How To Make A Door Jamb Hinge Template

Mark the placement of all hinges making sure to factor in the 1 8 gap that will be between the door and top of the door frame.

How to make a door jamb hinge template.

Rotate hinge templates to achieve 5 8 in. One of the great ways to pre hang a door and jamb that you can use on every site. Ensure it is in the correct spot by standing a ruler on its edge on the midpoint line. Radius or 1 4 in.

For use with routers and wooden doors frames. Sturdy steel template frame with door thickness selector for 1 3 4 in. Do not mount the door to the jamb yet. If you found this video helpful be su.

Simple mortising jig for door hinges. Assemble the jambs place the head jamb over the top ends of the side jambs. After cutting the mortises test fit the hinges to the door and jamb to verify everything works properly then install the hinge halves on the jamb and door respectively. After making mortises on the door for all three hinges grab the 1x4 or 1x6 that will be the side of the frame that the hinges are attached to.

Use 3 4 screws to attach the template to the door jamb. Made with scrap plywood and a few pieces of hardware for an adjustable template. Use two or three 1 1 2 inch screws to fasten the head jamb. Contains templates needed to rout hinge strike plate and latch plate mortises.