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To hold the rubber onto the jig I used screws and washers, making sure to recess the screws to avoid scratching any floor. I always protect the floors where I’m working but it can’t hurt to take these extra precautions. Rob Robillard is “The Concord Carpenter” Rob is a builder, general contractor, carpenter, woodworker, and editor of Concord Carpenter and ToolBoxBuzz I had some scrap rubber flooring left over and cut some to fit on the bottom. I’m hoping that this gives the jig extra grip on the floor. I measured the height of the vertical leg and from the leg to the base edge and cut a few scrap plywood squares. The plywood sides provide the jig it’s rigidity and strength as well as assure that the door will not tip over while you’re trying to insert a door.
I used my mitre saw to cut a few lines n the notch before chiseling the waste out. Use a sharp chisel to get a nice smooth bottom where the doors edge will rest. Optional: I had some rubber flooring left over and cut some to fit on the bottom. I’m hoping that this gives the jig extra grip on the floor. You can buy a door holder if you don't want to make one yourself, this is just a fiarly straight forward way Rob approaches remodeling and building construction with a pragmatic and problem-solving approach. He enjoys using his knowledge and experience to help and educate building professionals as well as DIYers on best practices in the construction and remodeling industry. He's a strong advocate for "raising the bar" in the construction trades and promoting the trades to youth. #BeAMentor #Green2Great After marking the center I measured an inch in each direction. This gave me a 2″ wide mouth to side doors into. Most doors that I deal with are no wider than an 1 7/8″.
On one end, mark a wedge shape. In the picture below i've measured 140mm (5 1/2'') long, and 40mm at the widest end reducing to 25mm at the other. Cut the wedge off with a hand saw or circular saw. Square the lines halfway down the timber, like below. Use a combination square to mark a parallel line for the depth if it helps. This all wood door holder will use a few shims to wedge the door firmly in the jig. Being made of all wood you never damage an expensive door by scratching or gouging it from metal parts.