Using A Router To Mortise Door Hinges

I have not worked with fiberglass doors previously.

Using a router to mortise door hinges.

Mortising a door hinge using a router without a jig. 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. How to mortise a door hinge with a router and jig step 1. Position the plunge router body over the hinge area.

Has a shallow cutting depth and center meeting blade. Leah demonstrates how to use a router and jig to cut perfect door hinge mortises quickly and easily. Turn on the dremel and push the plunge body down until the bit is fully inserted into the hinge area. Put the jig to use.

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. Use the dremel to router the hinges housings. 2 cutting hinge mortises.

You can use this bit with or without a router. Notes on door hinge placement hinge placement varies depending on whether your door is left swing or right swing in swing or out swing. Get the door hinge jig shown in this video through our l. Now i have a client that wants an exterior door replaced and i lean toward just replacing the slab.

Install or remove the. Making a door hinge mortise can be done with a chisel but it s more efficient with a standard trim router. With this setup hinge mortising becomes a standard template routing operation. Yonico 14176q template trim hinges mortising router bit has a inch cutter diameter with a inch cutting depth.

Begin with the mortises on the door then the mortises on the jamb. I use a 1 4 straight bit inside a standard guide collar for this task. Using a mortising template route matching mortises for the hinges on the door and jamb. Set up the jig adjust the mortising jig to the proper hinge size and door thickness.