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Originally Posted by Scuba Steve
It really wasn't that bad - I've never done it before and want to say that the hard part (mortising everything) was done in an evening. Doors came out great and look like they've always been there.
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I didn't think hanging doors was all that hard either. I actually do a much better job when it's not a pre-hung door. I've only done one pre-hung and it looked like shzt.
The key is to use a router and a jig (easy to make) for the mortise and just buy one of those cheapy plastic door jigs for the knob/latch holes. I hang the door "wrong" but I find it's much easier. I mount the hinges on the door, line up the top hinge with the mortise on the frame (mortise done w/ a chisel) and screw it in. Then line up the bottom hinge and assuming you measured right, it'll slide right into the bottom mortise. I use thin piece of wood to keep the door elevated to the right level. Used this method to install 10 solid core doors in my house. Also (over built) a door frame from scratch for my shop.
RWebb - feel free to PM me if you want some help.