Andrew zoellner shows how to make and use a clever mortising jig using the router of your choice.
How to make a door hinge mortise jig.
In other cases a mortise is merely cosmetic.
In some situations a mortise is required for the door to close properly.
A mortise is a recess or hollow space cut to fit a specific item such as a door hinge or a lock mechanism.
Making a hinge mortising template.
So i ve never gotten around to making a door hinge jig to simplify the process.
Using a jig by doug stowe as inspiration i built a few of my own.
In my own work i m typically faced with hanging a single door two at the most in a given project.
Simple jig for hinges.
Jigs are tools that can assist you in cutting.
Make sure your mortises are centered and perfectly sized fo.
But in a classroom situation a little bit of set up pays big dividends.
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.
Put the jig to use.