How To Route Door Jamb Hinges

The power tool method uses a router and hinge mortising jig.

How to route door jamb hinges. Mortising a door hinge using a router without a jig. Place the door in the jamb and fasten it to the hinges. Clamp some 2x4 scraps on both sides of the door to keep the router from tipping. It enables you to accurately hang a new or replacement door with minimal extra work.

Hang the door in the jamb. Mortising template i bought this one which has everything you need including the bit to route matching mortises for hinges strike plates and latch plates into the door and jamb. The hand tool method requires just a utility knife a hammer or mallet and a sharp wood chisel. Screw the hinges onto the correct side of the jamb.

Make sure it s tight and opening in the right direction. You can cut a hinge mortise with hand tools or a power tool. How to cut out notches for door hinges. When you install a door hinge you need to make notches for it on the edge of the door and on the jamb or the door won t close properly.

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. Cut the mortises in the door first. You can cut them with a router or a chisel. Screwdriver or impact driver.

Place the door jamb piece on the door in the exact position it will be when the door is hung. Rout matching mortises for hinges strike plates and latch plates into your door and jamb with the milescraft complete door mortising kit for routers. Set the door on its side hinge side up. The jig is clamped to the door and guides the router through the cut.

Door is 1 8 below the top of the jamb piece and 1 above the bottom of the jamb piece. These notches or.