Complete Guide On Installing a Blank/ Slab Door From Scratch!

In this video tutorial I give some tips, tricks, and advice on installing a new blank door into an old existing space. In this video I show how to measure the door knob hole without using a jig or anything like that. Just a square and pencil. I also show how to establish hinge locations and line them up with the old ones.

Door Knob Drilling Kit (If you need it, this one loos a lot better than the Craftsman I show in the video from Lowes:

Chisel Set:

Spring Hinge Pin Removal Tools:

[TheEnemiesEnemy]

You saved me a lot of money. You’re a great teacher 👍

[GriffinsFanChris]

This looks to be a simple job, but I know from experience its very hard to get it just right. I've been looking for tips, so these should help, thanks. I do have a hinge jig.

[joaonobre]

I just recently learned how to put a lock on a door from scratch and took an interest to things related to this, this video is a very complete guide amd deserves more recognition, thanks for all the information

[kurryball]

Just wanted to say thanks for this! I live in a 50s house with concrete interior walls and metal frames so it was pretty difficult getting the door to fit too since everything has settled. Your tips have helped with lining things up the best i could!

[gremama]

Thank you. I feel confident doing this.

[niqa]

Love the video. I'm glad I kept looking for the right. Video I needed. Have to change my apartment doors. The management will charge me sense it's not wear and tear to them. And all I need is the door not anything else. You are a blessing. Thank you so much for the video step by step and different ways to install it . ❤

[picmanjoe]

Really helpful tips. Thanks for putting this together.

[MarkBigley]

Great video, sir. Going to earn some money today replacing a door using your steps

[MrBrandikevin]

Thank you sir, your video helped me lots. Much appreciated!

[jamie]

Great guide, appreciate you sharing your expertise!

[toolsandrepairs]

Very thorough and got some great shots in, thank you!

[matthewmazar]

Even if you don't paint the door just erase the graphite. Lol. You are awesome man!

[Jeff-ikhn]

Do you have a video on how to build a door jamb for a slab door?

[qtpie]

How do you feel about using a grinder drill bit to make a hole slightly bigger to fit the new lock?

[bulk_money]

Hey Rudy do you mind me asking where you got all this trade knowledge I’m an electrical apprentice at the moment and you seem to have journeyman level tips and tricks

[drewbeisly]

0:31 spacing on the bottom of the door matters for proper air flow. To tight and your room will be stuffy.

[arthurevans]

Did I miss the part where you selected the size of hole saw bit?
I noticed that the old door knob lips are about 1 & 1/2 inch apart, but my new replacement knob has about
2 & 1/16 gap. The old hole is not even close to a circle and seems to have been very sloppily cut, by who knows who and what tools.
I need to cut a bigger hole and keep it lined up somehow, but I only want to do it once.
Should I use a 2" or 2-1/8" hole saw bit?
I am afraid it will wiggle as I try to manipulate through a partially open space and partially solid door, as the existing hole is in the shape resembling a Chevy logo or something.

[ScreamingEagleFTW]

how do you know which side of the door to put the door knob? I mean the left or the right side? or do both sides of the door have a solid wood to drill through for the knob hole?

[benthehandyman]

Cutting from the lock side will also mess up the backset of the lock if you purchased a door blank that is already bored. Just my opinion, I would rather take the 1/8th off the hinge side less problematic. Good video

[matthewmazar]

Tim Allen looking rough. Great information, joke aside. Keep doing you, brotha! 😊