How I Fixed My Door With Just These Tools!
Handy Danny is back with another *home repair* video, this time showing how to work on a *door frame**. He shares **door tips and tricks* to help fix your *door jamb* and shows *how to fix* a broken door during this *door install**, so you can **repair door* like a pro.
This video demonstrates the process of installing a concealed cable inside a door, which acts as a flush bolt, connecting at both the top and bottom of the door.
Here's a breakdown of the installation steps:
Preparing the door The creator starts by lacing up the door and using a template to mark the lines for the installation (0:00).
Drilling and routing The video shows the process of drilling through the door to create pathways for the cable (0:28).
Installing the cable The creator then sets up the cable with templates for the top and bottom, threading the cable through the door (0:58). He emphasizes hand-tightening first, then using wrenches to secure the cable (1:17).
Assembling components Various small pieces are assembled, including a "guy" piece that has a wing sticking out (1:56).
Connecting the cables The creator connects the top cable, noting it should be a tight fit (3:03). He then repeats the process for the bottom cable, highlighting the importance of the barrel's direction to ensure correct orientation (3:43). He stresses that there's only one chance to do this right, as new hardware takes about six weeks to arrive (5:00).
Securing the bottom piece A bottom piece with three holes is attached to the door using screws and washers, often using a drill for efficiency (8:30).
Installing the panic bar Finally, the panic bar is installed. The creator assembles it and connects it to the door, including a small black piece that is easily lost but crucial for easier installation (10:48).
The video concludes with a look at the finished product, demonstrating the working top and bottom latches and the panic bar (13:30). The creator also briefly mentions how to install a closer while the door is lying down (14:01).
Chapter Markers
0:00 – Preparing the Door with Template and Markings
0:28 – Drilling and Routing Pathways for the Cable
0:58 – Threading and Installing the Concealed Cable
1:17 – Hand-Tightening and Securing with Wrenches
1:56 – Assembling Small Hardware Components (“Guy” Piece with Wing)
3:03 – Connecting the Top Cable (Tight Fit Required)
3:43 – Installing the Bottom Cable & Correct Barrel Orientation
5:00 – Warning: Only One Chance Before 6-Week Hardware Delay
8:30 – Securing the Bottom Piece with Screws & Washers
10:48 – Installing and Assembling the Panic Bar (Don’t Lose Black Piece)
13:30 – Finished Install: Working Top & Bottom Latches with Panic Bar
14:01 – Extra Tip: How to Install a Door Closer While Door Is Down
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