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“To keep your human door sturdy, be careful not to cut within 3" of the bottom.”
― David Griffin, Black & Decker 24 Weekend Projects for Pets: Dog Houses, Cat Trees, Rabbit Hutches & More: Dog Houses, Cat Trees, Rabbit Hutches and More

“Rip-cut blocking from 2 × 6 framing lumber to span the gap between the inner and outer skins of the door. Cut to length, glue and clamp the blocking in place around perimeter of the hole. Re-drill the bolt holes and proceed with the installation.”
― David Griffin, Black & Decker 24 Weekend Projects for Pets: Dog Houses, Cat Trees, Rabbit Hutches & More: Dog Houses, Cat Trees, Rabbit Hutches and More

“DRILL BOLT HOLES AND CUT OPENING IN DOOR Drill prescribed boltholes. Next drill starter holes just inside the corners of the cutout rectangle for the jig saw blade. If the door is metal, pound a dimple into the surface at each hole location with a nail, and then drill through with progressively larger bits until you can fit your saw blade through. Cut along the side and bottom cutout lines with a jig saw. Cut the top side last. Tape the cutout in the door as you go to support it and to keep it from splintering or tearing”
― David Griffin, Black & Decker 24 Weekend Projects for Pets: Dog Houses, Cat Trees, Rabbit Hutches & More: Dog Houses, Cat Trees, Rabbit Hutches and More