Yonico 14176q template trim hinges mortising router bit has a inch cutter diameter with a inch cutting depth.
Using a router to mortise door hinges.
Notes on door hinge placement hinge placement varies depending on whether your door is left swing or right swing in swing or out swing.
Begin with the mortises on the door then the mortises on the jamb.
With this setup hinge mortising becomes a standard template routing operation.
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Use the dremel to router the hinges housings.
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.
You can use this bit with or without a router.
Install or remove the.
Set up the router bit mortising jigs are used with a piloted router bit which includes a guide bearing that.
A perfect router bit for routing door hinge mortises uses a hinge template.
Follow the pencil outline as tightly as possible when routing.
Using a mortising template route matching mortises for the hinges on the door and jamb.
Leah demonstrates how to use a router and jig to cut perfect door hinge mortises quickly and easily.
2 cutting hinge mortises.
Making a door hinge mortise can be done with a chisel but it s more efficient with a standard trim router.
Mortising a door hinge using a router without a jig.
Set up the jig adjust the mortising jig to the proper hinge size and door thickness.
Position the plunge router body over the hinge area.
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.
I use a 1 4 straight bit inside a standard guide collar for this task.
Put the jig to use.
Has a shallow cutting depth and center meeting blade.
I have not worked with fiberglass doors previously.
Now i have a client that wants an exterior door replaced and i lean toward just replacing the slab.