Using A Router To Mortise Door Hinges

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Using a router to mortise door hinges.

A perfect router bit for routing door hinge mortises uses a hinge template. Mortising a door hinge using a router without a jig. You can use this bit with or without a router. Set up the jig adjust the mortising jig to the proper hinge size and door thickness.

Set up the router bit mortising jigs are used with a piloted router bit which includes a guide bearing that. Has a shallow cutting depth and center meeting blade. Follow the pencil outline as tightly as possible when routing. Get the door hinge jig shown in this video through our l.

Put the jig to use. Use the dremel to router the hinges housings. If i purchase a fiberglass slab can i use my router and template to mortise the hinges. Making a door hinge mortise can be done with a chisel but it s more efficient with a standard trim router.

Position the plunge router body over the hinge area. Using a mortising template route matching mortises for the hinges on the door and jamb. Turn on the dremel and push the plunge body down until the bit is fully inserted into the hinge area. Begin with the mortises on the door then the mortises on the jamb.

I have not worked with fiberglass doors previously. Now i have a client that wants an exterior door replaced and i lean toward just replacing the slab. Install or remove the. First use a hinge to set the router bit s cutting depth photo below then align the support arm s bottom edge with the bottom edge of the door clamp it in place and rout the mortise as shown above repeat at the top edge of the door.

I have had limited experience hanging doors in existing jambs most of my work has been pre hung units but i am comfortable taking it on. Notes on door hinge placement hinge placement varies depending on whether your door is left swing or right swing in swing or out swing. Leah demonstrates how to use a router and jig to cut perfect door hinge mortises quickly and easily. I use a 1 4 straight bit inside a standard guide collar for this task.