Bathroom door

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I have a wooden bathroom door and for the past year it has always catched on the side and is so annoying to close/open. You always have to use excess force.

Anyone know any low budget cost sander from amazon preferably? Will only end up using it once most likely but do not want to spend a ridiculous amount as will only use once in a blue moon if that makes sense!
 
Sander won't do it. Need to plain off wood.
Probably need to have a practice on some scrap wood first.
They start at about £8.
 
A friend with a hand plane and a couple of beers woud be easier.

Look at Lidl or Aldi for cheap power tools: incredible value and a proper guarentee
 
Are the screws in the hinges secure? Ie with the door open, if you pick it up by the handle, how much play is in it?
 
Wayners said:
Sander won't do it. Need to plain off wood.
Probably need to have a practice on some scrap wood first.
They start at about £8.
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Sorry what do you mean plain it off? Simpler terms please?
 
stevie888 said:
A friend with a hand plane and a couple of beers woud be easier.

Look at Lidl or Aldi for cheap power tools: incredible value and a proper guarentee
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Unfortunately I do not like shopping at aldi.. but I always see people rave about their special buys etc. And they do seem to last. Might just need to pop down and see whats the fuss about
 
Why Not Indeed said:
Are the screws in the hinges secure? Ie with the door open, if you pick it up by the handle, how much play is in it?
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By having a visual inspection looks like the top left corner is catching slightly on the side frame
 
dan2002 said:
Sorry what do you mean plain it off? Simpler terms please?
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** Just realised what it is. I have used one before so do have experience of using it. That should tbf do the trick**
 
I've used a Pro sander for ages and very little comes off.
Belt sander might be better although I'd just use a hand plane.

Wilko got them for £7
 
dan2002 said:
Sorry what do you mean plain it off? Simpler terms please?
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You can buy an electric plane(r), for not much money. Assuming the problem is not due to loose, or worn hinges, then you will need to plane some material off the door edge, which is best done with the edge horizontal. Mark the surface where it needs planing, then take the door off, including any metal parts which might be caught by the planer.

Set the planer so it takes off a minimum amount, and do it in stages, testing the fit of the door, between stages.
 
If it’s not always caught then it’s more likely loose at hinge and all you need is a screw driver .
 
Harry Bloomfield said:
You can buy an electric plane(r), for not much money. Assuming the problem is not due to loose, or worn hinges, then you will need to plane some material off the door edge, which is best done with the edge horizontal. Mark the surface where it needs planing, then take the door off, including any metal parts which might be caught by the planer.

Set the planer so it takes off a minimum amount, and do it in stages, testing the fit of the door, between stages.
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If I am being honest doors is not my bread and butter and taking them on and putting it back on again is a nightmare and a half.

Whatever I do the door will unfortunately have to remain on.

Good advice though, i see whwre you are coming from
 
Local handyman - 1/2 to 1 hour tops. How much can it be!
 

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