# Introduction: Clever Construction
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/introduction-clever-construction/214295
**Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic
**Created:** [July 7, 2011, 4:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/introduction-clever-construction/214295 "2011-07-07T16:36:33Z")
**Posts on this page:** 17
**Page:** 2
### Author:  [@Geoff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geoff)
#### Post date: [October 18, 2011, 6:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/introduction-clever-construction/214295/21 "2011-10-18T06:50:28Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#):
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> I’ve seen standard doors modded to be be shorter. It’s a pain in the ass with the hollow doors because once you cut it down, you have to fill the gap, but it’s not out of the realm of possible. Definitely adds a few hours onto the install.
My hollow doors had a few inches of solid endcaps so that you could plane them with no issues. I thought they were all like that…
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### Author:  [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)
#### Post date: [October 18, 2011, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/introduction-clever-construction/214295/22 "2011-10-18T07:08:13Z")
They do, but he needs 4 inches shaved. There definitely isn’t that much in the endcaps. Maybe 2 inches on each. Cutting the top of the door brings in even more mods because of the frame and hardware locations.
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### Author:  [@Jim1234664](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jim1234664)
#### Post date: [October 18, 2011, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/introduction-clever-construction/214295/23 "2011-10-18T07:11:09Z")
no ability to re frame the opening?
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### Author:  [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)
#### Post date: [October 18, 2011, 7:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/introduction-clever-construction/214295/24 "2011-10-18T07:16:40Z")
> [@Jim1234664](#):
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> no ability to re frame the opening?
this is starting to get way OT, but I assume that he doesn’t want 2 of the doors in his house to be at 80" while the other X number of doors are at 76".
We might should cut this convo off because it’s way OT and we are derailing sobo here. Joe, if you need help DIYing this, post a new thread. With the knowledge a bunch of us have, you could make an 80" door work.
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### Author:  [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)
#### Post date: [October 18, 2011, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/introduction-clever-construction/214295/25 "2011-10-18T09:04:31Z")
> [@BadnewsMike](#):
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> you should do before and after shoots of some of your work.
I have a rather larger window going in my dining room…I will post pics; before and after.
I’ll just say that Alex is VERY professional. No Bullshit.
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### Author:  [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)
#### Post date: [November 1, 2011, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/introduction-clever-construction/214295/26 "2011-11-01T18:20:34Z")
Here is my review…
[http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?226547-Clever-Construction-Fast-Easy-and-No-Bullsh!t](http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?226547-Clever-Construction-Fast-Easy-and-No-Bullsh!t)
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### Author:  [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)
#### Post date: [November 1, 2011, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/introduction-clever-construction/214295/27 "2011-11-01T18:30:53Z")
Nice. As soon as I have the cash to start doing windows I will def have to get in touch.
Mods, can you move the posts about my doors to a new thread in here? Don’t want to clutter up his business posts.
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### Author:  [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)
#### Post date: [November 1, 2011, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/introduction-clever-construction/214295/28 "2011-11-01T19:28:05Z")
Just let me know Joe, quotes are free after all.
As far as doors, don’t think I forgot about that. I put in some requests here and there but from what I understand your best bet will be a cutdown door. So, expect to pay for a stock door, plus labor for the cut down, plus labor for install.
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### Author:  [@longuyen88](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/longuyen88)
#### Post date: [February 14, 2012, 3:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/introduction-clever-construction/214295/29 "2012-02-14T15:07:54Z")
Alex did an awesome job on 11 of my home windows for a great price. Comes highly recommended!
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### Author:  [@iwanagofast1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/iwanagofast1)
#### Post date: [April 16, 2013, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/introduction-clever-construction/214295/30 "2013-04-16T12:53:10Z")
I know of a huge, potential project for you and your company. I will be calling you to explain what I know about this project. PM sent explaining what I know. Your build threads that are on this forum indicates that you are honest, and you and your company do a great job. Hopefully my boss agrees.
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### Author:  [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)
#### Post date: [April 16, 2013, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/introduction-clever-construction/214295/31 "2013-04-16T14:13:29Z")
:tup: He is 100% a stand up guy.
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### Author:  [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)
#### Post date: [March 25, 2014, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/introduction-clever-construction/214295/32 "2014-03-25T06:59:32Z")
@sobo you running any deals right now? My boss is looking to get some work done on her house. Can I forward you the info?
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### Author:  [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)
#### Post date: [March 25, 2014, 4:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/introduction-clever-construction/214295/33 "2014-03-25T16:58:07Z")
Sure!
I’m always running a deal of sorts. I typically knock off 15-20% for all NY speeders and referral work.
I appreciate the lead.
-Alex
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### Author:  [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)
#### Post date: [September 8, 2015, 6:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/introduction-clever-construction/214295/34 "2015-09-08T06:33:41Z")
@sobo whats the best way to get a hold of you? Text or Call or Email?
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### Author:  [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)
#### Post date: [September 8, 2015, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/introduction-clever-construction/214295/35 "2015-09-08T06:42:37Z")
> [@ProgRocker](#):
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> @**[sobo](http://www.nyspeed.com/member.php?u=4425)** whats the best way to get a hold of you? Text or Call or Email?
Pretty sure its always been Call. Both is cell and work number are right below his user name.
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### Author:  [@bracketracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bracketracer)
#### Post date: [September 8, 2015, 7:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/introduction-clever-construction/214295/36 "2015-09-08T07:14:52Z")
This quick review is way overdue, but I had Alex and crew out to the house to do a dozen windows about a year ago. Professional, quick, tidy, responsive. All of the things I’m totally not used to with regards to contractors. Windows are beautiful, easy to use, easy to clean. Great experience, and we’ll have them out again next year to do some more.
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### Author:  [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)
#### Post date: [January 7, 2017, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/introduction-clever-construction/214295/37 "2017-01-07T16:37:50Z")
Probably don’t need this sticky anymore, or at least have Sobo’s dad’s company maybe?
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