I've been a carpenter for almost 35 years and have to say that this gentleman obviously takes pride in what he does. I have to reset so many doors hung by the trim alone with no shims anywhere on the install. Great to see. Would have loved to work with this outfit!
Speaking of that, I just took off the trim around my door to identify water damage and the doggone carpenters put a bundle of wire as a shim. If it fits it ships I guess.
I’m a commercial door subcontractor and notice almost all of my competition doesn’t put this effort into hanging a door properly so it isn’t crooked in the frame. This is the kind of guy I want working with me.
@w.k.d.constructionllc so please help? Have a remodel and my daughters room gets a new door but door frame allows me to set door in and no room for shims and the gap i have is just barely 1/8" and door latch is off by 1/4" so when i add striking plate it doesnt latch.
I do commercial wood and metal doors for a living, we never use a laser simply because 1) way too slow and 2) a good level is much more accurate. The only time we use them is when we set hollow metal frames that are side by side so the tops all look nice and straight.
I bought the Bosch GLL3-330CG green crossline laser and it's one of my favorite tools ever because you can use it for so many different jobs and it's going to give you perfect results. It works very well hanging doors and keeps you from having to reach for your level 20 times. It's also works really well when transferring elevations to posts or pilings in the water. If you are transferring elevations to a bunch of posts or pilings outside, you raise your line to your elevation point and it's going to hit a bunch of your posts from one position because the laser shines in a continuous, 360 degree halo from where you set the laser level. From there you just go to each post and mark it (if you can't see the line with your eyes then swipe a receiver down until you locate it, then mark it). Its also the only tool out there that will tell you where 90 degrees is from a long range point. Otherwise you have to use the 3-4-5 measuring tactic to find where that point is and that is a headache and requires 2 people. This is something you'll run into if you build decking or piers that a crossline laser level will make so much easier.
You sound like a coach lol! Love these vids - so helpful if I don’t do doors all day long. I have that stabila- LOVE it. Eight foot doors are the best. 👍
I’ve been in carpentry for 30+ years and have hung doors this way UNTIL I found those quick hang clips by accident and never looked back. So happy to see innovation in carpentry that makes the job easier
I had a idea for one person door installation can I bounce it off you ? I'm 24 and have my own LLC restoration buisness. I figured out how to do one man door installs , on the outside of the door, Screw needed schims flush with the outside sheetrock slightly over hanging the opposite side of the entry way so the door won't push past the flush point of the sheetrock , Then shim as needed and tack her down. Any thoughts? Many adjustments in between obviously I am just explaining it short as possible
By the time he gets the laser set up with a partner for a interior door you and I would be on to the next door. This video is for dyi clicks. Bravo on the marketing. Your getting views bro but your obviously charging more than you should with how long it will take you.
@@-clif1987I’ve hung a lot of doors in the thirty years as a carpenter , don’t need no level to hang them . The door is already square , can easily hang one by eye and when your done check it with a level , perfect every time . 👍🇨🇦
It only works on a wall that is plumb. I hangs doors on walls that aren't plumb but have to use the laser to shoot from another angle to make sure it's also plumb
If the wall isn’t plumb( which happens more than you would think) I take the very bottom of the drywall out lay a chunk of 2x4 on the floor and bang it plumb with my “trimming “sledge put some screws in the plate. Sometimes you can get it sometimes you can’t. If you can’t I “soften the drywall” and/or back plane the casing. No self closing doors. Pretty close to the method I use.
First video I've seen on here where someone has actually hung the door properly, not half assed it, and didn't go overkill. This is exactly how I hang doors, flawless, every time.. 🤙
Bro I built a pantry and I realized I did it all wrong. I used screws for the framing, and then I forgot to put tape on the joints when mudding and I definitely didn't do this thing with the door lol 😂
So you loosely fix the frame in place, hang the door; then shim/packer out to gaps? I usually get the frame perfect and solid then hang the door and release the screw a half turn or tighten for minor adjustments
No. Plumb and Shim hinge side solid, then shim hinge side accordingly to the door. Then I install a 3” screw into the top two hinges to hold it super tight
@@w.k.d.constructionllc I was just wondering at what point do you hang the actual door onto the frame; that was all. I can see everything else just fine. I enjoy the videos btw. Very helpful
Somebody invent a self pluming laser that sits in top hinge & shoots through lower hinge holes... Just move hinge to bullseye & done... Just give me a cut when you apply for patent 🤣
What good is a laser level if the floors aren't level the walls aren't plum and the ceiling isn't level with the floor.? Not much,.. that's why it pays to learn how to be a cobbler and make it look like it's factory. Still it would be fun to have one of those. I think I'll buy one. Nice video.
