Recessed Storm Door Installation Question

nj handyman

i have a job where i must install two ( very expensive - $1200 each ) wooden storm doors. the doors are 1 1/4" thick and must be recessed flush with the existing trim.

the "pocket" in which the doors must fit is 1 1/8" to 1 1/4" in depth. i want to increase the depth to 1 1/2" to allow them to swing easily.

wondering how you would increase the depth? could use a cabinet scraper, a rabbet plane, festool plunge saw ( if the guiding rail fits ), or create some kind of jig and use a router.

just wondering how you all would approach this.

thanks.

john

Snobnd

Not sure what you are looking at, and the type of trim, Here is my last project with storm doors.

I built the whole front entry and used a router for the hinges.

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nj handyman

the center door installation is what i am trying to accomplish. it is recessed into the molding. in my case the depth of the pocket is not great enough to get the door flush. i have to increase the depth so the door is flush to the trim. my question is how to increase the depth.

nice work btw.

re: other thead.

great chart on cutting crown on the flat. what angle would you use for a 38/52 spring angle.

thanks.

john

Snobnd

I use a multi tool Found at Home cheapo $100 Made by Dremel http://www.coastaltool.com/a/dremel/6300-01.htm

Here is another chart showing spring angles.
I hope this helps

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Tom R

You don't really need a jig to run your router, - - just a (plywood ripping) straight edge and a top-bearing pattern bit, make sure it's one that cuts on both the sides and the bottom. For the little bit of removal you need, - - you could even use a laminate trimmer so you could get closer to the corners and bottoms. Then just chisel the rest, either way. Beware of hidden fasteners.

I'm not sure why you would want to recess it any more than you have to.

nj handyman

tom,

thinking to remove an additional 1/8" or so to allow for any expansion and contraction issues. doors are not painted and i do not know the finish treatment. don't want the doors to bind on the hinge side.

world llc

make sure you have space to go in that little bit more ie. not going to hit door knob on main door

i would just chisel it, it really won't take that long