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05-09-02, 05:37 PM

terrycc

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Can anyone tell me if it is possible to cut down a steel door and what may-be involed in doing so. I need to cut down a 36" x 80" door to 33"x 68" to fit into the opening that I have. I also will be cutting the metal frame also.

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05-09-02, 07:01 PM

Tn...Andy

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Anything is possible.....some things just aren't practical.....this is one of them.

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