Mortising a door hinge using a router without a jig.
How to do door hinges with router.
You can easily touch these up with a utility knife.
But you might want to consider using a door hinge jig and a router instead.
It will save you loads.
Place the router on the edge of the door and carefully route out each of the hinge depressions you made.
It is a lot quicker and more precise.
Leah demonstrates how to use a router and jig to cut perfect door hinge mortises quickly and easily.
The power tool method uses a router and hinge mortising jig.
Are you renovating a room and want to put on a new door.
This video will show you how to cut the perfect hinges on a brand new door.
Place the jig in the correct spot on your door.
You can cut the hinges with a hammer and chisel certainly.
Set the routing bit to cut a depth of 1 8 inch.
If you have trouble getting the right curve or turn for corners don t worry.
The jig is clamped to the door and guides the router through the cut.
Attach the included router bit to your router.
Set the depth of the cut to be the same as the depth of your hinge so that the hinge will rest flush on the door.
Get the door hinge jig shown in this video through our l.
Mortising a door hinge using a router without a jig.
The hand tool method requires just a utility knife a hammer or mallet and a sharp wood chisel.
You can cut a hinge mortise with hand tools or a power tool.
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