Leah demonstrates how to use a router and jig to cut perfect door hinge mortises quickly and easily.
How to cut hinges into door with router.
Once done remove all the wood pieces inside the framework.
Using a utility knife cut vertically down into the door following the tracing and cutting to a depth of 3 16 inch.
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.
Set up the jig adjust the mortising jig to the proper hinge size and door thickness.
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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.
It is a lot quicker and more precise.
Place the tip of a chisel vertically in.
Use the dremel and push it down until the bit is completely inserted into the door hinge.
Set up the router bit mortising jigs are used with a piloted router bit which includes a guide bearing that.
For routing you need to strictly follow the outline you made with the pencil.
How to cut the perfect hinge in minutes.
Trace around the hinge with a pencil.