Man’s Work

We eventually did get our doors with the hinges on the appropriate side. But they were not ready to be installed as there wasn't anywhere to install the door hardware – intentionally as Chris wanted to do this work himself. It is precise enough and finicky enough that to hire it out costs a considerable amount and if the work is done not well, our door is a write-off. Or so I was told when Chris informed me that he was going to install our mortise locking system on the two doors.

So he setup a workspace on the main floor (this was before we ripped out the existing flooring and subfloor to install the radiant heating system) and proceeded to review the requirements of the locking mechanism.

Measure way more than once and then cut once, or rather drill the holes, in the two doors.

Until finally the door is prepped for the installation of the lock system and we have a finished door.

I still don't understand why this work had to be done by Chris versus hiring out, but he had fun and I have two pretty doors so this man's work was greatly appreciated!