Installing and Hanging Doors

Back by popular demand, these classic woodworking titles from Fine Woodworking magazine are filled with first-rate information that is as timeless nwo as it was when first published.

This is an essential reference for carpenters who hang doors every week or once a year, and it’s perfect for beginners who want to learn the right way from the start. Good carpentry depends on simple techniques, each performed in a precise order. And Installing and Hanging Doors follows that order, describing in clear, easy-to-follow language and photographs the step-by-step process of hanging doors and installing hardware.

Getting a door to hang perfectly doesn’t have to be a time-consuming struggle, however. Installing and Hanging Doors offers proven production methods and custom techniques collected from other finish carpenters and from the author’s own trial and error. Even if you’ve never hung a door before, Installing and Hanging Doors can make door hanging easy and enjoyable. And experienced carpenters will appreciate the depth of information provided in Installing and Hanging Doors, including:

Choosing a door Hinges and hardware Installing jambs Installing prefit doors Hanging doors from scratch Essentials of weatherstripping