Proper door gap, thickness of a penny, dime, nickel or quarter?

[kelly]

Hi Everyone,

I'm in the process of hanging a new door in an existing doorway.
Instead of fumbling around with measurements and all, which coin(US
currency, that is) would be the best to use to determine the door
gap?

I think this term maybe also called the revel, but I could be wrong.
This would be for a solid, interior door. Although, I doubt that
would make a difference for the gap.

Have a good day and God bless.

Thanks in advance,
kelly

[Joe]

The first thing a finish carpenter apprentice learns is the nickel and dime
(hinge side) rule. Then he's taught the 7 and 11 rule: Top hinge 7", bottom
hinge 11". And for steps, the perfect layout is a 7" rise and 11" run. Pro
carpenters have lots of other neat tricks. Watch one of the old timers really
use a framing square to lay out a complex roof and you'll be amazed.

Joe

[Will Jones]

In article <59405959.02040...@posting.google.com>,
kell...@hotmail.com (kelly) wrote:

The gap on the hinge side is a "dime." On the top and latch edge it's a
"nickel," to provide for changes due to temperature and moisture (which,
if the door is sealed properly on all six sides, should be negligible)
as well as weatherstripping.

The "bevel" on a door 3' wide should be three degrees.

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[Ace]

I doubt I'll remember the actual dimensions, but the "concept" will
probably stick. Leads me to think most doors I've seen have not been
installed properly! Most have not been sealed on the tops or bottoms.
Whenever we repaint, I try to make a point of checking the doors while
they're off the hinges. Now I feel I'm not completely crazy.

Ace

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