Fitting fire door

Discussion in 'Carpenters' Talk' started by tore81, Sep 24, 2015.

  1. tore81

    tore81 Screwfix Select

    Hi all I

    I have experience many of domestic doors but haven't had experience with the fire door.

    I have to fit a couple. Is there a process you follow as in. Fit in frame first, then rebate into frame? Also any tips for lining up lock into existing frame.

    I'm also thinking of buying the festool plunge saw. As this will make life easier. Any thoughts be appreciated
     
  2. tore81

    tore81 Screwfix Select

    Rebate the intermiscent strip Into the door I mean not frame

    Do I router out after doing the hinges lock etc,
     
  3. vivaro man

    vivaro man Active Member

    Tore, why are you fitting Firedoors?

    You really need a qualified chippie. There are some jobs best left to a tradesman and this is one such. Spend a few pounds and sleep easily.
     
  4. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    Don't ask me, I hate fitting fire doors.
     
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  5. tore81

    tore81 Screwfix Select

    As I said mate I have fitted lots of domestic doors. And have a good level of carpentry.

    As you probably know the carpentry trade keeps going things change.So I just wanted to ask a more experienced member for guidance. Thanks for the reply tho.
     
  6. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    The TS55 is a brilliant piece of kit and you will wonder how you ever managed without one.
     
  7. tore81

    tore81 Screwfix Select

    Thanks chippie I'm going to take the plunge. Have you 110 or cordless?

    You sure you can't have any input to hang the fire door lol.

    Hang the door first? then rebate for the strip. Just want a methodical approach.
     
  8. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    240V, I don't do site work.
    You will have to get the door swinging before rebating for the strips.
     
  9. dwlondon

    dwlondon Active Member

    If its a new door into an old frame, you have to fit the door first, then take it off and work the intumescent.
     
  10. tore81

    tore81 Screwfix Select

    Ok great thanks. Might go 110 difficult choice. As I don't want to buy twice.

    What about the mortice lock. Is that after the strip I guess.

    What is the easiest way to centre the router bit. I'm not sure if this door has two intermiscents. How to set it up. I've been trying to dodge this job lol.
     
  11. goldenboy

    goldenboy Super Member

    I must admit I try to steer clear of firedoors as its a lot of hassle. Like Chippie its 240v for me too as I don't do much site work.

    Definitely go for the Festool. I had one nicked and replaced it with a Dewalt and its not in the same league.
     
  12. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    If you can afford it go cordless.
    I've got 2 fences for my router and if I have to do something like this I stick some studding through the base and use both, as long as you're careful you can just use one though.
     
  13. tore81

    tore81 Screwfix Select

    Great to know that golden boy. Cause I was toying with the idea of a dewalt. I don't do site work either but who knows. I've heard 110 less power.

    Door Is for a store room. I don't think I can dodge it. Unfortunately
     
  14. tore81

    tore81 Screwfix Select

    I can't imagine there would be enough power with a cordless chippie.
     
  15. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    Festool don't mess around but I thought you were doing site work, ask them for a demo.
     
  16. goldenboy

    goldenboy Super Member

    Oh there is plenty of power with cordless kit these days, I only ever plug in extractor, planer, mitre saw, sawbench, sds, router and track saw. All the rest. Vacuum, jigsaw, trimsaw, recip, multicutter, 1st and 2nd fix nailer, grinder plus all drills are cordless. Next March I will go cordless on mitre saw and planer too.
     
  17. goldenboy

    goldenboy Super Member

    Twin battery on the Festool I think.
     
  18. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    'tis
     
  19. goldenboy

    goldenboy Super Member

    If you aren't on site then don't go 110v. 240v are much more powerful. Plus no transformer to lug about
     
  20. goldenboy

    goldenboy Super Member

    You got it?
     

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