@@w.k.d.constructionllc thanks for responding but,.. no the door just needs to work and look like it's square and level. That way the trim looks correct. Plus you may not always be working with your framing and you're stuck working with what's in front of you. 65 years of experience.
Somethings not level or plum cause if you look at the space between the door and the frame on the hinge side up top there’s a gap but towards the bottom it closes up. How do you fix that? Ive always assumed that happens because of the weight of the door but i dont know how to fix it
If it’s a heavy solid core door, then yes it can pull down over time. If that’s the case, you can remove a hinge screw on the wall side of the top hinge and get a 3” torque head screw (not a drywall type, they are too weak) impact it in and it will pull the jamb back into position and tighten the gap at the top of the door.
Would be kind of an eyesore if you didn't. Besides it would be hell putting the trim around the door..😜 And on top of that I think most people would prefer not seeing the shims hanging out of the wall once the place is all finished and painted. What do you think, do they look better with the shims hanging out the walls,.. or cut off and out of sight... inquiring mines are curious.
By the way I am not saying your tech is wrong ! Def a good set! But using the ply cuts saves time and works better ! I really don’t know how you secured your jam and the nailing order you took? Often these doors fall into the jam from the top within a couple years! Because of not installing or attaching the door into the rough opening correctly to prevent that ! I used to pretty much do my doors this way until I learned from Master Carpenter Gary Katz thru his on line series ! Such a great carpenter and it’s free !
Stabila makes a nice smart level. I have one question though, why is the hole for the door handle so low? Or is it just the angle the camera that makes it look like it's low?
The plumb bob went out with high button shoes! Ha, I haven’t used one of those in years, laser all the way and sooo much easier to use. Turn it on and no waiting. I’ve used my knife for most of my career for that but, the multitool is where it’s at!
@@w.k.d.constructionllc yes but you doing these videos for homeowners so you're sending homeowners to go buy a $300 level and a $130 multi-tool. Plumb bob is 50 Cents can be made with string and a quarter sheet Rock knife $5
How is a plumb bob easier? You can get a quality line laser for 100$ btw. I hate people like you that will come criticize a man's work. Make your own video and show the world your genius plumb bob hack. I'm sure an unskilled homeowner would love to try to plumb their first door with a plumb bob swinging around all over the place. Shut your face
@@kevinr3263 wow little angry there are we. The fact that a plumb bob can be made with 50 cents and you can buy a sheetrock knife for $5. And this video was made for homeowners. And a quality laser line is not $100 it's cheap garbage. You can ask the guy who made this video. And even if it was $100 it's still cheaper to make your own plumb bob and to get a sheetrock knife but nice try. And yes if you're going to put videos out there you're going to put yourself out there for comment. Unlike you I was not disrespectful to him the way you were to me just now. But the difference is I can care less what you have to say. You showed your ignorance Just Enough by saying you can buy a quality laser for $100 laugh out loud
I can appreciate this guy's approach to hanging a door. But the Lazer is not necessary. He still checks it with a level. Plumb the hinge side.. And Rock and Roll. Reveal is the determining factor.
Very nice job! If you ever find yourself in a house with 50+ interior doors buy yourself a jamb master. You won’t be disappointed. Takes a bit to get familiar but good for life once you dial it in.
