The power tool method uses a router and hinge mortising jig.
How to do door hinges with router.
Mortising a door hinge using a router without a jig.
Set the routing bit to cut a depth of 1 8 inch.
Get the door hinge jig shown in this video through our l.
It is a lot quicker and more precise.
Mortising a door hinge using a router without a jig.
It will save you loads.
I m renovating my bathro.
If you have trouble getting the right curve or turn for corners don t worry.
The hand tool method requires just a utility knife a hammer or mallet and a sharp wood chisel.
Attach the included router bit to your router.
But you might want to consider using a door hinge jig and a router instead.
Place the router on the edge of the door and carefully route out each of the hinge depressions you made.
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.
Are you renovating a room and want to put on a new door.
You can cut the hinges with a hammer and chisel certainly.
How to hang a door using dx50 makita router.
The jig is clamped to the door and guides the router through the cut.
You can easily touch these up with a utility knife.
This video will show you how to cut the perfect hinges on a brand new door.
Attach the jig to your door by screwing it in on both the top and bottom you can fill repaint these holes later.
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.