How To Make A Door Jamb Hinge Template

Simple mortising jig for door hinges.

How to make a door jamb hinge template.

Place the template on your door jamb. Ensure it is in the correct spot by standing a ruler on its edge on the midpoint line. Contains templates needed to rout hinge strike plate and latch plate mortises. Mark the placement of all hinges making sure to factor in the 1 8 gap that will be between the door and top of the door frame.

Sturdy steel template frame with door thickness selector for 1 3 4 in. Rotate hinge templates to achieve 5 8 in. If the ruler lines up with the midpoint indent on the template you ve got it in the right spot. After making mortises on the door for all three hinges grab the 1x4 or 1x6 that will be the side of the frame that the hinges are attached to.

Do not mount the door to the jamb yet. Use 3 4 screws to attach the template to the door jamb. Use two or three 1 1 2 inch screws to fasten the head jamb. If you found this video helpful be su.

Assemble the jambs place the head jamb over the top ends of the side jambs. One of the great ways to pre hang a door and jamb that you can use on every site. Made with scrap plywood and a few pieces of hardware for an adjustable template. After cutting the mortises test fit the hinges to the door and jamb to verify everything works properly then install the hinge halves on the jamb and door respectively.