In my own work i m typically faced with hanging a single door two at the most in a given project.
How to make a door hinge mortise jig.
In other cases a mortise is merely cosmetic.
Cutting out rectangles on doors to make them the size of your door hinges does not have to be as tedious as it sounds.
But in a classroom situation a little bit of set up pays big dividends.
Making a hinge mortising template.
Andrew zoellner shows how to make and use a clever mortising jig using the router of your choice.
In some situations a mortise is required for the door to close properly.
Jigs are tools that can assist you in cutting.
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.
Simple jig for hinges.
Mortising for a door hinge allows the hinge to install flush with the surface of the door edge or face.
Make sure your mortises are centered and perfectly sized fo.
Using a jig by doug stowe as inspiration i built a few of my own.
Put the jig to use.