Yessss I do, but it’s not a crucial step for me. I always hang the doors, trim everything out then come back and cut jambs and casing to height of my floor with a jamb saw and slide flooring underneath. I usually shim hinge side up off the floor about a 1/4” then go from there. If you were installing on top of an existing floor you would definitely need to check level
I've been a carpenter for almost 35 years and have to say that this gentleman obviously takes pride in what he does. I have to reset so many doors hung by the trim alone with no shims anywhere on the install. Great to see. Would have loved to work with this outfit!
thanks for the comment, I appreciate that & thanks for watching
No custom doors are not premounted before being hung
I've been a carpenter since...NEVER😊😂 but I trust your expertise
I guess ‘trim’ is what we call ‘architraves’ in the UK
Speaking of that, I just took off the trim around my door to identify water damage and the doggone carpenters put a bundle of wire as a shim. If it fits it ships I guess.
Finally someone who calls it a multi tool
Sonicrafter
*** osculating saw
@@angelridgeway7051 oscillating multi tool*
@@angelridgeway7051 the word multi toool already existed way before this was invented. "Fein" invented it. So ilways called it a "Fein cutter"
It’s a zerp zerp
You don't need a laser to hang a door, never have. It would honestly slow down an experienced door hanger to use a laser.
You sure?!
I’m a commercial door subcontractor and notice almost all of my competition doesn’t put this effort into hanging a door properly so it isn’t crooked in the frame. This is the kind of guy I want working with me.
Hell yea…appreciate it and thanks for watching!
@w.k.d.constructionllc so please help? Have a remodel and my daughters room gets a new door but door frame allows me to set door in and no room for shims and the gap i have is just barely 1/8" and door latch is off by 1/4" so when i add striking plate it doesnt latch.
I do commercial wood and metal doors for a living, we never use a laser simply because 1) way too slow and 2) a good level is much more accurate. The only time we use them is when we set hollow metal frames that are side by side so the tops all look nice and straight.
I love the energy level!
🙏🏻🤙🏻
I've been a carpenter for over 30 years I'm a truck driver now but I can tell you're a damn good one
I appreciate it!
I'm a finish carpenter. I approve this message
yessss, thanks for watching
Ordered a green laser level as soon as I saw how you do doors.
Love mine! Green laser is way brighter than the red. I can see it better anyhow!
@@w.k.d.constructionllc I'm ordering a spectra and it's all you fault 👍👍
@@w.k.d.constructionllc agreed! Got the green Bosch laser and I always look for a reason to use it!
I bought the Bosch GLL3-330CG green crossline laser and it's one of my favorite tools ever because you can use it for so many different jobs and it's going to give you perfect results. It works very well hanging doors and keeps you from having to reach for your level 20 times. It's also works really well when transferring elevations to posts or pilings in the water. If you are transferring elevations to a bunch of posts or pilings outside, you raise your line to your elevation point and it's going to hit a bunch of your posts from one position because the laser shines in a continuous, 360 degree halo from where you set the laser level. From there you just go to each post and mark it (if you can't see the line with your eyes then swipe a receiver down until you locate it, then mark it). Its also the only tool out there that will tell you where 90 degrees is from a long range point. Otherwise you have to use the 3-4-5 measuring tactic to find where that point is and that is a headache and requires 2 people. This is something you'll run into if you build decking or piers that a crossline laser level will make so much easier.
Exactly!
Get it done son always a great job.
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Quality work manship
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“This is an 8’ door!” So, that dude is like, 7’ tall?!?! Amazing!
Just messing. Great video. Great tips!
😆 thanks for watching
Ya I think he meant 80 inches. ;) Great explanation anyway!
You sound like a coach lol! Love these vids - so helpful if I don’t do doors all day long. I have that stabila- LOVE it. Eight foot doors are the best. 👍
Yes! Thank you!
Dude wtf u make it look so easy 👏👏👏
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i know i am watching the right video when i hear "got it coach!"
Definitely! 😉
Never would have thought
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I’ve been in carpentry for 30+ years and have hung doors this way UNTIL I found those quick hang clips by accident and never looked back. So happy to see innovation in carpentry that makes the job easier
I’ve never used them
You put out great content.
I really appreciate it! Thanks for watching
this is exactly how my boss taught me
🤙🏻 right on
Love seeing things done right , exactly how I got trained on doors . Respect mr wood man
Right on!
