How to cut down an internal hollow door

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This is how to cut down an internal hollow core door. Internal doors generally will have a hollow core made up of cardboard in a honeycomb pattern. If you cut the door down you may weaken the door by removing the timber support and also by exposing the core to the elements. This is how to Do It Yourself properly. For more DIY and how to videos LIKE COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE
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  • @ohwilbur1
    @ohwilbur1Ай бұрын

    I was nearly put off by the sound quality, but the demonstration in this video was excellent Thanks Bill!

  • @donjiskra9096
    @donjiskra909611 ай бұрын

    Its Aug-2023. Today I bought at Home Depot in Fishkill, NY a cheap hollow core door. I did exactly as you did in this video. The door construction was almost identical to this, same cardboard honeycombs, but not wood on the bottom strip, something made of papery fibers, but wood-like. This was so easy its ridiculous. Need to mirror an existing 28" x 77" door and this saved a lot of money from not having to buy a solid core door. Thanks Bill!

  • @billshowto

    @billshowto

    11 ай бұрын

    You’re welcome 👍

  • @gordon2000k
    @gordon2000k Жыл бұрын

    First rate instructional video. To the point and well lit and produced. Thank you.

  • @michaelmartinez900
    @michaelmartinez9009 ай бұрын

    Finally!!! This is the first video I've been able to find about this issue which doesn't require a table saw. Thank you.

  • @Bilal_El-Hassan
    @Bilal_El-Hassan2 жыл бұрын

    That's actually genius Billy, great tip thanks

  • @billshowto

    @billshowto

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @jamalbenthall151
    @jamalbenthall151 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, thank you 😊

  • @labossert
    @labossert Жыл бұрын

    This saved me so much frustration! Thank you!

  • @MarkUfert
    @MarkUfert4 ай бұрын

    This video saved me a lot of time and money . Thank you!

  • @billshowto

    @billshowto

    4 ай бұрын

    👍👍👍

  • @sw86241996
    @sw862419962 жыл бұрын

    This is a good one. Thanks Bill

  • @timmckennariey3690
    @timmckennariey36906 ай бұрын

    Great video, Bill. Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @andrewromero59
    @andrewromero59 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this, it’s a great video

  • @darrenmcharg7731
    @darrenmcharg77316 ай бұрын

    Thank you. Helpful video.

  • @moniquem783
    @moniquem7832 жыл бұрын

    Well. If I’d seen this 9 years ago I would have altered my bathroom door so I could have had a mat in front of the shower. Selling up soon though so I’ll leave that for the next owners and remember this for if I need it at my next house 😊

  • @nerinat8371
    @nerinat83712 жыл бұрын

    Awesome idea and job

  • @TheRealMrCods
    @TheRealMrCods2 жыл бұрын

    Great information Bill, I have wondered how you would shorten a door and now I know. 👍

  • @billshowto

    @billshowto

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍

  • @zacj63
    @zacj632 жыл бұрын

    Very clever way. Thanks, Bill.👍👍👍

  • @billshowto

    @billshowto

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍

  • @keza41
    @keza412 жыл бұрын

    Great work as always.

  • @adcashmo
    @adcashmo7 ай бұрын

    Great video, nice one Bill! Just what I was looking for. I'm planning to cut some Ikea PAX wardrobe doors in order to extend a wardrobe to the ceiling. This technique will work for sure!!

  • @davidjohn6742
    @davidjohn67422 жыл бұрын

    Great. Thankyou

  • @stevenellul3443
    @stevenellul34432 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Bill awesome material and advice mate cheers. Thanks

  • @billshowto

    @billshowto

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome 👍

  • @aceboy8613
    @aceboy86133 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @johnlarro6872
    @johnlarro6872 Жыл бұрын

    Thank-you! Really appreciate this view inside the door. I just bought a house and most of the doors do not shut properly. Everything I've read says to sand the door jam, but the doors are all crap, and when I have the money / time I'll probably replace them, but in the meantime, I am going to sand the doors down so they stop hitting the jams. I was worried about how much I could actually sand, but seeing this - I can see I have plenty of room for what I need. CHEERS!

  • @stephenwhitemore1519
    @stephenwhitemore15198 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your time and effort to show this video, most appreciated. Stay well stay safe 😂

  • @MARIOBAHAR69
    @MARIOBAHAR692 жыл бұрын

    Best skill for videos sir 👍👍👍♥️

  • @jeffbradley8783
    @jeffbradley87832 жыл бұрын

    Nice work mate

  • @silviudicu664
    @silviudicu664 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @Csonka_Would_Run
    @Csonka_Would_Run8 ай бұрын

    Sweet thanks!

  • @evilkittyofdoom195
    @evilkittyofdoom1952 жыл бұрын

    Nice !

  • @jonathanthechristian5558
    @jonathanthechristian55588 ай бұрын

    Thanks 😊

  • @samuelplew5630
    @samuelplew5630 Жыл бұрын

    Good info thanks. I’m using cut down doors as shelves. This will help me fill the ends for strength.

  • @billshowto

    @billshowto

    Жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @EatAndBeMerryForTomorrowWeDiet
    @EatAndBeMerryForTomorrowWeDiet2 жыл бұрын

    That's a great tip! Thank you for sharing but I hope I never have to shorten a door 😉

  • @victoriajackson2584
    @victoriajackson25842 жыл бұрын

    Awesome 👏

  • @billshowto

    @billshowto

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @37mmOHIO
    @37mmOHIO Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! Also, a simple brad nail through each side would secure that bottom insert if you don't want to use glue. Great video!

