Not sure if this is posting in the correct place but here it goes.
I have constructed a new, mostly hand tool, frame and panel door to replace an existing door. I am trying to find a good way to secure the jamb to the brick. Tap-cons are out, I did a test fit and the brick won't hold the threads. I bought some threaded bolts that can expand the tale end but am having second thoughts. With uneven brick sides I need some flexibility to adjust and shim the sides. Once the bolt goes in I have no depth adjustment and worse, if I need to move or remove the jamb I will need to cut all the bolts. I am now toying with two possible ways to do this now.
1) Drill a recessed hole in the jamb that can allow a large washer to move around a bit in a larger hole. Drill a smaller hole the size of the anchor to mark the location of the anchor and drill the brick. follow that with a larger jamb hole if adjustment is needed.
2) Drill 3/4" holes in the brick and clean hole with air hose. Epoxy in some oak dowels and cut flush. Mark locations on jamb and drill and screw jamb in place & use shims. This method will give me a little larger target to hit.
I am open to all thoughts or ideas. This will rear its ugly head again when I add railing to the front porch too.