Door Cutout Size?

[Gerdo]

I'm getting ready to do the final cut on my doors. I am using a "T" molding (aluminium) to seal the doors. How much smaller should the doors be compared to the opening?

[ralaco]

1/4" all around.

Raul

[toypusher]

1/4" all around.

Raul

After the opening has been trimmed!

Kerry

[ralaco]

Well to cut my doors I just used a 1/4” Router Bit a door template and routed the doors and then trimmed them.

Raul

[toypusher]

How thick are your doors. I'm talking about doors and openings that are 1 1/4" thick. You need a little space for the door trim and some more space for the door to clear the opening when opening and closing the door.

Kerry

[ralaco]

Kerry

My doors are 3/4"

Raul

[ralaco]

Gerdo:

I sent to you a personal message about what Cubby's plans said about cutout door openings.

Raul

[ellisdee9091]

gerdo
i tried 1/4" all the way around and had lots of trouble...i have since gone to 3/8" all the way around and have had no trouble since...my door adges and door opening is trimmed with .032 aluminum and i use a t-mold on the door...my doors are a full 1 1/2" thick...
ellisdee9091