Taking wood off a door

Question

I need to take some wood off a door so it fits in the frame properly. Am I best using a plane or sandpaper?

Halil · Answer

...depends on how much/thick to be removed!
Up to 1mm sandpaper, if more than planer.

Sean · Answer

Hi it all depends on how much you need to take off. If it's only a millimetre or 2 then a plane is ideal. If it is much more (eg: 10mm or more) then perhaps a circular saw . Beware that if done incorrectly it could destroy a perfectly good door. If in doubt get a professional carpenter

Andrei · Answer

Hi there, the best option for you is to use a planner.

Rob · Answer

Best using a plane and finish off using sandpaper for a smooth finish

David · Answer

electric planer gives consistency then sand paper to smooth your cut

David · Answer

A plane . Sand paper would take you all day . A plane will do the job .

Stephen · Answer

Depends on the type of door, the material of the door, HARDWOOD, SOFTWOOD, COMPOSITE etc. and how much reduction is required.

Wayne · Answer

Hi always a nice sharp planer but be careful as with new door they are mostly made up of composites.
This means you will only  have a maximum of 10 mm each side to plane off before the material effect changes.
Unless it is a SOLID WOOD  door

Leigh · Answer

Hi, you are definitely best using a planer, it will take a long time with sandpaper

Neil · Answer

Definitely a Plane. However make sure hinges are tight first.

Taking wood off a door

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