Be careful not to cut deeper than the hinge thickness.
How to cut door jamb for hinges.
Hold the chisel at a low angle to the door parallel to the door s length with the flat side of the chisel against the wood.
Support the door on edge between a pair of sawhorses with the hinge side facing up.
How to cut the perfect hinge in minutes.
Lightly tap the chisel with a hammer to remove the waste between each of the cut lines inside the mortise.
Score the outline with a utility knife.
This video will show you how to cut the perfect hinges on a brand new door.
After your three door frame pieces are cut to the correct size prime and paint them.
This is the perfect tutorial showing you how to cut in the perfect door hinge.
Measure from the top of the door to the top of the upper hinge and from the bottom of the door to the bottom of.
It s much easier to do now before the hinges are screwed in and the whole thing is attached to the door.
Once you re happy with the outline remove your hinge from the door.
Then grab a utility knife and extend the blade to no more than 25 in 0 64 cm.
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