Route Door Hinges In Place On Frame

Using a mortising template route matching mortises for the hinges on the door and jamb.

Route door hinges in place on frame.

Place one of the hinges on the door s spine so that its top end is in line with the pencil line. The everbilt 3 1 2 in. Begin with the mortises on the door then the mortises on. More product details close.

Cut the mortises in the door first. Door the everbilt 3 1 2 in. Are you renovating a room and want to put on a new door. If neither the door nor the jamb has mortises center the middle hinge and place the other hinges about 6 inches from the top and bottom of the door.

Hold the hinge down firmly and trace its three sided outline into the wood with your utility knife. Slab doors typically do not have a left or right side but if your door clearly has an exterior side the hinge. The hinge should rest folded over the edge of the door that will serve as an axis for opening. I m renovating my bathro.

It s much easier to do now before the hinges are screwed in and the whole thing is attached to the door. Clamp some 2x4 scraps on both sides of the door to keep the router from tipping. You can cut them with a router or a chisel. Keep the blade as close to the hinge as possible.

These hinges are made of steel for durability. This video will show you how to cut the perfect hinges on a brand new door.