Jig For Cutting Out Door Hinges

How to cut the perfect hinge in minutes.

Jig for cutting out door hinges.

It is a lot quicker and more precise. Package comes with router bit an. The next time that hanging a door is on your to do list you might also need to cut the hinges yourself if it isn t a pre hung door. We show you the tools to use and the.

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Typically middle hinges go in the exact center of the door top hinges sit 7 in 18 cm below the top of the door and bottom hinges rest 11 in 28 cm above the bottom of the door. Set up the router bit mortising jigs are used with a piloted router bit which includes a guide bearing that may be either flush cutting or mortising type. You can cut the hinges with a hammer and chisel certainly. But you might want to consider using a door hinge jig and a router instead.

Position your door so you can clearly see the back edge. Fit the jig onto the edge of the door at the desired hinge location and secure it as directed by the manufacturer. Then place 1 of your hinge s wings flush against the spot where you want it to sit. It will save you loads.