Door Hinge Pockets
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Laughing Gas
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Door Hinge Pockets
First off, I am not a woodworker so I don't know the exact term for the pocket where door hinges sit flush in.
Anyways, what is the best way to cut these out?
A wood chisel took too long and was far from perfect.
I have a dremel and was wondering if the router base attachment would work good on this.I do not have a full size router.
Anyways, what is the best way to cut these out?
A wood chisel took too long and was far from perfect.
I have a dremel and was wondering if the router base attachment would work good on this.I do not have a full size router.
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it's called a hinge mortise
should be quick with a sharp chisel and proper method
how many do you have to cut?
there are fixtures for routers..........could do with the Dremel router base and cut to marked lines, no fixture I know of for Dremel
should be quick with a sharp chisel and proper method
how many do you have to cut?
there are fixtures for routers..........could do with the Dremel router base and cut to marked lines, no fixture I know of for Dremel
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The way I've done it in the past is to trace out the area the hinge is going with a pencil. Then using a sharp utility knife cut down the thickness of the hinge following the line you traced. Then using a sharp wood chisel, carefully cut with the grain of the wood until remove enough wood to get the hinge flush with the surface. If there is a rotor attachment for your Dremel tool have that would be another way to get the job done, but make sure you set the bit deep enough from the start, since this method won't work very well if you find you need to make another pass. You should experiment on some scrap wood first to get a feel for the process and to make sure your depth of cut is correct.
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Brownfoot's right,
It is a 'mortise' and should be quick to cut with a sharp chisel.
A router is fine and and perhaps easier to use but the router base will have to be large enough to span the length of the mortise in order to avoid tipping in.
You will also run into problems with the door stop moulding being in the way of the base if this is already applied to the jamb.
There are fixtures/ jigs sold for this purpose but would require a larger router.
http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-5...288483&sr=1-10
There is a tool that makes laying out the mortise easier. These have a depth marking spur built into the handle and score around the edges for you. But you still have to cut the mortise with a chisel, or freehand w/ a router.
http://www.stanleyhardware.com/defau...idential+Hinge
I am a woodworker/carpenter and will usually use a chisel unless I have a bunch of doors to hang. It's faster than pulling out a jig, router and cord.
I'm assuming this is a human sized door and not for a cabinet or such.
I'd be glad to advise if I knew exactly what your difficulty was.
Is your chisel sharp enough to cut the wood cleanly?
Even brand new few sold today are, maybe it's just dull?
It is a 'mortise' and should be quick to cut with a sharp chisel.
A router is fine and and perhaps easier to use but the router base will have to be large enough to span the length of the mortise in order to avoid tipping in.
You will also run into problems with the door stop moulding being in the way of the base if this is already applied to the jamb.
There are fixtures/ jigs sold for this purpose but would require a larger router.
http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-5...288483&sr=1-10
There is a tool that makes laying out the mortise easier. These have a depth marking spur built into the handle and score around the edges for you. But you still have to cut the mortise with a chisel, or freehand w/ a router.
http://www.stanleyhardware.com/defau...idential+Hinge
I am a woodworker/carpenter and will usually use a chisel unless I have a bunch of doors to hang. It's faster than pulling out a jig, router and cord.
I'm assuming this is a human sized door and not for a cabinet or such.
I'd be glad to advise if I knew exactly what your difficulty was.
Is your chisel sharp enough to cut the wood cleanly?
Even brand new few sold today are, maybe it's just dull?
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Laughing Gas
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I did use a utility knife to outline but my chisels were dull and chipped. I took almost two hours to do three mortises. I flipped a bathroom door so it would open to the right instead of the left and so it would open inward.
I am probaly going to do this to another door too.
I will sharpen my chisels first.
I am probaly going to do this to another door too.
I will sharpen my chisels first.
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Originally Posted by Super Steve
I did use a utility knife to outline but my chisels were dull and chipped. I took almost two hours to do three mortises. I flipped a bathroom door so it would open to the right instead of the left and so it would open inward.
I am probaly going to do this to another door too.
I will sharpen my chisels first.
I am probaly going to do this to another door too.
I will sharpen my chisels first.
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Originally Posted by ArdWrknTrk
Brownfoot's right,
It is a 'mortise' and should be quick to cut with a sharp chisel.
It is a 'mortise' and should be quick to cut with a sharp chisel.
Practice a couple of mortises on a piece of old 2x4 until you get the hang of it.
The little lady will be most impressed when you are successful!
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Draw your line, then with a chisel hit it deep enough to just bury the beveled edge around the edges, which works out the thickness of the hinge, then starting with the grain lift the chip out with a wide chisel. I have even used a screw driver. Maybe ten minutes a door.
Router is better, but, when you do not want to make a mess, the chisel is fine.
Router is better, but, when you do not want to make a mess, the chisel is fine.
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