Attach the included router bit to your router.
How to do door hinges with router.
The hand tool method requires just a utility knife a hammer or mallet and a sharp wood chisel.
But you might want to consider using a door hinge jig and a router instead.
It will save you loads.
You can easily touch these up with a utility knife.
If you have trouble getting the right curve or turn for corners don t worry.
Place the router on the edge of the door and carefully route out each of the hinge depressions you made.
I m renovating my bathro.
You can cut a hinge mortise with hand tools or a power tool.
Get the door hinge jig shown in this video through our l.
Leah demonstrates how to use a router and jig to cut perfect door hinge mortises quickly and easily.
Mortising a door hinge using a router without a jig.
Set the depth of the cut to be the same as the depth of your hinge so that the hinge will rest flush on the door.
How to hang a door using dx50 makita router.
Set the routing bit to cut a depth of 1 8 inch.
Place the jig in the correct spot on your door.
This video will show you how to cut the perfect hinges on a brand new door.
Are you renovating a room and want to put on a new door.
It is a lot quicker and more precise.
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.
The power tool method uses a router and hinge mortising jig.
The jig is clamped to the door and guides the router through the cut.