How To Use A Wood Router For Door Hinges

Turn on the Dremel and push the plunge body down until the bit is fully inserted into the hinge area.

How to use a wood router for door hinges. A router with the proper size guide bushing and set at the proper depth is then used to remove the wood for the hinge mortise. 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. Just a piece of plywood for a base and a fence to secure it.

6 Beginner Ways to Use a Woodworking Router Any woodworker is well-acquainted with the routers myriad uses. I didnt think this possible at first but it turns out you can also plane and thickness wood with a router. Set the routing bit to cut a depth of 18 inch.

The depth of the plunge can be set and in our case we want that depth to be set to the dimension of the hinge were using to ensure the hinge lies flush with the doors wood surface jamb. If you want the hinges of a door to be flush with the surface of the door edge then you need to recess the hinges. With a pencil trace the 3 sides of the hinge to be used as a guide when making the score.

Once youve set your depth you attach your template onto the edge of your door making sure the curved corners are facing the correct side and tighten it with the little knob on the side. The butt hinge template is made of clear plastic and consists of templates that can be used to rout recesses for butt hinges of 75mm and 100mm on door edges. Use a utility knife wood chisel or further routing.

Remove all of the wood inside the outline. Use the Dremel to router the hinges housings. It can be used with doors between 35mm and 44mm thick but must be used with a user made batten of 44mm x 34mm x 450mm and two F-clamps to hold it in place.

Step 5 - Route the Door. If you have trouble getting the right curve or turn for corners dont worry. Using a Router.