Place the template on your door jamb.
How to make a door jamb hinge template.
Use two or three 1 1 2 inch screws to fasten the head jamb.
Use 3 4 screws to attach the template to the door jamb.
Mark the placement of all hinges making sure to factor in the 1 8 gap that will be between the door and top of the door frame.
Radius or 1 4 in.
If the ruler lines up with the midpoint indent on the template you ve got it in the right spot.
Do not mount the door to the jamb yet.
Simple mortising jig for door hinges.
One of the great ways to pre hang a door and jamb that you can use on every site.
Sturdy steel template frame with door thickness selector for 1 3 4 in.
Ensure it is in the correct spot by standing a ruler on its edge on the midpoint line.
After making mortises on the door for all three hinges grab the 1x4 or 1x6 that will be the side of the frame that the hinges are attached to.
One of the great ways to pre hang a door and jamb that you can use on every site.
For use with routers and wooden doors frames.
Made with scrap plywood and a few pieces of hardware for an adjustable template.
After cutting the mortises test fit the hinges to the door and jamb to verify everything works properly then install the hinge halves on the jamb and door respectively.
Rotate hinge templates to achieve 5 8 in.