How To Chisel Rounded Door Hinges

Although a router and jig can be used mortising hinges with a chisel is a solid time tested method.

How to chisel rounded door hinges.

To do a good job cutting mortises the chisel needs to be razor sharp. Move the chisel as needed to cut along the full width of the mortise. Get the door hinge jig shown in this video through our l. Place the hinge in its mortise to see if it s flush with door surface.

Example of how to use a bevel edged chisel to create hinge slots on a beech wood door. To cut hinge mortises on a door. Holding a chisel bevel side up with one hand on the blade and one on the handle slice away any wood that the bit couldn t reach. Work from the knuckle side in until the mortise floor is flat.

This video will show you how to cut the perfect hinges on a brand new door. Hold the chisel vertically about 1 8 inch away from one end of the mortise outline inside the waste area. The mortise depth is equal to the thickness of the hinge leaf so as a guide put a piece of tape on the chisel at the thickness of the hinge. Screw the hinge to the door or jamb.

This is the traditional method of cutting door hinge slots and takes a. Position your door so you can clearly see the back edge. I m renovating my bathro. Tap the chisel with a hammer to make a 1 8 inch deep cut again match the hinge leaf thickness.

Leah demonstrates how to use a router and jig to cut perfect door hinge mortises quickly and easily. Typically middle hinges go in the exact center of the door top hinges sit 7 in 18 cm below the top of the door and bottom hinges rest 11 in 28 cm above the bottom of the door. If not drill or chisel until it is.