Precision not guesswork
Cutting doors to length expertly
Celebrating your newly installed hardwood flooring feels great – until you realize the doors no longer fit in their frames. While this issue is common, it can still be frustrating. Here's how to fix it in nine straightforward steps.
How do you expertly cut a door to length?
Our training consultant Nadja Körbel is an experienced floor installer and the perfect person to answer this question. She explains the best way to go about this and what you need to watch out for.
Unhinge the door without injuring yourself.
Protect your body when unhinging a door: Position the door on your back and rise from your knees.
Measure.
Measure the distance along the frame from the top edge of the door hinge to the floor.
Transfer the measurement.
Lay the door on two stands so that you can work in a comfortable position. Transfer the measurement you have just taken.
Position the guide rail.
Take the guide rail and position using one fastening clamp in the lower groove.
Make fine adjustments to the guide rail.
Align the guide rail so that the splinter guard is positioned exactly on the mark.
Cut the door to length.
A precise cut leads to the desired result - with the TSC 55 K and the matching extraction unit completely cordless and dust-free.
Blunt edges.
The cutting edges should be ground if required, ideally using a hand-sanding block or abrasive sponge.
Hang the door.
You won’t know if you have been successful until you have hung the door. Any fine adjustments can be made via the door hinges.
Clean up the construction site.
You should always leave the site clean and dust-free. With the Festool mobile extractor, both are guaranteed, because it also performs its work conscientiously as a "cleaning force".
