DIY custom made door

[psarinuk]

Hello,

I've a small store right by the entrance of the house that is covered by a tatty door made from cardboard (without a handle) by the previous owner.

I want to install a proper door there that looks good too.

But the dimensions of the opening are quite unique. Its 2100mm by 420mm.

Can someone please advise what would be the best way & material to carve a door of this size?

Any links/ pointers would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your help in advance..

 

[leeco]

I recently made a few doors and with the right tools its not too hard.

these are the type I made.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14xYVyoqyYM

 

[psarinuk]

Thanks leeco,

This seems fairly involved.

Are there door types that can be cut to size when assembling

or solid doors that can simply be cut with a circle saw from the hinge side?

 

[leeco]

Thanks leeco,

This seems fairly involved.

Are there door types that can be cut to size when assembling

or solid doors that can simply be cut with a circle saw from the hinge side?

I think you would get away with cutting a standard 30 or 32 inch solid 6 panel door to the size you want near the middle of the door.

 

[leeco]

Like I did here for a little door in this bathroom. I cut this out of a internal 6 panel door.

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• leeco
• 24 Jun 2013
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[psarinuk]

I think you would get away with cutting a standard 30 or 32 inch solid 6 panel door to the size you want near the middle of the door.

Really? 30 inch is 762mm. I need 420mm. So cut 170mm from both sides?

How wide are the side panels on the 30 inch doors?

 

[leeco]

I have a 30" w door and from the hinge side to the edge of the middle stile is 17"

 

[foxhole]

Hello,

I've a small store right by the entrance of the house that is covered by a tatty door made from cardboard (without a handle) by the previous owner.

I want to install a proper door there that looks good too.

But the dimensions of the opening are quite unique. Its 2100mm by 420mm.

Can someone please advise what would be the best way & material to carve a door of this size?

Any links/ pointers would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your help in advance..

Internal or external?

 

[psarinuk]

Internal or external?

Internal.