How to Repair a Garage Door Jamb / Trim - Replace Rotted Wood.

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[darrylblack]

Hi John I have been a carpenter for 52 years this is a great way to repair that jamb and then to give it a plinth I will be using this idea, shows you that you are never too old to learn . Thanks for the video

[dm]

I've had to repair several garage door openings like that and unless I spend way too much time on it, you can tell that there was a repair. I like the way you did it so that it no longer looks like a repair would but is now an architectural feature.

[scottb.]

I thought the jig was brilliant and will use the concept when I do a similar repair to a garage man door later this summer (when it dries out here). Thanks for the video.

[jimserhant]

I’ve said it before & it bares repeating. The best “Contractor” will always be the homeowner (If they have the skills). They will always care enough to take the time necessary for the project to come out absolutely perfect and unique for lack of a better word. Not everyone will notice the plinth blocks, but it’s one of those little details that say you care. Yeah, you could’ve easily made everything flush, which to even the most amateur of amateurs would stand out because the repair would lack the years of paint build up and “Character” as the rest of the garage. Great job as always, Jon!

[tekviper]

Jon ignore the noise from initernet silly trolls. Thank you for sharing your skills with us.

[d.k.]

I have been a carpenter for 81 yrs and u did great

[jfinaz]

I especially liked your end of video comments. It's my paper, my pencil, I'll cut those lines however I want.

[SawdustmakerLori]

Love how this turned out! It looks much nicer than the original design even if that was still in good condition. Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks. They are very helpful and can be used in a variety of projects.

[juneritchie]

I appreciated your graciousness, Jon, as you addressed questions and comments. Regarding the project, I now have a good idea how to repair trim in my shop that seems to wick moisture from the concrete.

[cliff]

Looks great! Always appreciate your work and how you explain things. For the people who have watched you for awhile not only can you cut a straight line but you can draw a line straighter with your pencil and you finger than most people can with a straight edge.

[jasonmarshall]

The added thickness looks great, it adds some depth.👍

[elizabethblack]

Thank you so much Jon. This came at a perfect time for me as my side garage door needs a similar repair and I was very concerned about two very important issues you brought up, cost and time to do it. I am a 75 yr. old woman living on a fixed income and I can't get projects done as fast as I used to. This was a safety issue for me with taking the door off the hinges to replace all the framing which I knew I couldn't complete in a day. What a wonderful fix and you definitely covered my concerns. Boo to the unhelpful comments which you handled very gracefully. God bless you and keep up the good work!

[NomadMakes]

I did a very similar repair to the panels to the sides of the front door on my 300 year old house. And man, If I had made a cutting guide like that, it would have been a lot easier. Cheers and thanks for sharing.

[philshock]

I had to rewatch this again as I've put off my jamb repairs as long as I can. I think your repair looks great Jon, especially since you used material you already had. (Also LOVE your cutting jig!) I have two, (count em, two), man doors to my shop that needs jamb repair. I suppose I could get some PVC boards and go the complete DIY route as you did but a company called Boss PVC makes a pre-made PVC door jamb kit for such a repair. Essentially, it's an 8in section of a pre-built standard door jamb, including the groove for a door seal. It's a bit pricy at $80 per door but it would save a bunch of time and I'd never have to worry about it again.

[isaaczeitoun]

I like how you addressed the silly questions. Your work is solid!

[LuminairPrime]

Really handsome work. The jig for a true straight edge and the architectural design of the repair show that you're a class above the average joe, and these are good lessons for us joes. It's also very smart to replace rotten wood with PVC, because you KNOW that whatever rotted the wood in the first place will rot new wood too, probably even faster this time.

[heartwormskillcats]

Brent Hull has an awesome video on plinth blocks for anyone wondering why the base kicks out slightly. Awesome looking repair!

[robertkitchen]

I'm a long time wood worker my comment is you did it the perfect way any craftsman would the patch verses a complete tear out the material used the plinth block etc etc one last thing Azeri is a form of PVC. and I have excellent results with pvc cement

[thomasgilbert]

Thanks for taking us along with you while repairing your door jamb.

[kaycox]

Best & most common sense solutions! Love watching you work!