To me a chisel is the best method for cutting a mortise for a door hinge because it s simple and.
How to cut out hinges on door.
Only problem was that it didn t have any notches cut out for the door hinges.
We bought an old door to replace the plain flat door on our pantry.
It will save you loads of time particularly if you need to hang more than one door.
It is a lot quicker and more precise.
But you might want to consider using a door hinge jig and a router instead.
When drilling holes and using a dremel system wood dust.
Use the tape measure and carpenter s pencil to measure out the location of the door hinges and make a.
You can cut the hinges with a hammer and chisel certainly.
Support the door on edge between a pair of sawhorses with the hinge side facing up.
Since you will be working with sharp.
How to cut out door hinges method i.
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.
Repeat the cutting process if the mortise isn t deep enough.
Glue small wooden shims on top of the mortise if it is too deep.
But also if you are a beginning diy er it might take a while to get the hang of using.
You need to wear the required protective gear while cutting out a door hinge.