I had a idea for one person door installation can I bounce it off you ? I'm 24 and have my own LLC restoration buisness. I figured out how to do one man door installs , on the outside of the door, Screw needed schims flush with the outside sheetrock slightly over hanging the opposite side of the entry way so the door won't push past the flush point of the sheetrock , Then shim as needed and tack her down. Any thoughts? Many adjustments in between obviously I am just explaining it short as possible
This is how we hung the doors for star wars in Florida I was an iron worker they where like 40’ tall 😂
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I install doors for a living. Never once have I ever seen someone use a laser. Many ways to skin a cat as they say.😂
Yup, it speeds up the first initial plumb
By the time he gets the laser set up with a partner for a interior door you and I would be on to the next door. This video is for dyi clicks. Bravo on the marketing. Your getting views bro but your obviously charging more than you should with how long it will take you.
@@-clif1987I’ve hung a lot of doors in the thirty years as a carpenter , don’t need no level to hang them . The door is already square , can easily hang one by eye and when your done check it with a level , perfect every time . 👍🇨🇦
Would love to learn this stuff from someone like yourself
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Perfect explanation. Exactly the way I would do it.
sweet, thanks for watching
It only works on a wall that is plumb. I hangs doors on walls that aren't plumb but have to use the laser to shoot from another angle to make sure it's also plumb
What?
@@paulrobinson5833 just because the door jamb is plumb left or right doesn't mean that jamb is plumb front to back
If the wall isn’t plumb( which happens more than you would think) I take the very bottom of the drywall out lay a chunk of 2x4 on the floor and bang it plumb with my “trimming “sledge put some screws in the plate. Sometimes you can get it sometimes you can’t.
If you can’t I “soften the drywall” and/or back plane the casing.
No self closing doors.
Pretty close to the method I use.
@scorpiooooh or a homeowner who frames thanks for the first time
@scorpiooooh I was one 🍉😊
I think you got this one extremely right coach!
Appreciate it
Good stuff!
Thanks
Man, only if everyone installed doors like this. The world would be such a better place! Haha. Job well done sir!
😆thanks for watching
Sir, you are an artist
🙏🏻 just love what I get to do!
Instructions unclear. Ended up building a new house
That is exactly how I hang doors. He's right it comes out perfect everytime! Also use the level line to make all the tops line up
Thought he was short until he said 8" door! 😱🤣
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Why can’t all builders take pride in their work like you. 🫡
Appreciate it, It’s just unimaginable to me that a lot of them don’t! I love what I get to do
Some real GSE vibes on the voice track🤣
I get that a lot
I thought the door became 9 feet tall... until I realized he was on his knees
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I picked up two of those tape measures a month ago, fantastic deal and great visibility
Totally agree!
Keep em coming coach!
Will do, thanks for watching!
First video I've seen on here where someone has actually hung the door properly, not half assed it, and didn't go overkill. This is exactly how I hang doors, flawless, every time.. 🤙
Ive done it a time or two! lol Thanks for the comment and watching!
Except the shim should be below the bottom hinge not above that’s where the door weight is🤷♂️
Nice. I'm OCD about even and consistent gaps all the way around the frame/door. I don't use a laser but that's not a bad idea
It just helps with initial setting, then check with the level to confirm
Good stuff
Appreciate it
Wish you had a contact in Oklahoma who did quality work. Love the stuff you put out and use of the tools to make it right.
Thanks for watching
This is awesome 😎 keep it up
Appreciate it and thanks for watching
I wish I could work with you 😔 you are skilled.
well thank you
Beautiful work.. and you made it look easy!
What kind of laser level is that your using?
Spectra LT52G
Works everytime boss
Exactly!
Beautiful work
Sounds like Matthew McCaunahay did the voice over! 😆
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In a plumber. I like
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Great info, great energy as always. Keep it up brother!
Appreciate it! Thanks for watching
Bro I built a pantry and I realized I did it all wrong. I used screws for the framing, and then I forgot to put tape on the joints when mudding and I definitely didn't do this thing with the door lol 😂
That’s how I do it too
Nice
First step: have level doorway 😅
Ideally yes, but not always the case 🤷🏼♂️
So you loosely fix the frame in place, hang the door; then shim/packer out to gaps?
