I cut all edges/sides of the door at a 2, to 3 degree angle so the door fits tight when closed and then use a block plane slowly taking off thin shavings till it fits perfect. Time consuming PITA but often the only way to achieve a nice fit.

Good luck

 

Thanks. I assume you cut the 2 to 3 degrees on the table saw? I was thinking either that or the jointer to get a nice smooth edge.

 

Did you check to see that it's not a proud screw head that's keeping it from closing properly? I suspect you did, but thought I'd ask.

It's the kind of thing I miss, late in the day.

 

Yeah, I checked the screws on both the door and the frame and unfortunately, those weren't the issue. Wish it was.

 

have had the same problem a number of times, so i checked out lots of inset doors. found them mostly on old pieces. guess what, they all had the 2 degree back bevel ! so now i always put the bevel on my inset doors, makes it loads easier to fit.

jointer makes the fastest work of it, then touch up with a small block plane. i think it actually saves time if you do it from the start. this method actually compensates for "proud" screw heads that Lee mentioned and crappy hinges which i think were my usual culprit.

good luck !