Trimming a vinyl door- block plane?

[wreckwriter]

My wooden screen screen door has swelled beyond usabilty in recent rains so I've picked up a Screen-Tight brand solid vinyl door.

My door frame has a slight bow on one side so I'm going to need to trim about 1/4" off one side of the door in the top and bottom foot or so. I'm thinking a block plane would be the best answer. Agree or disagree?

Of course I don't have one nor have I used one. I need to get this done quickly so my only sources are going to be Lowes or the Borg. Any particular brand or type from either of these going to be my best bet?

thanks, as always!

Tom

[dlminehart]

I'd think about trimming the frame rather than the door, especially when the door is vinyl.

[Pappy]

I agree. You may find that the door is hollow or honey-combed inside if you try to trim it.

[wreckwriter]

Trimming the frame wasn't practical due to heavy steel Simpson brackets at top and bottom. These doors call themselves solid, they say they can be trimmed 3/8" on each side safely (and 1" at bottom).

I tried the planer but it just wanted to dig in, material too tough I guess. Ended up just sanding it down a bit, fits great now. Project complete.

[scorrpio]

Another option was to clamp a straightedge to the door and trim with a router. But sanders work too.

[wreckwriter]

Another option was to clamp a straightedge to the door and trim with a router. But sanders work too.

It was very little material that needed to come off. Took about 5 minutes, if that.