I usually get the frame perfect and solid then hang the door and release the screw a half turn or tighten for minor adjustments
No. Plumb and Shim hinge side solid, then shim hinge side accordingly to the door. Then I install a 3” screw into the top two hinges to hold it super tight
@@w.k.d.constructionllc I was just wondering at what point do you hang the actual door onto the frame; that was all. I can see everything else just fine.
I enjoy the videos btw. Very helpful
Yeah is this an all in one door, and jam combo that you just have to set in and shim?
I love this dude ❤
thanks!
I gotta replace every interior door in my house. Should I replace the door jam too and just get a prehung door?
If you are keeping the same casing and just want new doors…I would buy slabs and re-mortise for the hinges.
@@w.k.d.constructionllc I can just paint the casing? Trying to modernize the trim and stuff around the house. So white door with white casing
Hey coach what kind of laser level do u use
Spectra LT52G
Nice
Thanks
Thanks
Just subscribed 👍
Lovely!
Thanks for watching
Wow that must have been a fun morning of shooting with those conditions. Beautiful photos as always!
Got it Coach 👍
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You sound exactly like the narrator of "Gas station encounters" channel.😂
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Good vid
Thank you
Bro do you have a level a little bigger for the job maybe?
Ha!
Beauty!
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Perfection 👍🏽
🙏🏻🤙🏻
Great tool flex.
😉 gotta have good tools to do great work!
Somebody invent a self pluming laser that sits in top hinge & shoots through lower hinge holes... Just move hinge to bullseye & done... Just give me a cut when you apply for patent 🤣
🤔 that would be slick!
Nice tip using the laser!
Thanks, appreciate it
Stabila makes a 76” beauty. Just fyi
Ya, I have the door jamber set. Love it
What good is a laser level if the floors aren't level the walls aren't plum and the ceiling isn't level with the floor.? Not much,.. that's why it pays to learn how to be a cobbler and make it look like it's factory.
Still it would be fun to have one of those. I think I'll buy one. Nice video.
Thanks but door still needs to be plumb regardless of the issues that you’re dealing with. All my framing is level plumb and square.
@@w.k.d.constructionllc thanks for responding but,.. no the door just needs to work and look like it's square and level. That way the trim looks correct. Plus you may not always be working with your framing and you're stuck working with what's in front of you.
65 years of experience.
What is the cost for the installation of a 8’ door?
I WISH you were the ones who installed the doors in our apartment 🤦🏻 so crooked idk hth it passed inspection smh
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Somethings not level or plum cause if you look at the space between the door and the frame on the hinge side up top there’s a gap but towards the bottom it closes up. How do you fix that? Ive always assumed that happens because of the weight of the door but i dont know how to fix it
If it’s a heavy solid core door, then yes it can pull down over time. If that’s the case, you can remove a hinge screw on the wall side of the top hinge and get a 3” torque head screw (not a drywall type, they are too weak) impact it in and it will pull the jamb back into position and tighten the gap at the top of the door.
@@w.k.d.constructionllc ive done that several times it just opens up the gap up top more. I see this issue on glass storm doors too
I Always back cut the shims also👌
Would be kind of an eyesore if you didn't. Besides it would be hell putting the trim around the door..😜
And on top of that I think most people would prefer not seeing the shims hanging out of the wall once the place is all finished and painted.
What do you think, do they look better with the shims hanging out the walls,.. or cut off and out of sight... inquiring mines are curious.
I just leave the shims proud and cut the trim around them. Ads to the diy feel
By the way I am not saying your tech is wrong ! Def a good set! But using the ply cuts saves time and works better ! I really don’t know how you secured your jam and the nailing order you took? Often these doors fall into the jam from the top within a couple years! Because of not installing or attaching the door into the rough opening correctly to prevent that !
I used to pretty much do my doors this way until I learned from Master Carpenter Gary Katz thru his on line series ! Such a great carpenter and it’s free !
U convinced me to get that level. Does it come digital as well?
I believe they do have a digital option?
