Mortising Hinges On Doors

A few weeks back while i was watching the nba playoffs on tv a friend who only calls when he needs something rang me up for the complete step by step procedure for mortising hinges.

Mortising hinges on doors.

Vermont american 23457 hinge door and jamb mortising template set for 3 1 2 inch to 4 inch butt hinges. Then gently score the spot using your utility knife creating a clear indication of how deep your mortise should be. Mortising for a door hinge allows the hinge to install flush with the surface of the door edge or face. In other cases a mortise is merely cosmetic.

Hingemaster flash allows anyone to feel like a pro and cut perfectly mortised hinges with ease. A mortise is a recess or hollow space cut to fit a specific item such as a door hinge or a lock mechanism. Place the tip of a hinge wing up to the front or back side of the door. It allows the hinge to fit flat and flush with the edge of the door inside a shallow cut.

4 1 out of 5 stars 21. Mophorn 6 piece mortice door fitting kit dbb lock mortiser kit with 3pcs tungsten steel cutters accessories mortising jig tool hole saw door opener for wooden doors. Production door shops use routers and jigs to cut. Mortising door hinges has always been a time consuming and tedious process with zero margin for error.

Doors must be mortised to make hinges fit properly.