  • @trentwood1449

    @trentwood1449

    8 ай бұрын

    Pretty sure that's what he did.

  • @Bilal_El-Hassan
    @Bilal_El-Hassan2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah Billy

  • @hongminluo4896
    @hongminluo48962 жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍👍👍

  • @georgiabozikis1025
    @georgiabozikis102511 ай бұрын

    Hey Bill, thanks for sharing this video. Can the same method be used to cut the door vertically (make it thinner rather than shorter)? We have some roller doors in our wardrobes that I want to convert into regular hinged doors, but they overlap each, so I'd need thinner doors. Thanks in advance for any tips! 🙏

  • @Harry_Bl44346
    @Harry_Bl443462 жыл бұрын

    Never knew this

  • @TapelessDrywallFinishing
    @TapelessDrywallFinishing2 жыл бұрын

    👍👍

  • @billshowto

    @billshowto

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍

  • @rdubezmoney
    @rdubezmoneyАй бұрын

    FIRED 😂😂

  • @manuelpolanco7132
    @manuelpolanco71322 жыл бұрын

    Could you please see if you are able to make a video on how to repair a chipped Tile. I have one with a small chip. I cannot replace it.

  • @colinprice1673
    @colinprice16736 ай бұрын

    Can you do this with the length too? I need to 70mm off the length??? Great video by the way mate

  • @usman_oz
    @usman_oz2 жыл бұрын

    What is the trick/tip to get dead straight cut using circular saw like how you did it

  • @bikerchrisukk
    @bikerchrisukk Жыл бұрын

    cheers mate, amazing what you can find on t'internet and it sounds like it's from Ozz (don't kill me if you're a Kiwi lol!). I've gotta cut 4" off a door and this'll work a treat👍

  • @billshowto

    @billshowto

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome, Australia it is 👍

  • @bikerchrisukk

    @bikerchrisukk

    Жыл бұрын

    @@billshowto Bonza pal 👍 (bro in law is from Ozz)

  • @jasonh396
    @jasonh396 Жыл бұрын

    I’m not sure if you’ve already shown this, but can you show how to fill in the old lock hole and reposition it? This would be a useful trick in those circumstances where it is necessary to fix an old Lock That might be a bit flogged out.

  • @billshowto

    @billshowto

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ll add it to my to do list 👍

  • @fulana3456
    @fulana3456 Жыл бұрын

    I'll much rather buy a piece of that whats the exact thicknes size 1-1/8 or 1-1/4"

  • @Aditagain
    @Aditagain Жыл бұрын

    Can this be done for width? My door is 29x79

  • @ScreamingEagleFTW
    @ScreamingEagleFTW3 ай бұрын

    can you do that to make the door narrower also? My door is 24 and 1/16 inches and the opening is 24 inches.. How much do I need to remove? The door knob hole is already drilled but the hinges are not chiseled out yet.

  • @humansaremortal3803
    @humansaremortal38032 жыл бұрын

    I hope that was the top side of the doors... Otherwise, if it was the bottom side, then the knob goes further down... :D

  • @jcire4785
    @jcire47852 жыл бұрын

    What do you do about the original lock position now that the standard ergonomic height for the door handle has been reduced? It's my understanding that hollow doors have a block of wood inserted in that area to allow installation of a locking mechanism. I'm assuming this will no longer match the position of the strike plate and keep of the door frame.

  • @billshowto

    @billshowto

    2 жыл бұрын

    The lock position dosnt change. The door has simply been shortened at the base to allow for new carpet or other flooring 👍

  • @jcire4785

    @jcire4785

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@billshowto thank you for replying on this

  • @billshowto

    @billshowto

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome 👍

  • @erizzle67
    @erizzle67 Жыл бұрын

    I’m about to cut one vertically and transform into two little doors. Currently a full size door opens into a tiny bathroom and it’s ridiculous.

  • @stevecrump1375
    @stevecrump13752 жыл бұрын

    I think you cut the top of the door ...Bill ..not the bottom 😃

  • @billshowto

    @billshowto

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol it’s exactly the same, this was one of the old doors. Good attention to detail 👍👍👍

  • @stevecrump1375

    @stevecrump1375

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@billshowto only joking. ..Easily done though. .😃👍

  • @joankeyes2696
    @joankeyes26962 жыл бұрын

    Bill you are the man. Will you marry me?🤗

  • @vc8160
    @vc81602 жыл бұрын

    Fair enough Bill, but just buy a door that is the correct size with small trim work. These hollow doors are cheap mate

  • @billshowto

    @billshowto

    2 жыл бұрын

    Doors a made at a standard height of 2040mm. Sometimes they need to be shortened to allow for carpet , raised floors ect..

  • @420nace

    @420nace

    2 жыл бұрын

    My house is so old.. the measurements of the door frames are all non standard sizes....its the worst finding the right door size at bunnings..

  • @justinkearney1131
    @justinkearney113111 ай бұрын

    And here I am paying $60 for a piece of cardboard and cutting it down to size because of kids knocking holes in doors…

  • @chipmhandle
    @chipmhandle Жыл бұрын

    Would have been a whole lot easier just to rip a new piece from some stock

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