Homemade Door Hinge Mortising Jig

I always learn a lot when i teach a woodworking class.

Homemade door hinge mortising jig.

The hand tool method requires just a utility knife a hammer or mallet and a sharp wood chisel. Make full depth plunge cuts at the ends of the slot with a series of shallower passes to clean out the middle. I clamp it to the case or door and use a bearing guided bit to rout the mortise. 1 4 thick paint stick or any scrap 1 4 thick add the paint stick to the side that the red knobs from the mortising template rest against.

The jig is dirt simple. Don t forget to record the bushing size and bit size on the jig for future reference. Intended for utilization with a palm router. Homemade hinge mortising jig constructed from wood plexiglass threaded rod knobs and hardware.

The power tool method uses a router and hinge mortising jig. Making a hinge mortising template. The jig is clamped to the door and guides the router through the cut. You can cut a hinge mortise with hand tools or a power tool.

Simple jig for hinges. Your 1 1 2 thick door is now 1 3 4 set the jig to 1 3 4. Just a piece of plywood for a base and a fence to secure it.