Using A Router To Cut Door Hinges

The dremel system with a router attachment can help you easily install door hinges.

Using a router to cut door hinges.

Find out how to use a template a. For a more accurate cut use a mortising template on the location of each of the marked hinges so the cut goes where you want it to go. Use a mortising template. This is the perfect tutorial showing you how to cut in the perfect door hinge.

But also if you are a beginning diy er it might take a while to get the hang of using. Use the tape measure and carpenter s pencil to measure out the location of the door hinges and make a mark where the cut will go. Leah demonstrates how to use a router and jig to cut perfect door hinge mortises quickly and easily. Measure from the top of the door to the top of the upper hinge and from the bottom of the door to.

The process of using a router on a hinge is the same whether it s being done on a cabinet hinge or a full sized door hinge. It is a lot quicker and more precise. With the help of the router attachment the dremel is transformed into a surface router. We show you the tools to use and the.

Using a router support the door on edge between a pair of sawhorses with the hinge side facing up. The next time that hanging a door is on your to do list you might also need to cut the hinges yourself if it isn t a pre hung door. Get the door hinge jig shown in this video through our l. But you might want to consider using a door hinge jig and a router instead.

Because of the setup involved the router method makes the most sense when you have a lot of mortises to cut or if you already own a jig. How to hang a door using dx50 makita router. It will save you loads of time particularly if you need to hang more than one door. You can cut the hinges with a hammer and chisel certainly.

Dremel makes it easier for you to mount door hinges. The power tool method uses a router and hinge mortising jig.