How To Cut Door Hinge Recess With A Router

Position the hinge on the edge of the door in the desired location and hold it firmly in place with one hand.

How to cut door hinge recess with a router.

Then grab a utility knife and extend the blade to no more than 25 in 0 64 cm. Hinge mortises on a door are often cut by machine with a router and straight bit but you can cut mortises by hand using a hammer and chisel as well. The hinge mortise allows the hinge to be mounted flush with the jamb and door so the door will close properly. Cut horizontal slices to remove the waste from the mortise.

Chisel the scored outline. Score the outline with a utility knife. We show you the tools to use and the. Chisel out the waste.

Turn on the dremel and push the plunge body down until the bit is fully inserted into the hinge area. Follow the pencil outline as tightly as possible when routing. Leah demonstrates how to use a router and jig to cut perfect door hinge mortises quickly and easily. Position the plunge router body over the hinge area.

Score around the hinge. Place the edge of the chisel into the depth score on the door about a half inch in from one end of the mortise and tap lightly to start. How to cut the perfect hinge in minutes. Drag the blade along each of the pencil lines creating small grooves you ll use later.

Once you re happy with the outline remove your hinge from the door. This is the perfect tutorial showing you how to cut in the perfect door hinge. Use the dremel to router the hinges housings. Cut lines in the mortise.