Use the pencil to mark where you want the cut out to go.
How to make the cutouts for door hinges.
Take the time to measure the placement and position of the door hinges.
Then transfer these measurements to the actual door itself.
How to cut perfect door hinges the next time that hanging a door is on your to do list you might also need to cut the hinges yourself if it isn t a pre hung door.
Hold the hinge against the side of the.
Score the outline with a utility knife.
Using a chisel support the door between sawhorses with the hinge edge facing up and measure the positions of the hinges.
Once you re happy with the outline remove your hinge from the door.
Then grab a utility knife and extend the blade to no more than 25 in 0 64 cm.
Place one of the hinges on the edge of the door with its top edge on the top mark.
But you might want to consider using a door hinge jig and a router instead.
Place the marked door on the saw horses with the mortise cut area facing upwards.