Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Design Plans: jonpeters.com/design-plans
The Sauna Walls youtu.be/Kwc8LztKkWQ?si=h4r3jxnRHcaWHIjQ
The Sauna Top / Lid Video youtu.be/9vGgPJIW7Ug?si=_KUdh88RjbdZTNnV
The Sauna Bench Video youtu.be/4ZIgGgSiRgg?si=nYvo8Q-q8YntjNND
After finally finishing my sauna build, I hit one last unexpected challenge—the door was about 1/8” too wide. After all the time and effort that went into building it, making that final cut definitely raised the stakes.
My solution was to raise the table saw blade about 2½ inches, adjust the fence, and rip 1/8” off the hinge side. Then I used a flush trim router bit to clean up the remaining section. Thankfully, it worked out great, and the door fits perfectly.
Since sharing the process on Instagram, I’ve received several other suggestions for how people would have tackled it.
What would you have done?
Design Plans: jonpeters.com/design-plans
The Sauna Walls youtu.be/Kwc8LztKkWQ?si=h4r3jxnRHcaWHIjQ
The Sauna Top / Lid Video youtu.be/9vGgPJIW7Ug?si=_KUdh88RjbdZTNnV
The Sauna Bench Video youtu.be/4ZIgGgSiRgg?si=nYvo8Q-q8YntjNND
After finally finishing my sauna build, I hit one last unexpected challenge—the door was about 1/8” too wide. After all the time and effort that went into building it, making that final cut definitely raised the stakes.
My solution was to raise the table saw blade about 2½ inches, adjust the fence, and rip 1/8” off the hinge side. Then I used a flush trim router bit to clean up the remaining section. Thankfully, it worked out great, and the door fits perfectly.
Since sharing the process on Instagram, I’ve received several other suggestions for how people would have tackled it.
What would you have done?
