Using A Router To Mortise Door Hinges

Making a door hinge mortise can be done with a chisel but it s more efficient with a standard trim router.

Using a router to mortise door hinges.

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. Set up the router bit mortising jigs are used with a piloted router bit which includes a guide bearing that. If i purchase a fiberglass slab can i use my router and template to mortise the hinges. Follow the pencil outline as tightly as possible when routing.

You can use this bit with or without a router. Yonico 14176q template trim hinges mortising router bit has a inch cutter diameter with a inch cutting depth. I use a 1 4 straight bit inside a standard guide collar for this task. Set up the jig adjust the mortising jig to the proper hinge size and door thickness.

Put the jig to use. Position the plunge router body over the hinge area. Notes on door hinge placement hinge placement varies depending on whether your door is left swing or right swing in swing or out swing. 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.

I have not worked with fiberglass doors previously. Install or remove the. Leah demonstrates how to use a router and jig to cut perfect door hinge mortises quickly and easily. Get the door hinge jig shown in this video through our l.

Begin with the mortises on the door then the mortises on the jamb. Turn on the dremel and push the plunge body down until the bit is fully inserted into the hinge area. Now i have a client that wants an exterior door replaced and i lean toward just replacing the slab. Using a mortising template route matching mortises for the hinges on the door and jamb.

Has a shallow cutting depth and center meeting blade. How to mortise a door hinge with a router and jig step 1. Mortising a door hinge using a router without a jig. With this setup hinge mortising becomes a standard template routing operation.