! i am always floored when i watch Tommy work .
I love the whole crew. Such a good show. Just wish we could see Norm more often!
Wow! The expert is indeed the Expert and a work of art!
Tommy, yes... please don't age..... your bank of
Knowledge is priceless
DOC OF DIY & HOMEIMPROVEMENT & ALL WORK , KEEP UP THE EXCLLENT WORK GUY'S🗽😊!!
Old Man!!! Hahaha pearls of wisdom!
I've been watching Tommy and TOH since the 70s all way an awesome job well done.
That was a very educational project! Thank you. And a very interesting new tool for antique door seals.
Clone Tommy, clone Tommy! Beautiful work ❤️
Amazing job. Loved the education gained today. To add length to a door fascinated me. Excellent video.
Dude. Tommy rocks. That guy is amazing.
I love Tom! He´s such a nice guy!
Simpy amazing precise solid fix! Solid as the man behind the tools! Bravo!
Tommy. An American Standard. What a carpenter 😊
Tommy and his tools, never ending fun.
Love the battering Tommy! Yeah, that tool for just one task...
I like the preemptive strike against the you-tube comments at the end.
I love the talks at the end. It really helps to show why they did what they did. And the longer videos means TOH gets more youtube ad revenue.. I know they make plenty of money as it is with TV and advertising, but I just love the content they put out and want to see them succeed in everything they do. They have transitioned so well to the CZcams style with these clips.
Having all the right tools makes the job so much easier. Router with the end Mill on it 👍👍👍
I'm glad they did the "after-action" analysis! I was thinking that corner-router looked pretty specialized!
I was also kinda surprised to see him take away so much wood! But now I know!
that was some of the best work i’ve ever seen Tommy do. where the heck did he find that router 😂
Absolutely love this show.
I have to give some credit Tommy , very impressed!
Amazing! I’d have never thought it possible!
Tommy = Wizard
I wish I had half the Experience and Expertise he has.
I love these videos. Very helpful!
That was Frickin STRAIGHT DOPE!
Tommy is AWE-Some!!! 🤠👍
Great Video - It's good to have the right tool for the job .
Man I just to watch this show just because this guy he knowledge is amazing the way he make everything so easy y the way he explain to the people so very easy the understanding
Excellent Detailed repair info. Thanks
Absolutely love these videos!
Simply amazing work
Tommy and the Gang you all rock 😜😜😜
What mastery of his craft. It would be an honor to meet Tommy
I love how the homeowner has a brand new Silva belt and speed square holder. He's drinking the Kool Aid!
Tommy is contractor king!
Loved this video. I learned a lot from it.
Tommy the man, I really wish I could learn to do all that he does, hes the best😎
como me encanta tom , siempre tan profesional , es una maravilla ver sus videos
Tom is the man!
Always amazing!
Great job - such a pro.
Tommy, Amazing job!
Tommy is so pro fixing this door. I like to DIY, but I would totally pay for someone like him to fix my stuff.
Door out of plumb, bend the hinge pins. Fixed! I think I got this from one of the This Old House TV series, LOL. I want that special corner router even though I have no need for it. Maybe just one door.
This stuff is gold
I love it.. how could someone dislike this video?
Tommy is the best
Nice, if you got the fancy tools given to you, awesome.
Awesome Tommy!!!👍
Wow! So inspirational!
Their house number looks gorgeous! What a passionate life!
It is always a pleasure watching this man doing his work. Professional.
And regarding 10:28, I agree... Come on, really?
Wow! My respect👍
I'm the type that will buy the track saw and router for one door - great video!
Thanks for the video .
Wow. Nice job
Tom is the best
Tom has always been great In The Old House showing us valuable DIY experience and technique. May I request Tom to show us how to replace the rotten wood window sill inside the house?