Tricks to getting door aligned

[jbgroby]

Got the door hung and I'm trying to get them set right. This is what I came up with. I mounted the dovetail and I have the door closed, with the help of a friend or two. holding the door closed, I'll lossen the bolts a little and slide/wiggle/shove/cuss and tap the door in place (I hope) .

How did you guys get it done?

Jake

[LeftCoast32]

Originally Posted by jbgroby

Got the door hung and I'm trying to get them set right. This is what I came up with. I mounted the dovetail and I have the door closed, with the help of a friend or two. holding the door closed, I'll lossen the bolts a little and slide/wiggle/shove/cuss and tap the door in place (I hope) .

How did you guys get it done?

Jake

I use paint sticks tapped to the edges of the door jam to get it mounted at first. Then do final tweaks to align it perfect.

[steverino66]

I like to put a hydraulic floor jack with a 2x4 on it under the back/bottom end of the door (door slightly open/balanced on the jack) with the door hinges bolted mostly snug, then fine-tune adjust using the jack - saves some grunting and cussing. The paint stick trick is great for checking consistent gaps all around.

[jbgroby]

I'll try the paint sticks as I'd not like to smash the fingers. Thanks