Plum and hung❤❤
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The only thing I isn’t like, is the standard height for the lock set. Needs to be at 40” for an 8’ door.
Stabila makes a nice smart level. I have one question though, why is the hole for the door handle so low? Or is it just the angle the camera that makes it look like it's low?
Must be the angle. It’s standard height for a doorknob. The door is an 8’ door not a standard 6’8”, that might be throwing you off?
Love the green laser - you can see it better. I have that stabila plate level - it’s so good to have. 👍 What laser do you trust?
Green is the only way to go. I had a red one and it’s hard to really see we’ll. I have the spectra LT52G. Can’t go wrong with Stabila either! 💪🏼
Did u put nail or screws
Shims go below the lowest hinge not above. I remember my first time
multi tool for shims? to each their own. I still use a knife.
Me too, but this is great too
8-foot door?
Yessir
I'm having trouble following 😅 maybe a dumb q.. what is the purpose of the vertical laser..?
Easier and quicker to have a plumb line on the jamb from the laser vs checking with level 4/5 times.
What do you do for the gap between the jamb and the trim, caulk?
Yes, if you trim and jamb are going to be painted.
Where are you based out of?
NW Tennessee
Start by leveling the head, then plumb the jamb. Dont want to anchor the jamb just to realize you're unable to get the head level.
Never. I always level hinge side first and adjust everything to it. If it’s framed correctly there will never be an issue with the head.
Not picking on you brother but where's your plumb bob. Lot easier a lot cheaper. And you can just take it your sheetrock knife out and cut those shims
The plumb bob went out with high button shoes! Ha, I haven’t used one of those in years, laser all the way and sooo much easier to use. Turn it on and no waiting. I’ve used my knife for most of my career for that but, the multitool is where it’s at!
@@w.k.d.constructionllc yes but you doing these videos for homeowners so you're sending homeowners to go buy a $300 level and a $130 multi-tool. Plumb bob is 50 Cents can be made with string and a quarter sheet Rock knife $5
How is a plumb bob easier? You can get a quality line laser for 100$ btw. I hate people like you that will come criticize a man's work. Make your own video and show the world your genius plumb bob hack. I'm sure an unskilled homeowner would love to try to plumb their first door with a plumb bob swinging around all over the place. Shut your face
@@kevinr3263 wow little angry there are we. The fact that a plumb bob can be made with 50 cents and you can buy a sheetrock knife for $5. And this video was made for homeowners. And a quality laser line is not $100 it's cheap garbage. You can ask the guy who made this video. And even if it was $100 it's still cheaper to make your own plumb bob and to get a sheetrock knife but nice try. And yes if you're going to put videos out there you're going to put yourself out there for comment. Unlike you I was not disrespectful to him the way you were to me just now. But the difference is I can care less what you have to say. You showed your ignorance Just Enough by saying you can buy a quality laser for $100 laugh out loud
Hanging doors is hard
Not bad, just takes a minute if you do it correctly
I can appreciate this guy's approach to hanging a door. But the Lazer is not necessary. He still checks it with a level. Plumb the hinge side.. And Rock and Roll. Reveal is the determining factor.
That’s what I did there boss
@@w.k.d.constructionllc No need for the Lazer.
8ft door? Holy shit, you must be 7 ft tall dude. And doing double work.....lol I'll pass mr pro.
i thought the same thing. Baseboard must be a b*tch being 7 ft tall.
Anyone know contractors like this (on UA-cam) in Houston like damn!
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Very nice job! If you ever find yourself in a house with 50+ interior doors buy yourself a jamb master. You won’t be disappointed. Takes a bit to get familiar but good for life once you dial it in.
Do you check the floor for level first before putting the door in the hole so you know if you need to cut or pack up jambs to adjust the head margin?
Yessss I do, but it’s not a crucial step for me. I always hang the doors, trim everything out then come back and cut jambs and casing to height of my floor with a jamb saw and slide flooring underneath. I usually shim hinge side up off the floor about a 1/4” then go from there. If you were installing on top of an existing floor you would definitely need to check level
Why is the hole for the knob like 3ft high
Perfect. That’s all I will say. And it’s that easy. There’s more to it but that’s the jist.